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Boost Gauge Fitted!
#60374
26/02/2006 05:42
26/02/2006 05:42
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Got round to fitting my Autometer boost Gauage. Removed the Drivers air vent, made an MDF panel and covered it in vinyl and mounted the boost gauge. Will take some pictures tomorrow!
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Re: Boost Gauge Fitted!
#60375
26/02/2006 05:49
26/02/2006 05:49
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Sounds good! Look forward to seeing the pics.
Dave
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Re: Boost Gauge Fitted!
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26/02/2006 05:54
26/02/2006 05:54
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Actually turned out pretty well.
Usually me and MDF dont mix, brother in law owns a Car Audio company so have all the tools and undercover working place.
9/10 times I usually give up and let him to do it. But I did it all including the triming. Even glows red and matches the clocks. I figured this was a good place as I can revert back to the vent (doesnt really do much anyway) and is a half decent position without drilling holes in the dash!
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Re: Boost Gauge Fitted!
#60377
26/02/2006 09:34
26/02/2006 09:34
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Just did mine this weekend as well (Auto Meter) same place I think. Click me Turned out looking almost factory I reckon
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Re: Boost Gauge Fitted!
#60378
26/02/2006 16:54
26/02/2006 16:54
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Very neat job. I'd thought of getting those gauges myself.
Dave
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Re: Boost Gauge Fitted!
#60379
26/02/2006 21:57
26/02/2006 21:57
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Heres mine. Apologies for the slightly blurred piccy, just washed the car and couldnt feel my hands. Click Me!
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Re: Boost Gauge Fitted!
#60380
26/02/2006 22:01
26/02/2006 22:01
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Looks good Trying to decide who's looks the best now!! Dave
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Re: Boost Gauge Fitted!
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26/02/2006 22:09
26/02/2006 22:09
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I could have made the wooden plate smaller, as the Vinyl has slightly bunched down in the left hand corner.
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Re: Boost Gauge Fitted!
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26/02/2006 23:51
26/02/2006 23:51
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Nice job in both pics, especially the vinyl background. Nice I have an autometer boost guage (silver with black dials) brand new in box. Maybe selling it if there are interested parties, as I have now bought an Apexi.
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Re: Boost Gauge Fitted!
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27/02/2006 01:40
27/02/2006 01:40
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Yours looks good twistywizard. I was going to do it that way also but decided it would be easier (i'm lazy) to use a bit of dash plastic from another car. Mine isn't as good as I would like though - for a start the plastic dash I used is FORD I fitted mine offset to make it easier to see around the sterring wheel. No probs there? I used the tubing path through the magic grommet behind the wing panel - did you go that way.
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Re: Boost Gauge Fitted!
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27/02/2006 01:51
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Nope can see her just about Ok.
I came in down under the passenger side gromet near the middle. As I was running some thicker Gauge power cable for my Amp.
I did consider the same route but this was easier seeing as I was doing this anyway!
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Re: Boost Gauge Fitted!
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27/02/2006 06:14
27/02/2006 06:14
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Very nice jobs in both pics. If i'd done either job I would be mighty proud of myself .
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Re: Boost Gauge Fitted!
#60386
27/02/2006 13:26
27/02/2006 13:26
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Nice work! I would like to see a picture where you can see the complete dashboard and steering wheel. Anyone?
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Re: Boost Gauge Fitted!
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27/02/2006 15:36
27/02/2006 15:36
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Will get one for you later if you like!
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Re: Boost Gauge Fitted!
#60391
27/02/2006 21:41
27/02/2006 21:41
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Quote:
Fine, also one pic from the rear side of the gauge.
Have you just press fitted the gauge in the panel or have you use something else/more? Bracket maybe?
The Gauge is press fitted into it, but the Autometer came with a Metal bracket that would secure it if needed. But it doesnt need it so I didnt see the point in fitting it!
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Re: Boost Gauge Fitted!
#60394
28/02/2006 00:26
28/02/2006 00:26
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Nah thats fine mate Hijack away!
I didnt take pictures, but could provide al Alternative write up for doing an MDF spacer covered in Vinyl if you like and then people have 2 options.
I also took the Power and Ground from the Dimmer. If you want another section for the write up then send me a PM and I will knock one up for you
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