Rob Dublin Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) Couple of jobs underway, planning to dye the carpet black, give trimming the dash in alcantara a lash, fit a new stereo, fit s/s dial faces and put a lick of paint on the calipers. Nowhere near the scale of JamieP (yet!) Will update as I go for those of you not asleep yet. So far, interior stripped, car on axle stands so I look like I know what I'm doing. I'm aware I need a rubbish bag & the carpet is now removed but the pic didn't come out. Edited August 21, 2008 by Rob Dublin (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyhawk Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I want to cover my dash in alcantara too; how will you attach it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Spray on or brush on contact adhesive and a huge degree of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyhawk Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I did wonder if contact adhesive was the way to go. Hmmm...is it difficult to get right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 I've no idea, haven't ever done it before. Can't break anything by trying so I'm firing ahead. If I make a complete balls of it I'll box it off to Gibson Trimming or something. Hardest part will be heating the material to fit curves. Have a double din stereo hole and a single din stereo to go in it. Thinking about getting a blanking plate with holes for 3 gauges and then covering the lot so it looks factory. Thinking and doing 2 different things you understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyhawk Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Heating to fit curves???? Oh dear.... I was hoping for an easy job... I have a 1DIN system too, but I'm going for a Defi display to put in the spare DIN; it's slightly smaller than 1DIN, but I'm sure I can cut a square out of something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 If you look at the dash there will be curves where the air blowers are and small radius curves for the air direction buttons etc. Don't think it's mission impossible but some hairdryer borrowing maybe involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Going to try this stuff and see how it goes. Too cheap not to give it a bash really: Ebay Faux Suede This might be more suitable for some members tho.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 did it to mine, contact adhesive is the only way, and its a bitch of a job, i wouldnt do it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) Any finished pics? edit... should've searched 1st. pics plus write up here Nice job. Edited August 21, 2008 by Rob Dublin (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 That looks really nice but i dont have the patience for that it looks a nightmare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P 17EED Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Have a double din stereo hole and a single din stereo to go in it. Thinking about getting a blanking plate with holes for 3 gauges and then covering the lot so it looks factory. Thinking and doing 2 different things you understand. I have a normal single din tray for sale if ur interested, brand new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Mock fitted the stereo last night, still waiting on a connector to arrive. Just used the existing cage and it worked fine. Thanks for the offer anyway. Small rant, ebay connector 2 or 3 quid delivered. Halfrauds, same connector, €20. FFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbleyuk Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I dyed my carpet one of the best things ive done also try and get hold of some black caps for the seats so they match i also fitted black roof lining finished it off nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 (edited) Just spray the caps black, much simpler and cheaper than buying new ones. Much work in doing the headlining? Edited August 22, 2008 by Rob Dublin (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyhawk Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 (edited) First off, found this little lad who will be guarding the car from now on: Finished stripping out pretty much all of the interior. New clock faces installed (incorrectly) They look good at least: Painted calipers red, tho now thinking black is the way to go and removed wheel centres. Think it looks better without. Aggressive wheel thread on SF making me feel completely inadequate! Spacers or new wheels added to list. Stripped down the engine to do a service. Realised I'm not a million miles away from being able to bang on a turbo and go N/A-T. Remembered to use protection, femidom installed temporarily. Edited September 2, 2008 by Rob Dublin (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 Project reaching break-neck pace, updates every six months! 19's just fitted, lowering and refitting the interior next on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 What wheels are they bud? They look nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) Tenzo GF7's. 275/30/R19 monsters on a 10" rim on the rear Offset ET30 Edited April 23, 2009 by Rob Dublin (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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