LivNLegacy Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Thought I'd share my progress on my gauge install. I originally had this din panel fabbed at a stereo shop I use for work (body shop). To make a long story short, the gauge (ebay Megan racing boost) somehow ended up getting damaged and was no longer calibrated to zero when gauge was off. On top of that, the din panel finish was kinda splotchy. Needless to say, I was less than satisfied so I decided to redo the job. Found a Defi D from a member on NASIOC for a decent price and I refinished the din panel today. I should have it installed later this week. Before (splotchy finish) http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/dc960c46c38bd16e953d97cdeefdbc68/1856_p41154.jpg After (My refinish job) http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/dc960c46c38bd16e953d97cdeefdbc68/1856_p41153.jpg Din Panel out of cubby http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/dc960c46c38bd16e953d97cdeefdbc68/1856_p41152.jpg Din panel mounted in cubby (from Top) http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/dc960c46c38bd16e953d97cdeefdbc68/1856_p41158.jpg From top with gauge (door closed) http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/dc960c46c38bd16e953d97cdeefdbc68/1856_p41159.jpg gauge mounted http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/dc960c46c38bd16e953d97cdeefdbc68/1856_p41157.jpg http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/dc960c46c38bd16e953d97cdeefdbc68/1856_p41155.jpg http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/dc960c46c38bd16e953d97cdeefdbc68/1856_p41156.jpg not sure if I will keep this setup.....thinking of it as more of a temporary fix.....just wanted to see if it (angled pod w/funcional cubby door) could be done....and yup, it's facing right at the driver.....the positioning of the pod on this panel is there to accomodate a second pod/gauge down the road if desired....so I may end up re-fabing the din panel again for an EGT or AF gauge.... If you can read this, you're following too close. Click Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Whoa that is really cool! Plus the functionality of the door is still there. I like it! -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I've thought about doing the same thing- except since I only want a boost gauge, I'd make a pocket where the other gauge isn't for storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trabbic Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Looks great... Two questions: 1. What angles are you using to get the gauge right at the driver? Do you angle down and left to just to the left? Do you have a CAD drawing (or any other technical drawing) of it? 2. What material is it made out of? I know you did not make it, but do you have this information? I want to make a dual cubby mount that will fit 60mm (therefore I must loose the door), that is angled toward the driver. thanks for your time... My vB Garage How to Install Steering Wheel Radio Controls Cubby Gauge Mounting Solutions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivNLegacy Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 thanks guys no tech drawings, sorry....we just eyeballed it....the piece itself is partical board. on the third pic down where the pod is out of the cubby laying down, you can see the slivers of wood used create the angle. the rest of the shaping was done with bondo believe it or not...that's why there are some imperfections (sand scratches) if you look close. If you can read this, you're following too close. Click Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Cool! Very nice look! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivNLegacy Posted November 5, 2005 Author Share Posted November 5, 2005 the finished product: (revised photos) http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/dc960c46c38bd16e953d97cdeefdbc68/full_1856_p41217.jpg http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/dc960c46c38bd16e953d97cdeefdbc68/1856_p41218.jpg http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/dc960c46c38bd16e953d97cdeefdbc68/1856_p41215.jpg If you can read this, you're following too close. Click Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechdiff Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Nice job, I like the fact that you angled it and kept the door usuable. I rarely use the cubby, although I find on occasion I put my wallet in there. I am sure the angle you are running is similar to the headunit angle. That would look really nice for that stock look. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recuomo Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 How difficult is it to take out the cubby assembly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 ^ Just pull. It'll be a bit reluctant to pop-loose the first time, but it's just a matter of muscle. Thanks to brother LGTer and good neighbor mbrink for showing me this trick on his LGT! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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