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Project Interior Improvement: Phase One
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Author:  CaptainTonus [ Sun May 16, 2010 9:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Project Interior Improvement: Phase One
So I have been the proud owner of an original C53A Mirage for a couple years now. I love the car to death, but the interior is a freaking mess. It needs a LOT of love. This weekend I finally made a step towards improving it. There will be a couple phases. The first phase was swapping out the old, cracked-to-hell dash with a nicer un-cracked one (thanks fastvtgsx!). At the same time I also installed new HVAC controls (thanks typhoon92!), and a custom-made triple gauge pod to go where the center vent used to be (thanks eargasm6969!).

What a crappy job the dash swap was. Took all damn day, but totally worth it in the end. Here are some pics.

The original, crappy dash:
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Even more cracks! Yay!
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Getting the old dash out was the easy part...
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Looks like a bomb went off...
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Ahhh, new dash installed with the gauge pod as well:
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I decided to go with Prosport gauges, mostly because they're dirt cheap, but also because you can get them with a Green/White LED combo so it matches the stock gauge cluster. When the lights are off they look like this:
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And with the lights on...
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I still have to put some finishing touches on everything. One of the HVAC control bulbs is burned out, so I have to find a way to replace that. I also need to actually hook up the gauge senders, and find a new dash compartment box thingy with a door attached to it.

Stay tuned for phase 2: new carpet and seats!
Author:  Flying Eagle [ Sun May 16, 2010 10:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Interior Improvement: Phase One
Are those gauge pods still available from eargas?
Reason: I have to find a way to install 6 gauges in the cars interior. Defi Racer Blue x5 (Boost, EGT, Pressure, Volts, ECT), 1 knock-off Prosport/Defi-look volt meter.

What company have you chosen for carpetting?
Author:  uweenukr [ Sun May 16, 2010 10:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Interior Improvement: Phase One
Looks really nice. Love the green lighting.
Author:  UnderPSI [ Sun May 16, 2010 10:06 pm ]
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Where did you get that gauge pod from? If I can recall, you had a thread on how you made it? Looks awesome! :supz:

edit: just searched it, 89coltgt made them for you? Wonder if has anymore?
Author:  CaptainTonus [ Sun May 16, 2010 10:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Interior Improvement: Phase One
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Are those gauge pods still available from eargas?
I doubt he is making them anymore. He only made a couple of them altogether, and he hardly ever comes on the forum anymore, but you can definitely try hitting it up to ask him.
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What company have you chosen for carpetting?
I bought some OEM carpet off Terry (miragerunner) a while back, so that's what I'll be using.
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Where did you get that gauge pod from? If I can recall, you had a thread on how you made it? Looks awesome! :supz:

edit: just searched it, 89coltgt made them for you? Wonder if has anymore?
Nope, I got it from eargasm6969. Read my first post again. :wink:

Glad you like it though, thanks.
Author:  slowdsm [ Sun May 16, 2010 10:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Interior Improvement: Phase One
wow I want 1 of them pods also..... now im gonna have to make my own out of fiberglass..hope it looks half as good as that one lol.


also do u still have the old dash? mine is that ugly maroon and has way more cracks than what I seen yours had...lmk.




Steve
Author:  cheaptalon [ Sun May 16, 2010 10:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Interior Improvement: Phase One
Ricer gauges and pods are for ricers. Dash looks nice though!
Author:  CaptainTonus [ Sun May 16, 2010 11:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Interior Improvement: Phase One
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also do u still have the old dash? mine is that ugly maroon and has way more cracks than what I seen yours had...lmk.
I threw it in the dumpster, where it belongs.
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Ricer gauges and pods are for ricers
Yeah, I really hate knowing what my boost, water temp, and oil pressure are too. Would look way better if I put them on the top of the dash using Velcro.
Author:  cheaptalon [ Sun May 16, 2010 11:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Interior Improvement: Phase One
At least you don't have ricey white ones like me! I'll let them slide only cause they kinda match your factory shit and cause you're good at shootin the noodz pictars. :heart:
Author:  CaptainTonus [ Sun May 16, 2010 11:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Interior Improvement: Phase One
Luv u 2
Author:  fastvtgsx [ Sun May 16, 2010 11:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Interior Improvement: Phase One
Looks great dude! Glad that dash helped you out, it was doing no good sitting collecting dust here. I really like the prosport gauges, if I had the extra money I'd switch to a set of them. Can't wait to see the next installment. :D
Author:  akdriverjd [ Mon May 17, 2010 2:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Interior Improvement: Phase One
I dig the improvements, I know they're relatively small but I bet they make a world of difference!
Author:  MattGSR [ Mon May 17, 2010 5:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Interior Improvement: Phase One
my dash has exactly the same spots where the cracks are LOL...Love that mint dash and the gauges. i could get you one of those cubby compartment when i go to the junkyard. Did it take you the whole day for the dash swap? what seats are you planning on putting?
Author:  89Mirageman [ Mon May 17, 2010 7:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Interior Improvement: Phase One
Looks great man, I see you found all of the hidden bolts. :P
Author:  CaptainTonus [ Mon May 17, 2010 10:58 am ]
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Did it take you the whole day for the dash swap? what seats are you planning on putting?
Yeah man, took a good solid 8-9 hours, but we took our time on it. I also had to swap over dash harnesses from my old dash and wire up the gauges, that was a bitch. I bet I could do it faster now that I know where everything is at. I'm gonna put in a set of stock '98 240SX cloth seats up front and then get the backseat re-upholstered to match.
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Looks great man, I see you found all of the hidden bolts. :P
I sure did! Thanks again for hooking me up with those instructions, that helped SO much.
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