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jpryor27 · 06-26-2009, 12:24 AM

I busted out the dremel and got to work.

The first pic is the placement I originally envisioned. I wanted to go from there and fiberglass all around it to make it look stock. BUT, I was totally shocked by how good it looked when recessed all the way in (2nd pic). Too bad you can only see five lights completely. IDK, I might just stop there. Gonna have to sleep on it.

The only other issue I foresee from here is that I'm quite sure the unit is going to come into contact with the instrument cluster or its mounting bracket. Based on my "calculations" (looking at pictures, since I haven't touched my car yet) I think I might have to modify the bracket for the cluster to gain clearance. Hopefully not. I'll find out tomorrow.

06-26-2009, 12:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
jpryor27 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cicero, NY Posts: 178	WOW! I busted out the dremel and got to work. The first pic is the placement I originally envisioned. I wanted to go from there and fiberglass all around it to make it look stock. BUT, I was totally shocked by how good it looked when recessed all the way in (2nd pic). Too bad you can only see five lights completely. IDK, I might just stop there. Gonna have to sleep on it. The only other issue I foresee from here is that I'm quite sure the unit is going to come into contact with the instrument cluster or its mounting bracket. Based on my "calculations" (looking at pictures, since I haven't touched my car yet) I think I might have to modify the bracket for the cluster to gain clearance. Hopefully not. I'll find out tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ '06 Elise - Laser Blue, LSS, TP, TC, Starshield. Mods: Stage 2, LETSLA, Manly MM, Exige Seats, Bollocks, De-Snorkeled, Viper's AC Mod, Alpine PDX/JL Stealthbox, 35% Tint, Color Matched Tunnel/AC Surround, Switchblade Fob. To Do List: Mesh, S/C (Someday) A twirling visual overload, explosions of terror and beauty. Colors of fear and pain within clash into unanything.