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skyking 06-04-2014 03:28 AM

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.

digital rules 06-04-2014 06:42 AM

Nice work Skyking!! Any glare issues?

mcrews 06-04-2014 09:19 AM

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 ;)

skyking 06-04-2014 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digital rules (Post 427933)
Nice work Skyking!! Any glare issues?

None at all. I had it velcroed to the same place for months. It blocked the fuel gauge and the trip meter button. Now it blocks nothing.

skyking 06-04-2014 12:19 PM

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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.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachmen...3&d=1401899132

Dave's Civic Duty 06-24-2016 10:17 AM

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

skyking 06-24-2016 10:23 AM

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.

Dave's Civic Duty 06-24-2016 10:35 AM

Thanks for being so helpful! What holds the SG in place, looks level too!

Great job,
Dave

skyking 06-24-2016 10:40 AM

It's so tight in there, I think it is just a patch of double back tape.

Dave's Civic Duty 06-25-2016 04:42 PM

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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