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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 05:18 AM
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Guages under stereo (searched)

I've only seen it once... a stainless din slot with 3 guages under it... i've been looking forever for one but with no luck... when i searched it was mentioned but no links were provided.. anyone know what i'm talking about?
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 05:26 AM
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DIY.
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 05:59 AM
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a sheet of black ABS plastic is about 8 bucks at a stereo shop, start cutting.
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 06:41 AM
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I just got done making my own for my boost gauge. It looks nice, but i'm switching to an a-pillar pod because looking down there to find how much i'm boosting is a bit of a pain in the *** while trying to concentrate on driving.
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 07:08 AM
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Does anyone know how to make one where the clock and the other lights are at? None of mine work so I'd like to put gauges there.
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 09:05 AM
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I saw where someone had used the ashtray space.
(Very stealthy)
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 09:28 AM
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Stupify- Fix your Idiot lights on the dash...seriously it can mean the difference between a blown motor or not. Look on the for sale section i bet you can find a set fairly cheap... I am making a gaudge cluster under the cd player right now, mine is going to "tilt" on an angle up toward the driver's face...i'l post pics soon. (stupid flat CONSOLE)
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 09:42 AM
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1FastT2 was selling these. I picked one up to support my plethora of guages.

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=PANEL

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=PANEL
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 04:11 PM
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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The gauges should go above the stereo.
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 05:12 PM
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I was one of the first few to buy the Panel when the Guages came on the bottom of the Stereo. Prior to Installing It, I cut off the supportive brackets and flipped It 180 degrees and used heavy duty bondo to have It so It runs on top of the Stereo. It worked out quite nicely.
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 05:20 PM
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DIY...a dremmel and the plastic space filler that comes with a stereo install kit.
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 04:56 PM
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Even better yet, go to your local Saab dealer and you can order them. DIN sized panels that fit up to 3 gauges. They are $12 and will snap right into any DIN sized opening.

I can't remember the part number, but it's from an 80's Saab, you can probably have the parts guy help you out. I just installed mine last night, I'll put some pics up soon.
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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I did exactly what sunshine did.
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 05:24 PM
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I got a plain black plastic panel from www.egauges.com

It was slightly to big (which is much better than being too small), so it just required a little bit of trimming.
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