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Just recently I've been able to grab some used bits off ebay for the Focus, have had an eye out for these for a while. Bought the below for $25 (AUD), sorry for the poor quality pic.
![]() I've had the intention to paint/apply vinyl/etc to make my centre console look a little different, and thought having a relatively cheap extra set to work on would mean I don't have a hole in the centre console and can put the stock one back in when it comes time to sell. Would be great to get people's thoughts colours/finishes I should go for. Given I have a Momo carbon fibre-look gear knob + leather boot...pic below, and want to keep with the understated look, please make your suggestions. ![]() Some thoughts so far:
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CSA Motorvatr 17's/Kumho KU31's, Eibach Prokit/Lovells rear springs, Koni Sports Kit Lower airbox removed, K&N Panel filter Momo gear knob + boot + pedals, Ghia boot garnish, Zetec Chrome interior door handles JVC KW-XR816 Headunit + more to come... |
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Fwiw mentioning, the xr5 has a carbon fibre look console.
Have you thought about colour matching it to your cars colour? It'd look rice in my car with the orange but in yours with the grey/silver it'd look ok I think.
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Ok, have done a little more homework.
Two options I've found so far: Carbon Fibre (little different to the XR5 carbon fibre) http://www.metrorestyling.com/Metro-...nyl-s/4746.htm Duplicolor Metal Specks in Sparkle Silver http://www.duplicolor.com/products/metalspecks.html Any other thoughts?
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CSA Motorvatr 17's/Kumho KU31's, Eibach Prokit/Lovells rear springs, Koni Sports Kit Lower airbox removed, K&N Panel filter Momo gear knob + boot + pedals, Ghia boot garnish, Zetec Chrome interior door handles JVC KW-XR816 Headunit + more to come... |
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You could also try water transfer printing.
There is Unique Coating Solutions (03 8336 1010. 14 Mohr Street. Tullamarine )....but I won't give you the wensite link as it has currently been hacked. MAD Coatings in Qld do similar work (www.mad-coatings.com) but check their website for ideas only, because I can't recommend them, as they did a shoddy job for me
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I would go body colour, but not sure how close to the rest of the trim your body colour would be. The carbon fibre vinyl posted above looks pretty cool too!
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I think that carbon fibre would look nice, as long as it was done well, with quality material. It would go along well with that quality momo gear knob and boot.
Alternatively, I would go for the brushed aluminium, which will give a modern, classy look. |
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i would go a brushed silver, similar to the aircon vent surround.. or
a metallic grey like your body colour, anthin with depth would be good tho! good luck ![]()
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I guess I should have mentioned my other criteria...if possible, less than $100 all up, but will have a good look into these options. I'm pretty happy to give most things a go myself and am a pretty picky about how I like things to look, so a DIY option would be a good for me. Also more fun knowing you've done it yourself (given you have the skills/tools of course). Quote:
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CSA Motorvatr 17's/Kumho KU31's, Eibach Prokit/Lovells rear springs, Koni Sports Kit Lower airbox removed, K&N Panel filter Momo gear knob + boot + pedals, Ghia boot garnish, Zetec Chrome interior door handles JVC KW-XR816 Headunit + more to come... |
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maybe you could coat the carbon fiber with a thick resin to get that gloss look? look good tho ![]()
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OK, this is a little different. How about a GT stripe theme painted on?
This is a r e a l quick 'chop, but you get the idea. Bit different. You could also do it in vinyl. You can also buy a clear liquid, forget the trade name, used to be GraphiGoo, that you syringe on to cut vinyl, and it runs to the very edges, making a nice clear lens type finish with rounded edges. Like a car badge. You hit it with UV light and it hardens. Anyhoo, just thought I'd throw something different in! ![]()
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That's the one, I love it a few people are going to copy that.
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I think we have a winner! Thanks Leakey! It is different, something I was defintely looking for.
I was even thinking a little bit of red or orange (as a stripe) might work too. The other thing I need to decide is what to garnish the flap with...I've always thought it was a good spot for a badge/etc.
