Installed a Lido Radio LM-300-1001 Seat Bolt Mount With Microphone Hanger for my Yaesu FT-8900. The radio body is mounted low on the side of the console cover. At 22", this mount gets the detachable face plate and mic to a better operational level. The plastic cover that hides the seat mount bolt used to anchor the flexible rod had to be removed. I may be able to notch that cover to fit around the rod and pretty it up, but it's well out of sight so I'll save that for "Overachieving Day".
Besides bending the rod to suit position preferences, the face plate and mic holder are on gimbals so lots of adjustments are possible. As the photos show, it's a tight fit amongst the other controls and sight lines so adjustment capability is a "must have".
Nicely done.Installed a Lido Radio LM-300-1001 Seat Bolt Mount With Microphone Hanger for my Yaesu FT-8900. The radio body is mounted low on the side of the console cover. At 22", this mount gets the detachable face plate and mic to a better operational level. The plastic cover that hides the seat mount bolt used to anchor the flexible rod had to be removed. I may be able to notch that cover to fit around the rod and pretty it up, but it's well out of sight so I'll save that for "Overachieving Day".
Besides bending the rod to suit position preferences, the face plate and mic holder are on gimbals so lots of adjustments are possible. As the photos show, it's a tight fit amongst the other controls and sight lines so adjustment capability is a "must have".
Looks good. How was the installation? Did you have to drill any holes for the brackets? And lastly, where did you get them?Installed the NFab RS steps
Custom ranger pod covers. I do wish the backlight on this Rigid's were brighter. Its a subtle look. I do need to scuff these up with 2000 grit as the gloss clear is a bit to much.
to the left and right of the license plate bracket mounts are two retaining clips. I removed those and used the hardware included in the lights. There is solid metal for the bolts to tighten against. I left the grill inside while attaching the lights. Then reinstalled the grill. For the lights a ratchet style wrench comes in handy.
Ordered them! Thank you.
One of the coolest and functional mods I’ve seen in a while! Where did you wire them to?Finished up the custom lighted inserts for the Tremor running boards. That was a blast wiring. The inserts slide and lock into the existing extruded aluminum replacing the old caps.
Now I see dirty fingerprints that need washing!
Yup.Not much but my kids like it and think my dash looks “cool” now… when you get to be my age the opinion of your kids is all that really matters, huh?!
What mount are you using for the amber markers in the top slot?Custom ranger pod covers. I do wish the backlight on this Rigid's were brighter. Its a subtle look. I do need to scuff these up with 2000 grit as the gloss clear is a bit to much.
