bigcat
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The story behind this is simple. I was not happy with the way a Havis faceplate would bow whenever I pushed a switch or inserted/removed a cigar plug. It felt as though with repeated use, I was quickly going to damage the panel. In looking at the seven switch panel that Havis has, they combat this by adding a curve on the top and bottom of it.
So I added them to my panel by simply using small aluminum angle iron and 3M double sided tape.
I marked out on the angle iron where pieces would have to be removed in order for the switches and 12v outlets to sit where they needed to, and cut it with a dremel. I didn't get too crazy with making it pretty because when the panel is mounted, the modification is not visible at all.
The panel is now solid as a rock and looks completely stock from the front. The 3M double sided tape is the grey version (heavy duty). I've used it in many applications before and it holds tight, no problem.
Anyone else have any console modification / improvements to share?
So I added them to my panel by simply using small aluminum angle iron and 3M double sided tape.
I marked out on the angle iron where pieces would have to be removed in order for the switches and 12v outlets to sit where they needed to, and cut it with a dremel. I didn't get too crazy with making it pretty because when the panel is mounted, the modification is not visible at all.
The panel is now solid as a rock and looks completely stock from the front. The 3M double sided tape is the grey version (heavy duty). I've used it in many applications before and it holds tight, no problem.
Anyone else have any console modification / improvements to share?