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Show me your gauges part 1

sdseagles 06-12-2002 03:36 PM

Show me your gauges!!
 
I'm looking for some original ideas about where and how to mount guages. I've seen the A-pillar and the dash pod, but want to do something more inconspicuous. If you've come up with a different place or way to mount your gauges, please share with me/us. Thanks
leon 06-12-2002 03:45 PM

inconspicuous? lol your trying to hide your gauges? come on now.. you need to be able to see them at all times!

-Leon
sdseagles 06-12-2002 04:07 PM

Forgive my naive friend, but surely there are those of you out there who have seen gauges placed so that the driver can plainly see them, but passerbys walking passed the parked car cannot. Nor other drivers lining up for an ass-kicking. It's called stealth or sleeper. Please, think before you speak. Anyway, I'm interested in seeing what some of you have come up with. Steering column, air vents, glove box, etc. Thanks
Schleppy 06-12-2002 05:35 PM

Well, I was going to put a mechanical boost gauge in the left vent, but that didn't work (you can fit an electronic gauge however).

I am mouting whatever gauges I get in the spare DIN sized slot under my aftermarket stereo. That is good and stealth, and still more than visible.
sdseagles 06-12-2002 05:45 PM

What size gauge did you try to fit in the left a/c vent? And what size are you using in the din? I ordered 2 1/16" (52mm) gauges. Have you seen anyone else with their gauges in the din? I like that idea. Is there room for them, and if so, how many? Thanks
2OHOH2WRX 06-12-2002 06:10 PM

[URL=http://i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=143821&highlight=greddy]http://i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=143821&highlight=greddy[/URL]

[URL=http://i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=157143]http://i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=157143[/URL]
dbrier 06-12-2002 06:11 PM

Omori makes a kit that fits a single DIN radio slot.
[IMG]http://www.omori-na.com/catalog/accessories/Accessories/p-106.jpg[/IMG]

[URL=http://www.omori-na.com/catalog/accessories/accessories.htm]http://www.omori-na.com/catalog/accessories/accessories.htm[/URL]
sdseagles 06-12-2002 06:53 PM

dbrier - that could be just what I'm looking for. I couldn't find a price on their site. Any idea?

2OHOH2WRX - that's the dash pod I was referring to. I want something more out of site to passersby

That Omori kit could be the answer. Does the WRX have room already for that with the big six disc changer already in the dash?
TurboWRX 06-12-2002 07:27 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sdseagles [/i]
[B]That Omori kit could be the answer. Does the WRX have room already for that with the big six disc changer already in the dash? [/B][/QUOTE]


no. you'll need an aftermarket single DIN receiver to use that gauge housing :)
sdseagles 06-12-2002 08:22 PM

Damn! I knew it was too good to be true!
dbrier 06-12-2002 09:20 PM

I have already installed my single DIN radio. Next stop, more gauges. :devil:
sdseagles 06-13-2002 09:22 AM

"More" guages? Be sure to post some pics when you do!
sdseagles 06-13-2002 10:04 AM

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I really like the way this looks. Anyone else got any suggestions?
RIwrx 06-13-2002 11:13 AM

60mm gauges
 
sdseagles- like the thread you have here- am actually wondering if using single DIN radio slot, and installing 60mm blitz DC gauges would work. any ideas about the 60mm electronic gauges fitting in this area?
sdseagles 06-13-2002 12:15 PM

I can't say for sure. It doesn't even look like Omori makes a gauge pod like the one above for 60mms. I'm getting the 52mms, but I don't really know if the 60s will fit. Sorry
dbrier 06-13-2002 07:04 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sdseagles [/i]
[B]"More" guages? Be sure to post some pics when you do! [/B][/QUOTE]

I already have the factory pod and factory gauges. They will be replaced with Omori guages and then I will add one more Omori and two [URL=http://www.spatechnique.com/instruments.html][B]SPA dual gauges[/B][/URL] for a total of 8 gauges in 6 holes. :devil:
It will be awhile, my wife says I am out of control. :D
sdseagles 06-13-2002 09:54 PM

Damn, son, you [B]are[/B] out of control! ;)
bjteel 06-13-2002 11:48 PM

dbrier,

help out a gaugeless bro-bro when you upgrade, pleeeaaasssee!

