[Mk2] [Generic] Modified dashboard - show me yours!

[Peter C]

I'd like to change the interior of my Rev 3 without spending £££ on fancy gauges etc...

I've removed the central rear storage unit and replaced the gear stick knob with something a bit meatier.

Any ideas what to do next?

Photos please!

[craig]

I'd like to change the interior of my Rev 3 without spending £££ on fancy gauges etc...

I've removed the central rear storage unit and replaced the gear stick knob with something a bit meatier.

Any ideas what to do next?

Photos please!

Why have you removed the central storage box? Aren't you left with 2 metal brackets sticking through the carpet?

I think a nice set of leather/suede seats from a GT tidy up the interior no end, complete with matching door cards.

Maybe some white dials?

[Peter C]

The metal bracket is fixed with a pair of 10mm nuts, it comes off easily enough and there's even a bit of lining that springs back and infills the redundant opening. I removed the storage unit as I don't keep anything in it and I don't like the look of it.

Seats - mine are mint and better seats cost money.

White dials - not a bad idea.

[synXero]

The most common affordable mod would be a selection of coloured interior parts.

A la:



It's very marmite, though.

[gazrev1tubby]

I've done all different things with mine over the years, but i've settled on how it is now. Not far off stock, but a few subtle changes that make it feel a bit more modern:

Mk3 steering wheel


Keyless ignition


Reclining bucket seats


Custom gear surround, although this is an old pic. It's now been sprayed black as you can see in the first pic

[djpkins]

think outside the box and do your own thing matey...have you tidied up the hole left in the chunnel by the wee rear storage compartment? I have stealthed my turbo timer/boost controller away into the flipdown change drawer and the ashtray well ...which can lend itself to that sort of thing too...the clock can be removed, without suffereing too much of a wounder, and replaced with???

[gazrev1tubby]

I've just realised this thread is about the dash. I thought it said interior

The chrome\brushed dial rings are a nice touch, you can just see them in my pics

[ToyotaTosh]

How did you do the wireless ignition ?

I've done all different things with mine over the years, but i've settled on how it is now. Not far off stock, but a few subtle changes that make it feel a bit more modern:

Mk3 steering wheel
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Keyless ignition
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Reclining bucket seats
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Custom gear surround, although this is an old pic. It's now been sprayed black as you can see in the first pic
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[Peter Gidden]

How did you do the wireless ignition ?

If it involves removing steering lock, I suggest getting written confirmation from insurance company they're happy with steering lock being trashed before converting..

[Peter C]

Some fine suggestions there, thank you guys.

[Super_red]

Remvoing a steering lock is now an MoT fail aswell as of this month. If it is spotted that is.

[madbasshunter]

How did you do the wireless ignition ?

If it involves removing steering lock, I suggest getting written confirmation from insurance company they're happy with steering lock being trashed before converting..

When I fitted push button start and flick switch for the ignition to my escort I had to leave the ignition lock in to keep the insurance happy so you fick a switch and press a button to start then had to use the ignition key to unlock the steering

[Marf]

The most common affordable mod would be a selection of coloured interior parts.

A la:

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It's very marmite, though.

Where'd you get that ciggie lighter phone holder?

[madbasshunter]

My new 2 has this

[asdrewq]

I've done all different things with mine over the years, but i've settled on how it is now. Not far off stock, but a few subtle changes that make it feel a bit more modern:

Mk3 steering wheel

Is the Mk3 wheel a direct bolt-on? i was going to get my stock wheel retrimmed but that looks nice

[riot68]

My handbrake is looking a little tatty, any decent aftermarket ones available?...

[BLZ-8027]

My new 2 has this
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Nice finish

[craig]

My new 2 has this
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Nice finish

Yeah certainly looks the part for a dash kit!

[madbasshunter]

Nice finish

You would say that as you built it

[j0ns]

A Nitrous bottle fits nicely between the seats where the box was, if you're into that sort of thing...