355 center console

The stickyness is fairly easy to address. Unless there is something else wrong with it...... ?

 

Well, hate to say this but the Fiero kit car guys make/made the top center that will fit the real cars......they solved the sticky thing(7 years ago) and the toggle switches they use look just like ours for about 1/10 the cost.

 

really? Got any pics - the only ones I've see look nothing like real 355 consoles.

 

Powder coat the ashtray cover, replace the HVAC panel with the Ricambi unit http://www.ricambiamerica.com/article_info.php?articles_id=1 for $75. Then replace the shifter suround for about $65 and use some soft 'scotch bright' on the part around the mirror control and ashtray surround. You will spend less than $200 and a little bit of elbow grease....... then it will look awesome !!

Here is mine "before" the HVAC and shifter surround!!! This was only with 'scotch brite' and powdercoating on the ashtray......
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I'll check with a friend who runs the forum and see if he can email pics.....my pics are still packed away after the move.

 

+1 ...unless it is functional, its just bling IMO.....

 

Sure, and it is functional when made in carbon fiber, since it's stronger than the stock pieces, which often warp and break. Of course, we don't need to see the weave necessarily, so it can be painted satin black, but it would still be made the same way, out of carbon fiber.

 

IMO CF it has its place as in 'actual parts,........ I am refering mainly to all those overlays that are not even a real part, they are just there for looks...

 

Maybe I missed in the thread---What exactly are you looking for? A stock looking console, but made of CF, but painted black? You can take your stock one and make it look great with a few goodies and some paint. If yours is broke--maybe get one out of a wrecked car--a lot less $$$

 

+1 ...............it can be refurbed and recovered

 

Here is our interior trim pack -- OE Ferrari parts, plus the HVAC panel:

http://www.ricambiamerica.com/product_info.php?products_id=262544

 

This is the best and cheapest way to make you car look like it should. The time that you spend working on your old parts to make them look about half as good as they should is much better spent just buyiing the new ones and snaping them in.

ken

 

Sorry for the quick thread hy-jack.

Man oh man Ken...why did you sell the Ultima??....with the right motor that car is like the Enterprise,,warp speed and handles like it's in another universe...lol

 

Wow, where did that come from. I've still got it, it has been apart for awhile while undergoing conversion to a cable shift linkage so that I can fit a good dry sump system. Just got the motor back today, the oil light went off about 4 months ago and I trailered it home. Good thing, significant damage to the crankshaft thrust bearing but nothing to the crank or any other pricey parts.

It will be back at VIR next summer.

Ken

 

Everything on there is good, though I think I would trade the ashtray for the steering column plastic. Then powdercoat the ashtray cover... .

 

Also remember the factory stuff WILL get sticky again--down the road--may take 6 months or 6 years depending on how often you leave it out in the sun..but it certainly is a quick fix if that's what your looking for. Just undo a few bolts and screws and slap the new piece in place...Post some pics of the console as is - some up close also...Let's see what were dealing with here....trust me--We have seen some bad ones for sure..

Mine below--After a new HVAC panel from Daniel , some paint and elbow grease! Total costs less than $100
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holy crap ........... that looks like a factory new HVAC controller and not just the overlay???? Must be nice.... !

 

Awesome....love that car. Maybe you can post a few pics when you get her back together.

 

Thatis why he won and you lost in the 355 beauty contest. Now you know what you must do to beat him next year.....you have to keep a close eye on Robbie, hear he might be getting a CH tow hook for Christmas...lol