Apexi AVCR boost controller fitting

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Apexi AVCR boost controller fitting #45190 07/02/2006 04:34 07/02/2006 04:34
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 996 Mitcham/Croydon Coupe_Don OP Enjoying the ride
Coupe_Don OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 996 Mitcham/Croydon	Hi, I should be getting my Apexi boost controller fitted tomorrow, can anyone suggest where to put it in the car? I live in a bit of a dodgy area so on the dash is out of the question for me as kids will not understand it is no use without the wires! I was thinking about putting it where the astray is the only thing is I guess i'll have to look down everytime I want to see what its trying to tell me!? Anyway any suggestions are appreciated! Cheers John PS Is it worth having a standard boost gauge (non electronic) fitted if you have an electronic boost controller or is this just over kill and the usual coupe paranoia? For some reason in the back of my head Im thinking the electronic boost controller could mess up and give a false boost reading, so i'll be driving around thinking wow I trashed that BMW M5 with 1.2bar boost when really im running 1.8bar and about to fork out £2000 in engine repairs! .

Re: Apexi AVCR boost controller fitting #45191 07/02/2006 04:52 07/02/2006 04:52
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Stick it in your glovebox if you are in a dodgey area and dont want it to be nicked out of the car,then when you are driving you open the glovebox so that you can see what boost you are running at. Last edited by paddy147; 07/02/2006 04:52.

Re: Apexi AVCR boost controller fitting #45192 07/02/2006 05:13 07/02/2006 05:13
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 742 Midlands Easy Enjoying the ride
Easy Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 742 Midlands	The ashtray is arguably the best place to put it as you can (if your prepared to completely dismantle the cover plate)cover the controller after you leave the car. Jamiepm is going to put his up on the sunvisor so you might want to message him if you are considering that route.

Re: Apexi AVCR boost controller fitting #45193 07/02/2006 05:42 07/02/2006 05:42
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,588 Essex Rog20VT I need some sleep
Rog20VT I need some sleep Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,588 Essex	you can fit the the ashtray, if your clever when fitting you can even close the ashtray quite easily. alternatively sling it in the glove box when you park, just as you would the stereo face www.Poweritalia.com - The UK's leading Fiat Coupe Specialist

Re: Apexi AVCR boost controller fitting #45194 09/02/2006 09:39 09/02/2006 09:39
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 996 Mitcham/Croydon Coupe_Don OP Enjoying the ride
Coupe_Don OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 996 Mitcham/Croydon	Hi, just a quick thank you to all of you for the suggestions, had it fitted and set up on Tuesday! I went for fitting it on the dash in the centre (thanks Barbz!), maybe a bit messy with the wire hanging down but think I prefer to be able to see it all the time! It was a bit hairy setting it up on the motor way at 11pm with lots of help from Barbz but well worth it despite the warped brake discs I now have, the girlfriend stayed silent in the back with a look of fear on her face and my hands haven't stopped sweating! Im itching to jump in the coupe for the journey to work tomorrow! Cheers John PS Special thanks to Barbz for the all the help!

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