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[roberts]

Good morning TMF,

We are currently in the process of developing our dashboards (so far so good) - so, very simple:

- What would you like to see form the range?
- What features would you like (centralised design, glove boxes etc.)?
- What coverings and faces would you like (vinyl, leather, burr wood, carbon fibre etc.)?
- What clock options would you like (offset, centre etc.)?

If there is anything else let us know, if possible attach a few photos.

And I'll update this thread with a few photo of what we currently have (some of you may have already seen a few pics if you follow us on facebook or Twitter), once we have a few suggestions from yourselves.


Thanks
Andy @ Optimise Automotive

Website: www.optimise-automotive.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 1782 579 080

[Artful Dodger]

Can you supply works replia dashboards? The box things that go either side of a weber box or centre dials (depending on what works car you are replicating). Would be very interested, especially of they are
Ally:)

Maybe even a precision for fitment of later fishes on the right hand side? Would open up a retro look to people who don't want to move their guage:)

[jpw1275]

what about an innocenti dash for right hand drive cars... i know they are out there but maybe different colours etc but make it so you can use the original size speedo...id sure be interested

cheers james

Edited by jpw1275, 05 February 2013 - 11:14 AM.

[kappa]

Something like the Riley Elf Design/Wolsey Hornet type of dash would be good, with the centre speedo and 2 or 4 side holes and two drop down glovebox doors

[Cooperman]

I've suggested they re-do these from the 60's. What do others think. The top is covered in black leathercloth and the panel face was body colour, but could be finishes to suit personal taste.
PS Roberts you have a PM.

[bcjames]

If they don't already, clocks that face up to the driver as per the Rover dashboards.

[Noah]

I'd like to see a dash that incorporates a few things.

A Cup Holder
A Glove box
A Radio

[AVV IT]

If they don't already, clocks that face up to the driver as per the Rover dashboards.

As above, the thing that lets most aftermarket dashboards down is that the instrument cluster isn't tilted upward so that it is in easy view of the driver.

[Joe-C]

Not sure if they do this already but, I'd like a centre clock dashboard using the earlier speedo that allows the later cars to keep the bulkhead plate.

[ChopperHarris]

Nobody does a walnut elf type dash for central speedo without side vents....there must be a market for them?

[kappa]

Nobody does a walnut elf type dash for central speedo without side vents....there must be a market for them?

I agree

[WillRunci]

i would like to see a dash that i can fit a weber box behind. so no glove box. angled gauges. oh and definitely a cup holder

Edited by WillRunci, 05 February 2013 - 01:39 PM.

[roberts]

Afternoon TMF,

Well, amazing - thanks for all the feedback TMF - I'm goingt o start working through it all now!!


Thanks
Andy @ Optimise Automotive

Website: www.optimise-automotive.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 1782 579 080

[kappa]

Any idea of what sort of dash you are going be making?

[roberts]

Can you supply works replia dashboards? The box things that go either side of a weber box or centre dials (depending on what works car you are replicating). Would be very interested, especially of they are Ally:)

Maybe even a precision for fitment of later fishes on the right hand side? Would open up a retro look to people who don't want to move their guage:)

We can certainly look at making replica Works dashboards on a custom basis, but they are not something that we would be looking at manufacturing as part of a product range. Simply because they would need installed using custom fixings and would also need custom dash liners to fit around the boxes.

I would have thought a replica Works style dash would be from £100 on a drive-in-drive-out service (so we would need your Mini here at Optimise HQ).


Thanks
Andy @ Optimise Automotive

Website: www.optimise-automotive.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 1782 579 080