pre98 console swap

[98TredSVT]

What's involved with this? Is it just a straightforward swap? Do you need any parts besides the pre98 console? Will the ones from an automatic worth with my svt or do I need one from a manual transmission car? Do you need to extend any wires for the radio or anything like that?

[dyaballikl]

i don't have much insight, other than to say that auto and manuals have the same consoles (my damn manual has no tach), but why would you want a pre-98 console?

[BrApple]

http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=361&highlight=pre98+console


took about 30 seconds to find ...

[CSVT1214]

http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=361&highlight=pre98+console


took about 30 seconds to find ...

Brian, you should know by now, that's too much time for people to search.

[striker2]

why would you want a pre-98 console?

because pre98 console > 98+ console

[BrApple]

Brian, you should know by now, that's too much time for people to search.


true .... but then again I knew I had posted the required parts in this forum and on the old one ...


I got an IM from someone last night asking me a similar question, was it the original poster?


oh and pre98 > post 98, hated all that open space, like the enclosed feeling.

and before anyone says anything about the cup holds what in the hell are you doing with a drink in your car :crazy:

[striker2]

oh and pre98 > post 98, hated all that open space, like the enclosed feeling.
beat you too it


and before anyone says anything about the cup holds what in the hell are you doing with a drink in your car :crazy:

Drinking and driving :crazy: :D:D

[BrApple]

beat you too it





I know, just reinforcing the point :laugh:

[CSVT1214]

There is very few days I don't drive with some kind of drink in my car. I would die without a cupholder installed.

Updated Pre-98 cupholder FTW.

[icysvt]

because pre98 console > 98+ console
Times 100000000000000

[my98SVTturbo]

Inm currently working on my pre-98 console swap. and its turening out quite well. pics will be posted when done. Im taking my sweet old time on this. Its the only way to do it right.

[striker2]

i guess i should get pics up of the radio relocation and the DIN gauge bezel.

[98TredSVT]

yeah post up some pics, how long does the swap usually take? Does it involve custom work like fiberglass/bondo? Or just painting the interior pieces? Does everything bolt up? It seems like a short throw makes everything look MUCH better with the pre 98 consoles.

[striker2]

after radio relocation, before gauge bezel
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Dslax/Picture253.jpg


after gauge bezel (the volt gauge is just a filler as i already have one)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Dslax/Picture001-1.jpg

at night. i was running out of battery power so i couldnt play with the camera to get the best shots and i didnt have my keys on me to turn everything on.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Dslax/Picture003-2.jpg
i was standing outside the car for that ^ pic

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Dslax/Picture004-3.jpg

[BK4293]

rice...
what do all of those dark shots have to do with the console? :shrug:

Let me show how it's done sunshine....

http://chicagoceg.com/gallery/albums/uploads/zetec/thumb_04.jpg (http://chicagoceg.com/gallery/albums/uploads/zetec/04.jpg) http://chicagoceg.com/gallery/albums/uploads/zetec/thumb_IMAG0009_20.JPG (http://chicagoceg.com/gallery/albums/uploads/zetec/IMAG0009_20.JPG)


Oh and just because you did it....
http://chicagoceg.com/gallery/albums/uploads/zetec/thumb_Picture_027.jpg (http://chicagoceg.com/gallery/albums/uploads/zetec/Picture_027.jpg) http://chicagoceg.com/gallery/albums/uploads/zetec/thumb_Picture_003.jpg (http://chicagoceg.com/gallery/albums/uploads/zetec/Picture_003.jpg)

[98TredSVT]

I definately think the radio would be easier to use in the upper mounting position instead of the lower one.

[CSVT1214]

I definately think the radio would be easier to use in the upper mounting position instead of the lower one.

With my B&M shifter, my hand is in perfect height with the HU when resting on top of the shift knob.

[striker2]

Happy Beaner?
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Dslax/Picture013.jpg


as for position of the radio it is definitely easier to use the radio with it down low with my short shifter. before i had nothing to stabilize my hand on, now i can rest it on the shifter.

[BK4293]

WTF did those pics help the OP????

No night pics.......

[Random Hero]

so what does it take for an automatic to switch consoles

[striker2]

nothing different other than an ATX plate instead of the shift boot. the opening is the same on pre98s

[Random Hero]

nothing different other than an ATX plate instead of the shift boot. the opening is the same on pre98s
alright cool thanks
and is there a complete pieces list anywhere so you know you have all the parts before you start the swap?

