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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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I really want an ashtray switch panel like the ones from harris speed works but unfortunately, i ordered one and it was out of stock. Just wondering what are my other options, hoping to spend as little as possible one on, 30$ seems to be about the right price im willing to pay.



Any advice on how to make my own if i don't get ahold of one?
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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I got mine from Jimmy Jams, great piece.

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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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nitrous outlet has an ashtray switch for our cars..i have it and it looks/works awesome
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I doubt you will find one (with Switches) that retails for $30. Nitrous Outlet has some nice ones and of course HSW.

You could make your own for $30, I use laserable laminate for my panels, you can probably get some scraps from your local engraver or hit up Home depot for some plastic/plexiglass/Aluminum and cut one / paint one yourself, drill the holes for the switches etc...

Haven taken the time to measure stuff out for the C-5 and F-Body, to be honest $50-70 for a nice piece you drop in place is worth the cash if you take into account the time you will have to invest making your own.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Beer99C5
I doubt you will find one (with Switches) that retails for $30. Nitrous Outlet has some nice ones and of course HSW.

You could make your own for $30, I use laserable laminate for my panels, you can probably get some scraps from your local engraver or hit up Home depot for some plastic/plexiglass/Aluminum and cut one / paint one yourself, drill the holes for the switches etc...

Haven taken the time to measure stuff out for the C-5 and F-Body, to be honest $50-70 for a nice piece you drop in place is worth the cash if you take into account the time you will have to invest making your own.
I paid $33 shipped for mine from jimmy jams and he even replaced one of the rocker switches with a 6 prong bottle opener switch at no charge......no a bad deal if you ask me.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DiabloFormula
I paid $33 shipped for mine from jimmy jams and he even replaced one of the rocker switches with a 6 prong bottle opener switch at no charge......no a bad deal if you ask me.
Its a great deal, those 6 prong switches ain't cheap. To bad Jimmy Jams is not a sponsor.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 02:00 AM
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i cut some flat 1/8" aluminum to size and drilled some holes for the switches. pushed the plate in and it holds in place.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Travis99LS1
nitrous outlet has an ashtray switch for our cars..i have it and it looks/works awesome
x2 I love mine. I think I may need to change out the momentary purge button though (it was acting kindas funny tonight). You can't beat the Jimmy Jam's deal though.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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I’m building my own... got $8.00 in material in it.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Jimmy Jams has nothing on these beauties, lol. I love to post this pic, hehehe, same one as on my web site.


Oh yea Beer, found a use for my Acc switch, as I knew we would use it sooner or later, my new cut out switch. Not in yet, but thinks that's the use for the SW. I just love this when it's all lite up, and I have another small panel for the 3rd stage, a quick disconnect to a button on the steering wheel, but the 3rd stage is still activated vis the main panel. i will try to get a nice picture of all lite up and will post on new thread, hy-jack over.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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Get some ABS plastic and make your own.

I have mine in that air vent shown here.



ABS isnt fun to work with, but the outcome is really nice.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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Jimmy jams dumdumdum around $30

Heres is an open and closed pic:

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Nice clean install

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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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I got one of those from HSW, they said it was a JimmyJams panel. I took mine to a grinder and took some of the edges off so it sits down in the tray and put two small strips of Velcro on it to hold it down and still be removable.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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I have this from Nitro Dave's: http://www.nitrousoutlet.com/catalog...roduct_id=2138

Except I had them add an extra switch for an opener. It fits nice and snug in the console and if you use that change holder that goes in there, the change carrier still fits on top of the switch panel and the console closes fine.

I would highly recommend this peice.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by RZRSEDGE
I got one of those from HSW, they said it was a JimmyJams panel. I took mine to a grinder and took some of the edges off so it sits down in the tray and put two small strips of Velcro on it to hold it down and still be removable.
I have the same one that I need to modify. It does not fit very well.

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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Our Ashtray switch panels litterly pop in place and are held in by the factory tabs. No double sided tape, no cutting just simply pop in. The switch panels are made of alluminum and annodized black with laser etching. Our ashtray switch panels are not the cheapest but you get your money worth.

You can find them here... They are in stock.
http://www.nitrousoutlet.com/catalog...roduct_id=2142

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Old May 2, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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I've got a friend looking for one of these. I will let him know. That seems like a reasonable price for the work that would be involved in making one.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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i got mine from nitrous outlet, very nice, I then got a factory style 6 way male and female connector and ran all my wiring to that. Then if i have to pull the console up i just have to unplug it. I got the one with the bottle opener and i dont have an opener, but i do have a qtp elec cutout and the 6 way opener switch works great for that.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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Old May 4, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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Not to thread jack, but MeanWS6, could you PM me a link as to where you got your shifter or a model number?? Thanks
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