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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 04:42 AM
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Okay, I have a nice big hole in my dash from my gauges (less than 1x1" in size but very noticeable) and I need ideas to cover up the hole. I was planning on doing a dash swap and giving the other person a kick ___ deal on the gauges, but that's going to possibly be a hassle. I have a navigation unit on my Accord, and it has a flat black disc that sticks to the dash, to provide the navigation unit a nice mounting surface, so I was thinking about using that and just giving that Navi away with the tC when I sell it (only paid $80 for the thing anyway).

Anyway, does anyone else have any ideas? The hole is right smack in the middle of the dash lol.
Old Oct 3, 2009 | 04:48 AM
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If its nice and centered you could try placing a scion badge over it.... not the best in the world but would look better than the hole maybe. Assuming you want to cover it without spending a lot of dough or time.
Old Oct 3, 2009 | 04:51 AM
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sell the car with gauges. if they ask why they need a boost gauge in an naturally aspirated car, just tell them "hey, chicks dig vacuum! ;-)"
Old Oct 3, 2009 | 05:00 AM
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Well I won't really have to spend any extra money with the Navi, simply because I already have a cheap unit that I don't mind using. The only purpose it serves, is being a speedometer/trip for my Accord, since the speedo on that doesn't work.
Old Oct 3, 2009 | 05:06 AM
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a nice sticker lol or they sell big scion badges just place one on it i wish i could just do the swap if only you parted out a month sooner
Old Oct 3, 2009 | 05:12 AM
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bobble hoola girl?
Old Oct 3, 2009 | 05:34 AM
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bobble jesus!
Old Oct 3, 2009 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by cavalierkid888
buddy jesus!
fixed
Old Oct 3, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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i wnat to see a pic of it... but i would put a single tweeter... better sound is always better!
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 07:10 AM
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place where u could store your boogers. HAHAH
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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You could pull a Nissan Cube...




... if you're totally retarded.
Old Oct 6, 2009 | 04:12 AM
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just put the disc in and keep the nav unit....just say you didnt want to leave the residue from the glue so you left it....?
Old Oct 6, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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make the hole bigger ans say its an extra cup holder?
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Have you considered using gauge blanks? It would give a clean look without the expense of gauge internals. The next owner could put whatever instrumentation they wanted and already have the holes. A little less ricey then putting in a bunch of disconnected voltmeters because they're the cheapest.

http://prosportgauges.com/52mm-switc...uge-blank.aspx
Old Oct 6, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Well I won't have the pod anymore, I'll just have a hole right in the top of my dashboard lol.
Old Oct 6, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Buy a new cheap pod from eBay? I know ytou're trying to sell, but gotta spend a little to make a little. Think of it like repainting a house before you sell it.
Old Oct 6, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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I don't mind spending the money, I've already ____ed a few hundred into the car buying things to get it back to stock, but I just want it as stock as possible.
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