Austarion

Posted: **Tue Apr 13, 2004 7:15 pm**

does anyone know what is behind the section of the dash just above the glove box? is it safe to cut a bit out to flush-mount my DVD screen?

Posted: **Tue Apr 13, 2004 8:21 pm**

Nothing.. but you'll have a hard time fitting a screen in there as I don't think it's high enough. There's also some metal in there that you'll have to cut out.

Posted: **Tue Apr 13, 2004 8:28 pm**

Im thinking if I can get the bottom of the screen in there, and have the rest (probably about an inch) protruding above the top....
I just have to space anywhere else, and this way I wont be tempted to watch and drive...

Posted: **Tue Apr 13, 2004 9:36 pm**

just dont cut into the round tube that runs through the dash, this is part of the car and adds lots of strenght to it. i think. thats the way it goes with other cars anyhoo.

Posted: **Tue Apr 13, 2004 10:29 pm**

Got one out of my wrecks will take a pic for you, and send to your e-mail address. :beer

Posted: **Tue Apr 13, 2004 10:34 pm**

It may not be legal either as you're not allowed to put anything into an impact area of a dashboard.

Posted: **Wed Apr 14, 2004 1:11 pm**

?? impact area.. bugger, well its off getting done now.. so will post pics when I get her back.. :S

Posted: **Wed Apr 14, 2004 7:09 pm**

Anywhere on a dash (or anywhere else) that you can collide with in an accident is a no-no for placing hard objects. That's why A-pillar and steering wheel mounted gauges are illegal. You're also not allowed to put anything reflective on the dash or in front of the driver. It's one of the ADRs somewhere - can't tell you which one though :)

Posted: **Wed Apr 14, 2004 7:16 pm**

take the pasenger seat out, that way there is nobody to colide with your screen :D

Posted: **Wed Apr 14, 2004 7:26 pm**

touché! well thats kinda what u do when u want racing seats to be legal on street car, take out the back seats :P

Posted: **Mon Apr 19, 2004 9:40 pm**

ok, this is how its mounted until i get a custom dash: