Centre Console

We put this one off for a while as the molding didn't really sit squarely on the transmission tunnel leaving a few gaps. After a little shaping around the edges with a trusty file we got it to sit flush and central , so then we addressed the problem of mounting it. The manual (and I can hear other Birkin owners laughing at the mention of this word!) suggests riveting it in, but this means it is a harder job to dismount if you need access to heater controls etc so we looked at other options.
Our solution was to position it and then place two strips of tape on its side, overlapping the edge with the transmission tunnel. We then cut the tape, removed the console and riveted two angles of aluminium sheet to the struts in the tunnel adjacent to the tape left behind. Next we drilled a hole through the tape marked console and offered it back up to the transmission tunnel. This allowed us to mark the bracket for a corresponding hole to be drilled. Finally, we used a speed nut slipped over the brackets to provide a threaded surface and voila - a removable centre console with the added side support of brackets.
It took less time to do than to describe, but we are insanely proud!!
The panel has controls for the heater, washer wiper, a 12volt power supply (in case we ever break down and mobiles are flat) and the LED for the immobiliser. It looks very smart and we are experiencing the sin of pride once more.