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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: simonscott75 on 27 September 2003, 15:01

Title: Dash
Post by: simonscott75 on 27 September 2003, 15:01

I am looking to change the dash in my mk1.  Any suggestions which other cars I can use the dash from with the least amount ot mods.  Or any where I can get a custom dash made??

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: AdamB on 28 September 2003, 18:40

I heard an Audi TT is a good fit - would look very nice too

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 02 October 2003, 12:35

Polo dash looks good too.

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: AdamB on 02 October 2003, 12:44

Quote from: Justins145bhpMK1 on 02 October 2003, 12:35

Polo dash looks good too.

sounds interesting
Which Mk??
Is it much work?

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 02 October 2003, 14:15

MK 4, looks really cool, nice blue instruments. Not much cutting required im told, wouldnt fancy takling the wiring myself though!!!

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: Dubbed on 07 October 2003, 23:42

Want a Corrado dash or something in my cab.  Trouble is, that kneebar getsin the way of everything.

Anyone know of any instructions anywhere on the web for fitting any other dashes to a mk1 cab? ???

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: VWaxilMK1cab on 09 October 2003, 23:08

Some web trawling required methinks! It must've been done a thousand times easy! Try google.de ;)

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: richandhazel on 09 October 2003, 23:15

I'm considering using a written off Audi TT as a donor car for my future MK1 project. I've been led to believe that the dash (as adamB mentioned), engine in fact most bits will transfer with relative ease.  :-\
Any thoughts?

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 10 October 2003, 10:30

YOur a braver man than I Rich!!!!

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: richandhazel on 10 October 2003, 12:31

Just an idea at the moment........it'll probably be years before I'm allowed to do anything to it.  ???

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: VWaxilMK1cab on 10 October 2003, 19:05

Quote from: Justins145bhpMK1 on 10 October 2003, 10:30

YOur a braver man than I Rich!!!!

Justin, Am I going mad, or has AdamB nicked your signature pic?  ???  ::)

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: Dizzie on 12 October 2003, 23:46

Rich. if you're not going to use the dash i'll take it off your hands for my mk2. also wanna sell the fuel filler? ;D

msn: Dizzie@tripwyre.co.uk if you want to talk :)

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: Dizzie on 13 October 2003, 00:04

actually sod that! I've just seen the amount of work that's needed. mk3 dash it is :D

Still want the filler cap though.

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: richandhazel on 13 October 2003, 04:23

Most of the stuff I have now I want to hang on to. There may be a few Mk2 bits that I'll move on, when I get around to it, but anything Mk1 I will be keeping. Still haven't decided exactly what I'm going to do with that Mk1 yet, other than hang onto it.
I've got a conservatory to finish building, a bathroom to decorate and numerous other jobs that I have put off whilst puting the cabrio on the road so the cars will now have to wait a while.    

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: jinks on 15 October 2003, 19:25

strange - my name's Simon Scott. I'd recommend a mk2 dash, it fits really tight as there's an extra mount in the firewall - no reflection of the sun off the instrument area and round dials too. Not really for the purist though and mine's in a campaign. darren at VW Enterprises did mine ages ago, don't think he likes doing them anymore but he's worth a try.

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: MK1_BOY on 20 October 2003, 21:28

I've heard the BMW 3 series dash fits very well, the e reg era....  They look pretty classy...

Title: Re:Dash
Post by: AdamB on 21 October 2003, 09:57

I used to have a BMW 325 in that shape - one of my favourite dashes in any car. I'd love to see one in a mk1.
I'd like to put one in mine if it wasn't too hard - anyone done it?