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Since AI has a new and improved dash rule this year and we have a large AI field at nats, I figured there would be some of us fabricating something to be officially "legal". I'm sure every dash will have some functionality (why else would they be required). Being a creative group that we are, I figured there should be an award for the best and worst non-OEM dash that meets the AI rules.

 

We could call it the Trophy for Outrageous Dashboard Design or the TODD Award.

 

I just finished fab'ing and installing mine. (Check out an early prototype here)

I still have some "decorating" before it is complete.

 

j

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I forgot my camera to take a shot of the Nationwide series car out in front the Discount Tire a few weeks ago that was lacking a dash from the centerline of the car to the right A-pillar, just to throw a little fuel on the fire.

 

Mine is going to be the ugliest thing I can make out of dryer vent and old, scratched lexan. How many "factory" looking dashes still have functional ducting?

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Todd,

 

Sorry for the confusion. I've renamed the award.

 

Trophy for Outrageous Dashboard Design and Creativity. or the TODD C award.

 

TJ,

 

If those dryer ducts actually blow air, that's way too much functionality. I doubt any of the OEM dashes can blow at you. (OK, maybe Anders')

 

j

Posted

You are missing a perfect opportunity here. Rename the award to:

 

 

Realistic Expectations of a Trophy for Outrageous Dashboard Design

 

aka RETODD

Posted

Todd,

 

You may not believe this; but I did not start, suggest, or hint to anyone about this.

 

I am however enjoying the roasting of your "gay dash rule".

Posted

Here's the first cut of my dash... I even transplanted the entire dash and steering column from the donor vehicle because it looked so nice and I wanted it to look "stock"...

 

The fur keeps you nice and warm... Thoughts?

 

740_shag_dash.jpg

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Ooooo. Marshall. I like it. If only I could get the "My Little Pony" decals to stick to that fur...

 

And I'll vouch for Chris... Nope, he had nothing to do with this... except for naming it the "gay dash rule."

 

Thanks Chris!

 

j

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You guys crack me up! LOL

Even the fur dash looks better than this:

 

racecar-dash-removed.jpg

 

Thanks for the idea! I think it will be good to review all the AI dashes at Nats with photos and awards!!!

I've seen some really awesome ideas and some pretty weak ones.

 

-=- Todd

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You guys crack me up! LOL

Even the fur dash looks better than this:

 

racecar-dash-removed.jpg

 

Thanks for the idea! I think it will be good to review all the AI dashes at Nats with photos and awards!!!

I've seen some really awesome ideas and some pretty weak ones.

 

-=- Todd

 

At first I thought, there is NOOO way that this is a photo of one of Todd's cars. Then I saw the shifter. It all made sense then, I heard you had a short stick. BUWHAHAHAHA

Posted

Todd,

 

Is that your new LS? Now that's a real racer.

 

j

Posted
You guys crack me up! LOL

Even the fur dash looks better than this:

 

racecar-dash-removed.jpg

 

Thanks for the idea! I think it will be good to review all the AI dashes at Nats with photos and awards!!!

I've seen some really awesome ideas and some pretty weak ones.

 

-=- Todd

You're worried about this guy's dash, Uhh.... He doesn't have a cage either. Priorities huh?

Posted

People usually walk away shaking their heads after looking at my car, but I didn't think it was because of the dash...

Posted
People usually walk away shaking their heads after looking at my car, but I didn't think it was because of the dash...

At least you don't get the head shake as they are walk UP to the car, like I do.

 

j

Posted
People usually walk away shaking their heads after looking at my car, but I didn't think it was because of the dash...

At least you don't get the head shake as they are walk UP to the car, like I do.

 

j

 

or while you are driving it on the track, like i do.

Posted
People usually walk away shaking their heads after looking at my car, but I didn't think it was because of the dash...

At least you don't get the head shake as they are walk UP to the car, like I do.

 

j

 

or while you are driving it on the track, like i do.

 

 

Rob... now that was funny...

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