Ok, having thought about it, it's not really going to be feasible to build dashes without having the car, as the width of the scuttle will be slightly different depending on whether you have used ali or fibreglass side panels, and the centre part that attaches to the tunnel top will be unique to each car.

What I'll do when things settle down is a quick guide to how I made mine. Seriously, if you can build the car, this dash won't be hard for you!

Cheers

Adrian

That's a great idea Adrian, i always thought the original Sierra dash makes the car look really dated and gives away the self built roots of the roadster to interested eyes. The Sierra is a great car but the dash makes the roadster look old. Great for getting the car through IVA but your dash design takes the roadster to the next level and looks wonderful.

AndyH

I don't know, round separate gauges are even more old-fashioned IMO. But, yes, the Sierra dash looks cheap, and it is.

I think I'd describe the round ones as 'classic' or 'retro' rather than old fashioned!
They're certainly more in keeping with the roadster than 'orrible plasticky 80's clusters!

Agreed( especially since I am collecting for my post IVA dash)
I think Adrians is the biz (and I am going to make something similar)however the digi dash looks ace too .It shows the adaptability of the roadster design and the truth of the saying "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

Agreed AyJay, the roadster is so versatile - they both look great.

I love the Digidash on mine, its placed in the dash right behind the wheel. It's always in your vision while you're driving and does exactly what you need it to do.

AndyH

Thats about right, I always thought that the roadster would look equally as well with steel wheels and hub caps as it would with racing alloys but you have to follow the old world theme through the rest of the build. Classic dash, ali bonnet with leather straps etc.

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...Ytjn7CS5SgfrxQ

Bob

Why do these threads start on one subject and end on something totally different. WTF has this got to do with the original post of a car for sale :)

for reference my local indispension dealer came back with rental of £65 per day.

TT

Thats what I thought when I ordered this:)



Bob

Yes them spammers are back!:mad:
It's worth £3500 for that dash!