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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 01:38 AM
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Doc Iso Cubby Hole Panel for SG II
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To start:

Connect the scangauge wire to the OBD II reader.


Then run the wire behind the knee airbags behind the cubby hole.


Run the wire into the small gap (i just wiggled it open and put the wire through, its pinching a bit but no biggie.


Remove the shifter colmun (im sure everyone knows how to remove this)


Put the panel on the SG II.


Wire the SG II with the wire and place in the spot.


DONE!!! Installed with the reading of the HP (New update)
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 01:59 AM
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I unclipped my OBDII connector and pushed it in a bit so the plug doesn't stick out as much. I was afraid I'd bang my leg against it and possibly damage it.

Where'd you get that 12V outlet cover? I've been looking for one since I don't need the heater element.
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 02:10 AM
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Nice DIY write-up ( i consider it a DIY since i haven't seen a tutorial for this yet) =P
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 02:23 AM
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thanks man this helped a ton...1 question though. Could the wire fit through where the cubby hole bulb goes rather than pinching it like you did or is that hole not big enough?
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 02:27 AM
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you can put it in there but u gotta make the hole bigger. once u enlarge it you cant ever put back ur cubby hole light.
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 02:46 AM
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hmm ok so theres no fitment issues even though the wire is being pinched. Once everythign is put back you cant even tell right? I just want it to be a really clean look ya know?
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 07:35 AM
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fitment issues? well as long as u get the cubby hole from Doc Iso then u'll be fine. i wanted to keep it clean still even when i sell the car. Like nothing was ever there.
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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nice! but can you read the panel at night? Is it lighted?
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Grrrrreat write up. Does it light up at night if so what color? How much does it usually go for?
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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Yes i can read it at night and yes it lights up from 63 colors customizable to your choice. go to the PPC Sponsored sales and look for 365motorwerks SL Sale!
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 05:13 AM
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Nice write up! Always looking out for your tC guys!
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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looks nice. This is something i'd like to do eventually.
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