 center console opinons please, who makes the best reproduction? |
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| frankieshooz |
 Nov 4 2016, 02:07 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 23-September 14 From: Mill Valley, CA Member No.: 17,945 Region Association: Northern California  |
So as a result of taking out my AC I find I need to buy a new center console the question is who makes the best one?
Pelican $269 AA $246 914 Rubber $210 and also there is the composite dimensions piece in CF $500 Has anyone compared the main 3 and have any feedback? comments appreciated !! Also wondering what club members think of the CF one.....looks well made but really on the fence about non stock items in car.... |
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| Coondog |
Nov 4 2016, 05:04 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California 
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Personally I like the whole CF look, with that said make your purchase from 914 rubber. They put out quality products and are a 914-World friend when it comes to EVERYTHING.
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| mb911 |
Nov 4 2016, 06:36 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,903 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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My guess is that they are probably all made by 914 rubber
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| Mark Henry |
Nov 4 2016, 07:56 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
As far as the stock console goes I hate it, I actually have to take my right shoe off to drive a car with a stock console. I'm only a size 10 wide.
My 15 year old boy tried one in his car and said the same thing, his shoe was getting stuck between the console and brake pedal. No surprise as he's a couple sizes bigger than me. I have a mint console sitting on a shelf somewhere, I do like the armrest/junk box. |
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| bdstone914 |
Nov 4 2016, 08:01 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,542 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
The Pelican one is made by AA. Actually pretty good quality. I would still buy from 914 Rubber to keep any $$ going to George at AA.
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| iankarr |
Nov 4 2016, 10:40 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,482 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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I bought the one from 914 rubber. Super high quality and I seem to have more foot room than the stock console. No interference for me. I also like that you can order it with the original gauge hole size...or one that accommodates modern sized gauges. Would totally buy again.
One thing...don't forget the bracket which secures the console to the underside of the dash. Check to make sure that the weird little nuts encased in rubber are already up there, ready to receive the bracket. Otherwise you'll need to improvise something, as they're NLA... Here's a pic of my setup...  |
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| pvollma |
Nov 4 2016, 10:42 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 12-May 13 From: Camp Hill, PA Member No.: 15,862 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(frankieshooz @ Nov 4 2016, 04:07 AM)  Has anyone compared the main 3 and have any feedback? comments appreciated !! Also wondering what club members think of the CF one.....looks well made but really on the fence about non stock items in car.... I have the CF one. Despite the price, I really enjoy the fact that they don't extend the console to the firewall, fixing the problem for those who habitually get their shoe caught in the console. It is extremely well built and solid, and the structural pieces are put together with machine screws and nuts, not wood screws (the gauge and shifter panels still use velcro for easy removal).   |
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| iankarr |
Nov 4 2016, 10:46 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,482 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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that's super nice!
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| Carl456 |
Nov 4 2016, 05:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 24-July 15 From: Southern Ontario Member No.: 18,990 Region Association: Canada |
Agreed. That does look quite nice.
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| JamesM |
Nov 4 2016, 08:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,922 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
QUOTE(frankieshooz @ Nov 4 2016, 12:07 AM) So as a result of taking out my AC I find I need to buy a new center console the question is who makes the best one? Pelican $269 AA $246 914 Rubber $210 and also there is the composite dimensions piece in CF $500 Has anyone compared the main 3 and have any feedback? comments appreciated !! Also wondering what club members think of the CF one.....looks well made but really on the fence about non stock items in car.... Foot catching under the brake pedal is a very real problem with the stock console during aggressive driving/autocrossing. I have never seen that CF console before but that is cool that they addressed the issue. What are you doing with your old A/C bits? I have a dealer A/C chassis that I have been toying with the idea of resurrecting but someone disposed of all the A/C bits. I also have an extra factory console I might be up to trade. |
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| Mr.Nobody |
Nov 4 2016, 09:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 24-March 15 From: San Diego, Ca Member No.: 18,557 Region Association: Southern California
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I just recently ordered the console directly from 914ap. I have yet to receive it, but so far their service has been excellent. I an still deciding about exactly which size gauges I'll be using so they went ahead and threw in an extra front piece that will allow me to make that decision between older style vdo, and newer sized gauges at a later date.
I'll post up when I receive the console. |
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| frankieshooz |
Nov 4 2016, 09:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 23-September 14 From: Mill Valley, CA Member No.: 17,945 Region Association: Northern California |
Wow all good replies....I have never had an issue with my foot getting stuck...That CF one looks tasty but I'm wrestling with the stock vs non stock look...still....tasty..
James, as far as the AC thing I haven't figured out if I'm going to sell it or not. It's a complete set that works perfectly plus its original dealer installed from 1973! its also the PorscheAire unit which i think is quite a desirable unit.... |
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