MK2 180 Centre Console Tablet build project - Making Another One?

[Maxfly]

Originally Posted by Dr Doggystyle

thx for the info Maxfly
too bad for me because there arent a lot of LHD MK2 cars on the scrapyard here in NL

No problem, hope something turns up for you!

Originally Posted by Smokey

I'm still not 100% convinced. I would have thought to save money, MG/Rover would have kept the facia the same but changed the black plastic surround to face the driver?

I was the same, I am guessing pete looked at Rimmer bros parts diagrams, that I guess would show what the differences are and if it is possible to mod to fit lhd to rhd and vice versa.

[petet16]

It's the shape of them that is different, you could maybe fit a rhd console in a lhd car.

[talkingcars]

The outer console has the same part number, the insert has differing numbers for left and right.

[Smokey]

That's disappointing.

Anyway, on my days off I plan to remove the mk1 console and see if this project is possible with the dials instead of ATC. If not, I will be aquiring another console ans once complete will be available for sale.

I was thinking £300 which would include modded console read to install. This includes the tablet all set up with car front end (similar to my demo but custom to persons taste) So will just need installed and power provided (will not include ATC/switches/clock obviously.
Alternatively, without tablet for £180.

If this is possible, is it a price people will be willing to pay?

[Dan1971]

Originally Posted by Smokey

That's disappointing.

Anyway, on my days off I plan to remove the mk1 console and see if this project is possible with the dials instead of ATC. If not, I will be aquiring another console ans once complete will be available for sale.

I was thinking £300 which would include modded console read to install. This includes the tablet all set up with car front end (similar to my demo but custom to persons taste) So will just need installed and power provided (will not include ATC/switches/clock obviously.
Alternatively, without tablet for £180.

If this is possible, is it a price people will be willing to pay?

I'd have one mate absolutely at that price - I'm chuffed with my interior at the moment so not for me, but I'd have one.

[Malteser]

If that can be done with a MK1 bezel but for a double din stereo I would definitely pay that!

[Smokey]

Malteser, that's a completely different build! That would be modification to the rear of the console, not just the section I modified

[Malteser]

Originally Posted by Smokey

Malteser, that's a completely different build! That would be modification to the rear of the console, not just the section I modified

Yes I know but I'm just talking about the front bezel part. The rear end work would obviously be done by me and wouldn't take much to do honestly. As long as I know that the cables can be moved down for the heater dials, then I can mount everything properly.

[talkingcars]

Mk1 and mk2 bezels are interchangeable in the outer console.

[Smokey]

Added Tablet Talk today so messages that are sent to my phone appear on the tablet and can be replied to by the same means

Also bought another Nexus 7 case to start work on the mk2 of this console to include stereo section. Anyone want to donate a mk2 ATC console? :P