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Boost Gauge Fitted!
Posted By: Anonymous
Boost Gauge Fitted! - 26/02/2006 04:42
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!
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 26/02/2006 04:49
Sounds good!
Look forward to seeing the pics.
Dave
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 26/02/2006 04:54
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!
Posted By: Saint
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 26/02/2006 08:34
Just did mine this weekend as well (Auto Meter) same place I think.
Click me Turned out looking almost factory I reckon
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 26/02/2006 15:54
Very neat job.
I'd thought of getting those gauges myself.
Dave
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 26/02/2006 20:57
Heres mine. Apologies for the slightly blurred piccy, just washed the car and couldnt feel my hands.
Click Me!
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 26/02/2006 21:01
Looks good
Trying to decide who's looks the best now!!
Dave
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 26/02/2006 21:09
I could have made the wooden plate smaller, as the Vinyl has slightly bunched down in the left hand corner.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 26/02/2006 22:51
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.
Posted By: Saint
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 27/02/2006 00:40
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.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 27/02/2006 00:51
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!
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 27/02/2006 05:14
Very nice jobs in both pics. If i'd done either job I would be mighty proud of myself
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Posted By: Freddan72
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 27/02/2006 12:26
Nice work!
I would like to see a picture where you can see the complete dashboard and steering wheel.
Anyone?
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 27/02/2006 14:36
Will get one for you later if you like!
Posted By: Freddan72
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 27/02/2006 17:14
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?
Posted By: 20vt_alex
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 27/02/2006 19:40
how to guide please????
Posted By: DanTheManc
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 27/02/2006 20:31
Quote:
how to guide please????
How to fit
How to route hose to cabin will also come in handy. Click on the magic grommet
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 27/02/2006 20:41
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!
Posted By: Saint
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 27/02/2006 23:09
I am going to create a how to guide as I took photos at all stages through the fitting. Mine has got a graket on the rear holding it in place. I'll take a pic today and post it.
Posted By: Saint
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 27/02/2006 23:20
Also I took power off the dimmer switch just below the guage so that it comes on with the lights etc, I'll do a guide and once its done I'll start another thread. Better stop hijacking Twistywizards
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 27/02/2006 23:26
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
Posted By: Freddan72
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 02/03/2006 22:47
Saint, are you finished with the guide?
Posted By: Saint
Re: Boost Gauge Fitted! - 03/03/2006 03:01
Sorry haven't had much time this week. Should finish it over the weekend.
Cheers