[BK4293]

Try to get the plate with the console, I found out the hard way theres about three different versions...

[my98SVTturbo]

you need the entire console, the two peices that are in the foot wellsthat over lap on to the console. you`ll see what it is if you go to the yard. you also need the trim bezel that goes around the HVAC and radio. the post 98 will not work. and if you have a MTX its nice to get the shift boot mounting plate. cupholders if you want them. and you need the arm rest. post 98`s will not work. diffrent desighn. make sure console has all the items such as ashtray,cigerate lighter soround, the trim that goes under both of those. its like a little black plastic peice. and alsothe storage compartment. that goes under the radio. thats all you need. plus all little screws n caps

[BrApple]

this is what you need ...

http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showpost.php?p=2618&postcount=3

[BrApple]

after gauge bezel (the volt gauge is just a filler as i already have one)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Dslax/Picture001-1.jpg



how did the bezel mount in the dash?

[striker2]

how did the bezel mount in the dash?
it mounts with 2 tabs on either end that you bend over. the hardest part was getting it in since its a little bit wider than our DIN slot. i had to file down the ends a bit. its still not perfect but its in and im not taking it out.

[BrApple]

it mounts with 2 tabs on either end that you bend over. the hardest part was getting it in since its a little bit wider than our DIN slot. i had to file down the ends a bit. its still not perfect but its in and im not taking it out.

thanks, think I will order one then, I want a few more gages and this should work nicely

[striker2]

thanks, think I will order one then, I want a few more gauges and this should work nicely
another plus is that its easy to wire in the gauges. you dont have to try to feed the wires through a small section at the base of the a-pillar that you cant see.

BrApple, if you want some more detailed pics of the gauge bezel let me know and ill get them tonight.

[BrApple]

BrApple, if you want some more detailed pics of the gauge bezel let me know and ill get them tonight.

if you like but you don't have to, from what you said I am sure I can figure out how to mount it, sounds like the sleeve for an aftermarket radio.

as for connections, sounds like one could tap the radio harness for power, ground and dimmer.

[striker2]

if you like but you don't have to, from what you said I am sure I can figure out how to mount it, sounds like the sleeve for an aftermarket radio.

as for connections, sounds like one could tap the radio harness for power, ground and dimmer.
you could do that for the connections. since all of my lighting is LEDs the dimmer doesnt do anything anyways so it was not a concern of mine.

[ryanblacksvt]

I understand that the pre-98 hvac/radio bezel is "supposed" to be a must need but I dont have it in mine and it works fine. I have a pre-98 one but havent painted it yet and and currently using my post 98 and its fine

http://i17.tinypic.com/5y9a6hy.jpg

[striker2]

^^^because thats a mystique center console.:troutslap:

[CSVT1214]

^^^because thats a mystique center console.:troutslap:

Ummm or not. :troutslap:

[ryanblacksvt]

No striker it isnt, I got it from a yard out of a contour. Its a very early edition one where the pop down covers the lighter and tray, very rare too.

[Powered by Saleen]

well another mod i need to do, and i still dont have the car lol. It does look a LOT better then the 98+. I'll have to talk my friends into hittin the junk yards...that should be real hard :rolleyes:

[BrApple]

here are some update pics of mine as of tthis afternoon. Just need to swap the A/F gauge to the phantom one and finish wiring up the new three in the center console and connect to the senders

http://webpages.charter.net/brapple205/DSC04176.JPG

http://webpages.charter.net/brapple205/DSC04178.JPG

[striker2]

did you have any problems getting the gauge pod in BrApple?

it looks good and they are fairly easy to see while driving.

[BrApple]

did you have any problems getting the gauge pod in BrApple?

it looks good and they are fairly easy to see while driving.


no real problems, I filed the left side down so that it would fit. I then removed the bezel and when it was seated I bent the tabs back more to help secure it.

I am still debaiting if i swap them for the radio as I think the great angle the gauges would be at would be better for me. Plus the guages that would be behind the shifter are oil and water temp so i don't have to see them all of the time where as I might want to be able to read the radio easier ...

[ryanblacksvt]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN thats hott, I am gonna have to get a din pod, anyone have a link?

[striker2]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN thats hott, I am gonna have to get a din pod, anyone have a link?
www.glowshiftdirect.com (http://www.glowshift.com)


you must have missed my post with it. #14

[ryanblacksvt]

$12.99 I am gonna order one tomorow:laugh: