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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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how much clearance was behind the gauge when remounting the dash piece? Do some brands fit better than others?
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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how much clearance was behind the gauge when remounting the dash piece? Do some brands fit better than others?
I would say few mm..
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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nice idea bro if i was going to do this i would have cut an angle to them so it would face the driver a bit more A+ job
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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what did you use for the bezel behind the gauges?

stellar job on all the diy, big fan
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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How hard was getting the wiring setup to that location? I've got a makeshift a pillar at the moment but I must admit, I really like the look of this setup. Thanks.
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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How hard was getting the wiring setup to that location? I've got a makeshift a pillar at the moment but I must admit, I really like the look of this setup. Thanks.
there's plenty of room for the wiring.
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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how hard is it to apply the film, how did u prevent wrinkles, do you need to spray a little water and use squegee to prevent wrinkles are the films a little stretchables, thanks man you did a really good job super, does the dashboard trim just pops out or you have to unscrew it
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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awesome job done !!! just lceared up my mind of thinking where to put my gauges ! keep on posting more pix n ideas ! this will be my next project for sure !
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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how hard is it to apply the film, how did u prevent wrinkles, do you need to spray a little water and use squegee to prevent wrinkles are the films a little stretchables, thanks man you did a really good job super, does the dashboard trim just pops out or you have to unscrew it
did'nt use any squeegee or water spray,just my fingers and so far no bubbles.lol
on the curvy corners you have to use hairdryer..there is one screw on the plastic trim on the side..you ilocano?
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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awesome job done !!! just lceared up my mind of thinking where to put my gauges ! keep on posting more pix n ideas ! this will be my next project for sure !
thanks
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ICP
did'nt use any squeegee or water spray,just my fingers and so far no bubbles.lol
on the curvy corners you have to use hairdryer..there is one screw on the plastic trim on the side..you ilocano?
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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Very nice and clean job.. I want one...
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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I meant more along the lines or routing the wiring/hoses difficulty, are there a lot of additional dash pieces that had to be removed for you to reach the hook ups?
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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no cutting or splicing of wires and no grinding or filing or modificaton behind the plastic trim.
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 06:19 AM
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Holy awesomeness. Great job.
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