nice install for oil water gagues in a version 3

[funkytown]

So the later model cars have nice mounts for placing gauges.. Im not a real fan of the pillar ones.

Im looking at getting some oil temp and pressure gauges, and water temp installed in the wagon, but i have the v-1-3 interior making things a touch trickey to do a "nice install".

Whats the best way to go about this.?? of course function is important, but i want them to be nicely/firmly/to look good where ever they are out, personally im thinking center console much like the later ones is "cool"

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please help..?

[Swindog]

I had a thought a few months ago to do two gauges in the dash console but make the lid able to be shut still. Maybe using a small gas strut. Kinda so you can hide them from prying eyes. WOuld be quite difficult

[gazzy2000]

 funkytown said:

So the later model cars have nice mounts for placing gauges.. Im not a real fan of the pillar ones.

Im looking at getting some oil temp and pressure gauges, and water temp installed in the wagon, but i have the v-1-3 interior making things a touch trickey to do a "nice install".

Whats the best way to go about this.?? of course function is important, but i want them to be nicely/firmly/to look good where ever they are out, personally im thinking center console much like the later ones is "cool"

..

please help..?

What about on the outside of the car in front of the drivers view, that looks wicked, you cud put yr monsta tacho there too!

Just use clear silicone RTV to seal them up from the elements.

friggin cough * sarcasim

[gazzy2000]

actually, if you get a 4x1 wooden plank and get it chromed then mount all the gauges in it and your car stereo, you cud run it from one side of the car to the other and just nail it to the guards.

[funkytown]

not really helpful chaps..

and swindog.. i have v1-3 interior.. so i dont got the little hatch like you v4-6 boys hence me stating v1-3 interior..

Often that can be removed to put in the defi set...

[gazzy2000]

 funkytown said:

not really helpful chaps..

and swindog.. i have v1-3 interior.. so i dont got the little hatch like you v4-6 boys hence me stating v1-3 interior..

Often that can be removed to put in the defi set...

just havin a laugh wif ya frumpytown, its me your old mate gazza! ;D

[GC8E2DD]

I saw a v4->6 dash on trademe not long ago for a reasonable price. Why not just do a dash swap? The newer ones are nicer anyways.

[pl0x]

how important are the middle fans to you?

[funkytown]

 pl0x']

how important are the middle fans to you?

i dont wana be hacking the dash up eh.. good thought though.

[quote name='GC8E2DD said:

I saw a v4->6 dash on trademe not long ago for a reasonable price. Why not just do a dash swap? The newer ones are nicer anyways.

yer could do but its a lot of effort and $$. Something i cant really be arsed farking round with honestly..

i did find this

img]http://www.linkecu.com/products/productspageimages/displaylink806image.jpg[/img]

[pl0x]

oh yea your got a link g4, get one of them thingys, would be one of the cheaper options and would be cool for other things to

[Scoobydoo]

I did a good install of three gayges attached to the central vent trim in my legacy wagon, worked really well. I'll dig out some pics for you.

Was a bit tricky to do, but with some help of a good friend, got it looking really good.

Otherwise I'm sure there are triple gayge pods available for the older cars, will just take some searching of American car part sites to find them, or Ebay. Also depends on what size gayges you have - 52mm or 60mm.

[funkytown]

 Scoobydoo said:

I did a good install of three gayges attached to the central vent trim in my legacy wagon, worked really well. I'll dig out some pics for you.

Was a bit tricky to do, but with some help of a good friend, got it looking really good.

Otherwise I'm sure there are triple gayge pods available for the older cars, will just take some searching of American car part sites to find them, or Ebay. Also depends on what size gayges you have - 52mm or 60mm.

cheers that would be appreciated... I dont want some flimsy plastic thing that doesnt fit right... = the ghey!

[Guest lan_killa]

i beleive you can get a plate that fits in where that pocket is below your stereo that will hold 3 gauges, but it does mean you loose that pocket....

Ive been toying with another idea myself... get the V4-6 fan controlls, mount them below the stereo (where that pocket is) and then use the 3 holes where the old fan controls were to mount gauges in, could be interesting and give a factoryish look at the same time if pulled off well

[Guest lan_killa]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Performance/Gauges/auction-258178291.htm

this ^^^ is what i was talking about

[dubbedup]

just like a bnr32

[gazzy2000]

evoscan, use old lap top under seat running evoscan software, connect evoscan to your ECU then out put the video from lappy to a 7" TV monitor ($239.00 from jaycar - plus its a TV - the fold away type)

7" screen has inputs for DVD or gaming etc as well

http://www.jaycar.co.nz/productView.asp?ID=QM3782&keywords=lcd+tv&form=KEYWORD

Make you own dash layout with evoscan or watch shortland street whilst boostin!

[dubbedup]

having a lappy loose under the seat in a race car could be problematic...but i like your thinkings on the matter.... ;D

[Scoobydoo]

 lan_killa said:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Performance/Gauges/auction-258178291.htm

this ^^^ is what i was talking about

Will only work with the right type of gauges, but a good suggestion

Here's pics of what mine looked like

The gauges had their own mounting cups and stands, so these were bogged onto the vent trim, bog sanded smooth, painted, then the gauges inserted into the cups.

[wrx_lou]

dude, thats pretty slick.

[dubbedup]

 wrx_lou said:

dude, thats pretty slick.

definatly, i likey

[nztintin]

did you see my gauges mounted in the fan vents of my foz, i managed to get 2 gauges in them. looks quite nice i reckon, don't think i have any pics...

[Scoobydoo]

 nztintin said:

did you see my gauges mounted in the fan vents of my foz, i managed to get 2 gauges in them. looks quite nice i reckon, don't think i have any pics...

Yeah i had that as well haha

[nztintin]

nah mine are actually "in" the vents in the middle of the car, like above the headunit\ac controls

[funkytown]

paul.. that looks real nice.. and just like what i want..

Did you get that custom made or what? did it stay on ok? and all strong enough to hold the gauges?

[Guest boostin]

Just be careful with regard to the interior impact laws. Those 3 gauges of Pauls would be borderline illegal.