(I was just in Shelbyville on business, so have pity on me, haha)
QA Guy 06-14-2002 01:31 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sdseagles [/i]
[B]I can't say for sure. It doesn't even look like Omori makes a gauge pod like the one above for 60mms. I'm getting the 52mms, but I don't really know if the 60s will fit. Sorry [/B][/QUOTE]

I have 52 mm gauges mounted in a din panel (stock gauge pod location) and it's pretty tight (required some trimming). I don't think that 60 mm gauges would fit.
sdseagles 06-14-2002 10:36 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by QA Guy [/i]
[B]

I have 52 mm gauges mounted in a din panel (stock gauge pod location) and it's pretty tight (required some trimming). I don't think that 60 mm gauges would fit. [/B][/QUOTE]

Got any pics?
QA Guy 06-14-2002 12:41 PM

No, but here is a link to a picture of SuperMarkus's gauge install. He has done the same thing, only using GReddy gauges instead of VDO, as I did.

[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=121403&pagenumber=3[/url]

I like the install.
sdseagles 06-14-2002 01:19 PM

Looks good, but I don't want others to be able to see it from the outside, that's why the single din above an aftermarket head unit seems the best location.
QA Guy 06-14-2002 01:32 PM

People will still be able to see it if you have a single DIN head unit and put it above or below that in a DIN panel. It will be less conspicuous, though.

Window tinting would help with this, too.
midnightblackwrx 06-14-2002 01:44 PM

Here is a suggestion, autometer makes this for our cars.

[img]http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/uploads/autometer cluster.jpg[/img]
sdseagles 06-14-2002 02:03 PM

I've seen that, not bad, but leaves me one gauge short.
KIMUTAKU 06-15-2002 12:17 AM

i like all the suggestions here...they look great...:)
is anybody thinking about getting Defi 60mm gauge pod?? i think that would look great...

i have 2 questions....would the Blitz DC gauges fit the Defi pod??
and what's the advantage of electrical gauges over mechanical??
QA Guy 06-15-2002 12:49 AM

I don't have the Defi pod, but I've seen it. It's bigger than I wanted and was not cheap, so I passed on it.

It seems like any 60mm gauges should fit in it just fine.

Electric gauges are usually more expensive and don't require the substance to be measured to come into the gauge. I wouldn't use a mechanical oil pressure gauge, since I don't want oil coming into the cabin. A mechanical boost gauge, on the other hand, is fine with me.

Some gauges, like EGT, will only be available in an electric version.

Hope this helps.
trboCIVIC&WRX 06-15-2002 01:15 AM

I made this a long time ago, I want to re-do it, because it didnt turn out quite how I wanted it to, but maybe it will spark some ideas for some of you guys....

scroll down a bit... :)

[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=133422[/url]
sdseagles 06-15-2002 11:02 AM

That looks pretty good. Did you "make" that pod for the 2 gauges? Fiberglass? There's something similar to that for sale on eBay. Here's the link:

[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1835829302[/url]
KIMUTAKU 06-15-2002 02:11 PM

QA Guy:
thanks man...now i think i know what i should get once my car is ready...:)
Nootch 06-15-2002 09:23 PM

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I went with the defi pod and painted it to match the dash....used Greddy gauges 60MM. They match the dash color perfectly at night.
wrx692 06-15-2002 10:29 PM

Here's my setup. Just a boost gauge. It's a 2 5/8" Autometer Ulralite mechanical boost gauge.

[IMG]http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/181795a7/bc/WRX/Boost+Gauge+1.jpg?bcjI5M9AYeiordKu[/IMG] [IMG]http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/181795a7/bc/WRX/Boost+Gauge+2.jpg?bcjI5M9ASJmOm6Tu[/IMG] [IMG]http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/181795a7/bc/WRX/Boost+Gauge+3.jpg?bcjI5M9Acab3duzZ[/IMG]
wrx692 06-15-2002 10:33 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by wrx692 [/i]
[B]Here's my setup. Just a boost gauge. It's a 2 5/8" Autometer Ulralite mechanical boost gauge.

