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Sleeper gauges behind 4G dash glass install---
EDIT: Finished pics on page 3!
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Well, I'm finally getting close to getting this done the right way. I took the whole dash out and apart and trimmed and trimmed all the parts that needed it with a Dremel....lots of little details that wouldn't really make sense in pictures, but I'll post some of the bigger stuff.
The gauges I'm using are Defi BF gauges that are black until the ignition is turned on and they'll be mounted behind the dash glass so they're totally invisible until they're on....no crappy pillar gauge pods for me.
The glass piece and the center OEM gauge section mount to this white piece on the right side only so you need to trim off the end of it--
I had to cut off the lefthand mount for the center gauge section and bolt it in a foot or so over on the dash in order to mount the gauges like stock. I can easily screw and unscrew them just like usual, but they're moved over to make space for the Defi's--
So far driving it there is no vibration or rattles anything and the gauges are n there very solid just like stock.
Now I just need to go get some small hardware to mount the Defi gauges, wire them up and then install all of my dash trim. Then I'll update with finished pics.
Modified by Hawkze_2.3 at 10:20 PM 2/22/2008
PICS ARE FIXED
Well, I'm finally getting close to getting this done the right way. I took the whole dash out and apart and trimmed and trimmed all the parts that needed it with a Dremel....lots of little details that wouldn't really make sense in pictures, but I'll post some of the bigger stuff.
The gauges I'm using are Defi BF gauges that are black until the ignition is turned on and they'll be mounted behind the dash glass so they're totally invisible until they're on....no crappy pillar gauge pods for me.
The glass piece and the center OEM gauge section mount to this white piece on the right side only so you need to trim off the end of it--
I had to cut off the lefthand mount for the center gauge section and bolt it in a foot or so over on the dash in order to mount the gauges like stock. I can easily screw and unscrew them just like usual, but they're moved over to make space for the Defi's--
So far driving it there is no vibration or rattles anything and the gauges are n there very solid just like stock.
Now I just need to go get some small hardware to mount the Defi gauges, wire them up and then install all of my dash trim. Then I'll update with finished pics.
Modified by Hawkze_2.3 at 10:20 PM 2/22/2008
06-15-2006, 11:13 AM
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Re: Sleeper gauges behind 4G dash glass install--- (syntax.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by syntax. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">very cool
What gauges are you planning on running? Where did you get them from?
In for finished pics.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks, I have oil pressure and water temp for now.....once the car is boosted I'll get a vacuum gauge. I got them from evasivemotorsports.com.
Another thing to mention is the way the glass piece is you can cut it just right and the stock temp gauge is totally covered up exposing only the fuel gauge.
The clock has to go bye-bye, though.
What gauges are you planning on running? Where did you get them from?
In for finished pics.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks, I have oil pressure and water temp for now.....once the car is boosted I'll get a vacuum gauge. I got them from evasivemotorsports.com.
Another thing to mention is the way the glass piece is you can cut it just right and the stock temp gauge is totally covered up exposing only the fuel gauge.
The clock has to go bye-bye, though.
06-15-2006, 04:37 PM
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Re: Sleeper gauges behind 4G dash glass install---
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by md23vtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> for originality and a great idea </TD></TR></TABLE>
for originality and a great idea </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Sleeper gauges behind 4G dash glass install--- (Hawkze_2.3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by md23vtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> for originality and a great idea </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Sleeper gauges behind 4G dash glass install--- (E-Money)
(what they said) Wish I had cash for nice gauges, i've wanted to do exactly what you are doing.. then I moved out into my own house, and blew a transmission.. no cashola...
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Re: Sleeper gauges behind 4G dash glass install--- (Greg H)
Nice on installing gauges behind the dash, Im probably going to have to run Different speedo/tach in my car and Plan on removing the old guages and replacing them with electronic ones also that are all black when not on.
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Re: Sleeper gauges behind 4G dash glass install--- (Hawkze_2.3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Greg H »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Very nice! cant wait to see it finished.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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06-15-2006, 09:06 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by soundbomber »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">please please please tell me u went with the defi bf rather than the d gauges </TD></TR></TABLE>
Of course. That was my whole motivation to do this...some great quality black face gauges and the stock dash is black? Score!
</TD></TR></TABLE>Of course. That was my whole motivation to do this...some great quality black face gauges and the stock dash is black? Score!
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awesome! I did the same conversion but then threw in a 7inch lcd for my navi.. Before I put the screen in I mounted up some gauges and they looks soo good. Cant wait to see some pics when your done.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -NA-H22A »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">awesome! I did the same conversion but then threw in a 7inch lcd for my navi.. Before I put the screen in I mounted up some gauges and they looks soo good. Cant wait to see some pics when your done.
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What gauges did you end up using? Could you see them pretty well?
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What gauges did you end up using? Could you see them pretty well?
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I put apexi el's in there, durring the day they went that great but when it got dark out they looked fine. then again they were crappy apexi el's. Defi gauges are definantly going to be nice and bright. I dont think you will have any worries.
06-16-2006, 12:41 AM
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awesome work, i'm doing the same thing but using the DEFI VSD Headup display to replace speedo and tacho, with additional Defi Oil Pressure, Water Temp and the controller. Can't wait to see your setup though.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skinnyboy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">awesome work, i'm doing the same thing but using the DEFI VSD Headup display to replace speedo and tacho, with additional Defi Oil Pressure, Water Temp and the controller. Can't wait to see your setup though.
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That would be nice to replace the tach and speedo with Defi stuff.....hell you might as well just have Defi gauges all the way across the dash!
Anyhow, today before work I trimmed what I needed to off of the back of the glass piece---
...and now I can see everything in it's new position through the glass.
Now I'm debating on leaving the ring around the gauges silver or painting it black... 
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That would be nice to replace the tach and speedo with Defi stuff.....hell you might as well just have Defi gauges all the way across the dash!
Anyhow, today before work I trimmed what I needed to off of the back of the glass piece---
...and now I can see everything in it's new position through the glass.
Now I'm debating on leaving the ring around the gauges silver or painting it black...
Modified by Hawkze_2.3 at 10:23 PM 2/22/2008
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Wow. Not to steal your thunder or anything, but I JUST did this two weeks ago. As for painting the ring around the gauges, I'm thinking of pulling them off completely. The gauges are bright as hell at night, but I can hardly see the little red needle in daylight..
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Cool Did you put the glass piece back on over the gauges or leave it off? How di you end up mounting the stock cluster after you moved it over??
Also, if you want to be nice and save me some time , how did you wire up the control unit (wire colors, etc)??
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Did you put the glass piece back on over the gauges or leave it off? How di you end up mounting the stock cluster after you moved it over??Also, if you want to be nice and save me some time
, how did you wire up the control unit (wire colors, etc)??