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The Workshop => Appearance Related => Topic started by: Anonymous on May 27, 2004, 07:38

Title: Centre Console
Post by: Anonymous on May 27, 2004, 07:38
David, the nice chap who gave us the style bars has designed a centre console, which he calls "the tube console".
He has requested I post for you all to see, normal price will be 300 euros but he feels sure price can be reduced if sufficient people are interested, especically if they are sent to a single address. He requiures a minimum of three orders to start production.

Your thoughts/ideas are welcomed.
I'm sure David will answer any queries you may have.


Quote from: "david 0153"(http://62.210.160.29/ImgAlbums3/Images1/40504/da19ZYOHb2D26052004224615894812.jpg)

david
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Post by: Anonymous on May 27, 2004, 07:47
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Post by: Anonymous on May 27, 2004, 07:50
Maybe its because he has been working on other console types as well as the 'Tube'
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Post by: Tem on May 27, 2004, 07:54
That looks kinda stuck on...  s:? :? s:?

Happen to have more pics from sides...?
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Post by: Anonymous on May 27, 2004, 07:55
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Post by: Anonymous on May 27, 2004, 08:01
Here you go Tem.

Quote from: "david 0153"(http://62.210.160.29/ImgAlbums2/Images2/40504/da19ZYOHb2D2205200419363120415.jpg)
The tube console

I think it's good now.
David
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Post by: Anonymous on May 27, 2004, 08:21
said it before and ill say it again... looks crap!   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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Post by: heathstimpson on May 27, 2004, 08:23
Quote from: "krisclarkuk"said it before and ill say it again... looks crap!   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I knew you were going to say that Kris  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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Post by: Anonymous on May 27, 2004, 09:13
Quote from: "krisclarkuk"said it before and ill say it again... looks crap!   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

All you need to do is to shove "in my opinion" at the end and you can't offend anyone mate! (unless you're particularly wanting to).

And for what it's worth, in my opinion, it looks worse than crap!
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Post by: dieamond on May 27, 2004, 09:17
1) It's a prototype. That's why it's not for sale : because it's not finished.

2) It's better in real.

3) I don't like it myself, I prefer the new leather console he's working on now. (but i must say it's always better that what we have stock).
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Post by: Anonymous on May 27, 2004, 13:17
I'm with Kris. And to be honest, ANYTHING that is hand made that goes into the cabin is never going to look right unless professionally done. It just looks like its been tacked on and really, really unpleasant.

Just leave things alone!!!!!  s:roll: :roll: s:roll:    s:wink: :wink: s:wink:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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Post by: Anonymous on May 27, 2004, 15:16
looks crap........................................................................................in my opinion   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  

cant see him getting many orders!
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Post by: Anonymous on May 27, 2004, 15:26
HOLD On guy's it has pertentail for a huge ICE improvement here.

If he could make those 3 holey things into a flush mouted 6.5" screen and then have a single din above that then on the side pods! the black things hiding all the wires, these will be perfect for another set of 6.5" comps or 2 * 6.5" subs!!!!

it would fit as the h/u is at more of an angle that standard.

dont be so harsh to judge   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

it has lots of potentail   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   for the ICE that is
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Post by: Bongo on May 27, 2004, 15:29
I think it would probably look better in the flesh and in a non prototype version.

Also if the pipes went up a bit further past the side of the controls but i guess that isn't possible (with any ease)
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Post by: Anonymous on May 27, 2004, 15:33
i think it just stands out too much, it needs to be 'blended in' somehow with other bits on the dashboard ect matching...
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Post by: Anonymous on May 27, 2004, 15:49
Hey, I think it's a great idea to have twin exhausts out the front. Also helps warm the car up faster on those winter mornings.  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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Post by: Darth Paul on May 27, 2004, 16:38
Quote from: "eanlow"Hey, I think it's a great idea to have twin exhausts out the front. Also helps warm the car up faster on those winter mornings.  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Well, yeah. I suppose so.  s:? :? s:?   Moving the engine to the front is a bit of a bugger though.  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  And you'd keep burning your elbows.

DP
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Post by: Anonymous on May 27, 2004, 16:47
I don't have anything against the look.

However the black fibreglass surround looks very much like that used with the style bars, which is fine provided you are VERY careful when fitting because it isn't the strongest of materials.

I don't know how it would stand up to day to day use, being beside you rather than behind.
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Post by: Anonymous on May 28, 2004, 22:42
Quote from: "John Woodward"I'm with Kris. And to be honest, ANYTHING that is hand made that goes into the cabin is never going to look right unless professionally done. It just looks like its been tacked on and really, really unpleasant.

