I finally did something with that dud panel to the right of the steering wheel...
09-05-2005, 05:43 PM
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I finally did something with that dud panel to the right of the steering wheel...
I bought an additional security light from someone who was parting out their car and I installed it in the dud panel location (since I don't have traction control 
). I thought this was a good idea because 1.) I hate dud panels (they represent an option you don't have) and 2.) I always thought the security light should be able to be seen from the right side of the steering wheel as well as the left, especially since the stereo is there. So, since The Wizard and I had to take the whole instrument cluster out to tap into the speed sensor wire while installing this:
Kenwood 8017 DVD/Nav.
...we took the opportunity to tap into the existing security light's wires and wire up/install the secondary security light. What do you guys think? Here are the pics:
The 'money shot', both lights blinking (took about 20 attempts):
So what have you guys done with your dud panel?
). I thought this was a good idea because 1.) I hate dud panels (they represent an option you don't have) and 2.) I always thought the security light should be able to be seen from the right side of the steering wheel as well as the left, especially since the stereo is there. So, since The Wizard and I had to take the whole instrument cluster out to tap into the speed sensor wire while installing this:Kenwood 8017 DVD/Nav.
...we took the opportunity to tap into the existing security light's wires and wire up/install the secondary security light. What do you guys think? Here are the pics:
The 'money shot', both lights blinking (took about 20 attempts):
So what have you guys done with your dud panel?
09-05-2005, 05:47 PM
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Nice, I always wanted to stick something there. I think I'll install a switch there that will deploy stinger missles from the sides of my car, or one of those cool oil slick things that james bond pulls on the bad guys 
I really don't know what to stick there man. I don't have many toys on this thing yet.
I really don't know what to stick there man. I don't have many toys on this thing yet.
09-05-2005, 05:56 PM
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i made a slide out tray that is glued to the back of the dud panel, so i push it and i can put quarters and stuff in there. kinda like the lexus LX but this is much ghettoer, but i got bored one weekend so whateva
09-05-2005, 07:34 PM
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I put my nitrous-purge pushbutton there (black) and the blanket heater LED (red) , so when the blanket heater and pressure regulator is ON, the LED is lit up.
That's the only visible sign of my NX nitrous installation in the cabin - except for the floor switch for the second-stage of nitrous.....
That's the only visible sign of my NX nitrous installation in the cabin - except for the floor switch for the second-stage of nitrous.....
09-05-2005, 08:39 PM
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not a bad idea with the security lights...makes it more visible. i have an aftermarket alarm but relocated the blinking light myself and put it in between the defrost vents under the windshield so it can seen more easily and obviously.
as far as the 'dud panels', i have an i30 power gas popper button on the left side and i installed a push button for the power trunk popper because my gxe didn't have it on the door...i'm very happy with my setup. i'll get some pics up soon because my cardomain is all old stuff before i installed the i30 interior.
as far as the 'dud panels', i have an i30 power gas popper button on the left side and i installed a push button for the power trunk popper because my gxe didn't have it on the door...i'm very happy with my setup. i'll get some pics up soon because my cardomain is all old stuff before i installed the i30 interior.
09-05-2005, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ptatohed
[IMG]The 'money shot', both lights blinking (took about 20 attempts):
So what have you guys done with your dud panel?
So what have you guys done with your dud panel?
do they not blink simultaneously otherwise? I would think that if they were wired together, they would blink together. If they blinked off of eachother, I think it would look kinda
09-05-2005, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by maxspeed96
I put a push button switch there for my in-dash TV. I dont like it on especially during the night if Im just listening to music.
09-06-2005, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 99Automagic
Nice, I always wanted to stick something there. I think I'll install a switch there that will deploy stinger missles from the sides of my car, or one of those cool oil slick things that james bond pulls on the bad guys I really don't know what to stick there man. I don't have many toys on this thing yet.
I really don't know what to stick there man. I don't have many toys on this thing yet.
09-06-2005, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by killerVQ30DE
You sure? I have Cefiro (dam near an I30) and my gas door openner is on my drivers door arm rest
09-07-2005, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by killerVQ30DE
You sure? I have Cefiro (dam near an I30) and my gas door openner is on my drivers door arm rest
09-15-2005, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by RockfordMax
i made a slide out tray that is glued to the back of the dud panel, so i push it and i can put quarters and stuff in there. kinda like the lexus LX but this is much ghettoer, but i got bored one weekend so whateva
That sounds pretty sweet actually Rockford. Do you have pics? Thanks.
09-15-2005, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by grey99max
I put my nitrous-purge pushbutton there (black) and the blanket heater LED (red) , so when the blanket heater and pressure regulator is ON, the LED is lit up.
That's the only visible sign of my NX nitrous installation in the cabin - except for the floor switch for the second-stage of nitrous.....
That's the only visible sign of my NX nitrous installation in the cabin - except for the floor switch for the second-stage of nitrous.....
Awesome. You're the man grey.