new overhead console

[etlsport]

this nice weather is killing me! i cant stop modding, albeit little things, they make the VX more up to date on the interior

newest addition....

overhead console with 2 map lights and a storage compartment





I pulled it from a 2003 hyundai elantra (SHHH! dont tell anyone!)

it was not a great fit at first, theres a roof support beam across the top of the windshield that prevented it from fitting all the way which scared the crap out of me, since id already cut a monster hole in my headliner

after some trimming of the console, it is a very nice fit, anyone looking to do this mod, make sure to mount it as far towards the back of the VX as possible to minimize interference from that beam

heres what i had to cut off the console



and heres how it fit, you can see the beam with some dynamat on it up there




i also ended up shaving down the top of the console a bit too, to eliminate any touching of the roof




here is one for sale on e-bay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-03...item5ad65eaf23

[Ldub]

Oy...nice clean install...

[RamAirZ]

Looks awesome! I may "borrow" your idea

[Mile High VX]

Two for you...

[etlsport]

oh for anyone installing it, there are 3 wires that run up the passenger side pillar windshield pillar. on my 01 they were black, red/silver and red/green, red/silver was constant power, black was ground. i assume that red/green is switched power for when a door is open, so you can use either for the dome lights, just make sure if you dont have an 01 to check and see where the wires go. i removed the grab handle and the visor on the passenger side to get easier access to see where the wires went. two went straight across the front of the windshield, the other went towards the dome light, was pretty easy to figure out what was what

[Mile High VX]

how do you have it held in place?

[etlsport]

it just clips in place on the headliner, no screws necessary, on the drivers side there are two plastic tabs, then on the passenger side theres a metal spring clip, i think i may take it back out and wrap metal spacers around the headliner to make it even a more snug fit, but for now it looks very good and factory

[Mile High VX]

Cool thanks.

I pulled the e-bay ad and was able to see what they look like.

[Gussie2000]

Eric !


Couple of years ago my company hada whole fleet of hyundai accent,i did just purchase the horse & once i jump into the accent assigned to me & saw that overhead console i knew one have to be on my VX.

You prove me right !

I'm into having this mod done during the summer

[RallyDude]

looks like it was meant to be there. the lines flow well with the visors.

[JAMAS]

Here's where I keep my sunglasses. This has been one of the best mods I have done. I have used that little maglite a gagillion times.

[tom4bren]

I have used that little maglite a gagillion times.

Better start thinkin 'bout replacing those batteries soon. They're only rated for gagillion.138 uses.

[JAMAS]

Better start thinkin 'bout replacing those batteries soon. They're only rated for gagillion.138 uses.

ha! I am prepared. The ash tray it's attached too is filled with AA replacements.

[VX KAT]

Here's where I keep my sunglasses. This has been one of the best mods I have done. I have used that little maglite a gagillion times.

OK this is some weird juju, I just came inside from the garage fiddlin' around figgerin' out how best to mount my mini-mag to my ashtray front....came in, went to the home page, see your photo....weird, very weird JAMAS....although I was thinkin' velcro, but I'd prefer your clips...what clips did you use there? Are they mini-mag specific? Think I saw something like those in a 2-pak on Amazon, but didn't want to drill any holes.

[JAMAS]

Sorry for the thread-jack.....

Great minds think alike, I guess.

yeah, those are clips made for the mini-maglite. They were probably purchased about 10-20 years ago (they were my Dad's) so I don't know where to purchase them again. I would DEFINITELY recommend the clips vs. the Velcro though.

I am sure you are aware, but the ashtray is removable by sliding it out and pressing down on the silver flat piece inside the ashtray, then sliding the ashtray the rest of the way out.

Good Luck!!!