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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 08:38 AM
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Just wondering if anyone has ever found a switch panel that would mount in the factory slot in the dash below the radio.

All of the panels I have found are for the radio, which I would stil like to retain.
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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just a thought, not sure if this accomplishes what you need, but they make one for the ash tray....
heres a pic of mine,
Painles also makes a couple others, not sure if you have a cage or not, but they make one to mount on that
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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Not quite what Im after, thats also where my shifter lives.


Im getting rid of a lot of wiring that I just dont need in an effort to make the car easier to diagnose at the track.

I dont have a cage yet, but I'll be happier than a pig in sh!+ if I need one.

I know these panels exist, I just have to find one.
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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always custom make one... not that hard, just need some aluminum, and switches
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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Painless makes a few kits to go where the radio goes. I know in the sn95 the spot below the radio is the same size, but im not familiar with foxes at all. If it is this would be what your after.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRF-50211/
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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^^^ i think that panel requires you to remove the radio... He wants to keep the radio in place (from what i understand)
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Yeah, my bad. Just looked the fox setup is way different.
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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but lookin at it, it really has me thinking about just making a custom piece to fit in there. All you need to do is get a bunch of switches, and a piece of aluminum..... Luckily my dad is into small airplanes and has an ample supply of both ill let you guys know how it goes when i get around to it
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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I think thats the best idea. Piece of aluminum or black ABS and a couple of 5 dollar switches beats the hell out of the price anyone would sell those kits for..
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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who knows, dependign on how well this goes, might be able to offer them for a cheap price for the rest of you guys



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