New Dash Design

[GTRCLIVE]

I'm going to make a New Dash unit, what do people want ?? Removable for access to wiring etc Noted any other features ?? A few cars have nice molded in Dash vents in the Middle that I like, and will be doing. The main consul wrapped around the drive around the driver side more is what I'm leaning to....

Any Ideas.....

[GTRCLIVE]

More like this wrapped around maybe ??

[GTRCLIVE]

Nicer example ...

[Mjpmark]

Hi Clive,

my inspiration was the method used for the older bmw's very driver orientated.
Everything pointing toward the driver. Ive had my dash mounted, so that i can place it behind the steering wheel, but so that it is un obstructed by the wheel.

No way will anyone have the right idea but a group effort should get it close o perfect then it will be minor changes.

If your work on the body is anything to go off, yours will be perfect.

Just my opinion.

[GTRCLIVE]

The TVR show you could have the vertical panel with all the Gauges etc fixed to the chassis then drop the top panel over afterwards....

[rdodger]

Something like the TT but using the SPA dash?

Edited by rdodger on Tuesday 20th April 20:59

[DHGTR]

rdodger said:

Something like the TT but using the SPA dash?

Edited by rdodger on Tuesday 20th April 20:59

Used in one of the Nobles, and of course my GTR.

[ezakimak]

LuckyP said:

GTRCLIVE said:

Non genuine floor mats.... asking for trouble............

My favourite dash design in a Toyota todate that.....

......I'll get me coat again

sorry luky but are they not the protective floor mats to protect the floor mats ?

PS where did you get that coat.

[ezakimak]

if you are going to put in the SPA dash (or a Motec) could you leave room on the navigators side for the same, that way if you are doing any rally work with a navigator they have there own info.

I actually realy like what luckyP did to his.

[GTRCLIVE]

I was thinking about the Aim, but I must admit the lack of a Moving needle for a Tacho still makes me think twice..... The SPA is a nice unit....

Was thinking if there becomes a APP for the IPad that would be a great data logger and aux Dash unit...

[ezakimak]

i have seen a Gameboy grafted into the steering wheel on a single seater, suitably modified for use as a dash.

[V8 Vum]

Hi GTRCLIVE,

I had better come out of the shadows.....Well actually, I have a partly removable dash, and it is loosely based on... the Porsche Turbo.

Whilst hunting around for ideas, as you do, quite by chance I saw what I wanted ....



I then set to fabricating the dash front (with the swervy-bit) to house my SPA dash - loverly! Never done any fabrication before, so sourced all the fibreglass stuff, and was up to my elbows in sticky-prickly stuff for months!
This is just the start - to make the pod - later I put 'wings' on it to sweep around the top front of the dash, reduced the pod by a third....



After this I then set to making a full top covering plate for the dash up front to allow the 'pinching' of the leather between the main top and the dash front - a-la-PTurbo, complete with front slit vents....piccys soon.

After many changes, I am fairly pleased with the result - and I will post some later ones tomorrow. Hell of a lot of work, but I think worth it. ...and I also made a centre console... piccys soon! Can't believe I was capable of doing it! Amazing what you can accomplish when you try!

Keith

Edited by V8 Vum on Wednesday 21st April 09:10

[robm3]

GTRCLIVE said:

Was thinking if there becomes a APP for the IPad that would be a great data logger and aux Dash unit...

Now that's a smart idea! Could also control music, playback from track camera's (even editting and uploading of track videos if you get the new iPad with sim card), reverse camera screen, Sat Nav, Posting on Pistonheads from trackside "help my wiper has fallen off" etc..

You've got me thinking now! Which is always dangerous for my bank balance.

Editted to Add More Features it Could Control

Edited by robm3 on Wednesday 21st April 09:14

[k wright]

Removable panels for ease of service, Stack panel because the electrics are done.

Stalks that are already integrated into the dash.

Harness that accepts the above with detailed instructions for installation.

Everything else is just flash....

[LuckyP]

ezakimak said:

...I actually realy like what luckyP did to his.

Aww..shucks...

Brief was a simple, ergonomic layout (limited eye movement to speedo and revs). Stalks (of course) and an aesthetic balance of the factory mini dials and savage switches. Carbon, black and grahite and chrome accents.



Anyone doing their own simple dash, this Bright 6 unit is fab:

[robm3]

LuckyP said:

ezakimak said:

...I actually realy like what luckyP did to his.

Aww..shucks...

Brief was a simple, ergonomic layout (limited eye movement to speedo and revs). Stalks (of course) and an aesthetic balance of the factory mini dials and savage switches. Carbon, black and grahite and chrome accents.

Now swap that double din head unit for an Ipad and it's perfect!!!

[Mjpmark]

Haha Rob ahead of you im afraid, tried it, too big, and additional problems im afraid.

[DHGTR]

Mark you mount it horizontally and have it HUD on the windscreen

[GTRCLIVE]

Mjpmark said:

Haha Rob ahead of you im afraid, tried it, too big, and additional problems im afraid.

What problems bud ?? Wont fit is not a problem for a scratch design.... is there other issue you know of ??

[Mjpmark]

ahhh now dave i like that!!!

But what do i do with my now installed HUD?

Ps my engines on the dyno in the morning, ill update with the figure, ive searched the web to see if anyone else has tuned the ls3 hot cam but to no avail so im guessing at bhp, im hoping for between 530 & 550.