moving the computer behind the glove box?

[Klutch]

I read somewhere on this site that the computer on the passenger side could be moved behind the glove box but i cant seem to find the directions on how to do it. Could someone show me how to do this and tell me how protected it is from water up there? Thanks

 

[Rick]

I did it. I'll try to find the link after I post this.

The computer sits at least 6 inches higher in the glove box than in the kick panel area. Which means you can get that much more water in your Ex before it gets soaked. As is, it would get soaked if the water was barely above your feet. Move it up and the water would have to be up to your hips...

The cable is long enough to swing over to the glove box area. I used the stock plastic bracket and drilled a hole to mount it as high as I could.

 

[Rick]

Here's the pic and the thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91443&highlight=computer+glove

 

[Klutch]

ok Thanks alot that helped me out

 

[Klutch]

ok im done with the mod and it looks good. I cut about 2" off te back of the glove box and made a new back and stops out of plexy glass

 

[Rick]

Cool.... any pics??

 

[Klutch]

not yet I wont have the pics till this weekend I think

 

[btimm86]

looking forward to the pics. anyone happen to know if this mod is possible on a 2gen w/o rewiring?

 

[Rick]

Doesn't the 2nd gen already have the computer mounted up to the firewall? Maybe I'm thinking of something else

 

[Klutch]

ok I think I got it

 

[Klutch]

hurray sorry its distorted I took the Picture with my phone and had to resize the image