dba11 Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Has anyone removed a Carbon Dash? If so, how easy is it? and what is the best way? I am also looking at installing a Stack triangular type dash, and have heard that part of the dash frame needs to be modified. Is this true? and does anyone know how to modify it? TIA Daren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike ashurst Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Daren, does this mean you'll be selling the dash due to different hole patterns etc? Steve Mell's the one for dash advice, he's doing his now and it looks brilliant! mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 The scuttle top tube needs to be *modified*. Arch do a lovely job of this by using an angle grinder to get a radiused recess to take the top of the triangular stack unit and then brazing in a plate to fill the hole - they re-powdercoat obviously. The first bit of this is obviously easy for anybody to do and it's behind the dash so who's going to know... You need to be very careful with the carbon dash. There is a very thin section just above the steering column. Drill out all the rivets you can see and ease the dash away from the glue/sealant where it is obvious it is stuck down. Be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dba11 Posted January 15, 2002 Author Share Posted January 15, 2002 Hi Mike, Yes the dash will be for sale once i have removed it, but have not advertised it yet. I am not sure when it will be removed (hopefully in the next month) and whether it will still be in one piece. I'll try and be VERY careful. Hi Peter, Thanks for your advice, i will be very careful. I knew you had done this a few years ago, but didn't have your email. Regards Daren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 I've got a secondhad carbon dash with a hole for a Stack - £25 from the first bidder secures. Switch layout is unconventional, but not terrible. Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dba11 Posted January 15, 2002 Author Share Posted January 15, 2002 Cheques in the post if you give me your address Arnie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 why have you upgraded to the Stack Daren? Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dba11 Posted January 17, 2002 Author Share Posted January 17, 2002 Hi Graham, How is your car? going ok? I bought the Stack a year ago, but haven't installed it yet. As I popped a few valves last year I thought it might be best to instal the stack for a few seconds more warning of damage to anything. Whether it will help we will have to see. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyDave Posted January 17, 2002 Share Posted January 17, 2002 the warning light on the stack is very small and easily obscured by your hand/steering wheel - it would be best to mount a remote warning light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted January 17, 2002 Share Posted January 17, 2002 Daren, I didn't get your email. Send it again to arnie@the-webbs.com Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted January 17, 2002 Share Posted January 17, 2002 car doing well thanks Daren, currently having some weight unfreindly, but R500 engine friendly bits installed...namely an apollo. Haven't seen you for ages! Getting to any track days this year? Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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