Centre console now finshed so cool

Post by **A KIRK** » 09 Sep 2008, 07:12

The chances of being pulled by vosa are slim, but if you do ever get pulled by vosa, I'll warn you now they are *****. They normally go for lorry and van drivers, however I can assure you from personal experience if there doing one of there full checks there go over the vehicle with a fine tooth combe.

The last time I was pulled in ( I drive a luton for a living) I was there for over an hour while they checked everything, from weight, brakes, suspension, fuel etc etc

Also remember somethings which are illegal on a vehicle are not MOT fails, stupid I know.

Post by **mikey9** » 09 Sep 2008, 07:52

Just remember - if you "take it out" for an MOT - then if you have an accident (and are unable to whip it out before the insurance assessor inspects the remains) they may well pick up on it and use it as a wriggle out from paying any claim.

One reason I keep mine stock as close as poss - and declare any mods.....you really don't want to be paying a personal injury claim from your own pocket for the next - well forever!

Just a thought.

Post by **markscoot** » 25 Sep 2008, 22:35

Older 3 series BMWs have a recess for the handbrake and because the consule was desighned for left hand drive. You have to reach over the consule to pull it and it also sits flush when off.
Nice job by the way.

Post by **bustersmate** » 07 Oct 2008, 06:38

picture isnt to clear but from what i can see it looks ok to me,im an mot tester and as long as i can apply and release ok and its not wobbling about i would have no probs with it.

Post by **hercules** » 07 Oct 2008, 09:38

here iv up date so it should be fine now, here some other pictures for every one
[IMG:768:1024]http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z100 ... new111.jpg[/img]

[IMG:768:1024]http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z100 ... new112.jpg[/img]

[IMG:768:1024]http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z100 ... new113.jpg[/img]

[IMG:768:1024]http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z100 ... new110.jpg[/img]

the fun keep going

Post by **poshbuggers** » 07 Oct 2008, 17:26

minke wrote:But I was in the process of looking for a centre console myself, I was thinking of putting a small fridge there with a home made deal on the top of it.

I found they make centre consoles in America.

If yo log onto "gowesty.com" they have em..but shipping is a bit of a yuek!.
Centre console # 50815

http://www.gowesty.com/images/ec/produc ... 0a1216.jpg

I keep replica Projektzwo centre consoles. They are LHD but feature an area for cutting in gauges, single DIN head units etc as well as proper recesses/trims for the gearstick and handbrake.

They will soon be adapted to suit RHD models too. Seen them coated in spray flocking as well as trimmed in leather/vinyl and they look great.

Think I am going to slot on into my Westy

Post by **PEET** » 13 Oct 2008, 20:59

Gotta piccy posh buggers?

Post by **poshbuggers** » 13 Oct 2008, 21:17

Short:

[img:300:300]http://shop.vw-winkler.de/images/produc ... s/69_0.jpg[/img]

Long:
[img:300:300]http://shop.vw-winkler.de/images/produc ... s/98_0.jpg[/img]

*LHD versions pictured

Post by **PEET** » 13 Oct 2008, 21:36

Will it fit the raised floor diesel versions? Jus remebered that!

Post by **poshbuggers** » 13 Oct 2008, 21:57

I'll be doing trial fits this week to see if there are any issues with heater channels, diesels, LHD/RHD etc and shall report back.

Post by **PEET** » 13 Oct 2008, 22:18

I want a short one but let me know the 'tread on the blooming thing!' ability as u walk thru please!!

Post by **poshbuggers** » 13 Oct 2008, 22:54

I'll post some pictures

Post by **hercules** » 16 Oct 2008, 21:17

well as u no iv fit my console in, but some one pont out it would not pass a mot becouse of hand braks,well i been dig about to see what i could fine,and here is what i come across that well do the job nice here my console
[IMG:768:1024]http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z100 ... new112.jpg[/img]

this is, what iv got to get done
[IMG:756:504]http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z100 ... msseit.jpg[/img]

and this what it should look like after

[IMG:158:105]http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z100 ... nsinst.jpg[/img]

this not mine but i thought i show u guys this what i lov about theys vans they neve stop

[IMG:640:480]http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z100 ... nsneu3.jpg[/img]

Post by **lhd** » 19 Oct 2008, 21:33

How about this or something like this.......?
[IMG:600:800]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/ ... new112.jpg[/img]
Saves a lot of hassle and you could overlap the covering so wouldn't need to re-do it. then you could use some of that contourable mdf to fill in the sides.

If I'm honest I cant see the problem its only a parking brake I mean its not like you need to be doing handbrake turns or anything and its so far down.......have you taken it down the local MOT station and asked what they think?
I used to drive a van where the handrake was under the dash so why would this be an issue?

Post by **hercules** » 19 Oct 2008, 21:41

lhd wrote:How about this or something like this.......?
[IMG:600:800]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/ ... new112.jpg[/img]
Saves a lot of hassle and you could overlap the covering so wouldn't need to re-do it. then you could use some of that contourable mdf to fill in the sides.

If I'm honest I cant see the problem its only a parking brake I mean its not like you need to be doing handbrake turns or anything and its so far down.......have you taken it down the local MOT station and asked what they think?
I used to drive a van where the handrake was under the dash so why would this be an issue?

ah you darwn on my console

i just leve it till mot time and see what they say make u right would stop you if u need to stop fast