new integrated console for gauges and radio

[deQuincey]

well, after doing this in the central console area:



i realized that two different base plates one for gauges, and other for the radio, using different materials, ...makes no sense

so i am now designing and making an integrated piece:







it has a slight bump in the middle, a sort of transition from the radio side to the gauges side

 

[deQuincey]

i have defined it as a box, this makes it stronger, and sets the angle:








see here the actual design, i have to consider a place for fixing cables

 

[bwalvoord]

That looks really nice. With the MS3 ecu I am planning on using an android tablet and virtual gauges. Any suggestions for a flip down screen or something that could tuck away neatly?

 

[Markos]

Awesome! Are you going to laminate or leather wrap?

 

[deQuincey]

Awesome! Are you going to laminate or leather wrap?

wrap in black leather same as the new gearshift console

 

[deQuincey]

That looks really nice. With the MS3 ecu I am planning on using an android tablet and virtual gauges. Any suggestions for a flip down screen or something that could tuck away neatly?

no idea, i would have to see and touch it first,...

 

[Stevehose]

Looking forward to seeing this develope

 

[Peter Coomaraswamy]

I like the contour where it steps out for the radio, will look like the stock A/C face but with gauges instead of the non functioning vents. Do you have A/C or is it not a "requirement" where you are living?

 

[deQuincey]

I like the contour where it steps out for the radio, will look like the stock A/C face but with gauges instead of the non functioning vents. Do you have A/C or is it not a "requirement" where you are living?

hi peter, the contour ! yes you got the point, that was the idea that originated my design, it will look pretty much the same

AC ? that is not a requirement here in the north, but funny enough as this car lived in the south i do have it integrated in the same console that is used in non AC cars

i mean my AC is a behr system installed aftermarket by bmw dealer when the car arrived in spain, the evaporator is not the usual one, but a sort of more horizontal thing that can be accomodated without the need of the stock AC face, and without the AC lateral panels and grilles that form a different angle, and without losing the space for this gauges and radio

....best of both worlds ? who knows...?

 

[aearch]

Dash

I really love how innovative
we all can be with the lovely coupe

 

[deQuincey]

the starting point for this design

as peter has pointed out here is the begining:

(using a photo of a fórum member)

then the concept outlines:



finally the proposal:

 

[Nicad]

I think this will turn out very nicely. Looking forward to the application of fine Corinthian leather you must have locally!!

 

[Ohmess]

Beautiful

I am planning to do precisely this same type of console, with the exception that I hope to incorporate the two a/c switches underneath gauges 1-2 and 3-4 (with perhaps a third switch between 2-3), all above the bump for the radio.

I have three of the four gauges, two of the three senders I need (with one installed already), gauge rings to shield the gauges in the daylight (not sure if I will attempt to slant them toward the driver), the beginnings of a wiring diagram, the vinyl to coat the console and a bit to drill the holes for the 52mm gauges.

Might it be possible to get copies of your drawings? Perhaps they could be copied actual size onto paper at a printer and mailed in a tube? Your design is great and in particular you have already worked out the spacing for the four gauges.

 

[Arde]

I really love how innovative
we all can be with the lovely coupe

DQs project is great!

As for mine I feel I need to coin a new expression for when I overdo projects.

I am considering coupesturbations or masturprojects.

 

[Stan]

DQs project is great!

As for mine I feel I need to coin a new expression for when I overdo projects.

I am considering coupesturbations or masturprojects.

Courpgasm?

 

[Arde]

Courpgasm?

Not if you consider many projects are never finished.

 

[Peter Coomaraswamy]

Masturprojectscoupesturbation-expealadocious: If you say it loud enough it could be quite atrocious!

We all need real jobs-

 

[deQuincey]

you can continue the discovery of new words,...

meanwhile, down in the dungeons,...

black leather time:

 

[Stan]

you are a craftsman!

 

[Kizilsakal]

nice work!!
What are the two holes on the left for?