[IMG]http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/181795a7/bc/WRX/Boost+Gauge+1.jpg?bcjI5M9AYeiordKu[/IMG] [IMG]http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/181795a7/bc/WRX/Boost+Gauge+2.jpg?bcjI5M9ASJmOm6Tu[/IMG] [IMG]http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/181795a7/bc/WRX/Boost+Gauge+3.jpg?bcjI5M9Acab3duzZ[/IMG] [/B][/QUOTE]
Sorry, my friend logged in on my computer and I didn't know. This is koyokid and this gauge belongs to me.
polobee69 06-16-2002 12:26 AM

nice WRX692!..now tell us how to do it !
koyokid 06-16-2002 08:18 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by polobee69 [/i]
[B]nice WRX692!..now tell us how to do it ! [/B][/QUOTE]

Ugh! Those are not WRX692's setup, they're mine. My buddy logged in on my PC and when I posted again it was under his name. He's got a Blue sedan with 18" Superleggara's (very nice) and OEM gauging.

[URL=http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/brentmcgibbon_2002/lst?.dir=/WRX&.view=t]Here's the link to my Wagon pics[/URL]

Sorry about the confusion
KIMUTAKU 06-16-2002 02:04 PM

Nootch:
i like your setup!! looks cool..:)
so what's the price for the whole thing u got there??? around 1k?
trboCIVIC&WRX 06-16-2002 11:28 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sdseagles [/i]
[B]That looks pretty good. Did you "make" that pod for the 2 gauges? Fiberglass? There's something similar to that for sale on eBay. Here's the link:

[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1835829302[/url] [/B][/QUOTE]

WOW! thats really weird, its like I am looking at my own part, for sale on ebay.....

Strange.....

anyway, yes, I made it with fiberglass, and then the best part, bondo! then alot of sanding... and voila!

yk
sdseagles 06-17-2002 05:15 PM

So that's it? No flashes of brilliance, no hints of genius? No ingenuity? Just a dash pod or the single din? No one with a gauge pod mounted in the glove box that opens and comes out for racing/hard driving purposes? No one fashioned a gauge assembly in the armrest extension? How disappointing. I guess I'll have to figure something unique out when I get set to do the install. Thanks all for your input
Hank 06-17-2002 06:51 PM

-HKS turbo timer next to cupholder
-HKS (Oil Temp, Boost, EGT)

[IMG]http://www.rufridr.com/ruhroh/interior.jpg[/IMG]
sdseagles 06-17-2002 06:54 PM

Looks good!
deepbeep 06-17-2002 07:29 PM

Hey koyokid... Care to share how you did that? It's similar to the other vent setup out there, but doesn't leave any flow through that vent, right?
Nootch 06-17-2002 08:47 PM

KIMUTAKU....that was a very good guess....$950 was what the total came to with the paintwork included.
KIMUTAKU 06-17-2002 11:40 PM

Nootch:
icic...950...that's quite expensive...
so are they all electrical gauges u got there??
sdseagles 06-18-2002 03:30 PM

Hank - where did you get the pod? Is the backing to the gauges custom? Looks good, I like it.
xstar 06-18-2002 03:54 PM

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here's my contribution
Omori 52mm series. boost, EGT, oil pressure
Nootch 06-18-2002 05:44 PM

Yes they are all electric....the gauges were about $250 per shot...the defi pod was $150....the paint $50.
koyokid 06-18-2002 07:40 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by deepbeep [/i]
[B]Hey koyokid... Care to share how you did that? It's similar to the other vent setup out there, but doesn't leave any flow through that vent, right? [/B][/QUOTE]

The installation was very simple. The gauge bezel fits almost perfectly. I've seen the 52mm and didn't care for it and a 60mm still falls thru the vent bezel. 2 5/8" is the way to go.

[URL=http://phast.org/wrx/mods/vent_mount_gauge/vent_gauge_install.html]Here's the link to install the TCG vent gauge[/URL]. It will get you to the point where you can take the vent out. I just used the hardware that the gauge came with to install and tapped for light thru the fog light switch so that it will dim with the dash. The Ultralite series matches the dash perfectly, but any of their 2 5/8" series should work. I really like having a big boost gauge.
Mach5WRX 06-18-2002 10:24 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by wrx692 [/i]
[B]Here's my setup. Just a boost gauge. It's a 2 5/8" Autometer Ulralite mechanical boost gauge.

