vq-510 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hi All, I have been working on a custom centre console for the datsun 510. I have designed a RHD version, and just this week ordered from my supplier a LHD version. I originally posted in Ozdat last year, and the post has had a lot of interest, http://ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=28632 Description:The product offers a unique solution to housing additional 2″ gauges and a single din stereo for your Datsun 510. RHD, and LHD variants available. Features:3 x 2 1/16″ gauge locations tilted toward driver both sideways and upwards to give optimum viewing angle.1 x single-DIN stereo location below the gauges.Silicone Moulded Vacuum Cast ABS plastic – strong yet light.Minimum modifications required. will affix directly to factory mounting locations. Tab for mounting ash tray to be bent down to clear stereo. Benefits:Gauges in line with O.E.M. gauges.Dedicated mounting position for single-DIN stereo. There are currently 3 variants, a LHD, RHD and a 2 gauge, 2 5/8" option. Current retail price is $185.00 AUD, but all parts are currently being sold at $155.00 AUD + P&H from Melbourne Australia. the RHD variants are on sale (stock currently on hand) and the LHD and 2 5/8" variants are on order, and you can pre-order for the discounted price of $155.00. this pricing will hold until the end of April 2013 when the new stock arrives. please check out my website http://www.gilsonproducts.com.au/products/ to order before the discount period runs out. Here are a couple of pics: RHD Variant LHD Variant - Available now for Pre-Order 2 5/8" Variant - Available now for Pre-Order Link to comment
fourfiveten Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Do you have any pictures of these mounted? Link to comment
SupDoc Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Yes, need to see mounted pics of these. Link to comment
The Dat-side Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 http://ozdat.com/forum/download/file.php?id=27287&mode=view Link to comment
darc510 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 You can get a peek at them installed as a RHD version when you go to his website, click home icon...there are two pics that are on rotation. if that helps... :) Link to comment
SupDoc Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Would have liked to seen the stock texturing on the plastic, but still a great product. I'll probably get one. Link to comment
danfiveten Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 If textured i would of been in, also dont like the stereo below the gauges, alot of people already have gauges under there stereos, would of been better that way instead of having to move the gauge wiring abouve the stereo and possibly extending some stereo wires. Still nice i know a good few will be interested. Just wish had texture. Link to comment
Silver04rs Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 I really like this... but yes, textured would have made it better Link to comment
vq-510 Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks everyone, apologies on not showing a pic installed, see below from my website. Will get a few more as they're installed.. I didn't get the RHD versions textured finish, and personally i like the contrast between the textured gauge cluster and glove box, but this isn't necessarily final. I have contacted the supplier to see what i can get done, and will post back shortly with an answer. This might delay the release date slightly, but from initial review, texture finish is preferred. please note that this will be as close a match as possible. danfiveten, understand your point - the original design was with the gauges below the stereo - check out the ozdat forum http://ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=28632 I had a lot of discussion over the position of the gauges, and the best layout was to have the gauges up top. this way your eyes aren't drawn away from the road/track/gravel as far when driving hard plus they're in line with the standard gauges. Stereo in comparison is seldom looked at whilst driving. 1 Link to comment
thisismatt Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Nice console. To me the stereo low does look better. I think it's mainly the hood that makes it look goofy when the stereo is high, but the hood looks good with the gauges. Link to comment
Tristin Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I also like the stereo lower... the round shaes for the gauges do not look fitting for the dash so when they are higher inside, you dont see them and everything is square. If I needed any extra space for gauges I would look at picking one up. I also dont have a 70+ either :sleep: Link to comment
danfiveten Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Gauges are not looked at all the time, yet always touching my stereo. Also don't like my radio standing out to thieves. Love how that prototype looks. That textured equals the bomb. Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I don't care what anyone says, I think it looks fantastic. Gauges look the best on the top. If I hadn't already made something similar, I'd buy one. The gauges on mine are also on the top. I had gauges down low before and trying to read them while driving sucked. Most 510 interiors aren't in concours condition anyways, so that lack of texture isn't going to make it stand out any worse than anything else. The issue for me is that my car doesn't have a stereo. 1 Link to comment
Dzaster Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 ^^^^^^ x2 AFR, Boost, Oil Press., etc. far more important than knowing what track I'm playing on my head unit, and I do like car audio. Link to comment
danfiveten Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I don't care what anyone says, I think it looks fantastic. Gauges look the best on the top. If I hadn't already made something similar, I'd buy one. The gauges on mine are also on the top. I had gauges down low before and trying to read them while driving sucked. Most 510 interiors aren't in concours condition anyways, so that lack of texture isn't going to make it stand out any worse than anything else. The issue for me is that my car doesn't have a stereo. Never said i dont like how it looks, just said id like the gauges better on the bottom, stereo just looks out of place compared to where its usually at in my book, probally just from being a perfectionist and like everything looking perfect if i do it. Link to comment
vq-510 Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I have confirmation from my supplier, and I can get the textured look added to the parts before tooling! thankfully they hadn't gone too far with the tooling. So thanks everyone for your immediate input and praise of the design. Will post a pic of the master parts all textured once the parts arrive. Cheers. Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 this is awesome..although i wish u made just a standard double din foir ahead unit and no guages... i sacrificed a couple to make a double din opening for a navigation unit...i like the look of the guage pod though Link to comment
SupDoc Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 That's great that you caught your supplier before they tooled up. Link to comment
danfiveten Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I wish keeper would of made more of his, will have to seriously think about this, but then i dont want to loose the use of my rear window defrost switch either :( Link to comment
Tristin Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I wish keeper would of made more of his, will have to seriously think about this, but then i dont want to loose the use of my rear window defrost switch either :( Just relocate the switch. Link to comment
danfiveten Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Question is where. I don't drill on my dash lol. Love the idea of a double din one. Link to comment
vq-510 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 danfiveten, where is the switch on your current dash? 1 Link to comment
vq-510 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 how much interest is in a double din version?? might look at this later in the year... Link to comment
jbrewton90 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Any way of getting a lhd version sent to the states?? Doesn't give the option on the website. Thanks. Link to comment
SR20DETdatsun510 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Oooo, I likey. Will be watching this! 1 Link to comment
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