Coupe modifications so far .............Latest update - Carbon Roof

[1536Z4]

Superb product

So relieved . I was getting quite anxious about recommending it and it all going t*ts up . Great to know that the support is decent . I`m really pleased you are enjoying the difference and thats on stage 1

[bigwinn]

Superb product

So relieved . I was getting quite anxious about recommending it and it all going t*ts up . Great to know that the support is decent . I`m really pleased you are enjoying the difference and thats on stage 1

Yeah I’ll get brave soon and go stage 2



Thank you great recommendation

Now off to put some sound deadening in the boot area

[1536Z4]

Yep, this sounds lovely. Might have to add it on to my birthday presents to myself list next year

If you do decide to go for it speak to Crest Automotive as they are the main importer and say they will beat any price https://www.catune.co.uk/single_prod-cH ... yOTkz.html

[1536Z4]

Thank you great recommendation

[1536Z4]

New Continental Sport Contact 7 tyres delivered today ready for spring .

[1536Z4]

Finally got round to removing the aluminium trim and start fitting the carbon leather trim that I bought from forum member Wassup, and I am very happy with the way it looks . Now just got to remove the whole of the centre consol and everything else that goes with it to fit the last part . Not looking forward to that .

[Zedebee]

Now just got to remove the whole of the centre consol and everything else that goes with it to fit the last part . Not looking forward to that .

It’s not too difficult, really, you just need to do everything in the right order. Have you got instructions?

[1536Z4]

Have you got instructions?

I`ve seen a couple of you tube videos and i`m sure I have seen the instructions on the forum somewhere . I will do a search unless you have them to hand ?

[Zedebee]

Have you got instructions?

I`ve seen a couple of you tube videos and i`m sure I have seen the instructions on the forum somewhere . I will do a search unless you have them to hand ?

Here you go
viewtopic.php?p=1955449

[1536Z4]

Here you go

Thanks Zedebee . Lots of the guides on forums are now missing the photos or the links don`t work so this will help .

[1536Z4]

Well that was fun . As I cant bend my left leg it makes things even more of a challenge as I cant kneel etc so I spent 2 hours in various positions some of which are probably not even in the Karma Sutra . Got there in the end though . I would say the most time consuming part was getting the knee pads off the console Eventually got a trim remover behind the front and slipped in another quickly behind it .
Once it was all out I realised I still had to cut the airbag button hole in the carbon trim as it only came with the sport button side done . Used a drill and then a deburring bit to cut the shape out but did not know that there is a thin wooden layer/ cork /veneer between the part and the leather . This caused the leather to lift as small bits of wood fell out from under the leather
I have glued it back down as best I can and will leave it overnight before possibly getting everything back together tomorrow. I am hoping it wont be too noticeable once the button is in and everything is back together . Not sure what I could have done any differently if I had known about the cork/veneer layer being in between .

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[Barty]

That’s annoying! You could add a minuscule film (so no drops!) of glue to the button. As I recall, it has an edge around the outside that would press down the leather once in place. Also, the button (and airbag light) clamp down fairly tightly when fitted

[1536Z4]

As I recall, it has an edge around the outside that would press down the leather once in place

I found a tube of fabric glue in a draw which said it was suitable for leather so have used a thin brush to apply it between the leather and cork veneer so hopefully that will work and as you say the button should hold it down .

[1536Z4]

Finished today apart from the handbrake gaitor as I am going to be adjusting that as its pulling up too much since having the cables replaced . Car now needs a hoover .

[Barty]

Nice job, looks good! Don’t forget to put the handbrake into service mode when you do