Dash Mounting Gauges
1/10/08, 05:45 PM
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Dash Mounting Gauges
For those of you who mounted gauges on the dash between the air vents, was it difficult. Can you put 2 2 3/16 gauges. Any pictures would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
1/10/08, 07:04 PM
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Wiring for gauges in that center panel is not too complicated. Yes, there is room for two 2 1/16" gauges stacked vertically.
It requires removing the center stack (radio/hvac/etc) and by doing this you expose plenty of room to work. Taking this apart is easy, with the biggest challenge (IMO) being the clips to the HVAC panel. Ford provided almost zero slack, and it's a tight spot for a hand/small screwdriver to release the latching mechanism. Other than that, pretty straightforward.
I know there are pictures of this install on several other Mustang forums, and most likely here also with a little searching.
Hope this helps, let me know if you have more questions.
It requires removing the center stack (radio/hvac/etc) and by doing this you expose plenty of room to work. Taking this apart is easy, with the biggest challenge (IMO) being the clips to the HVAC panel. Ford provided almost zero slack, and it's a tight spot for a hand/small screwdriver to release the latching mechanism. Other than that, pretty straightforward.
I know there are pictures of this install on several other Mustang forums, and most likely here also with a little searching.
Hope this helps, let me know if you have more questions.
1/10/08, 07:27 PM
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Wiring for gauges in that center panel is not too complicated. Yes, there is room for two 2 1/16" gauges stacked vertically.
It requires removing the center stack (radio/hvac/etc) and by doing this you expose plenty of room to work. Taking this apart is easy, with the biggest challenge (IMO) being the clips to the HVAC panel. Ford provided almost zero slack, and it's a tight spot for a hand/small screwdriver to release the latching mechanism. Other than that, pretty straightforward.
I know there are pictures of this install on several other Mustang forums, and most likely here also with a little searching.
Hope this helps, let me know if you have more questions.
It requires removing the center stack (radio/hvac/etc) and by doing this you expose plenty of room to work. Taking this apart is easy, with the biggest challenge (IMO) being the clips to the HVAC panel. Ford provided almost zero slack, and it's a tight spot for a hand/small screwdriver to release the latching mechanism. Other than that, pretty straightforward.
I know there are pictures of this install on several other Mustang forums, and most likely here also with a little searching.
Hope this helps, let me know if you have more questions.
1/11/08, 05:00 AM
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I have two gauges in the SOS pod and decided I'd rather have the gauges in the center , so I thought about doing this. However , I decided to try a couple of the vent pods first. I should receive them today , and if I decide I don't like them then I'll try this ...
1/11/08, 03:17 PM
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Can you post some pics and a link of where to get that vent pod? I might be interested in one of those to. 
1/12/08, 07:29 AM
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Hey Ben,
Go to this thread about the Aeroforce Scan gauges. Post #58
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...ce+scan+gauges
Tom281 has done this install. I don't think I have ever seen a "how to" write up done anywhere but I'm sure Tom can answer about any question you would have.
Scott
Go to this thread about the Aeroforce Scan gauges. Post #58
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...ce+scan+gauges
Tom281 has done this install. I don't think I have ever seen a "how to" write up done anywhere but I'm sure Tom can answer about any question you would have.
Scott
1/12/08, 08:45 AM
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Yeah, try pm'ing tom281, I heard he's a pretty cool dude.....
You can actually drill the piece while it's still in the car because there's not much behind it to damage except for some plastic that supports the vent plumbing- but I would remove it so that you can get the gauges centered, etc. without worry. I took my dash apart without the help of an actual diagram, so I would advise that unless you're comfortable with removing panels, loosening the passenger airbag, etc. I'd look for a removal diagram.
You can actually drill the piece while it's still in the car because there's not much behind it to damage except for some plastic that supports the vent plumbing- but I would remove it so that you can get the gauges centered, etc. without worry. I took my dash apart without the help of an actual diagram, so I would advise that unless you're comfortable with removing panels, loosening the passenger airbag, etc. I'd look for a removal diagram.
1/13/08, 04:35 PM
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Hey Ben,
Go to this thread about the Aeroforce Scan gauges. Post #58
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...ce+scan+gauges
Tom281 has done this install. I don't think I have ever seen a "how to" write up done anywhere but I'm sure Tom can answer about any question you would have.
Scott
Go to this thread about the Aeroforce Scan gauges. Post #58
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...ce+scan+gauges
Tom281 has done this install. I don't think I have ever seen a "how to" write up done anywhere but I'm sure Tom can answer about any question you would have.
Scott
1/14/08, 05:43 AM
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1/15/08, 09:39 AM
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OK guy's , the vent pods came in and I have them installed. It was really easy and completely reversible if I decide I don't like them ...
1/15/08, 01:22 PM
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Tom , here's a picture from when I first got the wood accents. When these kits first came out they didn't include the piece over the passenger side air bag , as you can see. They finally started making the kits with the pieces for there and I was able to order just those pieces , but since I had the real wood pieces they didn't match. I was going to have to replace all the pieces and decided instead to get a Carbon fiber kit and just replace the pieces on the dash it's self and leave the center console and doors with the wood pieces ...
1/16/08, 12:19 PM
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Tom , here's a picture from when I first got the wood accents. When these kits first came out they didn't include the piece over the passenger side air bag , as you can see. They finally started making the kits with the pieces for there and I was able to order just those pieces , but since I had the real wood pieces they didn't match. I was going to have to replace all the pieces and decided instead to get a Carbon fiber kit and just replace the pieces on the dash it's self and leave the center console and doors with the wood pieces ...
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