205 Dashboard Project Questions / Opinions

[Jonesy1.1XL 1]

Hi guys I want to make a few changes to my dashboard and whilst looking at some images I noticed some of the Gti models had 5 buttons (A/C etc) rather than 3 which mine has. Like shown in the picture below.

 

However wanted some opinions on how easy it is to find a dash like that with 5 holes? Also whether you can find Buttons easily to replace? Or whether it is worth finding a second one with 3 holes and manually having a go at measuring cutting and filing some holes out..

 

 

Pretty much where the two buttons on the left are, I want to replace with:

 

- A start button (Which means I have to start my car with both hands and is absolutely pointless I know, but I think itll be fun to have as a useless gizmo) However I do not want a after market button on the dash but hopefully can use the wiring from one to solder in and then replace the front with a second hand Peugeot button)

 

- I also want to move the cigarette lighter up from the ash tray to the end button

 

 

I know it won't be everyone's cup of tea but its only a 1.1 which I got for a bargain so I want to have some fun and if I mess up on a cheap car like this, Ill learn for future reference! lol

 

 

Many thanks,

 

 

Stu

Edited March 20, 2016 by Jonesy1.1XL

[Jonesy1.1XL 1]

Found a hazard light button: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peugeot-205-GTI-Hazard-Light-Switch-Phase-1-5-Grey-/252163286414?hash=item3ab61a658e:g:WgUAAOxyzTJTja4y

 

Which I maybe able to use for mechanism and look ?

[Luke 7 1 Cars]

The 5 hole dash is pretty rare. They pop up on eBay every now and then but at high prices.

[Jonesy1.1XL 1]

Yeah was gonna say I can't find anything at the moment. So It maybe worth just grabbing a second one and giving it a go manually.. And if I mess up I've still got my one in Good condition

[allye 530 3 Cars]

Could you have a go at making one as you say then have it flocked to finish it nicely?

[barneys66 122 1 Cars]

Stupid question, but why two hands to start using a button, or do you mean one after the other..?

[Jonesy1.1XL 1]

Yeah I think that's what I'm going to do I'm going to source one on eBay hopefully and get some help to take my time to get it right! + yes you are correct it's one after the other , but essentially I will have to turn the ignition once and then press the button (meaning in both hands in the process)

[Pugleyrich 37 1 Cars]

It should be pretty easy to make a hole in the right place because the rear of the three button panels has indented circles where the extra couple of buttons would be, or at least the panel I have here does!

[Jonesy1.1XL 1]

It should be pretty easy to make a hole in the right place because the rear of the three button panels has indented circles where the extra couple of buttons would be, or at least the panel I have here does!

Yeah I noticed that on eBay on the back seems to be faint circles where the holes should be! Which looks like you said will be really helpful when it comes to cutting them, There's quite a few panels on eBay for under £10! So I'm going to order one right now! and keep a log of how it goes on here!

[Jonesy1.1XL 1]

Just Bought a 3 hole piece: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251169817611?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

Should be here Wednesday?

[Pugleyrich 37 1 Cars]

You didn't pay £19 for it though did you!?

[allye 530 3 Cars]

Bloody hope he didn't, got one here could have for free!

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

You can use a 306 heater rear window for a non switch-able button, £19.00 for a panel, I'll start listing mine on Ebay

[Jonesy1.1XL 1]

Hahaha god No I gave him a offer of £5 which he denied of course and he countered £10 which I accepted, still feel like a bit of a mug now though haha! I know where to ask first now, Hopefully the fact that I spent £10 will motivate me to get this right first time!

[Jonesy1.1XL 1]

Bloody hope he didn't, got one here could have for free!

Is it worth me "returning the item" before they dispatch, and you could send me one? If I pay for P&P?

[allye 530 3 Cars]

Up to you mate!

[Jonesy1.1XL 1]

I will see if its dispatched in a minute and if not I will ask for the refund! If it is already dispatched I will just leave it because the hassle of a few quid