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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

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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.

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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.

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Regards Phil

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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 

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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

 

 

 

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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.

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