| oldmansan | 07-07-2002 12:54 AM |
Apexi Units in Dash Pic
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Finally broke down and got a digital camera. First time posting a pic so here goes. AVC-R and S-AFC with turbo timer, Eclipse head unit and remote, and Tein EDFC (shock controller) in the ashtray area.
San
San
| jojor512 | 07-07-2002 01:05 AM |
nicest dash i've seen so far. I like the clean and organized look.
Gotta love the eclipse:D
Gotta love the eclipse:D
| mitch808 | 07-07-2002 01:06 AM |
Looking good, can you take a few more angle shots though... please :D I want to see the top and side edges, and how much you had to angle inward the units to fit
| oldmansan | 07-07-2002 01:07 AM |
Thanks
actually, I'd like to pull the faceplate and "clean up" the edges. I was in a hurry at the time (Hispanic wife was coming home soon).
San
San
| oldmansan | 07-07-2002 01:15 AM |
Mitch808
I took more pics but the glare of the sun and the flash kept getting the best of me. I may try some tonight (when it's dark) or tomorrow. The edges do need some fine tuning, but they're acceptable the way they are. I had to "build up" some of the areas behind the plate so there wouldn't be holes. Was a major PITA, but I really like the end result, and that it seems to be the only one out there. I was debating about buying a carbon fiber kit (stick-on) to cover the edges, but by the time I cut it to fit, it may look crappy on the edges.
San
San
| Adick2 | 07-07-2002 11:52 AM |
Very Well Done!
how do you like the Tein adjustables? with the controller, is it easy to adjust? by the way thats the best dash mod i have seen in a while, that looks very clean. you do good work.
| oldmansan | 07-07-2002 02:53 PM |
Real easy to adjust.
It has 3 memory locations, so I set mine up for full hard, medium, and full soft. I'll probably eliminate the full soft and go full hard, medium + (where I like it most), and medium- (wife mode).
San
San
| is2scooby | 07-08-2002 08:48 AM |
Awesome work! Go Hawaiians! :D
| creaquack | 07-08-2002 09:57 PM |
damnn
never seen sucha nice dash. much props. how much it cost for customization?
| oldmansan | 07-08-2002 10:01 PM |
I did it all if that's what you're asking.
My local stereo guru said they wouldn't fit. He was almost right. Pretty tight.
San
San
| samowrx | 07-08-2002 10:05 PM |
nice setup. after seeing this i'm considering the eclipse HU
| Conduit | 07-09-2002 08:33 AM |
Does anyone know if the Apex-i unit will fit nicely anywhere else? I'm trying to think of where to put it, but I use the stock stereo...
| oldmansan | 07-09-2002 06:39 PM |
Conduit
One unit actually fits nicely in front of the ashtray. Just use velcro on the front of the ashtray and bottom of the dash above the ashtray. Held solidly and if you want the cord not to show, dremel the back of the unit so the cord will go straight out the back.
San
San
| Conduit | 07-10-2002 01:47 AM |
I have a ? about this since I was just outside fiddling around with it :) The bottom of the center console above the ashtray is angled up, while the front of the ashtray is angled down. I can flush up the unit on the bottom of the center console easily, but at most, 1/8" of the Apexi is touching the ashtray. I had it centered at the time, blocking the cigarette lighter. Is this where you had it mounted? It seems like that would shake and rattle around alot.
Also, I presume you used something like 3M Duralock (super velcro, basically) to mount it? Is there a good source for that in some other size than the 1" suares that Radio Shack sells? I use it for lots of things, anyway, a nice sheet of it would kick ass ;)
thanks for all the guidance,
rob
Also, I presume you used something like 3M Duralock (super velcro, basically) to mount it? Is there a good source for that in some other size than the 1" suares that Radio Shack sells? I use it for lots of things, anyway, a nice sheet of it would kick ass ;)
thanks for all the guidance,
rob
| oldmansan | 07-10-2002 02:20 AM |
Actually,
I don't remember if I centered it or put it a little to the right. Do whatever looks best. I just used velcro strips with adhesive backs. Held fine and didn't move around when I was adjusting the controls. Even my friends thought it looked good there. The velcro on the bottom of the center console would probably be fine by itself, but the velcro on the ashtray front and even above a little where the ashtray mounts flush to will anchor it up. You won't see any of it anyway, and when I took it out, I just used a little Goo Gone to take off the little bit of glue that stuck (not much). I actually remember using a little bit of foam behind the lower back of the unit to angle the unit out at the bottom a bit for better visibility.