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CSA Motorvatr 17's/Kumho KU31's, Eibach Prokit/Lovells rear springs, Koni Sports Kit Lower airbox removed, K&N Panel filter Momo gear knob + boot + pedals, Ghia boot garnish, Zetec Chrome interior door handles JVC KW-XR816 Headunit + more to come... |
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Might do you a broader pic of it and spend a bit more time on the details.
Be interesting how it looks right thru to the hazard switch. The Ghia has a silver cover around the cup holders yeah? I think it would look good continuing along one of them too.
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The stripe looks great. Question is, where do you get that little flap thingy? My car doesnt have that!!
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Haha, me too Chris. Try wreckers mate. In fact I think my first post ever on this site was asking where to get one!
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thx mate, off to pick n payless when it stops raining!!!
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Matey, while your there.... if they happen to have two.....
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Just found this site.
http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/ A choice of colours. And some good videos included Appears to be one of the best quality around (3M). Looks much better than I thought it would. ....in fact may give it a go myself! (mmmmmm a full body wrap....now there's an idea!)
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Hmmm - Use a lot of 3M gear at work (signage) thats very tempting to play with some stuff in my car...
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Thanks for the link. I saw these guys too, but Metro Restyling have the same 3M product and are a little cheaper...plus they offer free worldwide shipping
![]() There is a youtube video of a New Mini wit the roof being covered in the stuff (3M promo car). Can imagine using that much wouldn't be cheap, but cheaper than the real thing I guess. Am split between silver or pewter 3M DI-NOC and the stripe option suggested by Leakey. Obviously the carbon fibre is the easy option...(maybe slightly more expensive). Some graphite or silver would look good in your LR Steve!
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CSA Motorvatr 17's/Kumho KU31's, Eibach Prokit/Lovells rear springs, Koni Sports Kit Lower airbox removed, K&N Panel filter Momo gear knob + boot + pedals, Ghia boot garnish, Zetec Chrome interior door handles JVC KW-XR816 Headunit + more to come... |
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Quick update - other than researching new dampers, have gathered a couple things for the mods I've got planned for the centre console. Just need to buy the carbon fibre!
Have made a small change to the front, rear and steering wheel, couple of pics below. Sorry for the poor quality, my garage has terrible lighting. Before: ![]() After: ![]() ![]() Also found a couple decent looking stickers that I may use for the flap below the HVAC controls. Took the pics with them on a box of meds to give an idea of size, they're not too big which is how I wanted it (subtle). If I do use one of the stickers, unsure which one for go with - I wouldn't use the 'Michael Schumacher' part of one of the stickers. ![]() ![]() Finally, I'm having trouble reading the product characteristics of the stickers. If anyone is good with Engrish, would be interested to hear from you ![]() ![]() Plan to grab 3M Graphite DI-NOC in the next few weeks, will post pics when I have it installed. Will be DI-NOC'ing more than just the centre consol too ;)
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They're awesome!
This might fit in somewhere in the planning..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FOCUS-RS-AND-S...item4150d17224
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This is something I haven't seen before and I think the Ford badge looks great.
Can't wait to see what else you've got in store. By the way, those instructions are hilarious, what exactly are we defending from in step 5? |
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I didnt read those. Classic.
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Thanks for the link Leakey! Would they fit an LS/LT? Hopefully won't have the need for it with the parts I'll be covering, but a good find.
lol Was a good laugh last night when I had a read of the label! The stickers actually seem to be pretty good quality though (they were US$2.00 ea), and thankfully they have a film on top so they'll be easy to apply straight. The Ford badges were from DMB Graphics in the UK, cost me around AU$28 with shipping and they arrived pretty quickly. They have a heap of colours too! http://www.dmb.uk.com/Product/Ford-Badge-GEL-Overlays/460
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ooh nice console, whats the small circle for??
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Yep, there's one of those on EBAY UK too! (or you can put a ciggy lighter.)
Notice the coin holders towards the cup holders? What do you think the thin long slot is behind them? Yes it fits LS/LT.
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