Dash trim removal?

**wesalbert** · 12-23-2011, 09:03 PM

Does anyone know how the trim piece around the gauges (speedo, tach and such) comes off?

**wesalbert** · 12-24-2011, 05:57 PM

I figured it out. Have to take the knee bolster off, then there is a screw under where the ignition key is. The rest just unsnaps.

You might ask why I needed this info.

Radar detector install.

**Bullishman13** · 12-25-2011, 12:14 AM

Any way to get the chrome rings off the gauge cluster?

I've been wanting to get mine off and use some Krylon Fusion on them. I don't like chrome. I did the shifter bezel recently. Now I don't have to hold my hand over the shifter to keep the sunlight from blinding me.

Very sneaky on the detector. Is there a toggle to bypass and shut it off? Nothing like getting pulled over to have it chirping away.

**wesalbert** · 12-25-2011, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullishman13

Any way to get the chrome rings off the gauge cluster?

It looked like you can. They are melted into holders that you could melt apart and back together. If you look at the pics from behind, you can see "tabs" coming off of them. Its like it is 3 pieces. The big trim piece, the chrome trim, the cans or whatever you want to call the tunnel that goes into the gauge.

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Originally Posted by Bullishman13

I've been wanting to get mine off and use some Krylon Fusion on them. I don't like chrome. I did the shifter bezel recently. Now I don't have to hold my hand over the shifter to keep the sunlight from blinding me.

I am so glad someone else has this problem as well. Thought it was just me.

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Originally Posted by Bullishman13

Very sneaky on the detector. Is there a toggle to bypass and shut it off? Nothing like getting pulled over to have it chirping away.

yea, there is a switch under the dash that controls City/Hwy, Off and volume.

**genotex** · 12-25-2011, 02:40 PM

Pleading 'stupidity' in advance...

I don't understand the need to install a detector behind the dash?
Care to explain/share? Thanks

Be easy on the ol' man now !

**wesalbert** · 12-25-2011, 09:19 PM

I like it for a few reasons.
First, it looks better in my opinion.
Second, I didn't want something hanging down at my mirror.
Third, when I was 16, I got rearended. The only thing that happened to me, was the radar detector swung, hit the windshield and then came back and hit me in the eye. I look at it as a safety thing.
Fourth, Don't have to worry about someone stealing it.

**genotex** · 12-26-2011, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesalbert

I like it for a few reasons.
First, it looks better in my opinion.
Second, I didn't want something hanging down at my mirror.
Third, when I was 16, I got rearended. The only thing that happened to me, was the radar detector swung, hit the windshield and then came back and hit me in the eye. I look at it as a safety thing.
Fourth, Don't have to worry about someone stealing it.

So you bury it somewhere underneath/behind your dash... is it as effective that way? I thought it was a 'line-of-sight' appliance ?

**jonmandude** · 12-26-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by genotex

I thought it was a 'line-of-sight' appliance ?

That is what I thought too

**wesalbert** · 12-26-2011, 01:55 PM

Yes, there are units mounted in the grill and the rear bumper as well.
Sorry for not clearing that up.

**genotex** · 12-26-2011, 07:54 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhh thanks

Come a long way probably since I was sporting an Escort 20 years ago !

12-23-2011, 09:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
wesalbert Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2011 Age: 37 Posts: 134	Dash trim removal? Does anyone know how the trim piece around the gauges (speedo, tach and such) comes off? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 2006 SRT10 RC SOLD 2010 SRT8 Chally SOLD 2002 Viper GTS

12-24-2011, 05:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
wesalbert Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2011 Age: 37 Posts: 134	I figured it out. Have to take the knee bolster off, then there is a screw under where the ignition key is. The rest just unsnaps. You might ask why I needed this info. Radar detector install. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 2006 SRT10 RC SOLD 2010 SRT8 Chally SOLD 2002 Viper GTS

12-25-2011, 12:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bullishman13 Full Access Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NC Posts: 67	Any way to get the chrome rings off the gauge cluster? I've been wanting to get mine off and use some Krylon Fusion on them. I don't like chrome. I did the shifter bezel recently. Now I don't have to hold my hand over the shifter to keep the sunlight from blinding me. Very sneaky on the detector. Is there a toggle to bypass and shut it off? Nothing like getting pulled over to have it chirping away. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

12-25-2011, 02:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
genotex Full Access Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WIzzzzzconsin Posts: 335	Pleading 'stupidity' in advance... I don't understand the need to install a detector behind the dash? Care to explain/share? Thanks Be easy on the ol' man now ! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 2011 GWE SRT392

12-25-2011, 09:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
wesalbert Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2011 Age: 37 Posts: 134	I like it for a few reasons. First, it looks better in my opinion. Second, I didn't want something hanging down at my mirror. Third, when I was 16, I got rearended. The only thing that happened to me, was the radar detector swung, hit the windshield and then came back and hit me in the eye. I look at it as a safety thing. Fourth, Don't have to worry about someone stealing it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 2006 SRT10 RC SOLD 2010 SRT8 Chally SOLD 2002 Viper GTS

12-26-2011, 01:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
wesalbert Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2011 Age: 37 Posts: 134	Yes, there are units mounted in the grill and the rear bumper as well. Sorry for not clearing that up. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 2006 SRT10 RC SOLD 2010 SRT8 Chally SOLD 2002 Viper GTS

12-26-2011, 07:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
genotex Full Access Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WIzzzzzconsin Posts: 335	Ahhhhhhhhhh thanks Come a long way probably since I was sporting an Escort 20 years ago ! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 2011 GWE SRT392

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