2" gauges in console

I have a VDO voltmeter that I plan on installing in the console where the dummy switches sit. I already have the center piece out and the first problem I see is with the bar that holds the emergency flasher switch. There doesn't seem to be enough clearance to put a 2" hole and still be able to screw down the switch. Has anyone put in 2" gauges? I don't mind being the first one, but some previous experience would be great. I also have concerns about the angle of the gauge and the top of the stereo. The dash above the radio looks like it's at a slight angle relative to the stereo. Could there be a clearance problem there?

Any hints are most welcome!

u can cut the lil plastic bar, thats what i did. but i also put in 2 guages and moved the emergency switch to the far right. but im sure you can still dremel it and cut it.

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Originally Posted by mikedudley17

u can cut the lil plastic bar, thats what i did. but i also put in 2 guages and moved the emergency switch to the far right. but im sure you can still dremel it and cut it.

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That's an interesting idea, Mike. If I move the switch over, I'll have at least the rightmost screw stud for the switch. Even if the other one gets obliterated. I was thinking of picking up either a oil pressure or vacuum gauge.

mike how long did it take you to put those in?

not very long, minus hooking up the guages, half hour-hour???

nice, i wanted to mold a 3 gauge pod in the pillar soon, just dont know how to hook up anything lol, still have my 5 inch tach on my dash that doesnt do anything(anyone know how to hook it up). But, why do you have a boost gauge besides it looking awesome lol? Might do this too, but to put the 3 guages in the middle and put the hazard swtich in the cubby hole under the radio.

I was gonna boost the aveo and while my buddy was doing the mechanical work of turboing my car, I did the little **** I knew how to. We had a weekend to prep it for HIN. Long story short, fail.

lol too bad, looks good though

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Originally Posted by mikedudley17

u can cut the lil plastic bar, thats what i did. but i also put in 2 guages and moved the emergency switch to the far right. but im sure you can still dremel it and cut it.

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That's an interesting idea, Mike. If I move the switch over, I'll have at least the rightmost screw stud for the switch. Even if the other one gets obliterated. I was thinking of picking up either a oil pressure or vacuum gauge.

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Well, I got the first one in today. I used the center position, moving the emergency switch to the far right. It went in pretty smooth. The hole saw slipped a little and scratched the dash in a spot, but it's not bad. My next project is either a vacuum gauge or an oil pressure gauge. I'm leaning towards the vacuum gauge because of ease of install, but I think the oil pressure would be more useful. I did Here's a photo (powered on to show it's actually working):

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I learned something interesting about the aveo today. They use the negative side of the illumination circuit to dim the lights. I'm glad I used a separate ground for the gauge light. I tapped off the radio harness for all of the necessary wires.

nice, i need to do this for sure

i put in a 2inch gauge where the e-switch was. then i put a 1.5 on either side. tight, but it fits. i relocated the e-switch to the top but i didnt finish it all yet.

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i put in a 2inch gauge where the e-switch was. then i put a 1.5 on either side. tight, but it fits. i relocated the e-switch to the top but i didnt finish it all yet.

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post pics

yeah pics lol, i still wanna see a pillar on an aveo :P

Lol here ya go

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt ... 2&ct=image

wow i attempted to put in those 52mm gauges i bought from rabbit but i dont see how it can be done, any tips?

where are you trying to put them?

in the midde where those three circle things are, i think i will order a new radio kit so i can install a single din gauge pod under the radio instead

did you open up the holes and clearance behind them?

yeah, there is just very little space, i will just look at some 1.5 inch gauges instead