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Backintoans13 · 07-08-2012, 02:15 PM

Getting ready to install my dash back into my car since paint is done but need to cut my dash so it fits around the cage....I've searched and googled and pics on there don't really don't tell much...those of you with cages, can you post how you went about cutting your dash? Thank you

*brndck* · 07-08-2012, 03:18 PM

Uhhhh sawzall, hacksaw, dremel, big steak knife. Want us to tell you how to tie your shoes next???

punxva · 07-08-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by brndck

Uhhhh sawzall, hacksaw, dremel, big steak knife. Want us to tell you how to tie your shoes next???

This, just set it in there and start cutting until it clears and fits. Not much to tell you on this.

Backintoans13 · 07-08-2012, 05:59 PM

Ha ha....how did I know some dick head was gomna respond with a stupid ass remark lol

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Originally Posted by brndck

Uhhhh sawzall, hacksaw, dremel, big steak knife. Want us to tell you how to tie your shoes next???

Yeah bro, please tell me how to tie my shoes, in exchange I'll tell you how to bang your chick ;-)

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Originally Posted by punxva

This, just set it in there and start cutting until it clears and fits. Not much to tell you on this.

I get that dude... There's different ways about doing this, I'm just trying to see how ppl are doing there's. Best case scenario, this topic gets searched or googled and also helps someone else figure out what different ways there are about cutting there dashes. I did put the dash up to the car yesterday and the ways I think work is just a lot of cutting to me, I've seen pics of dashes were the cuts look minimal so not much of the dash is cut off but you got dick heads like this guy above giving stupid responses, it's a simple question, you either got a pic or you don't

1on1 · 07-08-2012, 06:12 PM

another one of these threads...

ForeignMuscle · 07-08-2012, 06:18 PM

I would use a box cutter or razor knife to precisely cut the vinyl layer. Then it doesn't really matter for the foam underneath because it wont show. I'm sure using a sawzall is a brilliant idea...

Davidna2fi · 07-08-2012, 06:29 PM

Find a cracked or crappy dash, and just start cutting, get it bolted in and then do a paper template around where the holes are, cut the holes and then remove just enough material so the bar sits flush with the holes in the dash. Best and cleanest method of getting the cage to look pro. Cut straight back from the holes to the front of the windsheild area.

Backintoans13 · 07-08-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Davidna2fi

Find a cracked or crappy dash, and just start cutting, get it bolted in and then do a paper template around where the holes are, cut the holes and then remove just enough material so the bar sits flush with the holes in the dash. Best and cleanest method of getting the cage to look pro. Cut straight back from the holes to the front of the windsheild area.

Thank you! Finally not a dickhead response

*brndck* · 07-09-2012, 12:19 AM

this is one of those things that if you honestly can't figure out yourself, then you really need to consider finding a new hobby....

ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer. this forum is a tool, and every additional useless thread makes it a less useful one, with more bullshit to wade through.

240sx with rb26=BEAST!!!! · 07-09-2012, 12:32 AM

Hey man i see your posting on here now since az240 doesnt give much help

EDacIouSX · 07-09-2012, 12:36 AM

are you referring where to cut? or how to cut... where to cut imo is a much more relevant question since its better to just cut one perfect hole... theres an interior thread, check it out.

07-08-2012, 02:15 PM	#1
Backintoans13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Cruces, NM Age: 39 Posts: 620 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Dashes with cages Getting ready to install my dash back into my car since paint is done but need to cut my dash so it fits around the cage....I've searched and googled and pics on there don't really don't tell much...those of you with cages, can you post how you went about cutting your dash? Thank you

07-08-2012, 06:12 PM	#5
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07-08-2012, 06:18 PM	#6
ForeignMuscle Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ya momma's house Posts: 860 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I would use a box cutter or razor knife to precisely cut the vinyl layer. Then it doesn't really matter for the foam underneath because it wont show. I'm sure using a sawzall is a brilliant idea...

07-08-2012, 06:29 PM	#7
Davidna2fi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 513 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Find a cracked or crappy dash, and just start cutting, get it bolted in and then do a paper template around where the holes are, cut the holes and then remove just enough material so the bar sits flush with the holes in the dash. Best and cleanest method of getting the cage to look pro. Cut straight back from the holes to the front of the windsheild area.

07-09-2012, 12:32 AM	#10
240sx with rb26=BEAST!!!! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: arizona Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey man i see your posting on here now since az240 doesnt give much help

07-09-2012, 12:36 AM	#11
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 35 Posts: 4,527 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	are you referring where to cut? or how to cut... where to cut imo is a much more relevant question since its better to just cut one perfect hole... theres an interior thread, check it out.