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So this subject was brought up in the interior temperature sensor bezel thread (https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...-repair-6.html) and instead of mixing the subjects I thought it warranted its own thread over here.
The center console trim (see #7 below P/N 928 552 047 04) for OB cars is NLA and as far I as have researched no one offers a reproduction. I believe it may be possible to create the core structure of this trim piece by reverse engineering one, 3D printing it, and then covering in vinyl (or other materials). The goal would be to have a piece that looks and fits as good as or better than the original.
I 3D print a lot for a hobby and if you visit the thread above you can see what I was able to do for the temperature bezel. I believe this project is doable. The trim geometry is not too complex on the front side (still haven't seen what they look like on the back side). The trick will be getting a piece that has the correct structural stiffness.
Initially reproducing the original part would be the goal. But once that is perfected the ability to customize the geometry to accommodate later head units, clocks, etc, will be very easy and would eliminate the need for trimming to make those items fit.
If there is enough interest in having a new center console trim piece available I can look into this further. Let me know what you guys think.
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission? George Layton March 2014
928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
Great idea Nate. I've had several 928'rs ask if I know of a radio trim surround that hasn't been butchered. re: BluMaxx, VanD, Doug_B, etc. Those are magnets on the surround and appears there is some kind of metal mesh or wiring to help maintain it's shape. If there is enough interest, maybe someone with a corrupted surround can dissect one and find out what's inside ? Here are some pics of MY 79 if that helps. T
01-25-2017, 07:37 PM
OB Center Console Trim Surround Project
George Layton March 2014
