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* If you are installing Garmin GDUs you probably just need to trim the carbon fiber to fit the installation bracket but not the aluminum frame -- if you attach the bracket to the back of the panel inserts, it will roughly end up at the level of the carbon fiber but not as deep as the aluminum frame. The exception is the corners where the nutplates are located. | * If you are installing Garmin GDUs you probably just need to trim the carbon fiber to fit the installation bracket but not the aluminum frame -- if you attach the bracket to the back of the panel inserts, it will roughly end up at the level of the carbon fiber but not as deep as the aluminum frame. The exception is the corners where the nutplates are located. | ||
* You will probably be creating/using three insert panels (left, center, right) and will have to cut out the carbon fiber for those. For the center panel, you will probably need nutplates attached to the carbon fiber for the insert panel. But for the left/right panels, the nutplates will probably need to be installed on the aluminum support frame since the carbon fiber sits flush with that. | * You will probably be creating/using three insert panels (left, center, right) and will have to cut out the carbon fiber for those. For the center panel, you will probably need nutplates attached to the carbon fiber for the insert panel. But for the left/right panels, the nutplates will probably need to be installed on the aluminum support frame since the carbon fiber sits flush with that. | ||
* For an issue with the initial alignment of the 310 panel, see this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/24943767405317690/ FB post]. | |||
==== Front side panels ==== | ==== Front side panels ==== | ||
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7251416044979432 FB Thread on adhesive 4/2024] | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7251416044979432 FB Thread on adhesive 4/2024] | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7927760794011617 FB Thread on interference with rear bulkhead 8/2024] | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7927760794011617 FB Thread on interference with rear bulkhead 8/2024] | ||
* If you attach the console to the cabin top prior to installing the cabin top, it is easier, but you'll also cover up a handful of the rivet holes at the aft top center of the cabin top. | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/9519719771482370 FB Thread] 4/2025 (same topic as above, riveting) | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/9815971658523845 FB Thread] 6/2025 on installation | |||
* If you attach the console to the cabin top prior to installing the cabin top, it is easier, but you'll also cover up a handful of the rivet holes at the aft top center of the cabin top. With careful alignment of the overhead console and some trimming of the aft flanges you can have enough room to get a pop rivet into every hole that is under the cabin top. | |||
* You need to match drill the door strut attach brackets to the canopy before attaching the overhead console. This may also involve notching the overhead console for the bracket. | |||
* If you have a '''BRS parachute''', don't install the overhead console early. You first need to install the cabin top permanently, then rivet the top skin (at least the center section), then secure the BRS gussets, only then permanently attach the overhead console. Consider feeding the AC air into the overhead console from below via two scat tube inlets. Since the air isn't then coming through the bulkhead, consider shortening the overhead console and closing it off at the rear end before installation. | |||
[[File:2025-03-18 16.54.47.jpg|thumb|Overhead console after being attached to cabin top with epoxy. Fiberglass over the flanges. The rear flanges are not particularly finished because they will be covered by headliner. The front has nutplates and a wiring hole for the overhead switch module.]] | [[File:2025-03-18 16.54.47.jpg|thumb|Overhead console after being attached to cabin top with epoxy. Fiberglass over the flanges. The rear flanges are not particularly finished because they will be covered by headliner. The front has nutplates and a wiring hole for the overhead switch module.]] | ||
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*** Assemble everything, find the sweet spot for the extension to not be under tension and mark the armrest mounting holes using a hole finder. Check the length of the extension. It should have a tiny bit of slack up and down. Trim it a bit if under tension.<br>[[File:2023-07-15 19-58-09.jpg|400x400px]]<br>Test fit the placement with the extension in place. | *** Assemble everything, find the sweet spot for the extension to not be under tension and mark the armrest mounting holes using a hole finder. Check the length of the extension. It should have a tiny bit of slack up and down. Trim it a bit if under tension.<br>[[File:2023-07-15 19-58-09.jpg|400x400px]]<br>Test fit the placement with the extension in place. | ||
***Drill a 7/64 hole for the slotted spring pin through the valve end of the extension using the two holes of the valve fitting as a guide. Insert the pin with a hammer to secure the extension to the valve. | ***Drill a 7/64 hole for the slotted spring pin through the valve end of the extension using the two holes of the valve fitting as a guide. Insert the pin with a hammer to secure the extension to the valve. | ||
*** If you have the stock panel, consider closing off the front end of the armrest with a 3D-printed part, see this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/9137836466337371 FB post]. | |||
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