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*NemeGuero* · 12-11-2005, 10:16 AM

Haha! damn, ruthless Russ.

blackflag_Rms13 · 12-11-2005, 04:16 PM

http://www.fastandfuriouseast.com/ga...tts240sx42.jpg

http://www.fastandfuriouseast.com/ga...tts240sx39.jpg

He took out the little driver vents behind the steering wheel and put gauges there...

**ThatGuy** · 12-11-2005, 04:57 PM

^Good idea, but the execution is lacking in my opinion. I have seen gauges molded into that area, and it looks much cleaner then "wedging" them in.

Nan Desu Ka?! · 12-11-2005, 05:54 PM

Well said ThatGuy. It would have looked much better if there were more vertical. Good idea though.

hellion240sx · 12-14-2005, 12:35 PM

is that a good spot to put the gauges? as in being to close compared to the a pillar pod?

nigel1 · 12-19-2005, 04:42 PM

I finally found the upload cord for my camera.

I am very pleased with my setup, most definatley. and the relocation of the climate control was easy. it just doesn't fit, so you have to either dremel the climate control, or the bezel. and loosely screw it together. it looks like ass with the bezel off, but nice with it on. pointless carbon fiber owns me. I know there are others that hate it... but I cant get enough... lol. if I could afford to make overlay's for my whole interior I would do it... now after making myself look like a moron, heres my contribution.

hope you guys like it. I sure do...

God forbid, but I plan on molding air/fuel and oil temp into the bezel around the cluster and I also plan on putting boost and egt into the a pillar... I think it will be great. most will not.

ninjai · 01-04-2006, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigel1

I finally found the upload cord for my camera.

I am very pleased with my setup, most definatley. and the relocation of the climate control was easy. it just doesn't fit, so you have to either dremel the climate control, or the bezel. and loosely screw it together. it looks like ass with the bezel off, but nice with it on. pointless carbon fiber owns me. I know there are others that hate it... but I cant get enough... lol. if I could afford to make overlay's for my whole interior I would do it... now after making myself look like a moron, heres my contribution.

hope you guys like it. I sure do...

God forbid, but I plan on molding air/fuel and oil temp into the bezel around the cluster and I also plan on putting boost and egt into the a pillar... I think it will be great. most will not.

I wasgonna do the exact same thing. but make a cover for the gauges so they can be hidden for a more stock look when not in use.
btw i think this is one of the best positions.

upSLIDEdown · 01-04-2006, 10:29 AM

I agree. That's what I've been planning on doing in my S13. My KA-T project is moving along now and I should have gauges sometime in the not so distant future. Planning on moving the a/c / heater controls down like that too, that way the gauges will be more in the normal sight line. I was gonna put them under the headunit but that's way too low to be looking at while driving. Thanks for the pics Nigel! Anyone done this in an S13 yet? Just curious if the controls fit down there without major surgery. I have no problem trimming things, that's for sure. Dremel 4 teh w1n!

SimpleS14 · 12-19-2005, 05:15 PM

nigel1 - That's very nice, infact I was looking to do the same setup (sorry haha). Do you mind telling me how you got the gauges to stay in place? I was thinking of fabbing something up using plexiglass.

nigel1 · 12-19-2005, 05:38 PM

the gauges are held in by the metal brackets that come with them, they are shaped like this... |_| and then the carbon fiber is just cut to fit really snug in there, and then I fabbed up two brackets that rotate to hold the cf panel in place. I used a holesaw to cut the holes as well for added cleanliness, the climate control was just dremeled on the sides to make it the same width as the cdplayer, and all that was loosely screwed together at first and then tightened down, if you do it to your car you will know exactly what I mean by that. for the bezel overlay I removed the ash tray cover and cut off the extra material with the dremel, and used plexiglass from home depot and made the block off for the cigarette lighter, and JB Kwicked everything in place, I then sanded it all smooth and put a quick coat of bondo over everything, and sanded that smooth. then I spraypainted it all black and made a template for the carbon fiber. I then traced it to the cf sheet and cut it out and attatched it to the original bezel. I used a holesaw to make the new 12v outlets, that I purchased at radioshack to power my radar detector and my cellphone charger or G-tech or whatever. the outlets were 6 bux a piece and come with nice built in plugs so when nothing is plugged in it looks super clean still. I think thats about it.

SimpleS14 · 12-19-2005, 07:41 PM

Sounds like alot of work you did there, came out very nice. Thank you for the post.

nigel1 · 12-20-2005, 12:19 AM

no prob mang... its really not that much work. the gauge installs and the fabrication took me about a day and a half.

hellion240sx · 12-25-2005, 12:22 AM

looks great man. ya'll keep the pix coming!

