Mondial owners group buy: center console switch fascia

FChat sponsor Ultimate pedals has offered to make brushed aluminum replacements for both switch fascias that match the shift gate for the Mondial center consoles. As many know, this plastic panel ages, and replacements nonexistant.
The cost would be about $150 for materials and labor, then whatever tool up costs divided between us. One option would then be to anodize them black if desired.
If interested pm and I will set it up.
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Yes, ST Corsa has a few of those billet anodized vents left from the initial run of 40; I just sprung for one of those as mine is bad.
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Bird - you're killin me over here - I think the qvs and 3.2 interiors are the same; and I think the switch panel for the t looks identical as well, just in a different place - will check.

NYC - good questions - He said that carbon fiber parts are about 2x the aluminum. JMHO, but the brushed or anodized aluminum matches the period better, at least on the earlier cars. My styling thought was that the brushed aluminum is used on the shift gate, so follow that theme down the tunnel as a little contrast, or anodize it black and it would match the steering wheel. I think I am going with the brushed al look as it is so classic and used in many vintage Ferraris, but may change my mind. The t's might look right with the carbon fiber though being a more modern design.

The indicator lights are the challenge - they can do engraving of the symbols into the metal, but right now the best light option is no lights or a small light dot over the switch to guide you at night knowing which does what. Of course, the A/C buttons are self back-lit.

He said that we could get them anodized ourselves locally, as his cost to anodize would be high, but it is not a big deal and widely available.

Since this is a CNC deal, you may can add some customization - e.g. symbols or not and lighter delete (I'm thinking about this or replacing it with a std. power receptical or a chrome Cavallino).

I'll let this thread percolate a week more, then poll everyone. We will then work the price for so many, then each just deal with them individually. Lean and clean. I just want the part.

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here's the vent story:
http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78210

 

If the M8 folks want a switch fascia made, what Ultimate Pedals needs is the original switchplate for a day or two which would be returned. the bits needed to do the sharp radiused turns on the panel are the same as the qv/3.2/t's he says, so that helps a little. I imagine the cost would be similar to the same $150 in parts labor and $150 or so split between however many wanted a part.

Just to be complete since no money or commitments have exchanged yet, would there be another competitive vendor, anyone?

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While the fascia panels can be made of anything, I am pressing ahead with brushed Aluminum with option to black anodize as a permanent fix. Would be interested in other's ideas and results, though!
Will send everyone interested an organizational email next week if enough interest.
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One more appeal for a group by for a CNC billet Aluminum center console switch plate for Mondial qvs and later.
If interested plz pm me and I'll get with Ultimate pedals and get a group price.
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OK -
Sorry for the delay, but I'm back from looking at a 356c project.
Will be sending out my switch panel for them to look at and do over the holidays - will post specific pricing then.
I did talk to them about CF, and they said it generally runs 2X of the Aluminum.

So, to summarize, we're looking at an brushed aluminum (like the gear gate)replacement which can be anodized black for the Mondial central switch fascia which looks to fit the Mondial 3.0 QV, 3.2 and T. While it is more durable than the original thin plastic sheet that seems to warp with age, you loose the night back lighting feature.
I am planning on saving my plastic panel where it does not get damaged for originality for the next owner (right...like I could sell it anyway ).

It is looking like below $300 from Ultimate Pedals - if anyone knows of anyone else that could make it more competitively (Hill?) then let me know!

best for happy holidays
rt

 

Update

Before I send the piece out, there is a local furniture shop who is going to quickly turn out a piece of polished cherry wood or deep burl maple as suggested for not much $, and would be interesting to try first before commiting to the aluminum. will post photos and see how it looks.

If the quality looks good, perhaps we could do a wood panel inexpensively for the M8s as well.

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Have just found Emachine shop.com
If we buy in even a small group it may be WAY WAY WAY cheaper. Will measure and get a price. They will also brush and/or anodize if we want to break it into two jobs.

This is one cool site.