Upper Dash Removal

jel · 01-20-2008, 08:55 PM

Ok here's taking out the upper dash. It's for whatever reason you want or need. For me, I'm doing the gauge swap and reupholstering. If you want to do it for something else, it may help you save some time figuring it out and heartache. In my other photo essay, I failed to mention that you should disconnect the battery when doing electrical work or messing with the airbag. Don't anger the airbags.

jel · 01-20-2008, 08:56 PM

Upper dash continued

jel · 01-20-2008, 08:57 PM

Final posting of taking out upper dash

Here's the link to the lower dash removal:

Lower Dash Removal

1Man1Sky · 01-20-2008, 10:23 PM

Gauge swap? What gauges are you using? Pics?

jel · 01-21-2008, 12:02 AM

I guess I'm not allowed to mention the vendor of the gauge facades/LED mod, but a search will reveal it. If not PM me and I'll give you the vendor's web page.

jel · 01-21-2008, 01:32 AM

Whoever PM'ed me - I accidentally erased all messages. Please re-send.

Morfious · 01-21-2008, 01:41 AM

It's my understanding that you can use the name of the item, but not post a direct link or contact info. I would be very interested in knowing who makes updated guages for our cars.

jel · 01-21-2008, 01:46 AM

The gauge maker is Black Cat Custom.

BSRL · 08-30-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jel

The gauge maker is Black Cat Custom.

Are you happy with their gauges? I really like the carbon fiber look to yours.

marlboromike · 08-30-2008, 06:30 PM

not to take your expertise away...but i did the gauge swap also...u do not have to take apart the entire dash board

just take off the entire lower dash and the left window trim...u do not have to remove it all the way...the trim that is....the dash now has the flexibility to be lift up and remove the stock gauge and remove the harness pins...then just do the reverse...myself and coopcj7 both swapped out our base sky instrument clusters for the R/L...everything is plug and play...

BSRL · 08-30-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlboromike

not to take your expertise away...but i did the gauge swap also...u do not have to take apart the entire dash board

just take off the entire lower dash and the left window trim...u do not have to remove it all the way...the trim that is....the dash now has the flexibility to be lift up and remove the stock gauge and remove the harness pins...then just do the reverse...myself and coopcj7 both swapped out our base sky instrument clusters for the R/L...everything is plug and play...

Did you'll switch to Black Cat gauge? And if so how do you like them?

marlboromike · 08-30-2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSRL

Did you'll switch to Black Cat gauge? And if so how do you like them?

if u read my post...we both switched out the base instrument cluster to the R/Ls. Do u get it now!....Red Line...base..

And now some advice..do not go with Black Cat...people have had problems. To me the R/L gauges r the richest. Keep yours if u have a R/L. One other thing..DO NOT REMOVE THE RADIO for a gauge swap...just the lower instrument cluster.

jel · 08-31-2008, 06:45 AM

The gauge facade is ok. There's minor bubbles in it, but I haven't had any problems with it. I think it looks better than stock, so yes, I do like it. The swap was easy. And Micheal is correct, you don't have to remove everything to remove the cluster. I just did all my mods together and at once, so I had my whole interior ripped out for ease. So don't be taking out your radio as instructed.

marlboromike · 08-31-2008, 09:52 PM

Forgot to mention..these screws r not magnetic...so anything magnetic will not help u from dropping screws.

**Skip** · 08-31-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlboromike

Forgot to mention..these screws r not magnetic...so anything magnetic will not help u from dropping screws.

What Mike of Marlboro is trying to say is the screws are non ferrous metals. Iffen you drop a screw a magnetic screwstick will not pick up the screw....Skip....

marlboromike · 08-31-2008, 11:07 PM

i believe SKIP is trying to SCREW with me..

**Skip** · 08-31-2008, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlboromike

i believe SKIP is trying to SCREW with me..

Can't screw with a non magnetic screw. But then Mike of Marlboro you have a magnetic personality....Skip...

marlboromike · 08-31-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip

Can't screw with a non magnetic screw. But then Mike of Marlboro you have a magnetic personality....Skip...

