So I got another console and decided to do this to it. It came out pretty bad ***:


Here, I cut the part I needed, measured and trimmed my console. Held in place with my glue gun, then I epoxied it.



Filled and sand smooth.



I used high build primer to cover any small imperfections and sand scratches that I couldn't get into. I then sanded again, then used a glazing compound, sanded, then primered again.



As a base I used arctic silver, then 2 coats of ppg clear. I will let that bake under the sun for 24 hours, then I will sand with a fine sand paper and re coat it.


I wanted my gauges to sit behind the holes like the top piece where the clock used to be, so that's why I opted for this method. I also wanted a smooth and long lasting shinny finish.

 

Very, very nice! I see that you got the RX8 seatsin there, too. Looks sharp. I obviously need to get my seats with the red / black combo instead of grey / black.

 

Thanks Chas! Yes your bad *** ride would benefit from some black and red rx8 seats.

 

Ok that's it. So let it be written; so let it be done... =)

 

all I can say is WOW man, a lot of sweat blood and tears went into that and it looks amazing! Looks very professional and I love the color you painted it! Keep up the good work and def post some pics of the finished product.

Ryan

 

very clean

 

man, it tip my hat off for u...it looks bad ***

 

I agree...badass! Integrated gauges always look best IMO.

 

very nice. Im sure some other members on here would throw down some money if you would make more.

 

Very nice work

 

That's nice... everything is so shinny.

 

Exceptionally nice work. I officially award you the 1st gen tightass creativity award for the month for inventing and producing a simple and inexpensive solution for our cars using your gray matter and talent, instead of the checkbook.

Looking at the attention to detail you have shown on the rest of the car, this will make a very nice addition, both in appearence and function.

I now bow to the Queen. Keep up the fine work.

 

I did almost the same thing, except I made mine out of ABS plastic.


I just added a Cyberdyne voltmeter where the clock was. I could not figure out how to rear mount the gauges. I think may have to take the trim ring off of them to flush them from behind. I don't want to take the gauges apart.

Good job!

 

very awesome work! i wouldnt have thoough of that!

 

Looks great! and somewhat familiar I went and molded in the surround for the radio also while I was at it. How did you mount your gauges behind it? I made a metal plate that screws to the stock holes in the back and pre mount them on it before installation.
Like everything else on your car, great job!

 

Your console was my inspiration. I remember saving those pics a long time ago and didn't remember who's car that was from. I'm thinking of doing the same with mounting the gauges. I will do them in a little bit. I'll post pics when I get it done.

Props to Max7 for the idea.

Thanks everybody for the compliments!
A little hard work always pays off.

 

To bad you're already married!!!

 

MAx, thanks for the info. Kim, awesome job. Keep us posted with the finished pics. Max, do you have any photos of that bracket?

 

LOL..


Well I got my gauges in place. I have to trim the metal on the sides that holds the radio just a bit inorder to get them in with the whole console. Ahh it can wait till tomorrow, too tired.



John, check out the attachment. My bracket keeps them from sliding and the hardware that came with the gauges keep them snug. I think this is the way Max did his with the stock screw holes.

 

My new gauges to match


I took the needles off and scraped the faded paint off the bottom with an exacto knife. I then painted the bottom of the needles with some orange finger nail polish, after it dried I followed with white fingernail polish to trap the orange light from bleeding onto the gauges. Looks great and they light up nice at night.

 

how much I wud love to get one

 

Very nice steering wheel indeed.

 

i like the gauges too did you get them from scott ?!

 

Yes the gauges are from Scott. He did the "supercharged" that another member gave me the idea for.

Here's the finished product:

 

Nice Job. Looks eerily familiar as well.

By the way - I would not trust your engine/car to small 'off brand' gauges.
they are notoriously inaccurate.

Even autometer gauges have some lines that I wouldn't trust either.