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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 19 2014, 04:12 PM (1,333 Views) | |
| snowfish | Feb 19 2014, 04:12 PM Post #1 |
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Remember these?![]() http://www.ebay.com/itm/141049350659?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648 I picked up, a couple, and decided to do a dash install on my 91 IceBlue Xfi Sport. Tools needed. ![]() Trim and file an opening in the dash knock out. ![]() Trim the LED meter tabs and super glue in. ![]() ![]() The knock out locking tabs have to be filed down, inside and out, a little. It's a pretty snug fit. Some window tint will help tone down the display for night driving. ![]() The tint should be applied Before the meter is installed into the knock out. Mine was installed after. ![]() Some wrinkles, but not as bad, as the camera shows, in person. ![]() Just some fun with a little dashboard Bling.
Edited by snowfish, Feb 19 2014, 04:13 PM.
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| Mythstae | Feb 19 2014, 04:16 PM Post #2 |
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That looks very nice installed like that, snowfish!
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| geogonfa | Feb 19 2014, 04:17 PM Post #3 |
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Now that is neat... |
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| gbreadman | Feb 19 2014, 06:24 PM Post #4 |
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Tinkerer
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More epic win for GMF. |
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| idmetro | Feb 19 2014, 08:28 PM Post #5 |
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I LIKE it! |
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| Deleted User | Feb 19 2014, 08:38 PM Post #6 |
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Very nice. Can you actually see that thing while you're driving, or do you have to crane a bit? |
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| t3ragtop | Feb 19 2014, 08:41 PM Post #7 |
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snowfish, that was exactly what i was doing. i ordered 3 red and 3 green and did a green voltmeter in the same insert you used for my mk2 red vert. i've been scrabbling around in my junk to find a mk3 instrument cluster bezel to work up one for my gt. where will you make your wiring connections? i'm thinking that i'll use the cigarette lighter for the hot wire. it's key switched on my gt. there's switched and unswitched power as well as a ground on the radio connector for the mk2 and mk3. yours looks great. you must have gotten bored with riding the snowmobile.
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| Memphis metro | Feb 19 2014, 09:17 PM Post #8 |
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You could wire in a small toggle or push button to turn it on and off if so desired. It appears there is a voltage drop at the cigar lighter and not an accurate assessment of the charging rate. |
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| McZukee | Feb 19 2014, 10:19 PM Post #9 |
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Brilliant! I just ordered one for myself.Thanks for sharing. |
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| bikeAmusPrime | Feb 19 2014, 10:29 PM Post #10 |
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I was gonna do the same. But I was goint to do one wth actual temp. |
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| McZukee | Feb 19 2014, 10:50 PM Post #11 |
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| snowfish | Feb 19 2014, 10:50 PM Post #12 |
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Thanks. It's easily visible while driving. Not bored with snowmobiling. Just really slow at work. The connection was made at the cigar lighter. Very easy source to tap into. Voltage drop? The 12.5v is key on, engine off, and four Glow Shift Gauges lit. Fire it up and we're at 13.5 -14v +/- depending upon if the headlights, heater, etc are on or not. Don't really need more accuracy than that. The temperature intrigues me. I do have another gauge. And plenty more knock out placements. Please share, with pictures, when you get that dialed in.
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| bikeAmusPrime | Feb 19 2014, 10:53 PM Post #13 |
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That's the plan. Does anyone know of a blank for the power mirror slot on the left side? |
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| Metromightymouse | Feb 20 2014, 06:57 AM Post #14 |
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That is a quality install, MMM approves.
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| werase643 | Feb 22 2014, 09:36 AM Post #15 |
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i did almost the exact same thing on my MK III .... 94 |
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Mine was installed after.







Brilliant! I just ordered one for myself.
Not bored with snowmobiling.
The connection was made at the cigar lighter. Very easy source to tap into.
The 12.5v is key on, engine off, and four Glow Shift Gauges lit. Fire it up and we're at 13.5 -14v +/- depending upon if the headlights, heater, etc are on or not. Don't really need more accuracy than that.
I do have another gauge.
Please share, with pictures, when you get that dialed in.
9:14 AM Jul 11