gauge mount - steel :)
07-19-2007, 02:44 PM
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Looks nice, Duke.
2Bridges, why not put more of the support for the gauge on the under side, not above. So there will be less blocking the cluster?
2Bridges, why not put more of the support for the gauge on the under side, not above. So there will be less blocking the cluster?
07-19-2007, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by nize
i'm interested, as long as it works with the airbag steering wheel. also, what metal would be used? i'd prefer aluminum.
Yes should work with airbag car. I will test fit on a buddy's late car to verify. Also as designed it should be able to be installed without removal of steering wheel.
metal will be 1/8" steel. Is still very light. Can't make in aluminum - a total bitch to weld this thin and I an not setup for aluminum
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I made a few early versions icluding one without the supports on inside.... it looked really stupid. Looking like somebody just plopped a couple pods on a flat piece of metal. It is hard to tell from the pics, but when seated in the car from eye level the support portion really does not block anything you want/need to see. this has a much more refined & finished look IMO
07-19-2007, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nize
oh also, any way you could fit the valentine v1 remote display in the center of that bracket?
07-19-2007, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by nize
oh also, any way you could fit the valentine v1 remote display in the center of that bracket?
actually would have to mount a tab or somthingfor that to mount to. Problem with leaving extra material for you is then the cut is for a single part instead of 10 or 50. most of the expense is in setup.
07-19-2007, 10:11 PM
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i could just j&b weld/glue on an L-shaped tab myself or something, so not a big deal. i thought it would look much cleaner if you could do it.
and Mark-87-951; i have the detector itself mounted above the visor, so i can easily reach up to mute it using the button on the detector itself, no need to touch the remote display.
and Mark-87-951; i have the detector itself mounted above the visor, so i can easily reach up to mute it using the button on the detector itself, no need to touch the remote display.
07-19-2007, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ehall
2bridges, does the mount block the lower view of the oil preasure guage?
the one guage I really have to move my head to see is the lower 1/3 or so of the gas guage.
07-20-2007, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Duke
Look again, no way to fit that unit with one of the vent still in place.
07-20-2007, 05:11 AM
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Well, not the stock vent, but you could move it over to one side and make your own vents to still get some airflow.
07-20-2007, 08:13 AM
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Saw this on a VW AUDI site.
http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...ategory=Gauges
http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...Gauge%20Panels
Probably could be made to fit??
http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...ategory=Gauges
http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...Gauge%20Panels
Probably could be made to fit??
07-20-2007, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Duke
Here's another alternative if you want the panel in a better position.
Will be matched by a dubble DIN sized panel where the stereo used to be, also covered in matching leather.
The top panel holds the PLX R500 a/f, EGT and knock monitor. The lower will hold 2 analogue 52 mm gauges for oil temp and pressure, a Greddy EBC and turbo timer and a little launch control push button in the middle.
Will be matched by a dubble DIN sized panel where the stereo used to be, also covered in matching leather.
The top panel holds the PLX R500 a/f, EGT and knock monitor. The lower will hold 2 analogue 52 mm gauges for oil temp and pressure, a Greddy EBC and turbo timer and a little launch control push button in the middle.
