MK2 centre console project

[Smokey]

Am looking to get hold of a very cheap MK2 centre console with the air con (not the unit, just that particular model)

Cheers.

[Jay-ZS+]

Whats this all about then?? You got plans?

[Smokey]

Always did, just never got round to it before writing off the 180. Want to make a start while I wait for the right one to come along.

[Maxxed_Ross]

shame, mine is the non-air con version

[Smokey]

Yeah but I specifically need the air con one which ofcourse will be harder to get lol. But will be a fully custom setup when I'm done

[Smokey]

Quick update, found myself a mk2 centre console with the aircon (not with the switches or aircon unit...or ashtray)

Got it for a snip at £15 plus £10 p+p from eBay.

THE PLAN:

I am completely customising the centre console from the bottom up.

Installed will be a touchscreen monitor with DVD slot drive, usb slots and power button.

The above will be connected to a PC built into the arm rest with sat nav, radio card, ipod connectivity and all the usual PC lovelies (internet etc)

I will be installing an amp as there will be no head unit.

The four buttons along the top (fogs etc) will be removed and replaced.

A Scangauge II will be installed.

The aircon will be relocated on the centre console and will be changed to red led's to match the rest of the dash.

Push start button will be added.

I plan on extending the dash over the ashtray recess as I have no use for it and allows me to add anything else I may decide to fit.

Thats it for now, I will be out with the dremel tools and hacking away at it for quite a few month, most of the work being done after June (holidays!) but will update with pics as and when I do any work on it.

I'm in no rush as I say cos I still need to find the car to fit it to lol.

[Jay-ZS+]

Sounds like alot of wiring!! Will be nice when done, great to see someone doing something different with the interior, there was a guy on xpf that did a similar thing a while ago will try to find a link if it helps.

[Smokey]

The car pc thing? Yeah I know the thread, saw it a couple of years ago and inspired me to do something similar. Have fitted a pc to a car before (my '03 Punto) back in 2003 but had located the 7" touchscreen in full view and so had to remove it when the law changed.
Gonna be a bit of hard work but have a few ideas.
Was thinking about doing a bit of stainless steel to it like the Zonda dash but not sure if that would suit the ZS?!!?

EDIT:

Also forgot to mention I plan on fitting front and rear colour cameras to this, both with night vision and recording functionality

[Jay-ZS+]

Or proper carbonfibre getting rid of the fake stuff the zs has! Look forward to seeing it, need to get a car for it to go in!!

[Smokey]

lol not going down the carbon fibre route but will be on the hunt for a car to put it in soon enough!