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Thread: Installation of 06-07 OEM center console - Success!

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    Installation of 06-07 OEM center console - Success!

    I took on the challenge of installing the oem center console from my 06 STI donor. Have a look. Its a bit of a pain to work things out and i wouldve done things differently the second time, but this is good for now.





    And just because "meaty"

    Last edited by Kurk818; 03-23-2015 at 08:06 PM.

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    Wow....... That is all.....

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    That center console turned out phenomenal. Good work!

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    Thanks guys. Im really happy with it. Gives it that needed touch.

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    That center console looks like it was made for the interior. Outstanding. Can't wait to see the completed widebody.

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    Looks nice. What would you do differently?
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    Really-really nice! If I was doing an S-car I would definitely do something like this. Personally, the super-squared off interior panels always screamed "kit car" to me. This really ups the quality. Might be nice to see other folks adapt different OEM centers now that you've shown the example. Well done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mechie3 View Post
    Looks nice. What would you do differently?
    Just the way i would approach the install. Which pieces i would trim to fit and how i would secure it in place. Some of the fitment and alignment makes it seam like it was made for it tho. Im all about the details and some things just bother me is all.

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    very nice. storage!

    did you have to remove the tunnel square bars?
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    Quote Originally Posted by longislandwrx View Post
    very nice. storage!

    did you have to remove the tunnel square bars?
    No, it rides and secures to it.

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    Wow, that console looks amazing. And the head lights look really nice too - have you tried aligning them yet? And if so, could you post a pic?

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    Quote Originally Posted by STiPWRD View Post
    Wow, that console looks amazing. And the head lights look really nice too - have you tried aligning them yet? And if so, could you post a pic?
    I have not tried aligning them yet. Ill probably do that as one of the last things.

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    Man, I wish I'd thought to keep the console from my donor. This looks great.

    I doubt there's room for donor seats though. It was awfully tight even with the kit tunnel installed on mine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buzz Skyline View Post
    Man, I wish I'd thought to keep the console from my donor. This looks great.

    I doubt there's room for donor seats though. It was awfully tight even with the kit tunnel installed on mine.
    I will be using the donor STI blue seats. They fit snuggly but with no issue. I even kept the oem slides.

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    Now I'm really jealous! Yours may be my new favorite build.

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    One more part to save from the donor! I like the result, why reinvent the wheel? Great job.
    My 03 forester's console looks the same from the shifter back.

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    Console looks great, kinda wish I did move my seats closer together. You do realize how much we're all anticipating the body mods right? Keep up the good work!!!
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    Im looking to get it registered before i do any rear end modifications. I will make the scoops tho. Contemplating on whether or not i would make a mold to sell them tho

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kurk818 View Post
    Im looking to get it registered before i do any rear end modifications. I will make the scoops tho. Contemplating on whether or not i would make a mold to sell them tho
    I noticed something going on there at the scoops, care to show more?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Canadian818 View Post
    I noticed something going on there at the scoops, care to show more?

    Soon. One thing at a time

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kurk818 View Post
    Excellent console fitting! But this one pic... you just got the new Coupe!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kurk818 View Post
    Soon. One thing at a time
    Your killing me! Still planning on using the flares? Bolt on or mold in?
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    Frank, that's the Canadian version.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Canadian818 View Post
    Your killing me! Still planning on using the flares? Bolt on or mold in?
    Im leaning bolt on due to saving me from redoing the whole body to make it blend in. Once im ready to paint, they will be made as one piece. I will be approx 1.5" wider in rear and approx 1" in front

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    [QUOTE=But this one pic... you just got the new Coupe! [/QUOTE]

    Funny... better lines than the Mini coupe!

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    Hats off to you, that console work is definitely an inspiration.
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    Hey Kurk818 was wondering what shiftier did you? Was it the one FFR provides or was it the K-Tuned?

    Thanks for the info.
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    P.S. You interior look Great!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Louisromersh View Post
    Hey Kurk818 was wondering what shiftier did you? Was it the one FFR provides or was it the K-Tuned?

    Thanks for the info.
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    P.S. You interior look Great!

    Its a modified ffr unit. Its not as crisp as i would like it but ill wait until i put a few hundred miles on it before making a switch to more than likely the MR2 setup

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    I like your console fit, wish I had done it.
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    I'd like to use an STI but don't want to widen fenders. Are there off-the-shelf rims that correct this offset or is the offset too much?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Connedale View Post
    I'd like to use an STI but don't want to widen fenders. Are there off-the-shelf rims that correct this offset or is the offset too much?
    The wide fenders are not a result of the STI components. The 10.5" rims and 295's are what makes that happen. You can easily get rims that clear the fenders.

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    Ok, thanks Kurk. Just to be clear though STI 6spd with STI axles put the factory rims too far out requiring new rims, correct? Sorry to hijack!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Connedale View Post
    Ok, thanks Kurk. Just to be clear though STI 6spd with STI axles put the factory rims too far out requiring new rims, correct? Sorry to hijack!
    Correct. About a half inch per side. Im not sure if FFR provides new axles with their 6speed kit now.

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    Kurt, love the console....... I may have to look around for a console from an 06/07
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    The photos do a bad job of showing actual color but there is a distinguishable color difference between the gray console and black dash. A wrap may be in the future.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kurk818 View Post
    The photos do a bad job of showing actual color but there is a distinguishable color difference between the gray console and black dash. A wrap may be in the future.
    Black spray paint for plastic?

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    On my classic '71 Buick GS, I repainted some 30+ year old plastic seat backs, kick panels, etc, some refreshing the faded black, some changing color from brown to black, and all I did was clean them well with dish soap and water, thoroughly dry, cleaned with alcohol, and sprayed on the SEM plastic paint from the rattle can. Lasted fine for over a decade of abuse, and had no peeling or anything.

    If anything, the chemical paint formulations must be even better today. I am wondering if all the prep mentioned in that thread is really required if you use the correct paint and common sense.

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    Looks great. I am doing the same with my 04. Do you have photos of the modification to the emergency brake fixation since it has to tilt down to clear the console and be slightly off the center line?

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