Where to mount switch for cutouts?
Jun 9, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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Racer
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Where to mount switch for cutouts?
I am trying to figure out where to mount my switch for my electric cutouts and I was wondering if anybody had some "cool" discreet places that they ended up going with and would like to share!
Jun 9, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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"discrete" = hidden??
Mine is mounted in the tombstone in the console. It is not exactly hidden, but no one ever knows what it is either.
You could also put it at the bottom of the dash, either side of the steering wheel - right where it starts to roll under.
Or pull the cig. lighter out of the center console armrest - put it there. Difficult to get to easily though.
Or, just put it in the ashtray. Flip up the ashtray cover to hide it.
Jun 9, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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If it is just an on/off switch, put a footswitch in the dead pedal.
Jun 9, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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I put mine right where the dash starts to roll under on the right side about where my knee would be, there is a small little vent spot there that I just had to widen a tad with a drill but it is a great location
Jun 10, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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Interested in which electric cutout system you have?
I like mounting the switch where it is not seen by passengers and easy to get to. I like having a bank of switches to turn many things on and off.
Jun 10, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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Like BluV, mine is on the center console tombstone piece by the arm rest lid.
Next to it is my GPS, enter destination while driving mod switch. Both look the same so it looks clean
Jun 10, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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Craigster05
If it is just an on/off switch, put a footswitch in the dead pedal.
Just like the old headlight dimmer switches, only a little higher up.
We have our MTW switch there and it's fine.
Jun 10, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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Removed ashtray and made a panel from black plastic to match surrounding. Easy to reach and completely hidden.
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Jun 11, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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Racer
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Thanks for the replies guys. I think I'm going to go with the vent in the bottom of the dash.
Jun 28, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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AS10TRK
Removed ashtray and made a panel from black plastic to match surrounding. Easy to reach and completely hidden.
This is what i wanted to do, what kind of black plastic did you use? n where did u get it from? also could u send me pics? thank you!
Jun 28, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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Jun 28, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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Mine is on the center console tombstone.
Douglas in Green Bay
Jun 29, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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luc719
This is what i wanted to do, what kind of black plastic did you use? n where did u get it from? also could u send me pics? thank you!
No need for extra plastic. Just remove the little vent which is in place there and the switch fits great. I will try and get some pics later.
Jun 29, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Quote:
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hammert85
I am trying to figure out where to mount my switch for my electric cutouts and I was wondering if anybody had some "cool" discreet places that they ended up going with and would like to share!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...a6-2006-a.html
Scroll down and you will see the switch in the tombstone.
Douglas in Green Bay
Jun 30, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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Jun 30, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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KB9GKC
The photos of the DMH cutouts mounted under the car are also in that thread.
Douglas in Green Bay
Jun 30, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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ciggy tray!