Center Console

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rtbiscuit

#50
April 3, 2007, 11:35 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by rtbiscuit
why not CF?
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Anonymous

#51
April 3, 2007, 11:47 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Would you, or the majority pay the price?

Anonymous

#52
April 3, 2007, 11:49 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Love that TTE console - very nice. WOuld have to have it in black though for my red leather.

Simon - when is the malaysian work force swinging into action to make us some of these then?
I assume they will be ready for shipment next week?!

On a serious note - I have the utmost respect for the quality of your merchandise having seen both your chrome repeaters and eyebrows.

Anonymous

#53
April 3, 2007, 12:41 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
My 2 is at the workshop getting tuned as we speak. Word has it that the 2 will be ready before the end of this week. So I'll probably start on this project very soon.

What I'm struggling with right now is the choice of material. Personally I've nothing against MDF (medium density fiber for those who are not familiar). It's sturdy, easy to work with, but is heavier. FG is on the other hand lighter (depending on how many layers of it you add), tough to work with, and I'm not sure if it can be upholstered.

For those who are weight conscious, I personally don't understand the logic behind the strict regime for diet. A 10kg is only worth a theoretical 1HP. So even if the console weighs in at 10kg heavier (and that's impossible -- 100% GUARANTEED), the loss in hp will almost be negligible.

I can't obviously be able to please everyone, and therefore I'll go ahead to make something I know I'll like, knowing most of the time my taste is usually shared by many others. In the context of this project, I'll weigh the feasblility of working with both materials, and then base my decision on the practicality and cost factor of them.

I believe however, that it is absolutely possible to crossbreed the use of both materials seamlessly in different aspect of the console. Seeing a few consoles from the boards, I realise such idea is not new.

I'm an architect by profession, and I'd like to think I know the right material begets strong foundation. Thus, the issue of material choice will be thoroughly pondered over.

At any other given time, Perry would be generous enough to chip in...but... sigh............  s:cry: :cry: s:cry:    s:cry: :cry: s:cry:  

We will see how it goes...

aaronjb

#54
April 3, 2007, 12:44 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by aaronjb
You can upholster FG, Simon - it just requires a little (well, ok, a lot) spray glue, thin foam and the covering material of your choice..

In an ideal world I think FG would be better - the only downside is that it is quite brittle, and not malleable at all, so production would have to be infinitely accurate as there is no 'give'..
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Anonymous

#55
April 3, 2007, 13:06 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
In an ideal world with ideal workmanship and highly skilled upholstery, I'll definitely choose FG over MDF. But in real life, I'll have to take a second look.

Thanks for the heads up Aaron. I'll speak to my upholstery shop and see what it says.

Can't wait to start!

alancdavis

#56
April 3, 2007, 16:09 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by alancdavis
All this sound a great idea to me,,,,,,,If you do go ahead and produce one I will be your 1st customer  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

If Mr T had have incorperated a console in the original concept it would have saved all of this.   s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
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Anonymous

#57
April 3, 2007, 17:51 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
I agree with the other simon - If FG is not practical MDF is a good choice - 10kg - Crikey in a car like ours that is nothing - it will make naff all difference.

Anonymous

#58
July 20, 2007, 17:44 Last Edit: July 21, 2007, 14:05 by Anonymous
 s:o :o s:o

alancdavis

#59
July 21, 2007, 11:08 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by alancdavis
Just Hi,,  s:roll: :roll: s:roll:  ,,,This looks very interesting,,,Tell us about it  s:?: :?: s:?:
Red Calipers with DBA Cross Drilled and Grooved Discs,,,,2005 Red and Black Leather Custom Seats,,,,,TSW,17ins Wheels,,,,,2003 colour coded side vents and rear bumoer inserts,,,,Custom rear bumper skirt,,,TTE Twin Rear Pipes,,,,,,TTE Front Bumper,,,,,Red and Black Steering Wheel,,,,,Blitz Induction Kit,,,,,TTE Style Bar,,,,,Goodridge Stainless Braided Hoses,,,,,,,,,Front and Rear Strut Braces,,,,,,Rear spoiler

alancdavis

#60
July 21, 2007, 11:12 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by alancdavis
Giving this a second look ,I think the front part only would be a great idea,,,simmilar to the one one spyder chat  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  Details please  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Red Calipers with DBA Cross Drilled and Grooved Discs,,,,2005 Red and Black Leather Custom Seats,,,,,TSW,17ins Wheels,,,,,2003 colour coded side vents and rear bumoer inserts,,,,Custom rear bumper skirt,,,TTE Twin Rear Pipes,,,,,,TTE Front Bumper,,,,,Red and Black Steering Wheel,,,,,Blitz Induction Kit,,,,,TTE Style Bar,,,,,Goodridge Stainless Braided Hoses,,,,,,,,,Front and Rear Strut Braces,,,,,,Rear spoiler

Anonymous

#61
July 21, 2007, 12:09 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous

































Sorry for all the pics....   s:oops: :oops: s:oops:  

Still waiting for my black leather part to finnish it... I wait for 2 months... >_<

aaronjb

#62
July 21, 2007, 21:23 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by aaronjb
That looks pretty good, Ben - really well tailored and very nicely made indeed  s:) :) s:)
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heathstimpson

#63
July 23, 2007, 15:48 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by heathstimpson
Oh yes top job; looks very nice indeedy  s8) 8) s8)
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Anonymous

#64
August 8, 2007, 21:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
I finnished it !!!!!!!!!!!!

  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

















Ben

olliex1

#65
August 8, 2007, 22:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by olliex1
WOW!!   s:shock: :shock: s:shock:  

That looks amazing! I want one... NOW!!!  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

It is the one thing, IMHO, that the 2 lacks...
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alancdavis

#66
August 8, 2007, 22:55 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by alancdavis
That looks great,,  s:D :D s:D   Your time and effort have paid off,,,I have chased this Idea for months now but alas I have no time to try and make one myself
Maybe some one will mass produce one soon and I can buy a tailor made one.  s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
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northernalex

#67
August 8, 2007, 23:27 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by northernalex
Looks absolutley fantastic.. nice one!
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rtbiscuit

#68
August 9, 2007, 00:34 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by rtbiscuit
thats come out really well.
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Previous cars:

Honda S2000 - Nissan 350Z - Honda CTR - Toyota MR2 roadster - Peugeot 306 GTi6

Proud owner of 2 Enid stars!!!

kanujunkie

#69
August 9, 2007, 04:44 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by kanujunkie
you going to do something with the back end Ben?  looks great though
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Anonymous

#70
August 9, 2007, 09:22 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Thank you for your comments mates  s:oops: :oops: s:oops:  


Quote from: "kanujunkie"you going to do something with the back end Ben?  looks great though

I'll probably cover the stock console with leather too, and make the assembly at the handbrake.  s:) :) s:)

I have to find an easy way to cover this at the rear (the hole at the end of the stock console?!)

aaronjb

#71
August 9, 2007, 10:41 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by aaronjb
That looks really great Ben! Very well done indeed  s:) :) s:)
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Chris

#72
August 9, 2007, 13:36 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Chris
Quote from: "dabeny"
Quote from: "kanujunkie"you going to do something with the back end Ben?  looks great though

I'll probably cover the stock console with leather too, and make the assembly at the handbrake.  s:) :) s:)


Yep, I think thats what it needs - to me it look a bit odd with the leather finishing just like that - maybe carry on the leather up the sides and mode of the CF finish in the middle?  Other than that, it's looking sweet   s8) 8) s8)
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kanujunkie

#73
August 9, 2007, 14:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by kanujunkie
agree Ben, that'll complete it, the leather to plastic joint is just too different and sticks out, should look great when its all done
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alancdavis

#74
November 19, 2007, 17:21 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by alancdavis
Well some time has passed and I have made a pigs ear of all attempts to construct a console,,,,,,so its back to the search for an alternative.  s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Red Calipers with DBA Cross Drilled and Grooved Discs,,,,2005 Red and Black Leather Custom Seats,,,,,TSW,17ins Wheels,,,,,2003 colour coded side vents and rear bumoer inserts,,,,Custom rear bumper skirt,,,TTE Twin Rear Pipes,,,,,,TTE Front Bumper,,,,,Red and Black Steering Wheel,,,,,Blitz Induction Kit,,,,,TTE Style Bar,,,,,Goodridge Stainless Braided Hoses,,,,,,,,,Front and Rear Strut Braces,,,,,,Rear spoiler
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