Switch looks and location

[serpa4]

Well, since EFI now has (shortly) DSP5 for us LBZ folk, I need a switch. However, I've never seen a pic of a switch or where mounted. I'd assume there are a ton of switches out there and a lot of vendors. Anyone recommend a "good" looking switch that isn't cheezy? Also, do you drill the dash and put in a knob or do you install a little box that has a knob sticking out? Anyone care to share a photo of a good looking mount/position you have? I have a 3 person bench up front and use it so a switch box there under the dash would likely collect some knee hits.
Thanks.

 

[Alligator]

I have a 5 position switch that I just found today if you want it. Free to a good home, you pay shipping...

 

[CancerPipe]

I mounted mine on the side of the overhead console, just next to the little microphone.

 

[LarryJewell]

I mounted mine where the cig lighter was

 

[LBZ]

I'm probably just going to zip tie mine next to the other three switches zip tied under the dash!!:rofl:

 

[JMDuramaxLB7]

Mine is mounted next to my guages in a pillar pod.

 

[LarryJewell]

I'm probably just going to zip tie mine next to the other three switches zip tied under the dash!!:rofl:

you would oke:

 

[dmaxfireman]

I mounted mine where the cig lighter was

hmmmm i'm waiting on parts to make my own dsp5 swtich already got my tune built

how bout a pic of your setup larry?

 

[LarryJewell]

hmmmm i'm waiting on parts to make my own dsp5 swtich already got my tune built

how bout a pic of your setup larry?

its the switch on the left

 

[dmaxfireman]

its the switch on the left

looks great! what did you use for a bezel there so the switch did not fall in?

 

[LarryJewell]

looks great! what did you use for a bezel there so the switch did not fall in?

I used a piece of an old cd case, cut to fit and drilled a hole

 

[Duramax_JP]

I have a 5 position switch that I just found today if you want it. Free to a good home, you pay shipping...

I'll take it if no one else has already claimed it

 

[wikdlmm]

I'll take it if no one else has already claimed it

To late

 

[slowlmm]

when i install mine it will be hidden but still easy enough to get to . one of the main things i wanted the switch for was for valet parkers.

 

[stacks04]

i installed mine right next to the top gauge on my pillar. fits nicely.

 

[Dozerboy]

Does Guy still make the one for the overhead console? I'd almost hate to have to run wires up there plus switches or gauges too, but I liked his the best. Zip ties don't sound bad for a while nether.

 

[duramax hd]

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/garageimage.php?do=full&p=92180&d=1243824464

I hope the link works. Its from my garage over on the DP. The switch is from Socal Diesel and for those who have the cubby hole there, I have the high idle kit from PPE and it came with the plastic blank panels with the high idle switch pre-installed. By the way, I bet all lbz guys/gals are excited now that you can switch tuning on the fly! Hope the pic works

 

[JoshH]

Anyone seen a how to on making your own switch?

 

[dmaxfireman]

you will need a 5 pos switch to start with, then put resistors on each terminal to get to the desired voltage for each position. i will be making a handfull of dsp2 and dsp5 switches to try out in different spots. i'll take pics and post when i get the rest of the parts for the dsp5. when i'm done i'll have switches and extra ecm pins for sale too 17bucks for 25 ecm pins can't go wrong

 

[dmaxfireman]

resistance recomended. you can change it in the tune though if you do it differently