Scott Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I'm looking at buying 4 52mm gauges all the same. What are my options for mounting them in the car? I have a facelift so the passenger airbag is in the way lol. I was thinking of 2 on the A-pillar. What are my options for the other 2? Are the £40 pillar pods from ebay ok? I had a look for a triple but i couldn't find any. The main thing is that i want it all neat and tidy. I have seen the ones that glue or screw onto the centre console but i don't fancy that much due to the wires etc. If i could find a triple pod i could probably cut the gauges down to 3. I'm thinking EGT, AFR, Boost and Water but water is the least important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Scott, I have a 3 gauge A piller pod (one of the ones Brett used to produce on here) never used. Will shove up some photos tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 Sounds ideal buddy. You selling it? How much you after? Some pics would be great, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm looking at buying 4 52mm gauges all the same. What are my options for mounting them in the car? I have a facelift so the passenger airbag is in the way lol. I was thinking of 2 on the A-pillar. What are my options for the other 2? Are the £40 pillar pods from ebay ok? I had a look for a triple but i couldn't find any. The main thing is that i want it all neat and tidy. I have seen the ones that glue or screw onto the centre console but i don't fancy that much due to the wires etc. If i could find a triple pod i could probably cut the gauges down to 3. I'm thinking EGT, AFR, Boost and Water but water is the least important. I have one where the vent in the centre console is...looks neat and tirdy in there. As for the other 3... One in the clock space. Maybe could do away with the two which locate the air temp/flow. And possibly one in the other vent at the right hand side of the wheel (not sure about his one but just a suggestion) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 I have one where the vent in the centre console is...looks neat and tirdy in there. As for the other 3... One in the clock space. Maybe could do away with the two which locate the air temp/flow. And possibly one in the other vent at the right hand side of the wheel (not sure about his one but just a suggestion) Yeah thats where my boost gauge is at the moment. Trouble is it will only take 60mm gauges without major modification. I have a facelift so i'm not sure on taking the clock out for a gauge. I might just make do with the 3 gauges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Yeah thats where my boost gauge is at the moment. Trouble is it will only take 60mm gauges without major modification. I have a facelift so i'm not sure on taking the clock out for a gauge. I might just make do with the 3 gauges 3 gauge prob is the best option bud...that was just me trying to be inventive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson4347 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 :)How about single din head unit and 3 under there? stil wondering where to put them myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 :)How about single din head unit and 3 under there? stil wondering where to put them myself Like the idea of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 I can't do that though, i have a car pc lol. If i really wanted to go all out i could do something like what Jay did and mount the facia of the cd/dvd player into the rear view mirror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Piccies, let me know if you would like more Ideally would like to change for a 2 pod (or even 1 pod) but if not I paid £70 for it so make me an offer EDIT: Pics not coming up very big, PM me an e-mail address if interested and I will send higher res photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Also got this due to change of plan - note slot has been cut for boost controller and something else prior to me purchasing it Would swap for a three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 This is what i did at the weekend but only 3 gauges in total Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARETT Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Whifbitz do a Glovebox replacement cover which will allow 3 guages to be mounted and angled to be pointed towards the driver slightly. It's also in Carbon fibre and looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 Whifbitz do a Glovebox replacement cover which will allow 3 guages to be mounted and angled to be pointed towards the driver slightly. It's also in Carbon fibre and looks As per my first post though, i have an airbag as its a facelift. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I have the carbon one that whitbitz sell to go with my 3 defi's cant wait to fit it. Scott i would say go for the pod that replaces the passenger airbag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 I have the carbon one that whitbitz sell to go with my 3 defi's cant wait to fit it. Scott i would say go for the pod that replaces the passenger airbag Don't think the wife (passenger) would like that much lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 just slap a sticker on the dash saying ''Airbag still here'' lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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