Real wood dash

Raspberrycai · 8th March 2019, 20:55

Hi, i'm considering upgrading to a real walnut dash to replace my Light oak one in the near future. I think I heard that only the dashboard panels are real wood, and that everything below the radio (Such as the cupholders, front ashtray, hazards/lock button and the heated seats cover) are all fake wood, regardless of the age of the car. Is this true?

In addition, I know that the front armrest is vinyl, not leather in my car. Which bits of the interior are real leather, and which are fake/vinyl?

Cheers.

Dorset Bob · 8th March 2019, 21:01

That is all true about the dashboard. The earlier cars had wood veneer ones, but all of the rest of the trim was fake.

Mike Trident · 9th March 2019, 04:57

What he said lol

I changed mine from light oak, which I think looks NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-

Raspberrycai · 9th March 2019, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Mike Trident

What he said lol

I changed mine from light oak, which I think looks NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-

I'm quite a fan of the light oak, the only real concern I have with the walnut is that it might be a bit too dark? Black interior with a darker wood dashboard...

Pueblo_Boy · 1st August 2019, 14:41

You think walnut is too dark? I have black oak, black leather seats - looks dull as dull can be! Would love to change to walnut wood!

Sdeh · 1st August 2019, 14:50

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Originally Posted by Raspberrycai

Hi, i'm considering upgrading to a real walnut dash to replace my Light oak one in the near future. I think I heard that only the dashboard panels are real wood, and that everything below the radio (Such as the cupholders, front ashtray, hazards/lock button and the heated seats cover) are all fake wood, regardless of the age of the car. Is this true?

In addition, I know that the front armrest is vinyl, not leather in my car. Which bits of the interior are real leather, and which are fake/vinyl?

Cheers.

I just bought a real wood dash for mine but ordered all the stuff as mine looks good then below the radio it’s faded because the previous owner paid to get it valeted and cleaned the bottom half badly and it’s faded so I bought it all for 55 quid

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Sdeh · 1st August 2019, 14:56

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Originally Posted by Pueblo_Boy

You think walnut is too dark? I have black oak, black leather seats - looks dull as dull can be! Would love to change to walnut wood!

Same with my old tourer what I sold but it was a sport 75 facelift remapped so it goes with the car if it’s meant to be a sporty 75

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Raspberrycai · 1st August 2019, 16:35

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Originally Posted by ROVER2003

I just bought a real wood dash for mine but ordered all the stuff as mine looks good then below the radio it’s faded because the previous owner paid to get it valeted and cleaned the bottom half badly and it’s faded so I bought it all for 55 quid

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I installed my walnut dash a few months ago and the difference it makes is great.

Before:

After:

Even compared to the plastic Walnut, the real wood is so much nicer. Much richer than the bland Light Oak, which I really don't like anymore. Had fears about it being too dark but it's a lot shinier and actually brightens up the interior.

( And you can boast about having a real walnut dash

)

It's dead fiddly (Fiddly, not difficult) to fit and the central air vent control is particularly annoying, also don't be afraid to use quite a bit of force putting the panels back.

Should have let me know you were going to fit one, I have a spare Walnut dash in the garage I need to get rid of because I bought 2. Now I need to get round to installing a walnut wheel as mine's still light oak.

(If anyone wants a walnut dash, drop me a PM)

Mike Trident · 1st August 2019, 17:26

The light oak just doesn't look rich enough.
Maybe if it had a few coats of lacquer it may look better

Sdeh · 1st August 2019, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raspberrycai

I installed my walnut dash a few months ago and the difference it makes is great.

Before:

After:

Even compared to the plastic Walnut, the real wood is so much nicer. Much richer than the bland Light Oak, which I really don't like anymore. Had fears about it being too dark but it's a lot shinier and actually brightens up the interior.

( And you can boast about having a real walnut dash

)

It's dead fiddly (Fiddly, not difficult) to fit and the central air vent control is particularly annoying, also don't be afraid to use quite a bit of force putting the panels back.

Should have let me know you were going to fit one, I have a spare Walnut dash in the garage I need to get rid of because I bought 2. Now I need to get round to installing a walnut wheel as mine's still light oak.

(If anyone wants a walnut dash, drop me a PM)

I need to get all the plastic bits of wood even the hazard lights one as the previous owner went and got it valeted before I got it and it’s faded below the sat nav above is perfect but just want to put the real wood in

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8th March 2019, 20:55	#1
Raspberrycai Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon, Merc 190E 1.8, '91 Yamaha SR125 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Chester Posts: 193 Thanks: 85 Thanked 60 Times in 36 Posts	Real wood dash Hi, i'm considering upgrading to a real walnut dash to replace my Light oak one in the near future. I think I heard that only the dashboard panels are real wood, and that everything below the radio (Such as the cupholders, front ashtray, hazards/lock button and the heated seats cover) are all fake wood, regardless of the age of the car. Is this true? In addition, I know that the front armrest is vinyl, not leather in my car. Which bits of the interior are real leather, and which are fake/vinyl? Cheers. __________________ 2004 Rover 75 Saloon - Connoisseur S.E - 2.0 Diesel CDTi - Platinum Gold - Auto. 1991 Mercedes 190E 1.8 (Nico) / 1991 Yamaha SR125 (David) This vehicle (Nigel) was born Wednesday, 15th September 2004 @ 08:14:39 and was the 103,810th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 - This vehicle was the 3,096th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 - This vehicle was the 303rd 75 in Platinum Gold (code: MCN) to be made out of 1,685 Platinum Gold 75s

8th March 2019, 21:01	#2
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	That is all true about the dashboard. The earlier cars had wood veneer ones, but all of the rest of the trim was fake. __________________ Let the good times roll............

9th March 2019, 04:57	#3
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	What he said lol I changed mine from light oak, which I think looks NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

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Pueblo_Boy Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sauchie Posts: 370 Thanks: 66 Thanked 56 Times in 36 Posts	You think walnut is too dark? I have black oak, black leather seats - looks dull as dull can be! Would love to change to walnut wood! __________________ 24,658th 75 Tourer made, out of 27,407 136th Tourer CDT Contemporary SE (135hp) out of 364 194th 75 Tourer in Firefrost Red out of 518 Firefrost Red 75 Tourers Interior Trim Sports PPH Black, but now with real walnut wooden trim! One of only 20 on the road!

1st August 2019, 17:26	#9
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	The light oak just doesn't look rich enough. Maybe if it had a few coats of lacquer it may look better __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s