pkurzok Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 hi guys just finished putting made dash together and to say that dash pad has fitted is a understatement. it looks terrible. I am going to have to buy a another one but where should I buy it. the tr6 is lhd version I do not know if this make any difference. paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Hi Paul, 'The Roadster factory' in the states have all the TR6 LHD pads and are good to deal with. http://trf.zeni.net/wc/specials8.11/#TR6 Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pkurzok Posted November 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 I have used them parts already just do not want buy other one that's fits poorly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Hi Paul, have you tried the TRShop in Chiswick London. Not sure if they do LHD but are usually good products. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Dash top pad is universal, TR Shop ones are good but you do have to take your time fitting it with the screen frame off and the dash out Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil M Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Hi Paul, I've just gone through the process of replacing the crash pads, here are two types of crash pads, a new (cheap) version from Rimmer's and Moss which is foam/rubber injection mould about £110, then there is the original process with a vinyl grained cover and a standard internal foam base , this cost about £160 from Moss and is made by Classic Gold Authentic Reproductions, and matching the original crash pad. Initially I order the cheaper version from Rimmer's and while the product was not damaged the quality does not match original, I sent this back and ordered the vinyl version from Moss, this is a very good quality dash pad and was easy to fit, it needed a little trimming of the vinyl in certain places. before and After photos Regards Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pkurzok Posted November 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 thanks phil sturat and roger What you describe is exactly what I found the rimmer was not best fit. It have bits missing as you can see in the photo. I am in spain so by time I order it and it arrives I have no choice so that why I am asking this time . The switch crash pad was to thick to accept the controls as the where no threads left to fit the nuts very annoying Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil M Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Hi Paul, yes that's the cheaper one I sent back, see photo of the vinyl one below its much better quality, using a small amount of contact adhesive and a hot air gun on the underside and ends helps to get a perfect fit. As for the centre switch pad, I had the same problem as it was too thick, if yours is the same as mine you need to take a hobby/craft knife and cut some of the rubber away at the back, you will find there is a metal plate that runs the length of the switch pad with the holes cut for the correct switches, so you can cut down to the plate. Another problem I encountered and I know others have had the same is when the switch pad is in place there can be a gap one side lining up with the side pad, the answer is use a heat gun and clamps to try and reshape it to fit, but its still not perfect, the gap is smaller and on the the underside so not really seen. I have noticed since I screwed the pad in place it has bowed in the middle I may have over tightened it , or I may need to get the heat run out again. My switches are slightly different as I'm installing hazard lights Regards Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregn Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 Yes, had the same problem, purchased a Rimmer crash pad and sent it back as absolute rubbish. Got one instead from the TR Shop which was far superior. I managed to fit mine without having to remove the windscreen frame. Basically, because I couldn't get the frame out (a common problem) . Was able to slacken off the post brackets which allowed me to lift the frame just enough so that I slide the leading edge of the crash pad underneath then drop the frame back down, then retighten the post brackets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pkurzok Posted November 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 thanks everyone it good to know your not alone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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