San
San
| tfeng | 07-10-2002 08:02 AM |
Hey did u have any problems takin out that Stock 6 Cd changer and putting in the Head unit u have? The silver trim still fit back on? did u have to sand nething?
Also the Apex TT mounted next to the cup holder...could i get some install instructions on that? how did you do it?! mines coming in the mail and thats where i want it. ne help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Also the Apex TT mounted next to the cup holder...could i get some install instructions on that? how did you do it?! mines coming in the mail and thats where i want it. ne help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
| cnk | 07-10-2002 09:59 AM |
The stock HU is very easy to take out and any single or double DIN HU can be used in it's place. You just take the brackets off the stock HU and mount them to the new HU. If you use a single DIN, then you'll have an empty space. You can get a pocket from a Forester, or mount some electronics like the A'pexi stuff. The Blitz SBC-ID and PowerMeter fit perfectly without any dremeling IIRC.
As for the mounting by the cupholder, it's actually very simple. When you remove the trim for the faceplate, you'll see that there is a gap that you can run a wire through. I did this with my SBC-ID. Then just use velcro or double-sided tape to mount the unit. No dremeling or modifications needed. :)
Calvin
As for the mounting by the cupholder, it's actually very simple. When you remove the trim for the faceplate, you'll see that there is a gap that you can run a wire through. I did this with my SBC-ID. Then just use velcro or double-sided tape to mount the unit. No dremeling or modifications needed. :)
Calvin
| Conduit | 07-10-2002 10:57 AM |
Re: Actually,
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by oldmansan [/i]
[B]I don't remember if I centered it or put it a little to the right. Do whatever looks best. I just used velcro strips with adhesive backs. Held fine and didn't move around when I was adjusting the controls. Even my friends thought it looked good there. The velcro on the bottom of the center console would probably be fine by itself, but the velcro on the ashtray front and even above a little where the ashtray mounts flush to will anchor it up. You won't see any of it anyway, and when I took it out, I just used a little Goo Gone to take off the little bit of glue that stuck (not much). I actually remember using a little bit of foam behind the lower back of the unit to angle the unit out at the bottom a bit for better visibility.
San [/B][/QUOTE]
I'm going to go outside and take a picture of what I am talking about. Mine is already angled out at the bottom by a fair amount. I am just certain I am confused :)
[B]I don't remember if I centered it or put it a little to the right. Do whatever looks best. I just used velcro strips with adhesive backs. Held fine and didn't move around when I was adjusting the controls. Even my friends thought it looked good there. The velcro on the bottom of the center console would probably be fine by itself, but the velcro on the ashtray front and even above a little where the ashtray mounts flush to will anchor it up. You won't see any of it anyway, and when I took it out, I just used a little Goo Gone to take off the little bit of glue that stuck (not much). I actually remember using a little bit of foam behind the lower back of the unit to angle the unit out at the bottom a bit for better visibility.
San [/B][/QUOTE]
I'm going to go outside and take a picture of what I am talking about. Mine is already angled out at the bottom by a fair amount. I am just certain I am confused :)
| d0l3m1k3 | 07-10-2002 11:37 AM |
Is the Apexi unit/s worth the money? I don't know much about them, but they seem really expensive.
| TypeC | 07-10-2002 02:15 PM |
Re: Re: Actually,
NICE install! Very clean.
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Conduit [/i]
[B]
I'm going to go outside and take a picture of what I am talking about. Mine is already angled out at the bottom by a fair amount. I am just certain I am confused :) [/B][/QUOTE]
Conduit, I had my there for a bit and it's distracting to have to keep looking down.
