Mounting your Scangauge - Page 3

skyblueads · 17-11-09, 05:46 PM

I use that though, and I can't see it when I'm driving.

17-11-09, 05:48 PM

Just had a look at scangauge site and only just realised that the unit isn't all that deep - guessing about 15 - 20mm? Possible that it could be mounted on a modded ashtray lid, could then be simply swapped over when not wanted etc (assuming ashtray on MkII dash is pretty much the same design as the MkI)

skyblueads · 17-11-09, 05:52 PM

I have a mkI centre console. That's a good shout though mate. Cheers!

17-11-09, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by skyblueads

I have a mkI centre console. That's a good shout though mate. Cheers!

No probs - thinking that as the ashtray simply pulls out you could mod a spare one leaving a standard one to go back in. Think the front of a MkI one is about 10mm ish so should be able to make it flush.

talkingcars · 17-11-09, 08:25 PM

Don't forget the plug, it either comes out the right side or the back.

IIRC Martys fitted on the big airvent on the top of the MK1 dash.

Personally I want mine in a place where it is easy to look at when driving so places like the ashtry and the cubby hole are no good.

skyblueads · 17-11-09, 09:12 PM

Yeah, Marty did a mkII version for my dash but I never got it. I'm in the same boat as you Talkingcars, it's not all that clear tucked away down there.

18-11-09, 06:30 PM

Does the scangauge have a clock? Just thinking it may be possible to fit it where clock is now.

Nice to see your zed in MGE this month btw

skyblueads · 18-11-09, 06:43 PM

Thanks mate.

It's too wide for the clock space I think as the switchgear either side is too big. My other option is to remove the hazard switch and the clock and put it there, I have a mkII dash top so have a spare hazard switch, if I could wire the mkI switch into the mkII switch that'd work.

talkingcars · 18-11-09, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by skyblueads

Thanks mate.

It's too wide for the clock space I think as the switchgear either side is too big. My other option is to remove the hazard switch and the clock and put it there, I have a mkII dash top so have a spare hazard switch, if I could wire the mkI switch into the mkII switch that'd work.

That shouldn't be too hard, you just need to match up the wires.

skyblueads · 18-11-09, 09:52 PM

Yeah, I could shift it over I spose. Hmm. Need to take out the centre console and have a good look I guess!