Gauges

[JMC 0]

ive tidyed the panel up a bit today using alacantara (and done something else too :wink: ) still not happy with it tbh...

 

Looking good there Riley :wink:

[2_Door_fun 0]

Hay Riley was it hard to locate the headunit where the ashtray is or was on yr car?

 

I thought about that. The gauges look good. I think its such a dramatic change that it will take the eye a while to get use to it.

 

I have 2 gauges in the ashtray.

 

[Riley 0]

it was a bit of messing i must admit :shock: especially using only a jigsaw with a wood cutting blade in it! :lol: !

 

i actually tried fitting the panel up yesterday and ended up putting the original back :( feckin stereo was hitting the screw in points behind it...so ive sacked it off for now.

 

i just put the heater panel i made into the car without the gauges etc.

 

neil. :)

[saysomestuff 0]

mate, finish it in plastic, it will look awesome. get some acetone, some black abs shavings - mix them together and cast the faceplate into the centre console, sand down and voila! OEM

[Chris VR6nos 0]

I have an Apexi boost gauge but the thing is that it shows in Bar and goes to 1.5bar so you are giessing as to what the psi is and it doesn't go round very far so not as much use as it might be.

What would be a good gauge, or should i say, what's your fav gauge you've seem?

 

 

 

Chris

[2_Door_fun 0]

I have an Apexi boost gauge but the thing is that it shows in Bar and goes to 1.5bar so you are giessing as to what the psi is and it doesn't go round very far so not as much use as it might be.

What would be a good gauge, or should i say, what's your fav gauge you've seem?

 

 

 

Chris

 

Bar gauges are :roll: Not as much fun as watching a needle swing rund the PSI circle.

 

 

Jap Greedy gauges are well tidy. Not sure if they would suit the VW's we all have. The full sweep VDO gauges are prob the best reallty. Very simple.

[Henny 0]

Fancy a VDO Boost gauge for $36 +P&P? ;)

 

VDO Cockpit International Series

 

Or how about one for $30 + P&P? :) VDO Vision Series (shame it says TURBO :roll: )

 

I've got one on the way for my pillar pod at the moment... 8)

[Lippy 0]

man I want one of them

 

 

oh wait need to turbo mine first!

[mrbeige 0]

man I want one of them

 

 

oh wait need to turbo mine first!

 

I was just thinking the same thing :lol:

[2_Door_fun 0]

No need for Vac readings really just go for a Boooooost gauge.

 

Having a charger in the car makes it more interesting. Unique almost on UK Rds

[Riley 0]

Fancy a VDO Boost gauge for $36 +P&P? ;)

 

VDO Cockpit International Series

 

Or how about one for $30 + P&P? :) VDO Vision Series (shame it says TURBO :roll: )

 

I've got one on the way for my pillar pod at the moment... 8)

 

8) ! ian,can you let us know how you get on with import tax and wotnot?

 

cheers,neil. :)

[billinjah 0]

mmm where shall i mount my three? might relocate the stereo

[NickVR6 0]

right, ive given up with cutting centre consules to peices!!

 

Stereos going in the glove box, got a really nice angled 3 gauge din plate from venum to go in the original stereo hole.

 

Got some nice digital gauges from ebay (thegaugeplace). 3 coloured sweep round the edge and blue led digital readout in the centre. i have sat here egr, air fuel and boost all matching :-) Aquamist gauge is going in the air vent.

 

All look much more subtle than they sound, will post picks tommorrow when i fire them up.

[NickVR6 0]

i really dont like that centre consule, its that horrid cheap britle cack plastic thats caused me some serious swearing and money! Thanks to MisVW i have a replacement centre consule and i will be leaving it well alone!

[Edition 1 0]

how much hassle will it be to fit guages where the ashtray is, i`m looking to do this soon but cant be arsed to move my stereo

 

If anyones interested , I've started a prototype pod to go where the ashtray is which will take two 52mm gauges and will require no mods to the console :wink:

[GIXXERUK 0]

nice

[Lippy 0]

nick your spread of gauges will look good - keep us posted

 

i've got the venom pod, its OK - but I have problems with it popping outta my centre console on uneven surfaces. Mind you I couldnt be arsed screwing the top screw into the console above the vents, so there is probably more play which is causing it.

[dnac 0]

how much hassle will it be to fit guages where the ashtray is, i`m looking to do this soon but cant be arsed to move my stereo

 

If anyones interested , I've started a prototype pod to go where the ashtray is which will take two 52mm gauges and will require no mods to the console :wink:

 

I would be interested in that, please let me know if you make one, i'll trial it for you!

[steve @ 0]

how much hassle will it be to fit guages where the ashtray is, i`m looking to do this soon but cant be arsed to move my stereo

 

If anyones interested , I've started a prototype pod to go where the ashtray is which will take two 52mm gauges and will require no mods to the console :wink:

 

8) pics!

[dnac 0]

 

Got some nice digital gauges from ebay (thegaugeplace). 3 coloured sweep round the edge and blue led digital readout in the centre. i have sat here egr, air fuel and boost all matching :-) Aquamist gauge is going in the air vent.

 

Is the gaugeplace his seller ID, i can't find them