Here is where I have mine (excuse the extreme glare):
[IMG]http://www.cottrell.100megs6.com/CJB/interior/avcr.jpg[/IMG]
It snaps right in. When I get close to home I take it off and put it on the floor next to the passenger seat because we all KNOW how "Bling bling" the apexi units looks. Don't want the fiends to get any ideas.
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Conduit [/i]
[B]
I'm going to go outside and take a picture of what I am talking about. Mine is already angled out at the bottom by a fair amount. I am just certain I am confused :) [/B][/QUOTE]
Conduit, I had my there for a bit and it's distracting to have to keep looking down.
Here is where I have mine (excuse the extreme glare):
[IMG]http://www.cottrell.100megs6.com/CJB/interior/avcr.jpg[/IMG]
It snaps right in. When I get close to home I take it off and put it on the floor next to the passenger seat because we all KNOW how "Bling bling" the apexi units looks. Don't want the fiends to get any ideas.
| Conduit | 07-10-2002 06:10 PM |
I think I may need to get a single DIN HU. Here are the pics:
This is my current center console with the Apexi unit in the tray, flushed up with the bottom of the center console:
[IMG]http://a1.cpimg.com/image/DD/9B/11210461-25b7-02000180-L.jpg[/IMG]
A closeup:
[IMG]http://a3.cpimg.com/image/D5/9B/11210453-6440-02000180-.jpg[/IMG]
Here is a closeup image of the Apexi flushed up with the front of the ashtray:
[IMG]http://a0.cpimg.com/image/D2/9B/11210450-0ada-02000180-.jpg[/IMG]
Does this help explain what I mean? Aside from mounting it in the glove compartment, or across the open fuse/coin cup on the left side of the driver (NO way, I had a gauge there for a while and it's almost useless there), I am running out of ideas without doing something more to the center console. Things also are starting to look kinda mismatched, which was the whole reason I got the DSBC and greddy gauges to begin with ;)
This is my current center console with the Apexi unit in the tray, flushed up with the bottom of the center console:
[IMG]http://a1.cpimg.com/image/DD/9B/11210461-25b7-02000180-L.jpg[/IMG]
A closeup:
[IMG]http://a3.cpimg.com/image/D5/9B/11210453-6440-02000180-.jpg[/IMG]
Here is a closeup image of the Apexi flushed up with the front of the ashtray:
[IMG]http://a0.cpimg.com/image/D2/9B/11210450-0ada-02000180-.jpg[/IMG]
Does this help explain what I mean? Aside from mounting it in the glove compartment, or across the open fuse/coin cup on the left side of the driver (NO way, I had a gauge there for a while and it's almost useless there), I am running out of ideas without doing something more to the center console. Things also are starting to look kinda mismatched, which was the whole reason I got the DSBC and greddy gauges to begin with ;)
| oldmansan | 07-10-2002 09:38 PM |
Conduit,
If you're only mounting that unit, I'd velcro it in just like you're holding it in the upper two pics. The velcro on the back of the unit will only brace it up a little on the top. I would dremel the back so the cord isn't so prominent, but either way it'll look fine. If you go to a single din unit, center the unit above the single head unit with a plate to cover the holes. Not sure how much effort you want to put into it.
San
San
| Conduit | 07-11-2002 01:26 AM |
I'm a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to interior pieces. My eye won't permit alot of things. I was actually thinking of mounting it below the headunit, so it tapers visually like the center console. I don't mind the work :)
You know what else I noticed tonight? The AFC is almost exactly the same size as the center, smooth part of the OEM head unit. I stuck it there for a second for fun, and it looked pretty good!
It would be nice if I could mold some kind of housing and mount it above the rear view. That would look kinda trick, but I'm afraid it would be too bling. Anyone seen a pic of someone that has at least mounted one of these things up there?
take care,
rob
You know what else I noticed tonight? The AFC is almost exactly the same size as the center, smooth part of the OEM head unit. I stuck it there for a second for fun, and it looked pretty good!
