Different Dashboard

[BERTMAN 40 1 Cars]

hi, i was wondering if anyone had put a different dash in thier cars... ive seen the 206 interior inside of one and wondered how hard it would be to say fit a saxo dash etc?

 

any pics, or tips as to how you did it would be welcome...

 

Liam

[mattbenselin 0]

Why would you want to put another cars dash in a 205? I think the 206 and Saxo would look completely out of place in a 205.

The only thing I wish was different on the 205 was the placement of the radio as leaning down to change stuff is a pain, but I'm nit-picking! Maybe a 106 GTI dash as it would be good size wise, similar in style to the 205's and has a higher radio position?

[cRaig 273 1 Cars]

The problem with the 106 dash is that it would be alot of effort making the dash fit, just to change one horrible plastic-y dash for another one

[BERTMAN 40 1 Cars]

the only thing that lets down a 205 for me is the dash, i dont dislike it, i just dont like it!!! thats why lol... would just like a more modern looking interior...

[Rom 0]

Never been a fan of dash swap mostly. Theres been a few well doen one over the years ( TT into earlier Golf etc) But generally, i think they dont suit the cars.

 

The phase 1.5 / 2 dash is pretty nice i think. Compare it to a similar age Golf, Nova, Escort, Astra etc.

 

If you wanted to do it, it would be a fair bit of work to do nicely. Id imagine cutting out surplus width and plastic welding back together. Then probably painting / covering.

Not to mention all the wiring changes, switch locations, speedo cluster etc.

[mattbenselin 0]

Why not think about having your dash flocked, covered in a material such as alcantara or leather or just painted? That may make it look different enough for you, or is it the design/layout you don't like?

[welshpug 1,657]

have a look for one of Hilgie's project threads, pugster IIRC, 106 dash in that.

[bouver 0]

Cant you just learn to love the dash you got?

 

I have taken most of the dash out of one of my cars, makes it go faster!

[M@tt 77]

when i originally rebuilt my 205 i started fitting a 206 dash into my 205. I got pretty far tbh but in the end the plastics would need cutting too much for it to look very good unless you flocked it all. heres a few pics

 

 

 

 

this is someone elses

 

[BERTMAN 40 1 Cars]

it was just an idea, not sure if i will go through with it or not!! And dont get me started on escort dash's urgh...Mk5/6/7 escorts make me feel sick lol. i just wanted to see some pics, and here if anyone had succesfully managed it or not. Ive seen one with an audi dash of some sort in one, anyone on here?

 

eiher that or ill have to get the jigsaw to mine... and adapt it

[welshpug 1,657]

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?s...65352&st=40

[BERTMAN 40 1 Cars]

yeh ave had a look at that, prefer the 205 one over that tbh lol phase 1 106 isnt it?

[platty 1]

this is someone elses

 

 

Me like!!!

 

Although the mats are total gash.

 

Matt, how close was it to fitting?

 

Along with engine tuning, I might make that my winter project next year.

Edited March 16, 2009 by platty