Busy weekend, new dash

[Kleynie]

Not posted for a while as been mega busy with work and decorating. However, Adam and I (mostly Adam) found time to finally install the double din dash that we had retrimmed during July this year.
During this process we changed all the AC sensors behind the dash and added RNSE, an Audi Bluetooth module and a DIS stalk (DIS cluster is the next job). The RNSE install turned into a 3 hour fault finding nightmare as the loom had been pinned incorrectly and we had to bell out every wire and trace the fault. There was also no wire for the Bose pin, so we had to make that, as well as the gala connection to the speedo. To be fair this probably took more time than the actual dash swap.
I cut the RNSE unit down with a hacksaw and emery cloth, it’s a perfect fit but very tight due to the extra leather on each side.
The centre console was also retrimmed, but that was installed a few weeks ago.
The new dash was a bitch to squeeze in due to the extra leather thickness, but I think you’ll agree the result was very worthwhile.

Thanks to @A2Steve for supplying the dash and panels. And thanks to @2work For supplying the RNSE and Bluetooth as well as advice on wiring the gala cable.

I hope you like the results.

Ian

 

[Kleynie]

More eye candy

 

[Kleynie]

More

 

[Kleynie]

I think that’s it.

 

[Cenick]

I think that’s it.

Now that’s very impressive, hats off to you both!


Sent from thin air

 

[A2Steve]

Simply stunning Ian.

I’m glad that the dashboard and entrails that spent the early summer in my back garden were put to good use

 

[Erlingtheyounger]

Wow, wow, wow!!!! I dread to think the cost involved, but good god that looks incredible!!!!

 

[Kleynie]

Forgot the most impressive picture, the airbag logo.

 

[Axit]

I`ve always thought the plastics in the A2 were pretty good, but wrapped in Leather, `Very Nice`

Well Done

 

[2work]

Evening Ian,

Now that looks stunning. Such a superior and elegant finish achieved there. You must be really chuffed with the visual outcome. Hats off to you both for getting this the way you wanted. You couldn’t have designed this any better, absolutely nailed it!

Kind regards,

Tom

 

[Kleynie]

Evening Ian,

Now that looks stunning. Such a superior and elegant finish achieved there. You must be really chuffed with the visual outcome. Hats off to you both for getting this the way you wanted. You couldn’t have designed this any better, absolutely nailed it!

Kind regards,

Tom

Thanks Tom, and thanks for your help.

Ian

 

[Proghound]

Now that is just something else... very well done and I look forward to seeing it at a social in due course.

There really isn't much else from that age with the build quality to do justice to such a wonderful interior. The A2 both suits and deserves it.

 

[Kleynie]

Now that is just something else... very well done and I look forward to seeing it at a social in due course.

There really isn't much else from that age with the build quality to do justice to such a wonderful interior. The A2 both suits and deserves it.

Thank you. Defo see you at another social. We only managed two in the last couple of years, must try harder!

Ian

 

[simon martyn]

Fabuuuulous!!!!!!

 

[Darren C]

Stunning work Ian. I'm sure that Georgia must be thrilled. Cap doffed Sir.

 

[Kleynie]

Stunning work Ian. I'm sure that Georgia must be thrilled. Cap doffed Sir.

She certainly is. She helped to fit it too.

Ian