I would tend to agree to not cut the dash, besides which, it ends up being a bit far from the helm position to operate. Many have opted for a water resistant under dash unit which works pretty well. Just my opinion, but a small center console with some storage, the head unit, and drink holders is a nice addition. I'm not sure I could bring myself to cut into an actual original Glastron center console, but I do plan to make a nice one as described above for my Timi. My amp for the CVZ is behind the dash, head unit in the side by the drive controls.