If you are interested, here are some instructions for moving the factory Sports Meter Kit. Steps 6 onwards also apply to replacing the stock stereo with an aftermarket one (more or less). Anyways, at least you can see what's behind the facia so that you are less likely to break something! Hope it's useful...

http://www.freewebs.com/perversity/evo/smk.htm

 

great installation/reinstallation guide - kudos

 

that was pretty damn thourough... nice job...

 

Just Did This In My EVO... Great Walkthrough

 

Link is down, can you repost?
Thanks
Peter

 

Well, well, well.... looks like I'm not the only Supra guy toying with the thought of an Evo.

Sup Peter... how do you like the Evo so far?

 

Jim, it's a GREAT daily driver. IM me if you have any specific Q's about the car...
Peter

 

Peter, checked the link and it was okay for me, try again!

 

Awesome link, thank you, will save busted parts =)

 

Do you happen to know the part number for the surround? i dont want the gages but i need the surround to replace the cubbyhole.
thanks
tom

 

Tom, the surround comes in a kit that you can get from your dealer. I know I have the part # somewhere but most of my belongings are in Minneapolis and I am in LA. If you can wait a few weeks I will dig it up. If not then I am sure your local dealer can help out.

 

The replacement piece to convert the lower storage tray into a DIN surround is a standard lancer CD changer adapter. I don't have the P/N handy, but it was a bit under $50.00(?) at the dealer.

If you're asking about the the DIN insert that has the 3 guage cut-outs; that was part of the guage kit. I'd have to dig through my stuff and see if the contents page listed P/Ns for it. It's a 2-piece set-up with a backing plate and cover with double sided tape and the guages holding it all together.

I know similiar DIN guage holders are available from non-mistu sources; I found a couple by googleing.

 

Great step-by-step, but I would recommend one inclusion. When disconnecting anything electrical, particularly with your head in the vicinity of the dash, it is always a good idea to disconnect the negative terminal. Those airbags sometimes have a mind of their own, and that will definitely leave a mark.

 

Very nice write up and good photos. Once I get some gauges, I may be swapping the gauges to the current radio location.

 

yup me too, unless I can get ahold of some of those carbon fiber pillars