Just leave things alone!!!!!  s:roll: :roll: s:roll:    s:wink: :wink: s:wink:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

And what about this, not professional, only selfmade in 70 Hours
(http://www.my-mr2.de/albums/w3driver/1070714_G.jpg)
(http://www.my-mr2.de/albums/w3driver/1070705_G.jpg)
(http://www.my-mr2.de/albums/w3driver/1070706_G.jpg)
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Post by: Anonymous on May 28, 2004, 22:45
well its deafanatly better than the metal one...
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Post by: Anonymous on May 28, 2004, 23:53
tis quite nice that one, very similar to the audi a4 console
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Post by: Anonymous on May 29, 2004, 00:54
That one looks ok but the metal one looks pants
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Post by: Anonymous on May 29, 2004, 10:52
Still not convinced. It different material to the rest of the dash, it STILL looks handmade (although I will admit the quality is pretty damn good) and I have a picture in my head of what the REAL 2 cockpit looks like and nothing compares to it cos none of us are real car interior designers. Its a good effort, but I just can't handle interior modifications really. Sorry..............
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Post by: Anonymous on May 29, 2004, 19:21
Hello, here is david. First, your "kind" comments were a big surprise for me; but it's a fact, your taste is often totaly different than US MR2 owners: different country, different culture...., and I have to say that originaly, I imagined this very flashing console for them and their special taste; of course everybody is free to appreciate or hate my product, it's a way of improvment for me.
 But perhaps some of you don't know or don't remember that the first console I have developped is totaly different: I had tried to improve our inside car witch is sad and cheap (and for me, ugly), with a console more smart witch fitted more with the rest of the car.
For the consoles, I use only noble materials (leather, stainless steel, chrome, aluminium, fibreglass or real carbon..) and certified subcontractors ( my job is to design and developp jet pilot helmut and other devices..).
So I appreciate this yellow console, because it's very difficult to obtain soft shapes without molds, and also for the great   leather work: it's the first time I see a serious work for the inside car.
For those who don't know, here is my first console:

(http://62.210.160.29/ImgAlbums3/Images1/40504/da19ZYOHb2D22052004193630556473.jpg)
(http://62.210.160.29/ImgAlbums3/Images1/40504/da19ZYOHb2D29052004201434846763.jpg)



I'll send you asap photos of the definitive version of this  console with the most reduced price(350euros).

http://mapage.noos.fr/dav2000
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Post by: GSB on May 29, 2004, 19:24
 s:shock: :shock: s:shock:  Now THAT looks gooooood...


How much would that one be?
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Post by: Anonymous on May 29, 2004, 19:26
I agree... i like that too!
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Post by: Tem on May 29, 2004, 19:54
David, I still like the first one  s;) ;) s;)

I remember being very close to getting one when you introduced them on SC...
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Post by: Anonymous on May 29, 2004, 20:31
Quote from: "Tem"David, I still like the first one  s;) ;) s;)

I remember being very close to getting one when you introduced them on SC...
Yes Tem , sorry but , when I was ready to produce in December, I was contacted by Lampka Motorsport in Germany who propose me to sell themselves this console, but for different reasons,  they have taken many delay.
So ,except for Germany, I have decided to sell them myself, it's the reason why nobody heard from this console since December.
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Post by: Anonymous on May 29, 2004, 20:51
My Pics are only an example for show a DIY in good quality too.  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Post by: heathstimpson on May 30, 2004, 10:31
I like that one as well; do you still sell them  s:?: :?: s:?:
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Post by: Anonymous on May 30, 2004, 18:51
the man has skills   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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Post by: kanujunkie on May 31, 2004, 08:59
now that does look the doggies doo dahs but what the hell are the knobs on either side of the handbrake for David  s:?: :?: s:?:
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Post by: Tem on May 31, 2004, 09:18
Quote from: "kanujunkie"now that does look the doggies doo dahs but what the hell are the knobs on either side of the handbrake for David  s:?: :?: s:?:

IIRC, they were the window controls...
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Post by: crankshaft on June 1, 2004, 14:18
Yep, the original design looks great, I would be interested in that !

Crankshaft
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Post by: Anonymous on June 1, 2004, 14:26
Ok, I admit, that one looks pretty nice. Still doesn't look like its stock stuff, but as it goes, not bad at all. I like that one.

But hey, who the hell am I eh?  s:? :? s:?    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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Post by: MRMike on June 1, 2004, 14:37
I don't mind the first one TBO, but the original looks awesome David, absolutely quality!

If you really are after feedback, for me the dials are not paricularly inkeeping with a modern, Japanese Sports car.  Personally and I could be the only one to think this, but something like these would be more inkeeping? Or are they a bit Max Power??

