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custom scangauge install in New Beetle
I have started the personalization on my Beetle :D
The rounded dash and steering column parts have a nice OEM look, but are not good for new radios, little doodads like a scangauge, etc. I had it velcroed to the top of the column, but it obscured the fuel and tach, and I had to reach behind it to set the trip meter. Sorry, no before pics but it was about 3/4" higher. I removed the steering console top and laid out a hole in it, 13/16" back from the front edge and 1" wide by about 4" long to start. The console top is held on by two #1 phillips screws from below. http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps88df7616.jpg I started cutting it in with a razor knife. Not too pretty yet, but I trimmed it up once I had the hole through. Once I had the hole cut, it was obvious I needed to go wider. The shape of the hole was defined by the profile of a high part of the cover. http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps1bc4f5fc.jpg I cut it a little wider yet, and this is what it looked like from the side. http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/z...psb47123db.jpg On the top of the steering column there is a clip for a set of contacts, probably the horn and airbags. I took the scangauge apart and determined I could notch into the gauge itself to miss that clip. I centered the gauge up and marked it with a pencil, and cut that with the razor knife. I removed the board and display, of course. http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps778f5083.jpg Here is the final look. Before, the wire exited the right side of the gauge. Now it goes out the back and is totally hidden. http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps887f5fdc.jpg In that photo the column is adjusted all the way up, and is about 3/4" back from the front stop. That is the only limitation, you can't push the column all the way forward. |
Nice work Skyking!! Any glare issues?
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Big thumbs up!!!! :thumbup:
First rule of add-on: 1. put them in the same line of sight as other gauges!!!! Second rule: 2. Mount them securely!!! maybe you could add your picks to this thread? http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...e-18431-2.html ;) |
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I did not want to clutter up the column and stock gauges further, but wanted full instrumentation on my diesel so I drilled the dash way up by the VIN tag and stuck a 3 in 1 combo gauge up there.
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Thanks for the link here sky. Think I'll get another ScanGaugeii. Advance Auto Parts has them for 20% off if ordered online, then pick them up at your local store.
BTW were you on Mopar1973Man.com? Thought I may have read your posts over there. Dave3500 |
Not on his site as a member, but he is on a few forums I frequent. Feel free to copy my cut out, and I can get you the original images and also take some measurements.
The Scangauge has a nice blue color option that really is close to the dash light color. Looks great. |
Thanks for being so helpful! What holds the SG in place, looks level too!
Great job, Dave |
It's so tight in there, I think it is just a patch of double back tape.
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Thanks skyking, good to know! BTW, I like your 49.05 MPG. What is your mix of city driving? Open road? Do you keep it under 65MPH?
Thanks, Dave |
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