Digi Dash Mount Fab

vex · 03-09-2011, 01:16 AM

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.

vex · 03-09-2011, 02:19 AM

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

vex · 03-09-2011, 12:40 PM

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.

chibikougan · 03-09-2011, 02:50 PM

Noice! Was it Signal-Construct directly or Conrads?

vex · 03-09-2011, 04:00 PM

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

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***TitaniumTT*** · 03-10-2011, 08:28 PM

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.

vex · 03-10-2011, 09:04 PM

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.

vex · 03-11-2011, 05:37 PM

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.

vex · 03-13-2011, 11:50 PM

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.

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

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:

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.

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).

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-14-2011, 12:08 AM

Nicely done, nicely done indeed :iconT_up:

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

vex · 03-14-2011, 12:19 AM

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.

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-14-2011, 12:30 AM

Die grinder?

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

vex · 03-14-2011, 12:34 AM

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.

vex · 03-14-2011, 02:11 PM

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

tweiss3 · 03-14-2011, 02:38 PM

Pics or ban

03-09-2011, 02:19 AM	#77
vex RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Influx. iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,113 Rep Power: 19	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 __________________ The Official FC Radiator Thread My Project Thread: Cerberus CCVT Virginia Rotary Group

03-09-2011, 12:40 PM	#78
vex RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Influx. iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,113 Rep Power: 19	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. __________________ The Official FC Radiator Thread My Project Thread: Cerberus CCVT Virginia Rotary Group

03-09-2011, 04:00 PM	#80
vex RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Influx. iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,113 Rep Power: 19	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 . __________________ The Official FC Radiator Thread My Project Thread: Cerberus CCVT Virginia Rotary Group

03-10-2011, 08:28 PM	#81
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	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. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

03-10-2011, 09:04 PM	#82
vex RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Influx. iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,113 Rep Power: 19	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. __________________ The Official FC Radiator Thread My Project Thread: Cerberus CCVT Virginia Rotary Group

03-11-2011, 05:37 PM	#83
vex RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Influx. iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,113 Rep Power: 19	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. __________________ The Official FC Radiator Thread My Project Thread: Cerberus CCVT Virginia Rotary Group

03-14-2011, 12:08 AM	#85
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Nicely done, nicely done indeed :iconT_up: I see you've managed to get some sides in there __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

03-14-2011, 12:19 AM	#86
vex RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Influx. iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,113 Rep Power: 19	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. __________________ The Official FC Radiator Thread My Project Thread: Cerberus CCVT Virginia Rotary Group

03-14-2011, 12:30 AM	#87
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Die grinder? 3M Super 77 Adhesive? Shit has always been awesome for me __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

03-14-2011, 12:34 AM	#88
vex RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Influx. iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,113 Rep Power: 19	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. __________________ The Official FC Radiator Thread My Project Thread: Cerberus CCVT Virginia Rotary Group

03-14-2011, 02:11 PM	#89
vex RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Influx. iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,113 Rep Power: 19	Received the buttons; they are top quality. Really, really, really nice. __________________ The Official FC Radiator Thread My Project Thread: Cerberus CCVT Virginia Rotary Group

03-14-2011, 02:38 PM	#90
tweiss3 Mazda Lover Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio iTrader: (0) Posts: 319 Rep Power: 15	Pics or ban __________________ 2004 Mazda6 V6 5-spd - still waiting on money for a motor 1991 Mazda RX7 NA 5-spd - my new DD with 145,000 miles