Dashboard centre storage hole

[scotia]

If we could get a 3D scan of the dash then I can bung the result into solidworks and try to come up with a solution. I'm a mechanical engineer so should be able to.. the issue is the shape of the dash needs to be matched with the surfaces. Here scanners can't really be rented. I'd be happy to pay a bit into the pot to get this done.
I'm thinking a 3d printed part with a push push mechanism like on some kitchen bins or coffee machines (I used to work on the design of those..)

 

[scotia]

Ideally the dash and also the part that clips in at the bottom (I think it's been shown in this thread) then I'd be able to come up with a solution that should be quite neat

 

[Qnapper]

Bugger, a 3D scan would be outside my level of knowledge. Sorry, but still very interested.

 

[Wills]

@BiTurbo any news re the adapter plate Rob?

 

[BiTurbo]

Fella I’m recovering from covid and it’s left me with fatigue and insomnia.
let me get back on track

 

[VanDamMan]

Fella I’m recovering from covid and it’s left me with fatigue and insomnia.
let me get back on track

Get well soon

 

[david173]

anyone got one of these?

VW T6 van comfort dashboard look Top Dash Console Lid latest upgrade f

Neat and Tidy storage Extra security Easy to fit Estimated to arrive in May Top Dash Console Lid RHD ONLY VW T6 (2016-2020) We are delighted to announce our Brand New Unique Top Dash Console Lid for VW T6. This Dash Unit Lid has been designed using our many years of experience. Creating a dash...

van-x.co.uk

 

[moomin-j]

anyone got one of these?

VW T6 van comfort dashboard look Top Dash Console Lid latest upgrade f

Neat and Tidy storage Extra security Easy to fit Estimated to arrive in May Top Dash Console Lid RHD ONLY VW T6 (2016-2020) We are delighted to announce our Brand New Unique Top Dash Console Lid for VW T6. This Dash Unit Lid has been designed using our many years of experience. Creating a dash...

van-x.co.uk

No, but it makes that top space look a lot tidier - I bet @Base1388 will be interested...

 

[david173]

No, but it makes that top space look a lot tidier - I bet @Base1388 will be interested...

Ita quite steep at £54 though! Im mulling over it

 

[Ayjay]

Agree that it tidies things up nicely but at £55 I'm just happy to see that Van X are following the great traditions of the VW tax rip off.

 

[david173]

Van x do make some nice stuff but agreed, boy is it expensive plastic..

 

[david173]

ordered it in the end, will post some pics up when it comes

 

[paulfr]

Ordered one and came today £55 and then £12 next day postage....to be honest i wasn't in that much rush for it!Expensive for what it is but will do the job.

 

[Irvine101]

Can you advise how it is fitted. Does the dash need to be drilled / screwed.
Also what are the opinions of it once fitted?
Thanks

 

[paulfr]

Just a case of taking out the strip of plastic that is at the back of the hole and replaceing it with the hinged one on the cover.Just been out to do mine and it seems that the clips on the cover are longer than the ones on the original,so it doesn't sit flush with the dash...i have a startline.Would the dash's be the same depth on all models ?

 

[cfdave]

Just a case of taking out the strip of plastic that is at the back of the hole and replaceing it with the hinged one on the cover.Just been out to do mine and it seems that the clips on the cover are longer than the ones on the original,so it doesn't sit flush with the dash...i have a startline.Would the dash's be the same depth on all models ?

I tried fitting my one earlier. Ended up loosing 2 clips.
I had to take the clips out of the dash l, fit them on the lid tabs. Then pudh them in place.
The side ones still didn't look right. So pushed down too hard and lost the clips.
So it looks OK without them for now.

 

[paulfr]

My side one's go in no problem it's just the middle 6 or so that wont go in with them being too long.I don't want to press to much with it being brittle plastic.Mine looks ok,but for 50 odd quid you would have thought it would be perfect.

 

[david173]

My side one's go in no problem it's just the middle 6 or so that wont go in with them being too long.I don't want to press to much with it being brittle plastic.Mine looks ok,but for 50 odd quid you would have thought it would be perfect.

Hmm thats annoying, mine should arrive this week, ill open the box carefully as i agree for the money it should be perfect. If not it will be going back!

 

[cfdave]

My side one's go in no problem it's just the middle 6 or so that wont go in with them being too long.I don't want to press to much with it being brittle plastic.Mine looks ok,but for 50 odd quid you would have thought it would be perfect.

I noticed them being a lot longer. When I tried just pushing them in, they didn’t fit properly. And I didn’t want to push them too hard either.
Even if you look at the van-x photo. They look long.
I would say the fit is far from perfect though.
Van-x photo attached. I'll get a photo of my one shortly.

 

[david173]

Clips also too long on my highline kombi. For 54 pounds i would expect alot higher quality. Plus you can see the clips inside which you cant for the OEM trim. As a result you can see the gap from the outside of the van. Mine will be going back to Van-x!!