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Old May 11, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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What's behind this area?

A little help from those of you who have removed this facia panel...



1-how did you remove this panel?
2-what is underneith?

I'm thinking of locating a VR AIT gauge here...
Thanks for your help

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Old May 11, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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There are two screws above the speedo and a couple on either side of the downtubes. The airbag panel overlaps that center panel a little so you will have to pull that one up, as does the one behind the tach.
Depending on the depth and size of the gauge you want to use, it may or may not go.
 
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Old May 11, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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1. One screw on the lower right side, then it just snaps off. NOTE: there are some slots at the top - you need to work them over the tabs or they'll break.
2. Nuthin' - someone installed their V1 remote there.
 
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Old May 11, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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The VR gauge face is 2" x 1" and 2" deep...think there's enough room? You know I don't mind surgery

Thanks guys...
 
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Old May 11, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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There's a thread on here somewhere about this, i'll do some diggin'
 
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Old May 11, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by PARTSMAN109
There's a thread on here somewhere about this, i'll do some diggin'
Thanks Joaquin
 
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Old May 11, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Check this out Sid...
http://www.cooperspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=190
scroll down.
 
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Old May 11, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by PARTSMAN109
You're the man For that, you're invited for dinner at our cabin next year

I'll post the job in-progress when I get the gauge...
 
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Old May 11, 2006 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
You're the man For that, you're invited for dinner at our cabin next year
Cool, I'll be there!!

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I'll post the job in-progress when I get the gauge...
I'll be looking for it, can't wait to see this.
 
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Old May 11, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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Here's some more pics of what you've got to work with!

Click here.

And like others said, it's very easy getting those panels off. Three screws, and a few gentle yet firm tugs. It actually took me longer to take, process, and put the pics online then it did to remove the parts!

Good luck!

-Paul!
 
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Old May 11, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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Sweet!!!

Now if I can talk the wife into letting me at the front dash
Originally Posted by PARTSMAN109
 
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Old May 11, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul!
Here's some more pics of what you've got to work with!

Click here.

And like others said, it's very easy getting those panels off. Three screws, and a few gentle yet firm tugs. It actually took me longer to take, process, and put the pics online then it did to remove the parts!

Good luck!

-Paul!
Hey Thanks Paul! Have Dremel and no fear
 
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