Martin M Posted December 8, 2022 Report Share Posted December 8, 2022 Hi, I bought such a trim panel some years ago. It was a reproduction. It measures a height of 175mm and is 975mm wide. Plan was to mount it on the Estate tail gate of my 1360 Estate that I converted to Vitesse MK II running gear. Unfortunately it is too big for the recess in the tail gate. Could someone who has an original Vitesse MK II Panel be so kind and measure that trim panel? Thanks Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 also panels are sold by club shop Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 The estate trim panel is smaller, as OP found out. "Not a lot of people know that" C. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Trim it down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin M Posted December 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2022 I did a proper CAD . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin M Posted December 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2022 And for an Estate the panel should be considerably smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin M Posted December 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2022 Problem, how to get the size down. And the studs , how to get new ones in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted December 10, 2022 Report Share Posted December 10, 2022 double sided adhesive foam seems a simple solution maybe Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 I've been told this is an Excellent product and should do the job, although I've never used it myself? https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjnrPfg7fP7AhWVZsAKHSSCDosQFnoECDAQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgbr.sika.com%2Fen%2Findustry%2Ftransportation%2Fsealants%2Fadhesive-sealants%2Fsikaflex-221.html&usg=AOvVaw06cbU84wbBcQojpSUrCHoN Regards Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin M Posted January 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 Trimmed the panel with a jigsaw. Difficult now to add new studs where I shortened the panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 Stick it on. has saved me trying to fit a panel to my estate, well at least for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 From memory on the saloon the rear panel adds significant weight to the boot lid, with the already extra weight of the Estate rear hatch with the glass as well how do the rams perform or do you need an extra weetbix in the morning. A friend here in Aus who rebuilt a Mk2 Vitesse used a cut to size extruded alloy panel , the only difference was the long grooves protruded out over, it looked the same. The studs were glued onto the back of the alloy panel with Silkaflex and they are still good after 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 Sika products are very good. We use the SikaTack system for facade rains reen systems. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 I prefer the body differences on my My Mk1 Vitesse, compared to the Mk2, though do like the contrasting colour of the Mk2 boot panel, as to me it sets the rear end off. I think may try to fit a simular colour of vinyl foil wrap in the boot indent, to simulate this, as cheap, easy to fit without alterations and can be removed easliy. I know it's my car to do what I like, though interested on other folk views on "asthetics". What do you reckon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin M Posted January 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 Done. Learning: should have followed the recommendations to use Sicaflex. All the trouble with studs, drilling holes, …. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 26/01/2023 at 19:06, Martin M said: Done. Learning: should have followed the recommendations to use Sicaflex. All the trouble with studs, drilling holes, …. Martin, a job well done. I now have all the parts to put my mk2 back to standard. To Sikaflex or drill? I'll have to cut the studs off the panel so I'll drill using the gasket as a template. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 Made two sets of brackets, now to see if they are correct and fit🤞 They have the Trumpf punch program at work so can knock out loads if someone wants to buy a batch! Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 Dry run fit and it nearly fits. Although I haven't taken off the old trim and lamp on my car the pitch of the boot fixing holes is 4.5" and I'll have to move the clearance hole for the lamp cable grommet. Small details that I can sort out by redrilling. I will have to seal the bracket/boot by using some Hylomar or similar? The two centre fixing holes for the correct ali trim seem to be the same as the one currently on the car so I might only have to drill holes for the two outer fixings. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 Just noticed I haven't posted in the topic I started. Sorry chaps but I don't know how to move a post. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 Cut and Paste the text? to the correct topic. Then tick the 3 Dots of the right and click delete. (I think,🤞) Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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