lukedon

In the mentioned thread, i spotted another thread

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...&#entry1909762

i really want to do this to mine as its looking a bit shity and tired





but im not 100% sure on how to take the center console out, i remember there was a thread i read and bookmarked (but lost) a few months back on how to take out the center console, has anyone got a link to this thread?

and any tips from anyone who has done this?

AquilaEagle

Have you used the search to try and find it?

Try "Centre Console" as that is how you spell it

BlackGT

Try this web site.


http://www.ricks2k.com/info/install.php

and choose SHIFT BOOT INSTALLATION

it will open up a PDF on how this is done.

BigDom

Really easy. Flat head screwdriver under any part of the console, lift, then free the handful of poppers by hand to free the console. Loosen the bolt under the gear stick head and unscrew the gear stick. Slide your hand under the console and unplug the hazard lights, roof switch and headlight sprayer buttons. Then remove the console completely. Next job is to remove the offending chipped surround to the gear stick. There are 4 (I think) fasteners holding this in place (on the underside of the console) and 2xplastic welds. Use a couple of flathead screw driver heads to push two of the fasteners open and work the remaining two off also. At this point there should be sufficient surface free to work away the plastic welds (I just gave the surround a decent pull and they flew off). Once removed, rub nitromors or any other paint stripper onto the gunmetal surface to reveal the nice polished chrome look underneath. Rebuilding the console is as easy as it was to take off, you just have to decide whether to reconnect the headlight sprayers or not!! I am really pleased with the finish that I got with mine and would recommend it to all early car owners. One other nice detail I added to mine was a new leather gaiter with red stitching to match my interior. It was 15notes off ebay (do a search for S2000 gaiter), the one in the pic is my car although I am not the seller, really pleased with that too.

s2konroids

Get some nitros IIRC its paint stripper.

Mask around the edges you dont want to get covered in Nitros and rub way! remembering to change the rag or cloth regulary as bits will come off.

Its leaves a nice stainless steel finish, i can take a pic if you want?

lukedon

yeah that would be amazing if you could.

Thanks alot guys really looking forward to doing it tomorrow!

PhenomS2k

Yeh I did this with white spirit like a day after getting the car, looks ace

lukedon

should I put laqour or anything over it when Im done to protect it?

BigDom

I haven't, dont think it needs it and it would only chip off as per the gunmetal.

veehexx

need pictures for this one - trying to decide if i'd like the look it...