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Ultimate mounting for Scangauge II.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by adric22, Nov 11, 2010.

  1. adric22

    adric22 Ev and Hybrid Enthusiast

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    Took me about an hour with a dremel, but I think it came out fantastic. It is right behind the steering wheel so you look through the wheel to see the screen. Granted, it is a bit hard to press the buttons, but I generally leave it on the same screen.

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    #1 adric22, Nov 11, 2010
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  2. biff_debris

    biff_debris WOOF!

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    Nicely done! Mine is still Velcro'd way down low below the radio.
     
    #2 biff_debris, Nov 11, 2010
  3. bisco

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    that's purdy!:)
     
    #3 bisco, Nov 11, 2010
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    Nice work, how did you get the rounded edges on the opening?
     
    #4 xs650, Nov 11, 2010
  5. MJFrog

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    That's pretty much where I have mine velcro'd. I don't want a permanent installation as my wife has a Prius too and we use her's for LD trips. This way, I can move it from my car to her's with little trouble. It DOES look nice though.

    Yeah, pushing the buttons is a pain...I leave mine pretty much set at:
    RPM - check if/how hard the engine is running
    soc - always want to know how much charge is in the HV battery
    bta - I have an Enginer kit and I monitor how many amps go to HV battery
    fWT - Nice to know when I'm warmed up, near/in S4.
     
    #5 MJFrog, Nov 11, 2010
  6. adric22

    adric22 Ev and Hybrid Enthusiast

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    I use 3 of the same readouts (I also have an engineer kit) but I see no point in SOC since I can see that on the center screen in the prius. So I use RPM,engine temp, bat volts, bat amps.
     
    #6 adric22, Nov 11, 2010
  7. KK6PD

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    +1

    That is just some fine Dremel work!!!
    I have always considered that spot, excuse me if I borrow your idea!

    Well done!!!
     
    #7 KK6PD, Nov 11, 2010
  8. don_chuwish

    don_chuwish Well Seasoned Member

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    That really is slick. I assume the viewing angle is OK? How about glare problems in bright sun?

    - D
     
    #8 don_chuwish, Nov 15, 2010
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    Nice job with the install, looks great...
     
    #9 Crazyhorse6901, Nov 16, 2010
  10. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Where is the like button on PriusChat? I like it!

    Mine is velcroed to the top of the steering column.
     
    #10 patsparks, Nov 16, 2010
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    Very nice! Are you willing to cut panels for a fee? I'm trying to find a good place to mount my SG as well -- so far I'm thinking about the CD panel.
     
    #11 Azipod, Nov 22, 2010
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    +1, also, how did you cut the perfect square? I have a dremel tool, but would not trust myself to get it right the first try.

    Any recommendations? Thanks.
     
    #12 UGC, Nov 29, 2010
  13. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    Excellent job.
     
    #13 JimN, Nov 29, 2010
  14. NoMoShocks

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    No problem, for your next dremel project, you can create a five button remote control panel to fit in one of the spare swich locations.
     

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    #14 NoMoShocks, Dec 3, 2010
  15. SageBrush

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    Nice job!
    What stops the gauge from falling into the dash ?
     
    #15 SageBrush, Dec 3, 2010
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