Protege5 Dashboard Accessory

[THE Phen]

My buddy made this the other day and I slapped in on my car. I don't have the LEDs behind it yet to show off the full effect, but I think the picture I took with the flash will give you and idea behind it. Let me know what you think. If you think it's ricey or stupid, I welcome the opinion. Just don't flame me for asking.

 

[Kansei]

very fun? I had a similar look going for a while but with just the real Protege5 emblem sitting underneath my radio like that.

 

[XxaltezzaxX]

Not something I would do but cool none the less. Would look cool in a show car.

 

[THE Phen]

I wasn't going to do anything like that originally, but the cheap pocket I picked up looks like crap. I'm still kicking myself for getting it. Anyway, after my buddy saw it he said that he had an idea. A few days later, he came back with that.

I know, I know, I should have gotten an MSP pocket...

 

[BadKarma]

Certainly came out nicely... Still pretty tacky. If you're looking to fill that space, there's gotta be something better you could do.

 

[P-Funk!]

I like it. Mine looks like crap - just a aluminium plate. i should add a P5 emblem....

 

[NOTSPCY]

I dont think it looks bad at all .

 

[02kllrb]

i've custom made one that you guys might like! i'll try to get some pics of it up soon

 

[danielschweer]

i like it! def beats the cheap pocket

 

[2xsess]

I started to do that too but never finished it. Still have the piece of aluminum floating around somewhere that I cut and polished to fit.
I kind of like it.

 

[BlkWidow]

i like it

 

[Demoniam]

It would be even cooler if that part could hinge down, so that the pocket was still accessible. Would look good, especially, if you had the pro5 door sils

 

[2003protege]

you know, i was going to fill that hole with a face of switches and stuff. Now i'm seriously considering doing something like yours only that flips down and putting the switches behind it. Honestly, the only thing I would knock about it is the lines are a bit choppy, but overall the effect is really cool, especially when you get the LED's in there.

 

[The Short Bus]

you know, i was going to fill that hole with a face of switches and stuff. Now i'm seriously considering doing something like yours only that flips down and putting the switches behind it. Honestly, the only thing I would knock about it is the lines are a bit choppy, but overall the effect is really cool, especially when you get the LED's in there.

I agree - I think LEDs and some tint to match the orange of the rest of the interior lighting would be quite acceptable.

 

[THE Phen]

Also keep in mind that I have two of those...the one that's on there is the one that got screwed up, so I have it on there until I get the LEDs in. I'll put the good one one when everything is good to go...and I may have to see if I can do a hinge idea. I'll make a note, make the 5 a little orange to match the interior lighting...good call.

As always, it's still a work in progress...

 

[THE Phen]

Ok, I fixed the dashboard up. I got the LEDs installed, and everything is working again. Here's a crappy cell phone picture from this morning's drive to work. I like the effect of it.

 

[meinp5]

That really looks awesome! Nice work.

 

[BlkWidow]

it does look nice, i need to get one.

 

[musiclikscreams]

i don't quite know if i like it or not. its still a really cool idea. i give you props for that. i agree w/ w/e guy said u should put hinges on it and have the pocket. that would be awesome

 

[kableguy]

put a single din lcd screen in there and make it display "protege 5" cashaw!