Installing ScanGauge

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Permalink Reply by SATO on May 6, 2008 at 12:39am

I think its rather novel! the only thing I wonder about is the effect the magnets will have on the electronics in the scangauge... If any.....

Cool otherwise

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Permalink Reply by Blackbeagle on May 6, 2008 at 12:46am

No effects so far. All readings are good and accurate. Just don't stick an Ipod too close. That might cause problems. I have the Ipod mounted on top so it's good to go.

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Permalink Reply by SATO on May 14, 2008 at 5:18pm

I'm thinking of hot gluing a long piece of the fuzzy velcro to the area about 5 inches up from the lighter plug. centered below the hazard buttons. there the co-pilot can also read the information the scan... um Scans! Also is you remove the scanner, there are many things that can replace it there in that spot. My serius radio comes to mind. multifunction is the key to any mod that is permanent or semi-permanent.

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Permalink Reply by DendoRacing on December 10, 2008 at 7:55am

You can also use the same method to mount the Scangauge in the top of the larger cubby hole next to the speedo. The air vent above it is just clipped in with two clips at the front and easily lifts off giving access to the inside of the dash to insert the magnets.

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Permalink Reply by mr bad example on December 9, 2008 at 4:58pm

i just mounted my SG on the windshield, lower left corner, only a few inches of cable visible.

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Permalink Reply by SubSlr88 on December 9, 2008 at 6:24pm

Guy on eBay has an aluminum bracket for $9.95 that mounts with screws - where ever you'd like it. Search eBay for "Smart bracket" and it should pop up if he's got some. Looks pretty solid, too.

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Permalink Reply by mr bad example on December 9, 2008 at 6:50pm

i considered that mount, but i'd have to take my eyes off the road. i preferred something closer to "line of sight". looking below the radio is inconvenient, i was originally going to install the SG below the radio on the dash, until i installed the "radio 10" in my smart.

it's more of a safety consideration, to keep it where you can see it and traffic at the same time. hate to lose a smart car for an extra MPG.

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Permalink Reply by 451 Kahn on December 10, 2008 at 9:08pm

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Permalink Reply by Bruce Fromoz on December 10, 2008 at 9:47pm

Now, THAT'S the way to mount the SG2.

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Permalink Reply by Larry H 1 day ago

That is a beautiful mount. I would love to mount mine the same way. Would you send some instructions? I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

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