dwayne Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 i had a go at fitting my controller to the dash panel the other day. before, it was sat over a blanked off heater vent but the angle of it and the sunlight made it hard to see during the day so i filled in the vent hole and made a surround for the controller and then cut the panel so i could recess part of it giving a better view from the driver seat. i am going to repaint the panels again cos i'm not happy with the finish and its very dusty in there at the moment but what do you think? i'd like to see any mods you guys have done to yours to make them a little different so feel free to post them up. personally i think the heater controls could do with being changed for something different cos imo they are a little old looking now and yes... i know my gearknob is for a non lift reverse but i have sorted that since taking the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 looks good mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 If you want fresh looking heater control buttons they can be purchased individually fom Toyota, They are not expensive. The ones in your pic are very yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 cheers guys If you want fresh looking heater control buttons they can be purchased individually fom Toyota, They are not expensive. The ones in your pic are very yellow yeah, i did think about getting new ones but i thought it might look good if heater controls from a newer model toyota could be wired in and the whole panel blanked and re-cut to fit them. the problem i have with giving that a go is me and wires dont normally get on too well i might have a bash at it if i find a decent set that look like they would be more or less compatible cos i'm sure its possible for someone with the know how Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 ohfffff you jokin ?? have you ever tried to fiddle on with the clips going on to the back of this ? its a right pain, i wouldnt ever dare try to splice anything different in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 cheers guys yeah, i did think about getting new ones but i thought it might look good if heater controls from a newer model toyota could be wired in and the whole panel blanked and re-cut to fit them. the problem i have with giving that a go is me and wires dont normally get on too well i might have a bash at it if i find a decent set that look like they would be more or less compatible cos i'm sure its possible for someone with the know how The next owner of your car won't thank you for chopping all the dash wiring up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 i wasnt going to cut up the loom, i was going to make a wiring harness using the connectors from a spare heater control box so i didnt have to damage the existing loom at all. definatly wouldnt be easy...trying to find controls that i think would suit has been hard enough already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Looks good buddy Here was my attempt; http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/9839/imgp1289sizeci7.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Looks good buddy Here was my attempt; http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/9839/imgp1289sizeci7.jpg Show off,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 that looks good mate, cant have been easy to fill a hole that big and have it finish that well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 that looks good mate, cant have been easy to fill a hole that big and have it finish that well! As the actress said to the Bishop..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 As the actress said to the Bishop..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Looks good buddy Here was my attempt; http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/9839/imgp1289sizeci7.jpg Hey Daman That looks really good, where did you get the blanking plates for the LED? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Just get them from an n/a fella, and drill it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.