I'm wondering where the best place for a boost gauge would be to have on a 16vt both in terms of looking as OEM as possible and of course being easy to see when driving hard?

Let's not forget the 16vt doesnt have the the clock in the centre of the dash so that's out of the question.

I'm thinking of getting one of these smoked face gauges so it's not too obvious when the car's off and still looks a bit funky when driving etc.

Nothing BLING or CHAV just something neat and not looking out of place.

My older 20vT has it mounted to the left of the steering column on the black plastic between centre console and steering column.
Really like this location.

My new 20vT has it in place of the clock obviously as its an anologue clock, and I personally I dont like this location.

mines in the same place left of the stering wheel or the other option when i get round to it fit a nomad pilar pod as i want more gauges

Hmmm interesting I saw the how-to guide just a little scared of drilling my dash to bits lol

I fitted mine on the top right of the dash by the pillar in a pod,
easy to read but doesn't look oem.

I also didn't want to drill the dash or air vent!

If you do similar use the magic grommet!!

To the right of the dials looks the most OEM

I now have a white faced gauge for mine, to match the other dials, but you'll get the idea:

Magic grommet Tommy? To be honest I've never fitted a gauge to any of my Coupes as previous ones I've bought have not been standard!

Where does it T off under the bonnet on the engine?

Back in the day, i removed the centre heater vent and placed my boost gauge and air / fuel ratio gauge in the centre there.

Well if you want it clean then start drilling hole next to the original dials, I personally wouldn't like to drill it, so just fit a custom pod to the core, looks nice and you can remove it with no problems in the future.

I'm with Begbie, except I kept the function of the vent.

Looks different!

Where is the "magic" grommet located btw? Thanks!!

The magic grommet is behind the wing. You have to peel back the carpet in the footwell to see where it drops down. There are pictures somewhere.

Oooh I shall have a look, cheers Gunzi!

Theresa, would I have space for an AFR gauge on the other side to keep symmetry? Looks like an ace spot with a lot of work

DidcCoop Gunzi beat me to it!

There used to be loads of pics on hear of the Magic Grommit but I can't find any.

I think the pipe T came off the MAP sensor if I remember correctly but will check mine later!

You also tee off one of the switches to illuminate the dial!

I need to find this grommet lol!

Unfortunately, cant do pics, but my boost gauge is situated in the very right hand corner of the screen/dash. Housed in a bespoke pod, covered in black leather. Looks the dogs to me

I prefer not to cut dashboard :

http://www4.slikomat.com/09/0424/njj-forum.jpg

Sasha that's in the same position as mine but RHD!

Me and my mechanic mate are gonna give it a go tomorrow in the dash!

Good luck DidCoop!! Hope all goes well, post some pics of the finished article!

Did you find the Magic Grommet?

I have yet to find it, I hope someone posts at least 1 pic of where it's exactly located tonight lol!

Cheers Tommy, pics of all my recent additions to the car are coming soon

Also where exactly do you T-piece the vac line for a VERY accurate reading?

use the pipe for the DV mate

Will that give a correct reading?

Yes, you can use any vacuum feed and it will give the same reading

Mine's also on the black plastic to the left of the steering wheel. Looks very professional and discreet.

I need to know where to get an ignition live from please and fast, we're nearly finished!

the clock has a switched live for it's light, assuming you want it switched with the lights for the gauge?

Right all sorted, used the clock as suggested!

The only problem is where we've run the boost/vac hose it seems to get crimped which is no bloody good so we need to route it elsewhere. I couldn't find the magic grommet or how it worked but I'd like to.

Help appreciated!