S4 Crashpad
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Hello All,
I'd like to "restore" the crashpad on my S4 DHC - it's beginning to crack.
I've read through the archives and still don't see a (good) solution:
a) Buy an ABS shell from one of the usual suspects - sounds like no one
likes the way they look; they're roughly $400; installation requires a
good bit of work to make fit, if possible; they offer no "padding"
b) Buy a GRP shell - same as above, more $$, with slightly better appearance
c) have mine upholstered - not as costly, but winds up looking not at
all "original", like a cheaper version of Ferrari dash with French
seams/stitching, etc.
d) contact Just Dashes, Van Nyus , Calif - Just Dashes does or does not
"do" Elans, depending upon which post you believe.
I'm lost, dazed and confused (more than usual!)
So, my well learned, well respected peers... - I would appreciate it if
you would weigh in on the above or offer other suggestions
TIA,
David
69 S4SE DHC
I'd like to "restore" the crashpad on my S4 DHC - it's beginning to crack.
I've read through the archives and still don't see a (good) solution:
a) Buy an ABS shell from one of the usual suspects - sounds like no one
likes the way they look; they're roughly $400; installation requires a
good bit of work to make fit, if possible; they offer no "padding"
b) Buy a GRP shell - same as above, more $$, with slightly better appearance
c) have mine upholstered - not as costly, but winds up looking not at
all "original", like a cheaper version of Ferrari dash with French
seams/stitching, etc.
d) contact Just Dashes, Van Nyus , Calif - Just Dashes does or does not
"do" Elans, depending upon which post you believe.
I'm lost, dazed and confused (more than usual!)
So, my well learned, well respected peers... - I would appreciate it if
you would weigh in on the above or offer other suggestions
TIA,
David
69 S4SE DHC
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schwartzd13 - Second Gear
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I had one cover in by a shop in San Diego, Very happy ($250). If
your ever close to Carlsbad CA you can have a look at it
James
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your ever close to Carlsbad CA you can have a look at it
James
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holywood3645 - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Regarding David's crash pad dilemma, about 18 months back I tried to get a
replacement crash pad for my S3 Coup? from several UK suppliers but nobody
had stock at the time. So I had the old crash pad re-covered. While it
looks better than the cracked original, it is not quite right and doesn't
fit perfectly.
Paul Matty now has crash pads in stock so I ordered one at the not
inconsiderable cost of 130 pounds. It is en route to me in South Africa as
I write, so I will be able to assess its suitability once the post office
get round to delivering it. Sue Miller advertises crash pads at a lower
price than PM but told me she will not have stock for a couple of months.
Jeff
1966 S3 FHC
-----Original Message-----
From: ***@***.***lto:***@***.*** Behalf
Of David Schwartz
Sent: 28 September 2006 07:23 PM
To: Lotus Elan list
Subject: [LotusElan.net] S4 Crashpad
Hello All,
I'd like to "restore" the crashpad on my S4 DHC - it's beginning to crack.
I've read through the archives and still don't see a (good) solution:
a) Buy an ABS shell from one of the usual suspects - sounds like no one
likes the way they look; they're roughly $400; installation requires a
good bit of work to make fit, if possible; they offer no "padding"
b) Buy a GRP shell - same as above, more $$, with slightly better appearance
c) have mine upholstered - not as costly, but winds up looking not at
all "original", like a cheaper version of Ferrari dash with French
seams/stitching, etc.
d) contact Just Dashes, Van Nyus , Calif - Just Dashes does or does not
"do" Elans, depending upon which post you believe.
I'm lost, dazed and confused (more than usual!)
So, my well learned, well respected peers... - I would appreciate it if
you would weigh in on the above or offer other suggestions
TIA,
David
69 S4SE DHC
replacement crash pad for my S3 Coup? from several UK suppliers but nobody
had stock at the time. So I had the old crash pad re-covered. While it
looks better than the cracked original, it is not quite right and doesn't
fit perfectly.
Paul Matty now has crash pads in stock so I ordered one at the not
inconsiderable cost of 130 pounds. It is en route to me in South Africa as
I write, so I will be able to assess its suitability once the post office
get round to delivering it. Sue Miller advertises crash pads at a lower
price than PM but told me she will not have stock for a couple of months.
Jeff
1966 S3 FHC
-----Original Message-----
From: ***@***.***lto:***@***.*** Behalf
Of David Schwartz
Sent: 28 September 2006 07:23 PM
To: Lotus Elan list
Subject: [LotusElan.net] S4 Crashpad
Hello All,
I'd like to "restore" the crashpad on my S4 DHC - it's beginning to crack.
I've read through the archives and still don't see a (good) solution:
a) Buy an ABS shell from one of the usual suspects - sounds like no one
likes the way they look; they're roughly $400; installation requires a
good bit of work to make fit, if possible; they offer no "padding"
b) Buy a GRP shell - same as above, more $$, with slightly better appearance
c) have mine upholstered - not as costly, but winds up looking not at
all "original", like a cheaper version of Ferrari dash with French
seams/stitching, etc.
d) contact Just Dashes, Van Nyus , Calif - Just Dashes does or does not
"do" Elans, depending upon which post you believe.
I'm lost, dazed and confused (more than usual!)
So, my well learned, well respected peers... - I would appreciate it if
you would weigh in on the above or offer other suggestions
TIA,
David
69 S4SE DHC
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