dash conversion

[Laura]

any one put a mk2 ph2 dash in the ph1, am seriously considering doing it

 

[MrStabby]

It can be done, but you would need both lower and upper dash parts. Would be a mini nightmare but can be done.

 

[Tom]

Its easy.

You can even put one in a valver.

 

[Middo]

you could but imo you'd have to change all teh carpets, get doorcards retrimmed etc as well due to it being black not blue and therefore not matching anything in the car

 

[Laura]

i just HATE the ph1 dash

 

[Gumby]

Can you not get a blue ph2 dash then?

 

[Middo]

nope dont think so

 

[Has]

nope dont think so

correct.

Only came in the grey colour.


As mentioned why bother, Lots to do and really no point lol

 

[Laura]

because i dont like my dash lol, and its 1 option of changing it

 

[-Leigh-]

My ph2 dash is black/blue colour??

 

[davebem]

Fitting it is probably the easiest part, its wiring it up thats going to be a b**ch. The only one that I can remember is MATTBLACK TT that was originally a mk2ph1 that had a ph2 dash but that had a matching ph2 engine and loom.

 

[Big Iain]

Always thought about this if I bought a mk1 vee

 

[Rich]

Be intresting to know how you get on if you do it.

I was all set to buy a cheap phase 1 and face lift it exterior wise when I repainted it, then I saw the dash and have decided to just get a phase 2 base car now.

 

[al]

Something that would be worthwhile doing IMO, could add the much needed Climate Control to it!!

 

[edde]

It can be done you need the whole dashboard unit and all the wiring plus you need to rewire it all to work.

To much effort realy.

 

[cat171]

Always thought about this if I bought a mk1 vee

I thought about it before I bought my mk1, tbh the dash isn't too bad. I quite like it.

 

[Laura]

its deff a posabillity for the future

 

[Limca]

why are u being ghey, leave it standard

 

[Zmaster2k]

Its easy.

You can even put one in a valver.

:O you can?

 

[Loki]

Its easy.

You can even put one in a valver.

please do tell id love to see that wouldnt mind having a go at that.

 

[Laura]

so i guess theh williams would fit with a bodging if that is the case, although im a bit sceptical

 

[Englebert]

Anything is possible, i've seen classic Minis with new Mini interiors!

 

[Big Iain]

Always thought about this if I bought a mk1 vee

I thought about it before I bought my mk1, tbh the dash isn't too bad. I quite like it.

sell me your motor eh lol!!!

 

[Tom]

There were pictures on here of a white 16v with a 172 engine and dash.

Regarding the new style dash, i really cant see it being difficult to do.
(the only functionally different thing is the air recirc setup)

Sure its a pain but i cant imagine it being that much of a nightmare, because renault would have kept costs down and used the same fixing points and basic dash loom setup to save costs. if you compare the two dash setups everything is basically in the same place.

(with the exception of the lock switch/hazard's/rear window heater)

 

[Maxx]

Its been done before as mentioned above. I bet wiring is a b**ch to do tho. Also apparently the interior sits higher up than a standard mk1 interior/dash etc

 

[rustybolt]

better dash but not sure it is worth the hassle? Id love to see it done tho Taylor if your having a go at it!

 

[Giles]

waste of time & money

don't bother

 

[Laura]

its a waste of money if you class modding your car at all a waste

 

[Timmsy]

i say go for it.

i think i would buy a phase 1 172 if i could change the dash as this is what puts me off it the most

 

[Giles]

its a waste of money if you class modding your car at all a waste

I wasn't having you a go but it would be tricky to do it. You will need alot of wires to do it & some maybe diff is - airbag, speedo, clock and relay box. Oh need ph2 door cards to fix right & match them

 

[ben_p]

its a waste of money if you class modding your car at all a waste

I wasn't having you a go but it would be tricky to do it. You will need alot of wires to do it & some maybe diff is - airbag, speedo, clock and relay box. Oh need ph2 door cards to fix right & match them

dont worry about the door cards,, she is very handy with a needle....

 

[Gaz_]

but phase 2's have Canbus wiring (different to phase 1) i'd imagine this alone will make it a ball ache

 

[sweetkidda]

think of all the old golfs u c with TT dashes they look the shizzle dont they??
i say go for it, its a mod which will make ppl look twice

 

[Gaz_]

i'd look twice and say WHY?

 

[christian rea]

Anything is possible, i've seen classic Minis with new Mini interiors!

you just had the new miniworld

 

[edde]

so i guess theh williams would fit with a bodging if that is the case, although im a bit sceptical

Yep same as a Valver dash wose.

Regarding the new style dash, i really cant see it being difficult to do.
(the only functionally different thing is the air recirc setup)

Its a pain stupid wiring is completly differet with the UCH etc you need to built a new loom or modify the stock phase 2 r phase 1 one then you got to sort the clocks.

but phase 2's have Canbus wiring (different to phase 1) i'd imagine this alone will make it a ball ache

Yep you need to either bypass it all with relays etc (possible or as i said modified phase 1 loom to fit)

 

[Loki]

i for one i would like alot more info on this and some pictures!

 

[A13EX F Trophy No70]

take everything out and go rally style lol

 

[Ad]

I wasn't having you a go but it would be tricky to do it. You will need alot of wires to do it & some maybe diff is - airbag, speedo, clock and relay box. Oh need ph2 door cards to fix right & match them

dont worry about the door cards,, she is very handy with a needle....

rofl...

 

[vavazoom]

dnt see the point to be honest! renault interiors are nightmares anyway,let alone swaping them around!:S good luck u need it.