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I'm embarking on upgrading my panel in my m20E. I torn between a couple of option that I want your feedback on. Option 1: Just doing an overlay metal panel on the right side, keep the instrument stack structure that has many excess holes in it and new vertical non-bent panel on the left, yet keep the sub-panel for the throttle, mixture, prop, heat, boost, vent on the lower middle and lower left. Example: Option 2: While putting in all new GPS & radios in the center stack, build a new panel that replaces the base panel on the left side. The throttle, prop, & mixture faceplate are also encompassed. This will involve removing those cables at the engine, pulling through the firewall, and re-inserting through the hole in the new panel. (a bigger job, but can be done in 3 hours). The right side would extend down further. All the audio jacks, electrical switches, heat, vent, boost, parking break would all penetrate the new panel. Would these all need to be removed from the firewall also? If so, how big of a job is that? Example: So my question is, how many more hours is the "full monte" (option 2). I ask because you only do this once and want to take some pride in it. My layout would also work better with option 2 as it provide a small bit of extra room. Confident in my abilities in this area, just curious about the time investment. Thank you!