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[Down&Out]

I'm going to sound like the majority here, I'm pretty much not a fan of the 'same old' center consoles usually, but i love that. I'm looking at other cars and different ideas to make myself one up that doesnt look horrid.

Can't wait to see it in .

[Retro_10s]

Once fitted i'll get some pictures,... need to find a carpet set next, plain black.

[Down&Out]

Brilliant. Good luck .

[tedmcedd]

dont get a minisport carpet... i got the 'deluxe' one, as it was in the sale, thinking, ooo soounds good.... worst thing i have on the bean... total rubbish....

[Retro_10s]

Ah shame,.... I had looked at that but had some faith it would be okay,

I don't need anything stunning, just hard wearing and preferably something that wont be too small. Maybe even go 2nd hand.

There is also a website called carmatsrus.co.uk that i may well try out.....

[tedmcedd]

yeah.... it just frayed and didnt fit right.... i put the original brown one back in, actually looks better! lol

[Retro_10s]

Done a little bit to the centre console today - will do some more later after the sewing machine is set-up.

The arm rest cover got ripped when i unpacked it, luckily it needed recovering anyway. So I disassembled the arm rest:
Foam's a bit knackered anyway, simple construction, just two pieces of wood and some loose foam inside that I'll replace


New cloth backed vinyl and some new foam that i already had lying about:


New foam a bit softer so i've added an extra layer which adds about 3/4" to the height, nice and padded


the vinyl cover is simple, just a rectangular section for the top and the sides will wrap around the foam and get glued then stapled to the wooden base on the underside.


Might trial fit my new arches later, if I'm feeling energetic enough

[jaydee]

I've heard good thing about the minispares carpet set, never had one so i cant say how long it will last, but i'm sure its better than the newton commercial one.

[Down&Out]

I've heard good thing about the minispares carpet set, never had one so i cant say how long it will last, but i'm sure its better than the newton commercial one.

If anything, Newton Commercial is going to be the best that you can get .

[Retro_10s]

Not so sure, There's been a few reports recently Of the quality of Newton carpet going down, ill fitting and in some cases trimming was needed... Anyway - there's no way I'd ever spend that much on something that spends its whole time being trod on Minisapres is good enough for me

Arm rest is done, just need a few more staples for the gun:


Very happy with the finish shall fit it up tomorrow methinks.

[Down&Out]

That's really nicely done

[mighty mini jack]

Looks lovely! good work.

[Retro_10s]

Advanced apologies for the picture quality, lights in the garage broke so i was left with my little torch and the camera flash - which being as it's on my phone - is pretty poor.

Anyways - Armrest is now fitted, it's brilliantly comfy and has come out very luxurious!! Black Vinyl for the win!


Also started to tackle the two sections of rust on the car, one is on the drivers side sill and measures about 4x4" which should be an easy fix. The other is slightly more tricky but a regular occurrence never the less.... the drivers side shock mount has rotten through, looks like an MOT inspector spotted it previously as there's yellow chalk marks on it. I've taken the bottom two bolts out and loosened the shock - which needs a sand down and re-paint but is in otherwise great condition. Will weld it up next week.


Drilled out the rivets that were holding the standard arches on - pleasantly surprised to find no rust beneath them and no rust on the bottom of the rear quarter where the arch attaches.

[Saxo-Fiesta-Mini]

nice lovely rust

[Shifty]

Time to break out the welder then!!

Looking good there, some nice pimping work with the console there dude!!