After 2 and one-half years...that is the nicest thing that u have said about me...now I believe u r really trying to SCREW ME

01-20-2008, 08:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 370 My Photos: (0)	Upper Dash Removal Ok here's taking out the upper dash. It's for whatever reason you want or need. For me, I'm doing the gauge swap and reupholstering. If you want to do it for something else, it may help you save some time figuring it out and heartache. In my other photo essay, I failed to mention that you should disconnect the battery when doing electrical work or messing with the airbag. Don't anger the airbags. Attached Thumbnails __________________ JPM leather dash Dual XDVD8285 Interior carbon fiber kit Wind Restrictor V2 Fujita dual filter CAI Kappasphere KS2/Li'l Chromies Blackcat gauges Billet grille O-series stubby/FlameBall shifter V doors Sequential brake/3rd pulsating lights

01-20-2008, 08:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 370 My Photos: (0)	Upper dash continued Attached Thumbnails __________________ JPM leather dash Dual XDVD8285 Interior carbon fiber kit Wind Restrictor V2 Fujita dual filter CAI Kappasphere KS2/Li'l Chromies Blackcat gauges Billet grille O-series stubby/FlameBall shifter V doors Sequential brake/3rd pulsating lights

01-20-2008, 08:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 370 My Photos: (0)	Final posting of taking out upper dash Here's the link to the lower dash removal: Lower Dash Removal Attached Thumbnails __________________ JPM leather dash Dual XDVD8285 Interior carbon fiber kit Wind Restrictor V2 Fujita dual filter CAI Kappasphere KS2/Li'l Chromies Blackcat gauges Billet grille O-series stubby/FlameBall shifter V doors Sequential brake/3rd pulsating lights

01-20-2008, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
1Man1Sky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 302 My Photos: (0)	Gauge swap? What gauges are you using? Pics? __________________ ' '08 Chili Pepper Red/Black Leather Red Line/Auto Monsoon w/6 Disc Changer Chrome Wheels LSD Add Ons: Lil' Chromies Windrestrictor got sky? Decal Opel GT Antenna Tinted Windows 50% RED LINE Third Brake Light Overlay

01-21-2008, 12:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 370 My Photos: (0)	I guess I'm not allowed to mention the vendor of the gauge facades/LED mod, but a search will reveal it. If not PM me and I'll give you the vendor's web page. __________________ JPM leather dash Dual XDVD8285 Interior carbon fiber kit Wind Restrictor V2 Fujita dual filter CAI Kappasphere KS2/Li'l Chromies Blackcat gauges Billet grille O-series stubby/FlameBall shifter V doors Sequential brake/3rd pulsating lights

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01-21-2008, 01:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 370 My Photos: (0)	Whoever PM'ed me - I accidentally erased all messages. Please re-send. __________________ JPM leather dash Dual XDVD8285 Interior carbon fiber kit Wind Restrictor V2 Fujita dual filter CAI Kappasphere KS2/Li'l Chromies Blackcat gauges Billet grille O-series stubby/FlameBall shifter V doors Sequential brake/3rd pulsating lights

01-21-2008, 01:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Morfious Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 281 My Photos: (0)	It's my understanding that you can use the name of the item, but not post a direct link or contact info. I would be very interested in knowing who makes updated guages for our cars. __________________ Mean GXP Delivered 1/30/2007 $MSRP +$2K My Stereo Install--> Ultimate Pioneer Avic D3 Install Thread Mods: Solo-Performance Street Race exhaust Debadged rear lettering JPM interior & shifter O.Z. Ultraleggera Dunlop Direzza DZ101 tires

01-21-2008, 01:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 370 My Photos: (0)	The gauge maker is Black Cat Custom. __________________ JPM leather dash Dual XDVD8285 Interior carbon fiber kit Wind Restrictor V2 Fujita dual filter CAI Kappasphere KS2/Li'l Chromies Blackcat gauges Billet grille O-series stubby/FlameBall shifter V doors Sequential brake/3rd pulsating lights

08-30-2008, 06:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 6,873 My Photos: (6)	not to take your expertise away...but i did the gauge swap also...u do not have to take apart the entire dash board just take off the entire lower dash and the left window trim...u do not have to remove it all the way...the trim that is....the dash now has the flexibility to be lift up and remove the stock gauge and remove the harness pins...then just do the reverse...myself and coopcj7 both swapped out our base sky instrument clusters for the R/L...everything is plug and play...

08-31-2008, 06:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 370 My Photos: (0)	The gauge facade is ok. There's minor bubbles in it, but I haven't had any problems with it. I think it looks better than stock, so yes, I do like it. The swap was easy. And Micheal is correct, you don't have to remove everything to remove the cluster. I just did all my mods together and at once, so I had my whole interior ripped out for ease. So don't be taking out your radio as instructed.

08-31-2008, 09:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 6,873 My Photos: (6)	Forgot to mention..these screws r not magnetic...so anything magnetic will not help u from dropping screws.

08-31-2008, 11:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 6,873 My Photos: (6)	i believe SKIP is trying to SCREW with me..

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