I'm waiting for Chris to get back to me, but I've verified all dimensions. If you look closely you'll see where I massaged the corners for more accurate fit with the stock dash.

Additional Resources for the IQ3 dash:
http://www.britishspeed.com/forum/sh...3-Dash-install
http://www.myrobtv.com/Home/Lotus_Al...h_Install.html

Finally heard back from the manufacturers of the Arrow Lensed LED's and they are willing to give me a small batch order, I just have to figure out shipping. Which makes the turn signal indicators really easy. Nothing more than drilling a hole and plugging in the LED.

Noice! Was it Signal-Construct directly or Conrads?

Signal-Construct, I think (whatever a .de is... Denmark? Germany?). I have alternates available if they're unable to ship. Also there is a revision in the works to make construction easier so it can be done in a regular shop which means lower price :).

I like the reccessed look..

I still think it needs to be angled though.

I also think you need some sort of sides on it though.

I'll know more tomorrow: The Digital Dash is coming in :). I don't think I'll need to angle it but I'll know for certain tomorrow. With the dash being recessed like it is the dash and LED's will all be displaying at the same level and orientation as the stock gauges which worked fine for me. However, I share your concern with the nature of LCD and being able to fully read it in various lighting conditions. I may invest in anti-glare film, but that may or may not be necessary.


As for the sides I have something planned--But it is not fully flushed out yet.

Well... Shit just got easy.

I do not need to angle it. Stock angle looks fine. I'll be posting pictures shortly in my build thread.

So TTT raised the issue of having sides and inclination for the dash. Well here's why I'm not concerned about it:

First you start with a regular dash surround.

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...8&d=1300077851

Then you slowly cut out the dash pieces without damaging the surround:

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...9&d=1300077869

Now take a trip to the fabric store and pick up some headliner and some glue. Once you have those make sure you get good measurements and trim to fit in some headliner:

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...0&d=1300077887

You'll also need to do the top side. I chose to do this piece originally in two cuts, but for whatever reason the cut was too large so I had to trim it.

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...1&d=1300077907

So, there you go. The start of the dash surround and the dash ;)

I'm still waiting on the buttons, LED's, and Plexi glass. I will be finalizing the design of the dash soon enough, but I think even TTT will splooge on this dash (I still need to order the Fuel level gauge).

Nicely done, nicely done indeed :iconT_up:

I see you've managed to get some sides in there :rofl:

I'll tell you one thing. Cutting out the dash plate was painful as hell. I didn't want to risk damaging the surround so I had to do it using a pen knife and patience... Now my hands are raw and sore. Also, headliner glue is expensive and smells.

Die grinder?

3M Super 77 Adhesive? Shit has always been awesome for me

I would have used the die grinder if I didn't care about the surround, but I would rather do it accurately with a pen knife rather than risk the damage. Welp, off to bed. Long day tomorrow.

Received the buttons; they are top quality. Really, really, really nice.

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