Danish embassy 940

[RollingThunder]

Yes, my 940 has a grey interior - I bought the black doorcards as I was considering replacing the interior with a black interior, but given its history I've decided to keep it original. For now

If I find a mint black interior I might still be tempted - a black interior would look much better with the VerdiGris body IMHO.

[griston64]

Originally Posted by RollingThunder

Yes, my 940 has a grey interior - I bought the black doorcards as I was considering replacing the interior with a black interior, but given its history I've decided to keep it original. For now

If I find a mint black interior I might still be tempted - a black interior would look much better with the VerdiGris body IMHO.

Just wondered as I have a set of mint grey doorcards I was toying with fitting to my 940. Not sure how they would look with the black dash though

Poss swap ??

[Steve 940]

Originally Posted by griston64

Just wondered as I have a set of mint grey doorcards I was toying with fitting to my 940. Not sure how they would look with the black dash though

Poss swap ??

Hi Mark,

If the swap with RT doesn't work out for whatever reason, and assuming they are with electric windows front and back, then I'd like to stick my name on them for first dibs, if you do ever decide to sell your cards.

Cheers
Steve

[griston64]

Originally Posted by Steve 940

Hi Mark,

If the swap with RT doesn't work out for whatever reason, and assuming they are with electric windows front and back, then I'd like to stick my name on them for first dibs, if you do ever decide to sell your cards.

Cheers
Steve

Okaydokes Steve

[SalvadorP]

I wish I could find a decent set of black door cards. My vynil is trashed.
I've found grey and beige, but not black.

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by SalvadorP

I wish I could find a decent set of black door cards. My vynil is trashed.
I've found grey and beige, but not black.

Buy some vinyl and leather dye/paint on ebay and find some good door cards and make them wahtever colour you like!

[griston64]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Buy some vinyl and leather dye/paint on ebay and find some good door cards and make them wahtever colour you like!

I did this but am not 100% happy with the finish. I'm going to do one last coat of matt lacquer to see how that looks as I felt they were too shiny compared to the other black interior parts.

Also to go from grey to black took quite a few coats so not the cheapest option

Personally I would just wait and get a good set in the colour you want

[RollingThunder]

Had a bit of time this afternoon, so I decided to fit the rear deck speakers and the rear sunscreen which I've had for months now.

Removing the rear seat base was straight forward, but the upright put up a real fight. I don't think it has been touched since it left the factory. The issue is that the rear headrests are bolted into position and don't raise at all, and the rear backrest has to be pushed up to release some clips. You can't remove the headrest until the seat back has been removed...Believe me its a real danger to your back - I've pulled a muscle in my lower back doing this this afternoon

This is the clip in question for those considering doing this -



Once the seat back was removed the rest of the job was easy. Swedish efficiency and engineering at its best Everything is partially pre-cut and just needs the panels cut out.

The underside of the shelf -



The soundproofing layer -



Once they have been removed the speaker grill clips into place - how tidy is that!



Post '95 model (IIRC) are pre-wired for the deck speakers -



So I popped the speakers into place and hooked them up to make sure they worked ok - fortunately they did - whoopee! Some decent bass at last.

I fitted the speakers into place using some rubber tape between the speakers and the deck to stop any vibration/rattling. There is no point trying to create a soundproof seal as there are so many apertures and holes in the deck already

I then fitted the rear sunscreen - again an easy job as the holes that need to be drilled are ready marked.

The final article -



Rain stopped play at that point, so I'll have the joy of refitting the rear seat tomorrow...

[RollingThunder]

Originally Posted by griston64

Just wondered as I have a set of mint grey doorcards I was toying with fitting to my 940. Not sure how they would look with the black dash though

Poss swap ??

Thanks for the offer, but I don't need any grey trim - fortunately my grey interior is superb. I guess I could be persuaded to sell the door cards if the price was right (or swap for an Omega wheel?) ...

[griston64]

Originally Posted by RollingThunder

Thanks for the offer, but I don't need any grey trim - fortunately my grey interior is superb. I guess I could be persuaded to sell the door cards if the price was right (or swap for an Omega wheel?) ...

might have something to do swaps with ?