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Old 03-03-2008, 10:44 PM
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Default Single din switchplate...

So I have a single din headunit, and I was thinking about turning the bottom din into a switchplate for my lighting, and bassknob... has anyone done this already? I'm trying to figure out what my best method would be, but I don't wanna be without my HU for very long, so yea.

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Old 03-04-2008, 12:56 AM
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joe did somthin similar awhile ago. I would cut and finish a piece of plexi. if its removable it will be easier to modify electrical stuff

here's his pics:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...3497&start=120
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I'll probably give that a shot, and I think I'll buy another dash kit to play with, so I don't have to worry about tearing my dash apart until it's ready to go.
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I would by the Schosch (or how ever its spelled) single din install kit at Wally world for like $15 and than grab a thin sheet of aluminum or what ever material you like and either glue than bondo/paint it to match.

I guess it works in my head.
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You mean, Scosche, Jason
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Yeah. I are smrt my teacher learnt me good.
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post it when ur done. i wanna check it out
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Wood, plastic, aluminum, whatever you want, really
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I should have some time in the next couple weeks to knock this out.
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Great idea, whoever does it be sure to post pics.
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Now I just need to decide what kinda switches I want... I really like the Mini Cooper switch plate with the toggle switches.
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very hot

http://www.ukcar.com/road_tests/MINI...er-console.JPG
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^ I was trying to find a good pic... but yea, that would be hot.
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try anything yet?
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Ugh, I wish. Works been busy, then I've been working on my roommate's intercooler piping, helping my other roommate build a computer, not to mention make time for my girlfriend...

Yea, I really do hope to get to it soon...
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