Aftermaket gauges?

[mitch_f1]

Where have you mounted them, and how have you bought the wiring into the cabin? Have you drilled hole in firewall, or used existing holes?

[Lokiel]

Autometer Boost Gauge mounted in single pod on the A-Pillar (I didn't want to use an air vent since I need al the A/C I can get here in QLD).

Vacuum hose is threaded through existing hole in the firewall (this hole is getting very tight now since I also have my Gizzmo MS-2 EBC's solenoid wires going through that same hole).

Here's a "not very good" picture:


The pod is the pod I used:
http://www.modyourcar.com.au/universal- ... auge%20pod

I had to cut it down a LOT to make it fit and add rubber edging to the front to mask the gap between the gauge pod and the A-Pillar. To secure it I used pot rivets. I left enough of the original pod for 3 pot rivets on the bottom edge and 2 pot rivets on the "face edge". I was going to paint the rivets black but like the natural industrial look it gives.

[GS]

I assume you're talking NA/NB? If so there are a few alternatives including:
* remove one of the eyeball vents and mount a gauge in there
* if you have a single DIN radio, buy or make a panel to fit in the space below. You can fit 2/3 gauges there depending on the size of the gauge
* buy a cover for the A pillar that contains mounts for 1 or 2 gauges.

The position in the vent brings the gauge closer to your eyeline, but obviously if you use your a/c or heater you lose a 1/4 of your outlets. From memory i think a 60mm gauge is the exact size, or you can remove the outer ring from the vent and drop a smaller gauge in there (or at least you can on the NA).

The position under the radio looks subtle and clean, but its a little way from your eyeline. You might need to google to find the suppliers, but ive seen quite a few variations - 2 gauge, 3 gauge, 1 gauge + a pocket, 1 gauge + a clock etc.

The A pillar mounts - the plus is that its level with your eyeline, but i dont like the idea of them blocking my field of vision, and it just has a faint wisp of 'ricer' (probably seen one too many Excels with 'boost' gauges on the a pillar!!).

Personally ive got an AEM WB in a vent (not sure what size it is, but i needed to use the outer ring of the eyeball vent), and 2 60mm gauges in custom panel below the radio.

No need to drill any extra holes in the firewall. You can usually slide the extra sensor wires required for the gauges through the existing grommets, then tap into one of the existing wires behind the dash for a power source.

[RG.net]

I have two mounted in the centre AC vents, and three mounted above the radio.

I should have sone pictures on my blog somewhere.

Wiring can go through the rubber grommets in the engine bay, with a little bit of force.

[TieNN89]

* if you have a single DIN radio, buy or make a panel to fit in the space below. You can fit 2/3 gauges there depending on the size of the gauge

And if we are talking about NB then grab this off me
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=41080

[mitch_f1]

its for NA

Are NA and NB different?

[TieNN89]

its for NA

Are NA and NB different?

for the Din holder I had for sale then yes they are different

[blue_na]

How do you remove the outer ring from the eyeball on NA's?

I've removed the eyeball assembly from the tombstone but can't figure out how to separate it.

[broady]

How do you remove the outer ring from the eyeball on NA's?

I've removed the eyeball assembly from the tombstone but can't figure out how to separate it.

You don't. It's all one piece.

[blue_na]

How do you remove the outer ring from the eyeball on NA's?

I've removed the eyeball assembly from the tombstone but can't figure out how to separate it.

You don't. It's all one piece.

Separated it with screwdriver last night, now have 52mm gauge fitted tightly in the centre of the ring.

[evil_weevil]

hey guys,
the 52mm ones, what brand did you get? easy fit in the NA air vents?

Cheers

[Lokiel]

Autometer mechanical gauge (there are a lot of re-branded Autometer gauges available).

I know that Autobarn sells them (Supercheap sell Cobalt gauges - not sure who manufactres these)