Center Console
02-07-2003, 02:29 PM
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I cracked up my center console (told it a good joke), and it's basically destroyed. I kinda like not having it there, except for the 2 holes in the carpet, and the electric rear view mirror adjustor switch. I want to relocate the switch, or fabricate a base for it, minus the armrest. I'm not sure about materials, or difficulty. I am programmed to automatically think of ways to fab out of wood. Your input is much appreciated.
02-07-2003, 02:39 PM
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ok, back to the issue, you can get that ABS plastic whereever the sell electronics supplies or stereo installation stuff.. It is easy to work with too..
or fab a new one out of wood and rewrap it..
or fab a new one out of wood and rewrap it..
02-07-2003, 02:53 PM
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rewrap it? I would sand and buff it smooth as owl **** and stain it so I could have some mahogany wood trim in my not-so-luxurious ride 
but what is abs plastic like? is it something you heat and mold?
but what is abs plastic like? is it something you heat and mold?
02-07-2003, 03:08 PM
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it can be heat molded.. You know that black plastic that they sell with head unit installation kits? well its that stuff.. usually it is about 1/8" thick.. and can be heated and bent and it will keep the shape once it cools..
02-07-2003, 03:20 PM
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Sorry me stupid when it comes to RX7 stuff, my repu is my first rotary.. I think a heat gun would work better, I doubt the blow dryer will produce engoue heat, maybe enough to make small bends but not sharp angles...
