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Old 10-08-06, 09:58 PM
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Suggestions for 3 gauge dash kit?

Hey guys,
By any chance has anyone made or sourced a 3 gauge dash kit that has a single DIN slot for a CD player under it? I would perfer if someone knows where I can purchase one as I don't have a ton of time anymore to make something like this.

I know manntis (rotorhead.ca) was making EXACTLY what I am in need of, but no progress has been made on the new ones as far as I know. BTW manntis if you read this I still haven't recieved my refund (sent payment over a year ago....).

Suggestions are really appreciated!

Thanks guys!
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Old 10-09-06, 09:52 PM
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I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but here's the Rotary Engineering console insert that came out of my SA when I converted to FB interior. It's a beautifully made piece, 3/16" aluminum, black anodized, machined bevelled edges to match the console. If it's of use to you (or anyone else for that matter), drop me a line and we can work something out.

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I made my own to fit where the radio and filler pieces go. The piece I used was a thin sheet of galvanized sheet metal, a bit thin, but I stiffened it up with kevlar/fiberglass body putty. If I were to make another one, I would use a sheet of 1/8" aluminum. I don't have a radio, so that's not an issue.
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Sorry I should have mentioned yes its for a FB. Also like I said I would make one, but I would like to see if there are other options first because I don't have alot of free time to take on such a project lately. If it comes down to it I may have to though.
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that doesn't look black anodized
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It was 'black' 20 yrs ago when it was installed. As you can see, it's faded some over the years. The coating is definitely black anodized, and not paint.
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Yeah, Akiratdk makes a 3-guage 1-din dash kit for the S3 ('84-'85) FB, and I think the S2 ones are almost ready too.

Speaking of which, I wonder where mine is... it's been in transit for a while... Stupid postal system *grumbles*

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=432712

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Originally Posted by vipernicus42
Yeah, Akiratdk makes a 3-guage 1-din dash kit for the S3 ('84-'85) FB, and I think the S2 ones are almost ready too.

Speaking of which, I wonder where mine is... it's been in transit for a while... Stupid postal system *grumbles*

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=432712

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EXACTLY what I was looking for, can't thank you enough!

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Jon usually knows where to get all of the good parts, oem or aftermarket. I forgot about that one. I've been thinking of making a new one with the extra aluminum treadplate I have leftover from covering the shop floor. Bling.
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