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Tensor187x · 07-10-2009, 12:14 AM

Hey guys, im thinking of doing the aftermarket guagues were the climate control goes, and moving my climate control elsewhere.

I've searched around here on zilvia and couldn't really land a good post.

Trying to find a place that sells a kit for doing this kind of thing? I'm thinking of getting 3 gauges installed there.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

95KA-Turbo · 07-10-2009, 12:23 AM

I made my own piece out of fiberglass.

I don't have a picture right now, but I'll try and remember to post one up tomorrow.

Tensor187x · 07-10-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

I made my own piece out of fiberglass.

I don't have a picture right now, but I'll try and remember to post one up tomorrow.

Try and get some pictures up!
I want to see.

DreamN · 07-10-2009, 10:14 AM

it's custom. measure. get material. cut to size. trim holes for drop-in installation of gauges.

clark · 07-10-2009, 10:16 AM

EDIT: this is only for S13s

i took out the center vent and got a triple 60MM gauge bezel to go in there.

it's a piece of aluminum with 3 holes. i got it off ebay.

keep your climate control at least for heat broseph, but there really is no need for the center vent on our cars.

99maxgtr · 07-10-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by clark

i took out the center vent and got a triple 60MM gauge bezel to go in there.

it's a piece of aluminum with 3 holes. i got it off ebay.

keep your climate control at least for heat broseph, but there really is no need for the center vent on our cars.

that is only for s13's unless that's what the op has.

clark · 07-10-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 99maxgtr

that is only for s13's unless that's what the op has.

ah good call. i always assume people have s13s

edited my post

Maiku240sxS14 · 07-10-2009, 07:00 PM

I'm not quite sure there is a kit for replacing the climate control. I mean you can put a gauge cluster in there but you will most likely need to extend the wiring harness to the climate controller to re-locate elsewhere.

I have a S14 and re-located my climate control into the arm rest.

Rittmeister · 07-10-2009, 08:45 PM

How did you extend the cable(s)? Or does the S14 climate control not have cables for the mix door?

ZilviaKid · 07-10-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rittmeister

How did you extend the cable(s)? Or does the S14 climate control not have cables for the mix door?

just run more wire?

Andrew Bohan · 07-10-2009, 09:12 PM

can't run more wire to make mechanical cables longer

Maiku240sxS14 · 07-11-2009, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rittmeister

How did you extend the cable(s)? Or does the S14 climate control not have cables for the mix door?

No you have to extended the wire harness (meaning add more wire to each wire), if I recall there are about 32 wire that need to be extended.

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Originally Posted by Busteds13

stop trying to be mister fancy and cram three gauges in your unused DIN space.

You still have to cut the actual DIN to get gauges in there. Plus I was eventually going to delete the radio and put more gauges or switches.

JohnC · 07-11-2009, 01:51 AM

my solution

and CC goes into the din slot, just need a dremel to enlarge the din slightly.

Kouki_Love · 07-11-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

my solution

and CC goes into the din slot, just need a dremel to enlarge the din slightly.

do you have any pics of it on the car?? looks good!!!

BustedS13 · 07-11-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Maiku240sxS14

You still have to cut the actual DIN to get gauges in there. Plus I was eventually going to delete the radio and put more gauges or switches.

no you don't. i had two gauges in mine, and you can fit three.

timlush · 07-11-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rittmeister

How did you extend the cable(s)? Or does the S14 climate control not have cables for the mix door?

S14 is all electric. There is no mechanical cable.

BustedS13 · 07-10-2009, 09:40 PM

stop trying to be mister fancy and cram three gauges in your unused DIN space.

99maxgtr · 07-11-2009, 09:50 PM

i want one. put me on the list.
thanks.

JohnC · 07-12-2009, 09:50 AM

will snap a few tomorrow.

JohnC · 07-14-2009, 04:02 AM

Bad Picture but you get the idea,

07-10-2009, 12:14 AM	#1
Tensor187x BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: OC Age: 38 Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	gauges replace climate control Hey guys, im thinking of doing the aftermarket guagues were the climate control goes, and moving my climate control elsewhere. I've searched around here on zilvia and couldn't really land a good post. Trying to find a place that sells a kit for doing this kind of thing? I'm thinking of getting 3 gauges installed there. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

07-10-2009, 12:23 AM	#2
95KA-Turbo Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LA Age: 39 Posts: 3,402 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I made my own piece out of fiberglass. I don't have a picture right now, but I'll try and remember to post one up tomorrow. __________________ Instagram - SJKnoop

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DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 40 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	it's custom. measure. get material. cut to size. trim holes for drop-in installation of gauges. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

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Rittmeister Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cincinnati OH Age: 48 Posts: 1,033 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	How did you extend the cable(s)? Or does the S14 climate control not have cables for the mix door? __________________ E36 M3 - new project 1990 240SR - screamed down the road

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JohnC Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Israel Posts: 335 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: JohnC Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my solution and CC goes into the din slot, just need a dremel to enlarge the din slightly. __________________ JY Racing LTD.

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clark Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: new york Posts: 1,035 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	EDIT: this is only for S13s i took out the center vent and got a triple 60MM gauge bezel to go in there. it's a piece of aluminum with 3 holes. i got it off ebay. keep your climate control at least for heat broseph, but there really is no need for the center vent on our cars.

07-10-2009, 07:00 PM	#8
Maiku240sxS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA Posts: 2,019 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	I'm not quite sure there is a kit for replacing the climate control. I mean you can put a gauge cluster in there but you will most likely need to extend the wiring harness to the climate controller to re-locate elsewhere. I have a S14 and re-located my climate control into the arm rest.

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Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	can't run more wire to make mechanical cables longer

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BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 40 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	stop trying to be mister fancy and cram three gauges in your unused DIN space. __________________

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JohnC Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Israel Posts: 335 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: JohnC Feedback Score: 0 reviews	will snap a few tomorrow. __________________ JY Racing LTD.

07-14-2009, 04:02 AM	#20
JohnC Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Israel Posts: 335 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: JohnC Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bad Picture but you get the idea, __________________ JY Racing LTD.