**mrmephistopheles** · 01-03-2006, 10:37 PM

Note location of SpongeBob Air freshener

driftah · 01-12-2006, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmephistopheles

Note location of SpongeBob Air freshener

what kind of hub and quick release is that?

**mrmephistopheles** · 02-09-2006, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driftah

what kind of hub and quick release is that?

Sorry I never responded.
It's a Works Bell Rapfix (1st gen).
Basically, the one everyone copied.

Maeda · 02-09-2006, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmephistopheles

It's a Works Bell Rapfix (1st gen).

Basically mrmeph is a big baller.

**S13SilviaGirl** · 02-10-2006, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maeda

Basically mrmeph is a big baller.

Basically he got it dirt cheap at UpGarage...hahaha. and his pimp paid for it, cuz ya know the hoe's aint got no $$$

he needs to hit the street to pay me back for that still.

**mrmephistopheles** · 11-26-2006, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmephistopheles

Note location of SpongeBob Air freshener

Updated:
Nighttime

Daytime

FEAR THE BADTZ-MARU LANYARD.

CubanPowered · 01-27-2007, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmephistopheles

Updated:
Nighttime

Daytime

FEAR THE BADTZ-MARU LANYARD.

Don't mean to bring it back from the dead but..

what cup holder is that? anybody know?

**mrmephistopheles** · 01-27-2007, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CubanPowered

Don't mean to bring it back from the dead but..

what cup holder is that? anybody know?

You could've PM'd me, but I like this thread and don't want it dead.
I'll go down to the car in a little while and find out.
Aren't I such a nice guy?

edit: it's Carmate model 910 - probably won't be able to find it though.

Dousan_PG · 01-03-2006, 10:45 PM

yes kevin baller status. that shit is rad.
defi BF rules!

**mrmephistopheles** · 01-03-2006, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

yes kevin baller status. that shit is rad.
defi BF rules!

Yes, the SpongeBob = baller!!
I'm loving the BF and Rapfix.

*CleanS14* · 01-04-2006, 01:54 PM

From the old hag... Defi BF Boost, Oil Pressure and Water Temp. Boost on the steering column custom mount, Oil Pressure and Water Temp in the useless cup holder/opening on the center console. Turbo Timer where the blank/security light would go and 911 light and defroster buttons relocated over.

W/O the steering wheel so you can see it better...

caturboninja · 01-05-2006, 12:59 AM

wow everybody has awesome setups this is my shitty one. my 60mm gauges havent come yet. so my shitty ones sit in the ac contol slot!

YucA · 01-05-2006, 10:30 AM

TipStylez · 04-10-2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YucA

Whats the brand on thos gauges?

Matches the old ass 240s int nicely.

DJPimpFlex · 01-13-2006, 04:13 AM

^ thats is one of the nicer hub/quick releases I've sceen. +1 to a lot of people for nice gauge set ups. I gotta post mine soon.

vik · 01-13-2006, 09:11 AM

is pretty basic, but it gets the job done

Chrischeezer · 01-13-2006, 10:56 PM

-maybe because its mine i think its the best lookin interior.. what do u ppl think?

12-11-2005, 10:16 AM	#1
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Haha! damn, ruthless Russ. __________________

12-11-2005, 04:57 PM	#3
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^Good idea, but the execution is lacking in my opinion. I have seen gauges molded into that area, and it looks much cleaner then "wedging" them in. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

12-11-2005, 05:54 PM	#4
Nan Desu Ka?! Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 38 Posts: 1,124 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well said ThatGuy. It would have looked much better if there were more vertical. Good idea though. __________________ Norcal-240sx.net

12-19-2005, 04:42 PM	#6
nigel1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fresno Ca Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I finally found the upload cord for my camera. I am very pleased with my setup, most definatley. and the relocation of the climate control was easy. it just doesn't fit, so you have to either dremel the climate control, or the bezel. and loosely screw it together. it looks like ass with the bezel off, but nice with it on. pointless carbon fiber owns me. I know there are others that hate it... but I cant get enough... lol. if I could afford to make overlay's for my whole interior I would do it... now after making myself look like a moron, heres my contribution. hope you guys like it. I sure do... God forbid, but I plan on molding air/fuel and oil temp into the bezel around the cluster and I also plan on putting boost and egt into the a pillar... I think it will be great. most will not. __________________ +0 offset PWNS me

