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YOUR RESEARCHCustom Lower Console for AC Controls
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Install 7in screen so i had
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Well i just installed a 7in screen so I had to move my AC controls to the bottom.
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Will have to use some epoxy to secure the bottom pocket in it's slot, I used screws on both sides of the AC control body to secure it to the console frame.
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EDIT - Having said that, they look the same width, just need to check they're the same height too
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I would therefore guess you could use the same surround that is used when the AC is mounted in the higher/upper console
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Will have to use some epoxy to secure the bottom pocket in it's slot, I used screws on both sides of the AC control body to secure it to the console frame.
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Will have to use some epoxy to secure the bottom pocket in it's slot, I used screws on both sides of the AC control body to secure it to the console frame.
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Will have to use some epoxy to secure the bottom pocket in it's slot, I used screws on both sides of the AC control body to secure it to the console frame.
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Well i just installed a 7in screen so I had to move my AC controls to the bottom.
I hated not having a storage slot for my wallet or cell phone anymore so I decided to go to town on my extra lower console, ac control, and slot...
Here are the results. Its not PERFECT but it's good enough to go in for me...
I had to cut back the inside crossframe, shave down the top of the slot, and cut the bottom recession of the AC backing. I was suprised how big the AC housing is for so little guts.
-Keith
Does anyone make a trim surround bezel that will allow you to mount the HVAC (AC) control unit in the lower console, but above the sunglass shelf? I would like to keep the shelf in the bottom (stock) position and mount the AC above it.
Thanks
G
there's an ac trim for the lower part of the console that you can get from Porsche parts for $7. Wouldn't have needed to sacrifice anything
Otherwise, your job looks great!
The upper space in the lower console (if that even makes sense) is a regular rectangular shape
I would therefore guess you could use the same surround that is used when the AC is mounted in the higher/upper console
EDIT - Having said that, they look the same width, just need to check they're the same height too
Porsche only has a trim for the AC to sit in the bottom slot...I wanted it in the top slot so I could have a storage slot at the bottom...
The AC doesnt physically fit in the top spot and thats why i had to modify it. I know for a fact that porsche doesnt offer this location as an option for the AC. Ive only seen one other car with this setup and that was a custom fabrication by a sterio installer i believe...
-Keith
Ahh ... well it looks good! And yes, its better to have the AC that way and to leave the bottom slot open for things. Go with the layout much better than to have an empty tray between that and the radio
nice pics and info, and really, it looks great! you obviously have a steady hand with the dremel.. lol
totally appreciate your taking the time to post, this should make it go faster for me now that I can visually see what to expect.
so after this weekend we'll make it THREE known pcars with this AC mod
IMO it just makes more layout sense to have the controls in the upper position...
I'm guessing yours is in the top part of the dash at the moment?
And you're looking to fit an aftermarket satnav?
If so, the upper dash should have the trim piece you need
The space in the lower console is a single DIN slot so you can use the trim you already have
Let us know if thats what you're doing?
I have been on a terror lately with mods...Wheels and CF door kit is next...
There is a little bit of lip from the AC not sitting as far forward as the slot...Im going to try and make some sort of spacer...
-Keith
I was looking for this piece and tried to make it out of ABS (come out horrible. Then I thought why not print it, after googling the part number and .stl for a bit I came across this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291596313871...84.m1555.l2649
So I gave it a shot, just printed it out I need to upload the photos but fricking thing is perfect! I guess if you don't have a 3D printer it would be a little harder to source but I paid 99 cents. Any who just figured Id share for some others in the same situation.
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Just put in Fabspeed bypass pipes and you wont need to have your cell phone with you. Too loud to hear yourself think sometimes. lol. Looks good with the CF batwing.
Just finished up installing the kenwood 7100 head unit and AC mod.
From start until (almost) finish it took about 4 hours.
Man, it did take some grinding to get the AC control, pocket and trim to fit neatly.
Nothing major, just time consuming. If you look closely, the bottom pocket is sitting a bit forward of the AC control, bit of a lip there...
I am going to fix that up tomorrow along with a proper trim piece for around the Kenwood.
Just a bit more grinding needed on the top pocket lip and push it back 1/16" till it's flush.
Will have to use some epoxy to secure the bottom pocket in it's slot, I used screws on both sides of the AC control body to secure it to the console frame.
The AC control is pretty much empty inside so there are several points where you can pop in a screw through the sides of the chassis without fear of hitting any electronics.
The wires on the passenger floor are for the USB 2.0 and Ipod hookup to the Kenwood- Still thinking up a creative mounting spot for the USB hard drive and ipod.
