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Old 02-21-2008, 02:38 PM   #1
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Homemade triple gauge din in s14?

Has anyone ever made their own triple gauge din to go below the radio? I know that the jdm s14 silvias came with one but I want to use different gauges. Plus I think it would be easier to hook up. The mounting is what im having problems with. Anyways I was just curious if anyone has attempted to make their own. Im hoping I dont have to break down and by the jdm one. Thanks
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Old 02-21-2008, 03:07 PM   #2
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you can see it down there in the bottom right it will fit them
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Old 02-21-2008, 03:18 PM   #3
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nice steering wheel by the way! How did you mount it? Also what size gauges did you use?
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Old 02-21-2008, 03:25 PM   #4
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you can make your own by using a plexiglass sheet and cutting out holes. My homie did that but he hid the gauges behind the glass and had the glass tinted, so when you turn the lights on you can only see the gauges.
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Old 02-21-2008, 03:28 PM   #5
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its a jdm s14 wheel mounted like normal, just gotta fit the airbag nipple in the right spot, i dont have it any more chaws15 does
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Old 02-21-2008, 08:26 PM   #6
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i want that steering wheel hehe... would it work on S13 maybe?
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Old 02-22-2008, 10:53 PM   #7
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anyone else?????
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Old 02-22-2008, 11:30 PM   #8
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OPS! didnt see u posted under,
but it goes both ways

i plan on moving it to the buttom if i get a dvdindash


i just made mine last week

i have a extra din plate if u would like it
send me shipping # and i can send it to you

one thing is the whole is misaligned






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Just so you know with an indash it doesnt really fit in the top din because the angle of the screen when its out is so bad you cant really even see it. youre better off keeping it the way it is just closing the screen to see the gauges.
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Old 02-23-2008, 09:18 PM   #10
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What size gauges are those importdude? Im using autometer 2-1/16" gauges. My zip is 37843. Also what kind of material did you use to make that? Thanks
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What size gauges are those importdude? Im using autometer 2-1/16" gauges. My zip is 37843. Also what kind of material did you use to make that? Thanks
there for 2 1 /16
autometer sport comp II

its made out of abs plastic

i think $3-4 buck will cover sending the sheet
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Old 02-24-2008, 10:37 AM   #12
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there for 2 1 /16
autometer sport comp II

its made out of abs plastic

i think $3-4 buck will cover sending the sheet
I have a piece of plastic that I could use. I just dont know how I would go about attatching it since its a flat piece.
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blurry pic
but

the pod above the radio is an evo viii pod

you can get it at www.amsperformance.com
i think its like 50 dollars?

EDIT: direct link, i think this was the one.
http://www.amsperformance.com/store/...roducts_id=949

works just fine..for 52mm

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blurry pic
but

the pod above the radio is an evo viii pod

you can get it at www.amsperformance.com
i think its like 50 dollars?

EDIT: direct link, i think this was the one.
http://www.amsperformance.com/store/...roducts_id=949

works just fine..for 52mm
know if it works for the s13???

it probably will. was just wondering.
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yea probably.

it wasnt a direct fit..the sides had to be shaved a bit, same with the top and bottom. but it wouldnt be hard to do
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I have a piece of plastic that I could use. I just dont know how I would go about attatching it since its a flat piece.
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Full-Lock, where'd you get the middle carbon fiber peices, or did you get them wraped with carbon fiber or something? Looks nice!
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i bought them from www.kognitiondesign.com. the owner is a member on here.

the carbon pieces were all discontinued the 1st of this yr i believe.
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>.< doesn't that suck lol
I wonder if any other company makes something like that

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Here's what I did with my gauges:

I ordered the plate from Phase2Motortrend. It comes with a black and silver carbon plate that sticks onto a metal bracket and it's only $20.

http://phase2motorsports.stores.yaho...gadinfapl.html
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yea probably.

it wasnt a direct fit..the sides had to be shaved a bit, same with the top and bottom. but it wouldnt be hard to do
What did you shave? The radio bezel or the piece that you bought? I will probably go this route if I dont have to shave the radio bezel. Thanks to everyone who has posted!
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Here's what I did with my gauges:

I ordered the plate from Phase2Motortrend. It comes with a black and silver carbon plate that sticks onto a metal bracket and it's only $20.

http://phase2motorsports.stores.yaho...gadinfapl.html
What size gauges are you using? This looks to be another good option if 2-1-16" gauges will fit.
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What size gauges are you using? This looks to be another good option if 2-1-16" gauges will fit.

They are 2 1/16" gauges from AutoMeter.

The gauges are a snug fit into the plate, but the radio bezel does not clear the bezel on the Autometer gauges.

This picture sort of shows how much the outer gauges will need to stick out. Hardly noticeable though. Look at the gauge on the far right and you'll see some white showing behind the silver bezel.

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you gotta play with the quages and they will fit ill take a better pictures of mine tonight i got two autometer and an aem uego there
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