Wood Dash

[BidRado 0]

Am thinking of doing a wood dash, perhaps with matching other interior trim surrounds on handles, switches etc. Latter may be OTT? Likely part-leather/suede/alcantara trim too? Emulating some of the better Brit-car interiors...(heresy?!)

 

Does anyone know of a good veneer kit for doing this and any good examples out there - any pics? Quite open on type of wood , with/w/o staining. Have heard of some naff sounding stick-on kits which I'd avoid - would like to do a decent job of it so it sits in well! Has anyone had a pattern made for the C (I saww the thread on carbon dash ideas) - might need to then source splinter-proof veneer.

 

I currently have a completely standard grey cloth and plastic dash interior in an Aqua Blue Pearl 16v, '92 K - all vgc. So blank canvas at the minute.

 

Idea, views?

[scarlett 0]

all I am gonna say is... Rover..... ;)

 

dont think i have seen wood in a rado... cant offer any advice, just good luck!!! :)

[Andi 2,147,483,647]

Nothing wrong with wood interiors - you just need the right car to pull it off ;)

 

http://upload.the-corrado.net/files/1/P ... s/c2_3.JPG

[billinjah 0]

wood is just rank unless its roller etc. my a4 had wood was awful! the a6 has carbon its only a bit better! gareth has a bora daily drive with wood (scruufydubber) and i know he cant wait to get rid of it!

[Andi 2,147,483,647]

I'd agree though in that it's certainly not suitable in a Corrado.

[Trig 0]

Good luck but i'm not digging it myself...

 

Rover.....

 

Yeh that pretty much sums it up...

[ZippyVR6 0]

Wood in a Rado should be reserved for back seat lovin.

[Phil K 0]

Wood in a Rado should be reserved for back seat lovin.

 

ROFL :lol:

[stingman123 0]

Wood? YUK

[olly elworthy 0]

Crap idea!! if you want wood,, buy a rover!!

[double-6s 0]

What about a wooden bonnet as well? :) Or even wheels? I suppose the ride might be a bit hard, but it would look great! ;)

 

Sorry to be rude mate, but is this post a wind-up or are you really going to trim the interior in wood?

 

In a Rado? I'm no designer, but I'm thinking that may look a little odd? What about some nice brass switches and buttons to round off the look?

 

No offence meant mate :) :) :)

[16vradge 0]

Could look quite good, when I first though about it I thought of shitty walnut veneer Rover style, but if you use a dark wood, and only to detail certain areas it may just work.

 

See http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/boxster/boxster/indetail/comfort/ and click on Makassar Dark wood interior.

[billinjah 0]

now maybe just me but that is the worst wood ive ever seen in a car!! ir looks like a 70's sideboard!!

[bristolbaron 10]

that german museum c had wood in it.. cant be bothered to find the thread now though :lol:

 

i strongly disagree.. but if you want to do it, and you can pull it off, then good luck to you!

[.A.N.T. 0]

Bit of a challenge then, get it done in wood and done in wood well and prove everyone wrong!!

 

The dash def needs some detailing. Is your's a late dash or early? Mine's an early and I'm trying to update it to give a more modern look to it...

[BidRado 0]

Well, I knew this would provoke a response - glad to see there's a few open minds out there! Am still undecided and it's not a wind-up. Just surprised to be breaking virtually new ground - realise v.few, if any, German cars have ever done wood well - inc. any around currently - Merc, Maybach inc.

 

Rover - give over! How limited an approach would that be!! Let's get those creative juices flowing..!

 

Am inclined towards a stained wood if poss, either black or a dark blue to link with the body colour. Don't know any sources though.

 

Ref. 33Hz - early I think - slider heater controls. I can tell you're tempted - how about a 2-person group buy?

Ref. Zippy - back of a Rado! - nice idea, are you related to Houdini? - that can't be your photo..

 

Keep it coming folks (except Zippy..).

[dinkus 10]

that can't be your photo...

 

Sadly it is! :lol:

[double-6s 0]

Mate my mind is open..... to anything other than wood on the inside of ANY car, let alone a Rado!!!

 

Leave ya poor car alone ;)

[mrbeige 0]

when you say wood, admitedly the first response is noooooooo!

 

But,

 

I could see the use of a stained wood in black, that could look quite good if you went for wood with good wide grain to it.

 

See attached

[.A.N.T. 0]

Ref. 33Hz - early I think - slider heater controls. I can tell you're tempted - how about a 2-person group buy?

 

 

Hmmm, very tempting... But alas no...

 

Should be going to round heater controls this weekend and not the sliders... Then its the W8 interior light, switches from a porsche and dash from a Mclaren F1

 

 

(ok, maybe I lied about the last two...)

[Guest]

seen quite a few wood dashes in catalogues of new Jags etc for new job) and the black and blue stain can cool very nice, but thats in a Jag, dunno if it will suit a C

[ZippyVR6 0]

that can't be your photo...

 

Sadly it is! :lol:

 

 

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

 

Aint sayin nowt! You dont want to know anyways. :oops:

[BidRado 0]

Hmm, thanks chaps; I need to do some more research to resolve the way forward - would have preferred to see 1-2 installs on C's. A blue-stained look still appeals - to match with a part-leather re-trim. Will look at some Jag/TVR catalogues (if it's good enough for them..).

 

Other priorities first though: lowered suspension; re-line the bonnet; top strut brace; sort roof channels or de-seam (?).

 

Anyone tried a Cali-surf Woody look - a nice stick-on wood frame round the hatch?! (OK now I am winding...!)