It would be nice if I could mold some kind of housing and mount it above the rear view. That would look kinda trick, but I'm afraid it would be too bling. Anyone seen a pic of someone that has at least mounted one of these things up there?
take care,
rob
| oldmansan | 07-11-2002 03:38 AM |
Conduit,
Yeah, I'm a bit picky myself. How you like that shift knob? Did you use the thread insert? Let me know.
San
San
| TypeC | 07-11-2002 10:49 AM |
Conduit,
hey! What are you doing with my shift knob?!
I forgot you had an AFC instead. I guess it doesn't have to be totally visable since you aren't changing things constantly.
I too had a gauge in the coin holder and it was useless; not only that but I had to keep taking my eyes off of the road.
Yes, some people have mounted their Apexi devices above the rear view. I don't know if I saved the pic though. [b]Warning[/b]: This is highly visable. I woudln't reccomend it as people will remember it and try to jack it (even though they wouldn't know what to do with it).
-C
hey! What are you doing with my shift knob?!
I forgot you had an AFC instead. I guess it doesn't have to be totally visable since you aren't changing things constantly.
I too had a gauge in the coin holder and it was useless; not only that but I had to keep taking my eyes off of the road.
Yes, some people have mounted their Apexi devices above the rear view. I don't know if I saved the pic though. [b]Warning[/b]: This is highly visable. I woudln't reccomend it as people will remember it and try to jack it (even though they wouldn't know what to do with it).
-C
| Conduit | 07-24-2002 11:42 AM |
Re: Conduit,
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by oldmansan [/i]
[B]Yeah, I'm a bit picky myself. How you like that shift knob? Did you use the thread insert? Let me know.
San [/B][/QUOTE]
I actually didn't. What I did do was fit the knob straight onto the BPM short shifter, and then dremel some tiny notches in the BPM for the set screws to set into. Then I just tightened them down. It hasn't moved in about a year.
My biggest complaint with that knob is the bottom trim ring. I simply can't get it to thread on in that position...it always ends up crossthreaded. I just left it like that, you can barely tell anyway, and it's incredibly irritating :lol: The other annoying thing is that the emblem in the center gets filthy and kind of a soft plastic that likes to hold dirt. I have to bust out straight simple green and q-tips to really keep it sharp.
[B]Yeah, I'm a bit picky myself. How you like that shift knob? Did you use the thread insert? Let me know.
San [/B][/QUOTE]
I actually didn't. What I did do was fit the knob straight onto the BPM short shifter, and then dremel some tiny notches in the BPM for the set screws to set into. Then I just tightened them down. It hasn't moved in about a year.
My biggest complaint with that knob is the bottom trim ring. I simply can't get it to thread on in that position...it always ends up crossthreaded. I just left it like that, you can barely tell anyway, and it's incredibly irritating :lol: The other annoying thing is that the emblem in the center gets filthy and kind of a soft plastic that likes to hold dirt. I have to bust out straight simple green and q-tips to really keep it sharp.
| TypeC | 08-20-2002 12:24 PM |
Conduit, did you ever get yours mounted? How did it turn out?
I ended up getting an s-afc as well and ditched the unichip. For now I have it in my glove compartment, and sometimes put it in front of the ashtray. I'll think of something later:
[IMG]http://www.cottrell.100megs6.com/CJB/tech/waterspray/apexi.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.cottrell.100megs6.com/CJB/tech/waterspray/apexi3.jpg[/IMG]
I ended up getting an s-afc as well and ditched the unichip. For now I have it in my glove compartment, and sometimes put it in front of the ashtray. I'll think of something later:
[IMG]http://www.cottrell.100megs6.com/CJB/tech/waterspray/apexi.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.cottrell.100megs6.com/CJB/tech/waterspray/apexi3.jpg[/IMG]
| 128d | 08-20-2002 12:38 PM |
oldmansan that looks awsome, great job!
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