Digi Dash Mount Fab

vex · 03-02-2011, 03:39 PM

So while I wait for some parts to get here I'm wanting to get the backplate/mount for the digidash taken care of. I know individuals have done it before and would like to see some pictures if you're willing to post them.

My plan is to use the stock dash unit to get an outline and to integrate turn signals (2 LED's), fuel gauge, and 3 buttons (2 push buttons for operation with the digidash and 1 push button for operation with the O2 calibration), and 1 LED for O2 Calibration.

Any thoughts or suggestions; feel free to post.

tweiss3 · 03-02-2011, 03:43 PM

Just grab a piece of steel or aluminum and start cutting, then spray it black

vex · 03-02-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tweiss3

Just grab a piece of steel or aluminum and start cutting, then spray it black

I'm thinking a little more upper class than that. Spray adhesive, foam, and some marine vinyl with some better cut outs for the blinkers and buttons. I'm looking for more physical dimensions, and pitfalls to watch out for.

tweiss3 · 03-02-2011, 04:23 PM

lol, personally, i'd grab the dash piece, trace it to paper, get its dimensions, toss it in CAD, fiddle with the layout tillyou like it, cut it out based on the CAD template, then maybe suede, or leather wrap it, even could do a real CF fabric wrap.

2gslse · 03-02-2011, 04:30 PM

I haven't seen a FC cluster for ages but why not just gut the stocker of everything useless and go from that it will fit perfectly and have mounts already in place

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-02-2011, 04:41 PM

Gutting the stocker really isn't an option becuasde of the way the back is, and the way the plexi curves. What I did was start with a piece of AL cut out to mirror the back of the dash. Then added a fe inches to it on the bottom. Without this, when the "Hood" goes on, you'll be able to see straight through the to plastic dash. Same goes with the sides. I've built a 1/2 dozen or so of these for various projects. Maybe you should just get your ass to Deals T, check mine out. You know you want to.

vex · 03-02-2011, 04:47 PM

I do, but I have the car show to deal with as well as get my car up and running (which includes getting this dash mounted and situated right.

I think I know how I'm going to do it, but I'd like to see your setup if you wouldn't mind.

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-02-2011, 04:48 PM

NO!!!!!!! AAHAHAAAHAHAHAAHAHHAAA

I'll try to dig up some pics.... see what I got in hiding....

T, what was that place for the Deutsch connectors that you posted up? Doing price comparision right now for this Landi piece of poo

2gslse · 03-02-2011, 04:51 PM

Oh... OK I figured it would be a good starting point

vex · 03-02-2011, 05:17 PM

https://www.wirecare.com/

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-02-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vex

https://www.wirecare.com/

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by 2gslse

Oh... OK I figured it would be a good starting point

It is, for an outline for the backplate it's perfect. Everything else needs to be built up though to meet with the cluster surround

vex · 03-03-2011, 10:04 AM

Here's the preliminary design of the digi dash. I still have a few things to work out (namely proper sizing of the front dash, holes for the buttons, LED's, and Fuel Gauge).

Thoughts?

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-03-2011, 10:18 AM

I think you're going to want it forward of the dash becusae it needs to be angled.

Still looking for pics

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-03-2011, 10:30 AM

Yeah, they're not on this machine.... gonna have to dig up the OLD one and see if they're there or not.

vex · 03-03-2011, 10:34 AM

How much of an angle (is it less than 30 degrees)--or should I attempt to mimic the stock angle? I would like to have the digital dash (IQ3) flush mounted/recessed to the front dash so that the vinyl cover has an easy transition to the IQ3. This means how I design the mounting tabs will dictate the angle of the dash.

03-02-2011, 03:39 PM	#1
vex RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Influx. iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,113 Rep Power: 19	Digi Dash Mount Fab So while I wait for some parts to get here I'm wanting to get the backplate/mount for the digidash taken care of. I know individuals have done it before and would like to see some pictures if you're willing to post them. My plan is to use the stock dash unit to get an outline and to integrate turn signals (2 LED's), fuel gauge, and 3 buttons (2 push buttons for operation with the digidash and 1 push button for operation with the O2 calibration), and 1 LED for O2 Calibration. Any thoughts or suggestions; feel free to post. __________________ The Official FC Radiator Thread My Project Thread: Cerberus CCVT Virginia Rotary Group

