Dash layout design

[Josh]

Hi guys

I've been doing some thinking on paper about my dash layout (see attached).

I'm rather lucky in that I have access to a laser cutter capable of working with various plastics, I'm thinking I'll probably make my dash plate from acrylic and then bolt the whole pannel onto my ali dash visable through the steering wheel. The speedo and tachometer would be comercial items and mounted onto the acrylic dash plate.

The laser cutter can also etch so my plan is to etch the warning symbol and fuel gauge graphics straight onto the acrylic and then light them from behind with LEDs, controlled by a box of magic electronics of my own design (my dads rather into his electronics which comes in handy!)

Does the IVA requier that these warning symbols are of some standard design and lit with specific colours? Would I get away with copying the symbol design from the internet and lighting with 'off the shelf' LEDs? I know for example that the indicator symbols must be green but does it have to be a cirtain 'type' of green?!

The Roadster logo could also be etched on, a nice touch IMO What do you think of the design???

Cheers
Josh

[Tatey]

How much and where can i get one from ? It looks good to me, can't wait to see the finished item.

I'm sure someone will be along shortly with an answer to the LED colour question.

[ozzy1]

Just have a look in a new production car for the colours of the symbols.

[spud69]

Dashboard looks cool Josh, should look really good.......

IVA manual is quite extensive regarding interiors lights and symbols, have a look on page 214 for full list:

http://www.completekitcar.co.uk/Reso...20May%2009.pdf

AndyH

[twinturbo]

Not a bad idea at all, I can get our technology dept to do laser cut stuff too so I will have to remember this come the time. I was thinking of adapting the sierra clocks in new housing/face so this may work out

TT

[Josh]

Can anyone recomend where to buy my speedo and tacho? Would anyone suggest a particular brand?