carter711 0 Posted August 29, 2009 Top marks for the porsche dash conversion plans, 997 dash is so much nicer than the 996 one though! I couldn't even contemplate doing either so hats off to you :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted August 29, 2009 Mmmm nice dash, your gonna have to work hard if your going to try and better your last corrado as its still there in my top 3 corrados ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 29, 2009 Very nice dash, going to end up being another beauty... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted August 29, 2009 Top marks for the porsche dash conversion plans, 997 dash is so much nicer than the 996 one though! I couldn't even contemplate doing either so hats off to you :D Yeah find me a 997 dash complete and within my budget and I will fit it :) Thanks guys. This is never going to go as far as the last Rado....well I say "never"... :) Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Dude 0 Posted August 29, 2009 Never say never again. Hey, that would make a good film title! lol. Not sure its the dash I would have picked myself, but it still should look awesome once done. 8) So what engine are you going for Jay? R36? Audi V8? W12? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted August 29, 2009 Hmm, Nice. Good to see you back in a Rado Jay. Is the PCM coming across also? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted August 29, 2009 No going to use the VW MFD sat nav in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted August 29, 2009 what no pics?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted August 29, 2009 Was busy selling the golf today. Work on the rado starts tomorrow.... Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsbellew 0 Posted August 30, 2009 Good to see you back in a Corrado, got to have a look at your old one in the flesh last year and I was blown away by the standard of work that went into it :notworthy: Looking forward to seeing what you do this time :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted August 30, 2009 Well I have managed to get a couple of hours on the car today, between lying in and watching the grand prix. Initial trial fit to check clearances of column, steering wheel etc. resulted in getting the dash mounted pretty securely. Then a check of the fit and alignment of centre console with shifter and tunnel. (blue bit will be painted arctic silver) and a check on the fit to the doorcards, which almost fit perfectly and will only need minor tweeks I reckon. :) Overall result is good so far... will come out again while I install all the climatronic but very very happy with the first fit :clap: A very happy Jay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big ben 10 Posted August 30, 2009 wow, looking really good!! looks to fit quite nicely 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted August 30, 2009 One of the reasons I went for this dash over some others was it was not too wide for the car. A lot of modern dashes (like the TT I did before) are 1" or more wider than the rado dash, which means you have to completely modify the doorcards. The boxster also has a high centre tunnel like the Rado, making it sit in a similar position. Main reason though was the big rev counter right in front of you ;) Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted August 30, 2009 Nice! Look forward to seeing how this all comes together then Jay! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted August 30, 2009 Not very quickly today as its now peeing it down outside :( Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colinstubbs 0 Posted August 30, 2009 How much did the dash set you back Jay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vick N 0 Posted August 30, 2009 Great work, as usual maestro! Fancy doing me one when you've done yours :norty: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted August 31, 2009 Your the man Jay!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corrado_Addict 0 Posted September 1, 2009 That just looks awesome 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted September 1, 2009 Going to start the wiring and climate install tonight if the weather holds... Just need enough functionality to get me to work and back tomorrow! Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted September 1, 2009 perhaps you could post some info on the climate control part of things jay. I've got the bits (apart from the sun sensor) and am planning to use the existing aircon compressor. I've also got a new aircon rad from a 2008 golf, which has different connections. Any pointers would be a great help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slimg60 0 Posted September 1, 2009 Superb work, wish I had the knowledge to carry out work like this :salute: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted September 1, 2009 Mmm not sure on that at the moment to be honest. Wouldnt have guessed its Porsche unless Id seen the dials. Once finished Im sure it will be good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RATTA 0 Posted September 2, 2009 Looks great/hard work but it will all be worth it in the end :notworthy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEL VR6 0 Posted September 2, 2009 i saw your last car @ stealth at one of the RR days, it was pretty cool stuff. I bet this is going to be awesome too. I dont know how you have the patience to do it, but i rate you for doing it mate. Nice to see the pics too, to stop and stare in amazement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
