Does anyone know if someone makes a carbon fiber dash for the MKIV.
Or any other Dash options
Looking for ideas and images
Thanks
Martin
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Does anyone know if someone makes a carbon fiber dash for the MKIV.
Or any other Dash options
Looking for ideas and images
Thanks
Martin
Lots of folks, including myself, have covered an aluminum dash in a carbon fiber look-alike material. I used 3M's 1080 vinyl; another option is Tolex (https://www.mojotone.com/Cabinets_x/...ber-Tolex-54-W). Options are many and varied, so I recommend you get a handful of samples & choose the one that feels most durable. Be sure to check for UV resistance!
John
IMG_3561 by jhsitton, on Flickr
MK IV Roadster #8631
Ford 302, Holley Terminator EFI, T5z, 3.55 Rear End, IRS, 17” Halibrand Replicas (9” front, 10.5” rear), Nitto 555 G2’s (275/40ZR17 front, 315/35ZR17 rear), Fast Freddie’s Power Steering, F5 Wilwood Brakes, FFMetal’s Firewall Forward, Forte’s Hydraulic Clutch & Throttle Linkage
https://www.ffcars.com/threads/phile.../#post-4776313
I used 3m also. Very pleased even after 5 years its holding up well. Used copper inserts.
You can also do a real carbon fiber overlay bonded to your dash. I did this one for another Forum member:
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Mine:
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Chris
Generation 3 Type 65 Daytona Coupe Complete Kit #151885 received May 6, 2022. Gen 3 Coyote, IRS, Tremec TKX, American Powertrain hydraulic throwout bearing & Wilwood brakes.
MK4 Basic Kit #7404, 347 EFI - Pro M Racing ECM, 30# injectors, 70 mm throttle body, 80 mm MAF, Edelbrock Performer aluminum heads & RPM II intake, all new G-Force T5, 3:55 gears, Pro 5.0 shifter, 3-link, carbon fiber dash/custom Speedhut gauges and paint by Da Bat.
I have a friend that has an extra .05 aluminum unfinished dash based on my layout if you are interested. I suppose you could have carbon fiber bonded to it instead of leather.
Here is mine finished in leather. My glovebox is custom but I used Alex's template for the opening. This is Alex's glovebox http://acroadsterinteriors.com/Gloveboxes.htm
Last edited by CDXXVII; 02-25-2019 at 11:31 PM.
F5R #7841: Anniversary Edition MK4, Ford Racing 427, Edelbrock EFI, Gas-N Pipes, Stainless Headers, TKO600, 3.31 Moser 3-Link, 17" Halibrands
Here is one of the most comprehensive show your dash threads I have come across.
A bunch of the photo links are broken due to the Photobucket kidnappings but there are still a ton there to get great ideas.
https://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-fac...ml#post1844215
F5R #7841: Anniversary Edition MK4, Ford Racing 427, Edelbrock EFI, Gas-N Pipes, Stainless Headers, TKO600, 3.31 Moser 3-Link, 17" Halibrands
I think I made off with the last real carbon fiber dash Factory Five produced about a dozen years ago. My friend Chris Bailey ("thunderball" here on the forums) has a mold and makes some absolutely beautiful ones in small batches from time to time. Send him a PM for info.
Cheers,
Jeff
I have seen John's up close many times and it is very nice. A friend did one many years ago also. One thing I liked about both is they are not the super glossy finish. More like a satin or eggshell (in house paint terms) so they avoided the 19 yr old driving a 10 year old ricer look.
FFR MkII, 408W, Tremec TKO 500, 2015 IRS, DA QA1s, Forte front bar, APE hardtop.
Martin
I too used a carbon fibre overlay bonded to the aluminum dash, many sources out there and many different variations and colours. Pre-formed the aluminum dash before bonding the carbon to it. If you do use real carbon, it is fairly easy to work with but wear respiratory protection....dust is not good for you.
Used a set of carbon fibre insert door panels from Herb Fraser...ties it all together very nicely.
Dave
I would love one of those for mine. NYS requires a padded dash, so you need that to get it registered. I suppose after it is registered you could probably replace it with a new one, but I am not up for the *** ache that would create.
Chuck Krueger
MK4 Kit - Picked up 4/5/14, Complete Kit, 3-Link, Wilwood upgrade, Coyote, TKO 500, First Start 7/25/15
2000 C5
2003 C5 Z06
2007 C5 Z06