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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => INTERIOR => Topic started by: meehalych on February 28, 2012, 15:18:28

Title: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on February 28, 2012, 15:18:28
I finally did it, it took me almost four hours and cut finger  :D (the way between the driver's door and the trunk's one is littered with the drops of my blood  :mrgreen:)

Here is what I received in the local post office at 14 o'clock
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/0069.jpg)
Having grabbed the necessary tools and printed materials I went downstairs to my car (14:30, approximately)

I spent some time trying to remove the fascia, which turned out to be a hard nut, I started with lower side and managed to undo the right and center claps easily, whereas the left one stayed on its place a little bit longer.
Anyway I did remove it
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/0070.jpg)

(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/0072.jpg)

Now the most boring and tiring part of work awaited me - to cut all unnecessary parts. That was when I cut my finger by Leatherman multi-tool (Surge)
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/0073.jpg)

Having completed with cutting I placed the fascia back
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/0075.jpg)

later on it was followed by glove box
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/0079.jpg)
18:30 - all works completed
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: Keith on February 28, 2012, 15:24:21
Good Job Meecha! I bet u didnt feel the cut finger as it looks VERY cold where you were working!  ;)
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: syecadelic on February 28, 2012, 16:09:54
Super mod :)
although if i have to be critical, it might benefit with a small file at the left hand corner of the surround to make it fit smooth??

But a great mod all the same, will make it easier when you change the radio  :razz:
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on February 28, 2012, 16:28:34

although if i have to be critical, it might benefit with a small file at the left hand corner of the surround to make it fit smooth??
I've done it  :P
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: syecadelic on February 28, 2012, 16:39:08

although if i have to be critical, it might benefit with a small file at the left hand corner of the surround to make it fit smooth??
I've done it  :P

New picture please  :D
i like perfection :P .. hence i drive an i30 :D
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on February 28, 2012, 16:47:27
New picture please  :D
i like perfection :P .. hence i drive an i30 :D
tomorrow  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: syecadelic on February 28, 2012, 16:54:22
but what if the world ends tomorrow.. i'll feel like you only done a 99.8% job :P
haha
just messing.

I anticipate your update
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on February 28, 2012, 16:59:02
but what if the world ends tomorrow.. i'll feel like you only done a 99.8% job :P
haha
just messing.

I anticipate your update
The world ends tomorrow?!!!!  :faint:
Damn, does the media know about it? We may profit from this event as we seem to be only one, who know anything.
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on February 28, 2012, 17:04:59
Good Job Meecha! I bet u didnt feel the cut finger as it looks VERY cold where you were working!  ;)
it was -4°C, not cold as compared with recent -27°C, though I spent 4 hour in the car with door almost open and open when I was sawing plastics.
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: rustynutz on February 29, 2012, 03:58:44
No photo of blood???  :confused:  :lol:
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: syecadelic on February 29, 2012, 09:16:31
but what if the world ends tomorrow.. i'll feel like you only done a 99.8% job :P
haha
just messing.

I anticipate your update
The world ends tomorrow?!!!!  :faint:
Damn, does the media know about it? We may profit from this event as we seem to be only one, who know anything.
Not yet, but im sure they will find out soon enough... lol

Good Job Meecha! I bet u didnt feel the cut finger as it looks VERY cold where you were working!  ;)
it was -4°C, not cold as compared with recent -27°C, though I spent 4 hour in the car with door almost open and open when I was sawing plastics.

You ever been to Northern Ireland? You would probably think it exotic to Russia :/

-4 would be frightful to work in.
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on February 29, 2012, 17:22:30
No photo of blood???  :confused:  :lol:
Did you need one? I can cut my finger again to make you happy  :D

syecadelic
I know I promised to post a photo, but I forgot  :P
No, I've never been to Northern Ireland  :blubber:. I'd like to when you cancel visa for Russians  :D
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: syecadelic on February 29, 2012, 17:40:12
No photo of blood???  :confused:  :lol:
Did you need one? I can cut my finger again to make you happy  :D

syecadelic
I know I promised to post a photo, but I forgot  :P
No, I've never been to Northern Ireland  :blubber:. I'd like to when you cancel visa for Russians  :D
Not sure when we do... should pay more attention myself to the politics.. too much hassle..