03-02-2011, 03:43 PM	#2
tweiss3 Mazda Lover Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio iTrader: (0) Posts: 319 Rep Power: 15	Just grab a piece of steel or aluminum and start cutting, then spray it black __________________ 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

03-02-2011, 04:23 PM	#4
tweiss3 Mazda Lover Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio iTrader: (0) Posts: 319 Rep Power: 15	lol, personally, i'd grab the dash piece, trace it to paper, get its dimensions, toss it in CAD, fiddle with the layout tillyou like it, cut it out based on the CAD template, then maybe suede, or leather wrap it, even could do a real CF fabric wrap. __________________ 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

03-02-2011, 04:30 PM	#5
2gslse Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: front royal va iTrader: (0) Posts: 440 Rep Power: 17	I haven't seen a FC cluster for ages but why not just gut the stocker of everything useless and go from that it will fit perfectly and have mounts already in place __________________ ____________________________________________ 1976 Cosmo needing lots of work 1993 Rx-7 410 RWHP single turbo toy 1985 Rx-7 toy/project car 411HP stoplight terror 2001 Dodge ram 4wd.parts hauler 2016 Ram 2500 cause its a hemi 2006 VW TDI commuter __________________________________________ I guarantee there's a pregnant redneck teenager somewhere in a shitty trailer park that thinks "Ebola would be a lovely name for their child"...

03-02-2011, 04:41 PM	#6
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Gutting the stocker really isn't an option becuasde of the way the back is, and the way the plexi curves. What I did was start with a piece of AL cut out to mirror the back of the dash. Then added a fe inches to it on the bottom. Without this, when the "Hood" goes on, you'll be able to see straight through the to plastic dash. Same goes with the sides. I've built a 1/2 dozen or so of these for various projects. Maybe you should just get your ass to Deals T, check mine out. You know you want to. __________________ -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-**

03-02-2011, 04:47 PM	#7
vex RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Influx. iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,113 Rep Power: 19	I do, but I have the car show to deal with as well as get my car up and running (which includes getting this dash mounted and situated right. I think I know how I'm going to do it, but I'd like to see your setup if you wouldn't mind. __________________ The Official FC Radiator Thread My Project Thread: Cerberus CCVT Virginia Rotary Group

03-02-2011, 04:48 PM	#8
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	NO!!!!!!! AAHAHAAAHAHAHAAHAHHAAA I'll try to dig up some pics.... see what I got in hiding.... T, what was that place for the Deutsch connectors that you posted up? Doing price comparision right now for this Landi piece of poo __________________ -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-**

03-02-2011, 04:51 PM	#9
2gslse Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: front royal va iTrader: (0) Posts: 440 Rep Power: 17	Oh... OK I figured it would be a good starting point __________________ ____________________________________________ 1976 Cosmo needing lots of work 1993 Rx-7 410 RWHP single turbo toy 1985 Rx-7 toy/project car 411HP stoplight terror 2001 Dodge ram 4wd.parts hauler 2016 Ram 2500 cause its a hemi 2006 VW TDI commuter __________________________________________ I guarantee there's a pregnant redneck teenager somewhere in a shitty trailer park that thinks "Ebola would be a lovely name for their child"...

03-02-2011, 05:17 PM	#10
vex RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Influx. iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,113 Rep Power: 19	https://www.wirecare.com/ __________________ The Official FC Radiator Thread My Project Thread: Cerberus CCVT Virginia Rotary Group

03-03-2011, 10:18 AM	#13
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	I think you're going to want it forward of the dash becusae it needs to be angled. Still looking for pics __________________ -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-**

03-03-2011, 10:30 AM	#14
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Yeah, they're not on this machine.... gonna have to dig up the OLD one and see if they're there or not. __________________ -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-**

03-03-2011, 10:34 AM	#15
vex RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Influx. iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,113 Rep Power: 19	How much of an angle (is it less than 30 degrees)--or should I attempt to mimic the stock angle? I would like to have the digital dash (IQ3) flush mounted/recessed to the front dash so that the vinyl cover has an easy transition to the IQ3. This means how I design the mounting tabs will dictate the angle of the dash. __________________ The Official FC Radiator Thread My Project Thread: Cerberus CCVT Virginia Rotary Group