[IMG]http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/181795a7/bc/WRX/Boost+Gauge+1.jpg?bcjI5M9AYeiordKu[/IMG] [IMG]http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/181795a7/bc/WRX/Boost+Gauge+2.jpg?bcjI5M9ASJmOm6Tu[/IMG] [IMG]http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/181795a7/bc/WRX/Boost+Gauge+3.jpg?bcjI5M9Acab3duzZ[/IMG] [/B][/QUOTE]

How do you do that. How do you plug that vent up?
koyokid 06-19-2002 06:30 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Mach5WRX [/i]
[B]

How do you do that. How do you plug that vent up? [/B][/QUOTE]

It's very easy. Just remove the vent. The gauge is mechanical so you just have to route a hose thru the firewall and tap to a pressure line the same way they do for the OEM gauges. The light is tapped to (in my case) to the fog light switch for power and so that it will dim. It looks almost OEM and is very easy to do with the right gauge. The cost was only $48 for the gauge and $15 for the hardware to hook it up.
Hank 06-19-2002 07:02 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sdseagles [/i]
[B]Hank - where did you get the pod? Is the backing to the gauges custom? Looks good, I like it. [/B][/QUOTE]

I got the pod from a local, I believe he said he got it from Japan, don't know where. I got it with the gauges from him. The backing plate was on there as well, I believe he got it from a plastics manuf. company in town and cut it to fit. Looks like a stereo shop would be able to do this as well, looks like the face plate trim that someone would see around a radio that is smaller than the DIN opening it is put into.

I know I didn't help you much, but it's a start! :D

Hank
'02 WRB WRX
'95 Eclipse GSX
fatcatwrx 06-20-2002 04:10 AM

Blitz Boost Gauge in my STi...

[img]http://photos.smktech.com.au:58885/pics/20020323 - fcs 2002 Impreza WRX STi/100-0045_IMG.jpg[/img]

and the pod on the dash...

[img]http://photos.smktech.com.au:58885/pics/20020519 - Reefton and Lake Mountain/100-0009_IMG.jpg[/img]

Regards,

Gerrod
ChristianPat978 06-24-2002 05:38 AM

fatcatwrx where did you get the gauge mount at?
fatcatwrx 06-24-2002 08:33 AM

Christian,

[url]www.avoturbo.com[/url]

Regards,

Gerrod
42202sub 06-24-2002 03:39 PM

[url]http://community.webshots.com/scripts/editPhotos.fcgi?action=showMyPhoto&albumID=39995771&photoID=41640891&security=vvaYJg[/url]

Here is a picture of my gauges:D
fatcatwrx 06-24-2002 06:58 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by 42202sub [/i]
[B][url]http://community.webshots.com/scripts/editPhotos.fcgi?action=showMyPhoto&albumID=39995771&photoID=41640891&security=vvaYJg[/url]

Here is a picture of my gauges:D [/B][/QUOTE]

That link doesn't seem to work :(

Gerrod
Chillibop 06-27-2002 08:23 PM

Can anyone tell me where I can get the paint that matches the dash color. I know it's made by SEM and the color is Ford Smoke Medium but I can't find it anywhere. There used to be a link somewhere in a thread but I can't find it anymore.
Thanks
postr 06-28-2002 12:34 PM

Me too!
 
I also need the paint and can't find it locally. Anyone willing to ship me a can if I send you the $???

thanks, Bob
sdseagles 07-11-2002 06:28 PM

I still think I'm gonna go with a single din gauge pod, maybe Omori. I'm considering a recessed mounting so the gauges are covered when I'm not in the car. Any thoughts?
tnmn28 07-11-2002 08:17 PM

I bought an aerosol can of paint from HandsOnTool.

[url]http://www.handsontools.com/store/show_product/?product_id=9101[/url]
Select SEM39163.

I think the price went up $0.35 from when I bought
it in early June. The shipping cost more than the
paint!
Ruz WRX 07-16-2002 03:04 AM

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thought I'd contribute since I've been gauge happy lately :)

here's my blitz setup with the OEM housing...and turbo timer on ash tray...

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