01-04-2006, 10:29 AM	#8
upSLIDEdown Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: VA.. And for those that keep PMing me asking what kit I have, it's Origin Stream. Posts: 1,730 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I agree. That's what I've been planning on doing in my S13. My KA-T project is moving along now and I should have gauges sometime in the not so distant future. Planning on moving the a/c / heater controls down like that too, that way the gauges will be more in the normal sight line. I was gonna put them under the headunit but that's way too low to be looking at while driving. Thanks for the pics Nigel! Anyone done this in an S13 yet? Just curious if the controls fit down there without major surgery. I have no problem trimming things, that's for sure. Dremel 4 teh w1n! __________________

12-11-2005, 04:16 PM	#2
blackflag_Rms13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,133 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.fastandfuriouseast.com/ga...tts240sx42.jpg http://www.fastandfuriouseast.com/ga...tts240sx39.jpg He took out the little driver vents behind the steering wheel and put gauges there...

12-14-2005, 12:35 PM	#5
hellion240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 43 Posts: 1,514 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is that a good spot to put the gauges? as in being to close compared to the a pillar pod?

12-19-2005, 05:15 PM	#9
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nigel1 - That's very nice, infact I was looking to do the same setup (sorry haha). Do you mind telling me how you got the gauges to stay in place? I was thinking of fabbing something up using plexiglass. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

12-19-2005, 05:38 PM	#10
nigel1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fresno Ca Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the gauges are held in by the metal brackets that come with them, they are shaped like this... \|_\| and then the carbon fiber is just cut to fit really snug in there, and then I fabbed up two brackets that rotate to hold the cf panel in place. I used a holesaw to cut the holes as well for added cleanliness, the climate control was just dremeled on the sides to make it the same width as the cdplayer, and all that was loosely screwed together at first and then tightened down, if you do it to your car you will know exactly what I mean by that. for the bezel overlay I removed the ash tray cover and cut off the extra material with the dremel, and used plexiglass from home depot and made the block off for the cigarette lighter, and JB Kwicked everything in place, I then sanded it all smooth and put a quick coat of bondo over everything, and sanded that smooth. then I spraypainted it all black and made a template for the carbon fiber. I then traced it to the cf sheet and cut it out and attatched it to the original bezel. I used a holesaw to make the new 12v outlets, that I purchased at radioshack to power my radar detector and my cellphone charger or G-tech or whatever. the outlets were 6 bux a piece and come with nice built in plugs so when nothing is plugged in it looks super clean still. I think thats about it. __________________ +0 offset PWNS me

12-19-2005, 07:41 PM	#11
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sounds like alot of work you did there, came out very nice. Thank you for the post. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

12-20-2005, 12:19 AM	#12
nigel1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fresno Ca Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no prob mang... its really not that much work. the gauge installs and the fabrication took me about a day and a half. __________________ +0 offset PWNS me

12-25-2005, 12:22 AM	#13
hellion240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 43 Posts: 1,514 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks great man. ya'll keep the pix coming!

01-03-2006, 10:45 PM	#22
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	yes kevin baller status. that shit is rad. defi BF rules! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

01-04-2006, 01:54 PM	#24
CleanS14 it's NOT a show car!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,967 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: CleanS14 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	From the old hag... Defi BF Boost, Oil Pressure and Water Temp. Boost on the steering column custom mount, Oil Pressure and Water Temp in the useless cup holder/opening on the center console. Turbo Timer where the blank/security light would go and 911 light and defroster buttons relocated over. W/O the steering wheel so you can see it better... __________________ NAKAMA \| ROOTS RUN DEEP

01-05-2006, 12:59 AM	#25
caturboninja Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: bronx new york Age: 43 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow everybody has awesome setups this is my shitty one. my 60mm gauges havent come yet. so my shitty ones sit in the ac contol slot! __________________ http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=21036

01-05-2006, 10:30 AM	#26
YucA Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Miami Age: 43 Posts: 142 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews

01-13-2006, 04:13 AM	#28
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 39 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	^ thats is one of the nicer hub/quick releases I've sceen. +1 to a lot of people for nice gauge set ups. I gotta post mine soon. __________________

01-13-2006, 09:11 AM	#29
vik Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dallas Posts: 78 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is pretty basic, but it gets the job done __________________ southern-trust.com

01-13-2006, 10:56 PM	#30
Chrischeezer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: earth Age: 41 Posts: 1,406 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	new shot -maybe because its mine i think its the best lookin interior.. what do u ppl think? __________________

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