does anyone have any pics of a gauge in their cigarette lighter spot? i read up a bit on it on here and i pretty much concluded that i need a dremel to do it. anyone have tips about doing this? thanks
Mike D -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by DR1665 You're welcome to all the beer you can drink, but you have to go get it yourself. Don't get pissy when we point to the fridge and tell you to get it yourself.
#87784, "RE: Cigarette Lighter Gauge Install" In response to Reply # 0
Yes I did it.
You need to take out the cigg lighter and dremel it out. Thats exactly what I did. I must warn you that the gauge isnt 100% flush you can still see part of the gauge from the passenger side, but it is VERY hard to see.
I can snap some pics tonight for ya...I'm at work now
#87814, "RE: Cigarette Lighter Gauge Install" In response to Reply # 2
i would advise against the dremel unless you have a perfect steady hand. Just use a 2" hole saw and some sand paper to sand down that very small amount that needs to be bigger.
crappy pic*
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#87816, "RE: Cigarette Lighter Gauge Install" In response to Reply # 3
does that gauge sit flush then with the console?
Mike D -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by DR1665 You're welcome to all the beer you can drink, but you have to go get it yourself. Don't get pissy when we point to the fridge and tell you to get it yourself.
#88072, "RE: Cigarette Lighter Gauge Install" In response to Reply # 4
I got this mod done with hearing a rumor about it, and figured my own way to do it.
I used a 2" door knob hole drill bit and it worked fine.
Does it sit flush? Mine, sits really tight and cannot be moved from the outer side. If i went behind the gauge and pushed on it for about 10 minutes, I could finally get it out.
Is this mod cool? Yeah, but I wouldnt put an IMPORTANT gauge here. My cabin lights up from my boost and a/f on my pillar, my reverse glows in the dash, and then my 7 color volt gauge in the console. The volatge works, I can check it really fast when cranking the stereo, and you get a good idea of usage at what RPMs. If you got a loose belt or dying alternator, its a good way to find out!
Let me know if you guys want rice pics of my car during the day or night, thanks, Nick
#87817, "RE: Cigarette Lighter Gauge Install" In response to Reply # 3
Originally posted by optimuspeterson i would advise against the dremel unless you have a perfect steady hand. Just use a 2" hole saw and some sand paper to sand down that very small amount that needs to be bigger. crappy pic*
exactly what I did...and I got the idea from you man
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