Hydra mount/bezel? Really?
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Meanwhile, there is this option that I am seriously considering... Seems especially cool with an Android-based head unit.
Cyclops - Power Hungry Performance
See those little "slots"/vents in the dash just below the ribbon cable?
Make yourself one of those, with a dremel, right at the bottom of the switch, or maybe even up a little. Tuck the cable through there, and paint the tiny bit remaining out black, and you'll never really see it.
Good ideas though, keep them coming...
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If/when I get something together I can see about doing a second if you are interested and since we are only 1 hour-ish apart it should not be difficult to get it to you.
I am determined at this point to figure something out though.
I am determined at this point to figure something out though.
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On a separate note, Scott Dove came by the other day and mentioned he would like to host a GTG (when it warms up) at his place in Ellijay, GA. He has a shop and a big barn where we could wrench on a few trucks under roof and has room for a few RV's if anyone wanted to stay.
We are enjoying the snow and excited there is more on the way!!!
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How much security is in the Bluetooth link? (I'll admit right up front that I'm not a Bluetooth user and am consequently not knowledgeable at all regarding that technology. I am, though highly cautious (suspicious) regarding the potential security weaknesses surrounding non-wired connections).
I've been running it since before it was released to the public. Not a single issue in that time.
I believe my account is still locked. I'll have to try and log in... LOL
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Check this FB link out and look at the post dated 11-13-15...
www.facebook.com/powerhungryperformance/
www.facebook.com/powerhungryperformance/
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Check this FB link out and look at the post dated 11-13-15...
www.facebook.com/powerhungryperformance/
www.facebook.com/powerhungryperformance/
I am working with another FTE member on a small project that may yield a very nice end result. I am looking to make something very similar to the DP F6 switcher flush mount bezel, but fit the GH/Hydra switcher. The color may be a bit off, so painting will be required.
Working on it soon, hope to have something designed and created in the near future.
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Am I the only one that is a Hydra customer that is not satisfied with the velcro (hook and loop) mounting solution for the Hydra? I have scoured the internet trying to find something that would not only make the control panel look good mounted in the truck, but something that was functional as well.
I came across this piece for the DP Tuner chip, but it does not fit the Hydra. Too bad, because this is exactly what I am looking for.
Then I came across this, which might work but does not solve the ribbon cable problem/being visible for the Hydra.
I do know that if I cannot find something or I am informed of something I am happy with, then I will be building/creating something that looks good and is functional which hides the ribbon cable, but keeps the controller in plain sight and well within reach.
I came across this piece for the DP Tuner chip, but it does not fit the Hydra. Too bad, because this is exactly what I am looking for.
Then I came across this, which might work but does not solve the ribbon cable problem/being visible for the Hydra.
I do know that if I cannot find something or I am informed of something I am happy with, then I will be building/creating something that looks good and is functional which hides the ribbon cable, but keeps the controller in plain sight and well within reach.
Mark
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Here's the KT Performance option referenced above for the who don't facebox.
To be clear, I'd like to see a mount that does not leave the cable exposed and provides a way to plug the switcher into the mount (with one hand).
Honestly, I'm not in love with the switcher as it is. It lacks the 'stock' appearance that I prefer. Something that more resembles the factory gauges/switches - or is less obvious would be nice. What would be really cool is to re-purpose something like the odometer reset button and put the display in the rear view mirror or overhead console... I know I'm not the only one here who would spend more time to install something if it produced the results we are looking for. (or, maybe I am! )
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Mark, I will see if I can find your post from "a few years ago" with pictures of the Hydra switcher in the DP F6 bezel. I have read in numerous instances where the Hydra does not fit, but perhaps with a bit of modification to the bezel it would fit just fine, I really have no idea because I don't know any measurements or dimensions of the DP Tuner version.
The round switcher is a good idea, but that would mean mounting another gauge pod or something and I would prefer not to do that. I like the GH symbol on the switcher, I think it adds something to it, but need to find a reliable and decent looking mount for it instead of a 1" strip of velcro.
The round switcher is a good idea, but that would mean mounting another gauge pod or something and I would prefer not to do that. I like the GH symbol on the switcher, I think it adds something to it, but need to find a reliable and decent looking mount for it instead of a 1" strip of velcro.
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Like I said, I am working on a switch mount like the gauge mounted one that will be included with the Hydras, and also working on one very similar to the one that mounts it in the dash...
I strongly recommend looking at the Cyclops app. Its not $170 as was mentioned before, not as low as I had hoped in testing, but the bluetooth hardware is not free...
I really love the ease and cleanliness of the Cyclops.
I strongly recommend looking at the Cyclops app. Its not $170 as was mentioned before, not as low as I had hoped in testing, but the bluetooth hardware is not free...
I really love the ease and cleanliness of the Cyclops.