(http://www.demon-tweeks.com/resources/images/detail/p_edg206.jpg)
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Post by: Anonymous on June 1, 2004, 15:51
Quote from: "david 0153"(http://62.210.160.29/ImgAlbums3/Images1/40504/da19ZYOHb2D29052004201434846763.jpg)

I still love this design!  I especially love those window switches!  I have only one complaint, there are no cup holders  s:? :? s:?  

Hey, I'm American and we need to put our drinks somewhere   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Post by: Anonymous on June 1, 2004, 21:13
between ur knees   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Post by: Anonymous on June 1, 2004, 21:49
Quote from: "143hawaii"
Quote from: "david 0153"

I still love this design!  I especially love those window switches!  I have only one complaint, there are no cup holders  s:? :? s:?  

Hey, I'm American and we need to put our drinks somewhere   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Yes I know, but the 2 original places between the  back of the seats are kept for you 1 liter  Coca cola bottle and some little things as in the stock car.
If you want, it's possible to adapt the stock double cup older on the rigth side of the console, but it's not very elegant and practical.
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Post by: crankshaft on June 2, 2004, 13:50
OK David, let's 'cut to the chase' - what's the delivered price of the original design console ???

Crankshaft
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Post by: Anonymous on June 2, 2004, 23:44
I think the shipping price will be about 25 euros for UK , perhaps less; but I have to check it, because I don't know yet the exact weight with the definitive version; At the time the molds are ready and I wait for a little serial of this console.
 be patient.

David
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Post by: crankshaft on June 2, 2004, 23:50
Hi David;

Sorrie, I meant, what is the price of the original design console AND the price of delivery combined, not just the shipping cost   s:) :) s:)
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Post by: Anonymous on June 3, 2004, 22:55
Quote from: "crankshaft"Hi David;

Sorrie, I meant, what is the price of the original design console AND the price of delivery combined, not just the shipping cost   s:) :) s:)

350 euros + 25 euros (shipping)

I'll post a photo with the definitive version of the cover and the windows switches  ASAP.

David
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Post by: markiii on June 25, 2004, 19:15
David,

Any news on these pics?
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Post by: Anonymous on June 25, 2004, 20:30
Quote from: "markiii"David,

Any news on these pics?

Here is the definitive issue of the leather console:
 m http://62.210.160.29/ImgAlbums3/Images1 ... 193110.jpg (http://62.210.160.29/ImgAlbums3/Images1/10604/da19ZYOHb2D06062004000249193110.jpg) m

There are only 2 parts you can't see on this photo: I have added 2 litlle polished aluminium plates (oval) under the knobs for the window switches witch are now definively separated from the grey cover (as on the prototypes)

Remember that a special leather armrest could hide the rear of the stock console (optional) (you can use also DP one)
David
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Post by: markiii on June 26, 2004, 00:00
thansk David,

Any chance you could fix teh links as the other pics of it have dissapeared.
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Post by: markiii on June 26, 2004, 00:49
and any chance of some pics of where your console meets the stock centre tunnel, by the seats.
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Post by: Anonymous on June 26, 2004, 20:41
Quote from: "markiii"and any chance of some pics of where your console meets the stock centre tunnel, by the seats.
On this pic you can't see the rear of the console, because it is hidden by the seats. So I think the difference between this new console and the whole older one is not big, except the price, of course.

(http://62.210.160.29/ImgAlbums2/Images2/40504/da19ZYOHb2D31052004231314729646.jpg)

(http://62.210.160.29/ImgAlbums2/Images2/40504/da19ZYOHb2D22052004193631760583.jpg)
Another photo of the prototype.
I am waiting for the definitive mold next week


David
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Post by: markiii on July 1, 2004, 23:32
so does this mean that teh production versionis different to teh prototype?

any chance you can fix teh other pics for comparison please.
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Post by: Anonymous on July 2, 2004, 22:18
Quote from: "markiii"so does this mean that the production versionis different to the prototype?

any chance you can fix the other pics for comparison please.

The difference is on the cover, and on a little aluminium grid around the window switches ( I haven't yet pics for them).
For the cover , I post again this pics witch had disapeared.  (perhaps you can notice that the shape is more high just behind the hole for the level gear)

 m http://62.210.160.29/ImgAlbums3/Images1 ... 193110.jpg (http://62.210.160.29/ImgAlbums3/Images1/10604/da19ZYOHb2D06062004000249193110.jpg) m
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Post by: dieamond on October 7, 2004, 09:53
http://www.mrs-passion.com/Showroom/Galleries/afficheur.php?gallerie=ConsoleDavid

All new pics are here !!
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