semi comp dash

[hinoonaz1]

Looking to change out dash layout to Semi Comp layout. Does anyone know where i can find? Thxs for any help. Have new guages so want to take advantage of rewire and update. Gary 602-769-3506. Scottsdale,AZ

[JohnK]

Are you looking for a pre-fabricated dash or a pattern to make your own from a blank dash?

[hinoonaz1]

Either way is fine. Time saver is already fabricated.

[John Ibele]

Fixit's post within long dash layout thread (https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?47996-Dash-Layout&p=545287&viewfull=1#post545287)

[JohnK]

For a fabricated dash, reach out to Nick and Bonni Acton at Acton Customs (https://www.actoncustom.com). He made me an aluminum semi-comp dash to my specs that turned out fantastic. You can see it in my build thread here (https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?31167-Greek-Guys-Garage-Roadster-Build-9509-(Nice-shoutout-on-Insta-about-my-build)&p=455758&viewfull=1#post455758) and here (https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?31167-Greek-Guys-Garage-Roadster-Build-9509-(Nice-shoutout-on-Insta-about-my-build)&p=463917&viewfull=1#post463917).

[k-roy]

Here is what I did. I wanted the S/C comp layout on a carbon fiber dash and I needed to add air vents. None of the available formats worked. So using a copier, I made a paper copy of the gauges, glued them to a foam board, and cut them to the exact size of the gauges. Covered the dash in painters tape, cut the hole for the steering shaft, then enlarged it to fit the RT turn signal. Placed the paper gauges approximately where I needed them to go.

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Mounted the dash board to ensure no issues with the steering wheel.

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And here are the actual gauges mounted

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And from the driver's seat

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Unfortunately, I cannot find one of the finished dash. Not included in the picture is the Brake Bias adjustment, and the Line Lock/Stage/Roll control light and button. But you get the idea. Few issues that I had (many may not apply, but will include for others that read).. I wish the Tach was 1/2 towards the steering wheel (I can see it, but makes it more prominent when driving). I did not account for the Speedometer's GPS wire going straight backwards. I have a "Y" for the air vents and it is right where the GPS wire comes out. Had to rotate the Y, but now I get slightly more air flow out of the driver side vent (not going to be much of an issue). I would also move the ignition key 1/4 of an inch or so towards the driver side door (it is right next to the steering wheel frame/mount). Most of everything is in its place to match horizontal/vertical lines to other surrounding object.

[hinoonaz1]

That looks fantastic. Thxs for photos. Is carbon fiber easy to use? You have me thinking that way.

[CraigS]

Ken, rotate the tach so your redline is at 12oclock and the most used area will more visible.

[k-roy]

That looks fantastic. Thxs for photos. Is carbon fiber easy to use? You have me thinking that way.

Surprisingly easy. I cut the holes small (seems that all my hole saws leave a rough edge). I had the diameter of the gauges marked on the painters tape. Then used a Dremel with a sanding drum and sanded the openings to the appropriate size. I took my time and went slow. Watch out for Carbon Fiber dust. Wore glasses, a N95, and long sleeve shirt.

I watched this video from 520 speedworks (vendor), which guided me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ITPpvjGsjg

[Jonathan D]

For a fabricated dash, reach out to Nick and Bonni Acton at Acton Customs (https://www.actoncustom.com). He made me an aluminum semi-comp dash to my specs that turned out fantastic. You can see it in my build thread here (https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?31167-Greek-Guys-Garage-Roadster-Build-9509-(Nice-shoutout-on-Insta-about-my-build)&p=455758&viewfull=1#post455758) and here (https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?31167-Greek-Guys-Garage-Roadster-Build-9509-(Nice-shoutout-on-Insta-about-my-build)&p=463917&viewfull=1#post463917).

FYI for anyone considering this dash option, received this from Bonnie yesterday... "At the moment, there is at least a 10-12 month lead time as Nick is swamped with work here in the shop"