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Technical => Audio & Other Aftermarket Electronics => Topic started by: ABird on February 28, 2013, 05:45:12 AM

Title: Equalizer block off
Post by: ABird on February 28, 2013, 05:45:12 AM
Has anybody done a nice block off plate for the factory equalizer?? It's not a full DIN, so I'm hoping someone has done this or knows a source. Thanks.
Title: Equalizer block off
Post by: Loaded87IROC on February 28, 2013, 07:58:34 AM
Cars that didn't come with a factory EQ had a handy little storage cubby there...
Title: Equalizer block off
Post by: ABird on February 28, 2013, 01:34:07 PM
Hmmm, seen lots of interior pics, didn't think to look for the factory deal. Thanks. Anyone that has one, let me know!!
Title: Equalizer block off
Post by: STANG8U on February 28, 2013, 01:55:11 PM
I have the cubby thing I just took it out to put my gauges in
Title: Equalizer block off
Post by: ABird on February 28, 2013, 05:01:29 PM
PM sent, thanks!!
Title: Equalizer block off
Post by: Pacerized on February 28, 2013, 08:00:57 PM
What about putting a retractable cup holder in the slot? You can pick these up on ebay and that would come in handy.
Title: Equalizer block off
Post by: ABird on February 28, 2013, 11:50:28 PM
Quote from: Pacerized;410250
What about putting a retractable cup holder in the slot? You can pick these up on ebay and that would come in handy.

I haven't looked for these. are they 1/2 DIN size??
Title: Equalizer block off
Post by: Pacerized on March 01, 2013, 12:24:26 AM
Quote from: ABird;410269
I haven't looked for these. are they 1/2 DIN size??


I'm not sure. When I researched and added cup holder to my cougar I thought that if I ever got rid of the equalizer I might want to go with an in dash holder. I ended up going another direction but I think it could be done with some time and research then contacting the seller to specify dimensions.
Ebay list 231 in dash cupholders right now. Possibly look at early 90's Nissan Sentra holders.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/1991-1994-NISSAN-SENTRA-DASH-CUP-HOLDER-BLACK-/160953770366?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ANissan%7CModel%3ASentra&hash=item257997a17e&vxp=mtr
Title: Equalizer block off
Post by: ABird on March 01, 2013, 05:11:39 AM
Quote from: STANG8U;410234
I have the cubby thing I just took it out to put my gauges in
Money sent!! Thanks.
Title: Equalizer block off
Post by: STANG8U on March 01, 2013, 01:03:57 PM
Ill get that to you ASAP
Title: Equalizer block off
Post by: ianb on March 28, 2013, 11:58:10 AM
Does anyone know where you can buy a sheet of plastic to put in place of the EQ for gauges??

thanks
Title: Equalizer block off
Post by: Loaded87IROC on March 28, 2013, 12:16:57 PM
I just used clear acrylic sheeting painted black for my block offs for the radio and hvac.  I plan to put switches there but haven't got around to it.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/Loaded87IROC/IMAG0745_zpsf319cb23.jpg)
Title: Equalizer block off
Post by: ianb on March 28, 2013, 03:24:54 PM
Found this stuff at home depot..idk how well spray paint will take to it thou.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/OPTIX-36-in-x-30-in-x-093-in-Acrylic-Sheet-MC-06/202038044#.UVSY5qIcd1A
Title: Equalizer block off
Post by: Loaded87IROC on March 28, 2013, 03:48:54 PM
Yup, that's the stuff I used.  I scuffed it up with some sandpaper then sprayed it with some rustoleum.  Has held up fine for several years.
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