Just wanted to show you all how I installed me Vapor display.
Pic 1 was to get an idea if I liked the layout
Pic 2 is with the ignition switch incorporated, much cleaner looking
My Vapor Install
Started by fireblade_rr, Jul 08 2008 06:04 PM
68 replies to this topic
Posted 08 July 2008 - 06:04 PM
Just wanted to show you all how I installed me Vapor display.
Pic 1 was to get an idea if I liked the layout
Pic 2 is with the ignition switch incorporated, much cleaner looking
Posted 08 July 2008 - 06:18 PM
dude that is sweet where did you get the bracket or did you fab it up yourself? If so could you make me one.
Posted 09 July 2008 - 11:01 AM
EROracing said:
dude that is sweet where did you get the bracket or did you fab it up yourself?
Yeah..what he said.:busted:
Posted 09 July 2008 - 11:08 AM
Nice, very nice. I've been meaning to get for a couple of months, now I want one with that bracket.
Posted 09 July 2008 - 11:41 AM
I've gotta say, I keep at it. I like it more with out the barrell attached. I take it you didn't buy it. I sure would like one, have to think about making some thing similar.
Posted 09 July 2008 - 12:15 PM
Wow - looks great. I like it WITH the ignition. Put me in line for when you start making them for everyone. I'll take one for my "e" without the lights, thank you.
Posted 10 July 2008 - 08:12 AM
I like the second picture where you incorporate the ignition with the vapor instrument. Do you plan to leave the bracket bare or anodize it black?
Posted 10 July 2008 - 08:50 AM
Wow guy thanks for all the nice replies.
I don’t know what TT policy is on members making and selling parts.
Background:
I’m a CNC machinist/programmer. I do all my own setup and manual milling also do tig welding. I don’t work for a business that makes parts, all the stuff I usually do is R&D, I just have full access to all the machines/shop at anytime I want, so I make parts I need and want. You can check my profile and get a link to my web page to see a few other parts I make. If people are truly serious about wanting a plate I will workout the cost and get you all a price if it’s ok by TT???
I was not planning on anodizing the plate I like the look of bare aluminum.
I don’t know what TT policy is on members making and selling parts.
Background:
I’m a CNC machinist/programmer. I do all my own setup and manual milling also do tig welding. I don’t work for a business that makes parts, all the stuff I usually do is R&D, I just have full access to all the machines/shop at anytime I want, so I make parts I need and want. You can check my profile and get a link to my web page to see a few other parts I make. If people are truly serious about wanting a plate I will workout the cost and get you all a price if it’s ok by TT???
I was not planning on anodizing the plate I like the look of bare aluminum.
Posted 10 July 2008 - 09:06 AM
if that is the case I would be down for one
aney thing would be better than my narly hack saw and file atempt to coppy what you have made
aney thing would be better than my narly hack saw and file atempt to coppy what you have made
Posted 10 July 2008 - 09:11 AM
fireblade_rr said:
Wow guy thanks for all the nice replies.
I don’t know what TT policy is on members making and selling parts.
Background:
I’m a CNC machinist/programmer. I do all my own setup and manual milling also do tig welding. I don’t work for a business that makes parts, all the stuff I usually do is R&D, I just have full access to all the machines/shop at anytime I want, so I make parts I need and want. You can check my profile and get a link to my web page to see a few other parts I make. If people are truly serious about wanting a plate I will workout the cost and get you all a price if it’s ok by TT???
I was not planning on anodizing the plate I like the look of bare aluminum.
I don’t know what TT policy is on members making and selling parts.
Background:
I’m a CNC machinist/programmer. I do all my own setup and manual milling also do tig welding. I don’t work for a business that makes parts, all the stuff I usually do is R&D, I just have full access to all the machines/shop at anytime I want, so I make parts I need and want. You can check my profile and get a link to my web page to see a few other parts I make. If people are truly serious about wanting a plate I will workout the cost and get you all a price if it’s ok by TT???
I was not planning on anodizing the plate I like the look of bare aluminum.
Send a PM to the owners...Brian and Bryan
Here is a link to PM Bryan---->Bryan's PM
They are both great guys. If they don't have a problem with it then cool.:cool:
If they do then they will have a good reason......they are very fair minded. :thumbsup:
PS: If you do this PM me. :applause:
Posted 10 July 2008 - 11:57 AM
That's a sweet looking mount you whipped up!
If you move it over to the left a wee bit, it would look really cool (as the shape of the dash would be a pretty close match for the top clamp)
If you move it over to the left a wee bit, it would look really cool (as the shape of the dash would be a pretty close match for the top clamp)
Posted 10 July 2008 - 12:13 PM
Here is a version I made. Uses the Vapor warning light setup. Has the ket switch mounted level with the top of the Vapor and I black anodized it. (Sorry for the poor pictures, these were just ones I had that the Vapor was in)
Not that hard to do, just patience. FYI, it is easiest to make brackets like this if you make it out of card stock first.
Not that hard to do, just patience. FYI, it is easiest to make brackets like this if you make it out of card stock first.
Posted 10 July 2008 - 06:23 PM
No cardboard needed :naughty: :p :D
All you need are calipers
Here are a few pics of the first bracket I made
All CNC machined for best fit and finish
As you can see the mounting area looks just like stock
I could cut away more material to make it lighter but it's really strong this way and it's aluminum so it is light
All corners are rounded inside and out
Doesn't have a 90 degree bend like the stock unit.
This way you can see the display better.
Water will not sit on the screen and so on.
I have sent a PM to Bryan and will let you all know what he says.
All you need are calipers
Here are a few pics of the first bracket I made
All CNC machined for best fit and finish
As you can see the mounting area looks just like stock
I could cut away more material to make it lighter but it's really strong this way and it's aluminum so it is light
All corners are rounded inside and out
Doesn't have a 90 degree bend like the stock unit.
This way you can see the display better.
Water will not sit on the screen and so on.
I have sent a PM to Bryan and will let you all know what he says.