I'll let you off posting the picture.. but only because you made that sad face!
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: rustynutz on February 29, 2012, 23:15:26
No photo of blood???  :confused:  :lol:
Did you need one? I can cut my finger again to make you happy  :D

That would be great, I look forward to it.....  :D
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: AlanHo on February 29, 2012, 23:34:37
I do wish my car had the dashboard cubby - it can be used for hiding a pop-up sat-nav. The design of the 2012 i30 dashboard will not allow such a retrofit.
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on March 01, 2012, 04:01:01
I do wish my car had the dashboard cubby - it can be used for hiding a pop-up sat-nav. The design of the 2012 i30 dashboard will not allow such a retrofit.
What does stop you from installing it then?
It's relatevely easy, I would say

rustynutz
ok, it's agreed   :D
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: AlanHo on March 01, 2012, 07:19:53
I do wish my car had the dashboard cubby - it can be used for hiding a pop-up sat-nav. The design of the 2012 i30 dashboard will not allow such a retrofit.
What does stop you from installing it then?
It's relatevely easy, I would say


It's too late - my car is due to be replaced shortly with the 2012 model.
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: syecadelic on March 01, 2012, 08:52:48

What does stop you from installing it then?
It's relatevely easy, I would say

you may lose a few drops of blood....
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: 2i30s on March 01, 2012, 08:57:25
good work Misha.  :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on March 01, 2012, 12:58:22
good work Misha.  :goodjob2: :goodjob:
thank you.

syecadelic
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/00811-1.jpg)

rustynutz
here is blood
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/Foto-141.jpg)
Foreseeing your question: prove that this drop of blood is not mine  :P
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on March 01, 2012, 13:04:57
The day before yesterday I forgot to saw off three cover's attaching points on fascia (I know, I know: what a shame on me  :mrgreen:)
So yesterday I had a chance to rectify my mistake
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/00821.jpg)
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: syecadelic on March 01, 2012, 13:49:19


syecadelic
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/00811-1.jpg)

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ermmm im lost as why this picture is for me lol

looks 100% now though the finished product. 100%
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on March 01, 2012, 13:53:47
syecadelic
my mistake, anyway look at that metallic thing in the lower right side. Guess what is that? 
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: syecadelic on March 01, 2012, 13:59:37
microphone??
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on March 01, 2012, 14:03:10
microphone??
no, it is a part of anti-hijacking system
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: syecadelic on March 01, 2012, 14:14:09
ahaaa. motion sensing or something like that? Very good. would love something like that installed
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on March 01, 2012, 14:19:41
ahaaa. motion sensing or something like that? Very good. would love something like that installed
no, a pin, that blocks gear's lever shift from 'P'
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: syecadelic on March 01, 2012, 14:31:05
ah, okay, im looking at the wrong thing then,
I was looking at the device to the right of the heated seat button :)
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on March 01, 2012, 14:36:18
ah, okay, im looking at the wrong thing then,
I was looking at the device to the right of the heated seat button :)
yes, it was the right part you were looking at, but stored in its special holder

(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/bolkpp.jpg)
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: Reaper on March 01, 2012, 14:37:46
was wondering too, never seen that before
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on March 01, 2012, 14:44:51
was wondering too, never seen that before
a new day - a new discovery  :D
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: syecadelic on March 01, 2012, 14:50:23
I assume those other two holes now visible are part of the security feature>?
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on March 01, 2012, 15:07:03
I assume those other two holes now visible are part of the security feature>?
well, though those holes are located on driver's side in my case, the main concept is the same: one hole is for key to release a pin, whereas the second one is meant to hold pin, thus preventing gear's lever from being shifted (it's fixed in 'P' mode as long as the pin is inside)
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: syecadelic on March 01, 2012, 15:10:43
Stunning contraption. definitely a nice safety feature
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: meehalych on March 01, 2012, 15:14:46
Stunning contraption. definitely a nice safety feature
not as effective as a locking mechanism installed on the steering wheel's shaft (I do have one): well hidden and complicated access.
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: rustynutz on March 01, 2012, 22:51:54
rustynutz
here is blood
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/Foto-141.jpg)
Foreseeing your question: prove that this drop of blood is not mine  :P

Is that blood on top of your bald wrinkled head?  :whistler:  :lol:
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: syecadelic on March 01, 2012, 23:38:48
What kind of bald heads have you seen
 :confused:
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: rustynutz on March 02, 2012, 00:46:56
What kind of bald heads have you seen
 :confused:

Bald heads with little or no hair.....  :D
Title: Re: Installed the fascia's glove box
Post by: syecadelic on March 02, 2012, 09:11:16
 :neutral: :neutral:
fair answer tho :)
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