Gauge mounting pics.

**Ray Knight** · 05-07-2009, 12:42 AM

Here is my boost guage and wideband setup mocked up in the car. I have to figure out how to remove the trim pieces to drill and run the wires (any tips?)

This will do until there is a nice pillar mount available. I actually like it how it is but easier to read on the pillar.

If anyone actually likes this setup, the pod is a $17 part from Summit. part# SUM-G2878. Fits tight in the space so no need to drill mounting screws and no tape needed. Just fits nice and snug with no trimming. Had to hog it out a bit for the monster boost gauge though.

PS: I dont like the ricey look of the fake CF so i am going to paint it texture finish charcoal gray to match the dash. This is a photoshop.

**vwjeff** · 05-07-2009, 09:55 PM

get an AEM boost gauge to match!

**Poondogggs** · 05-07-2009, 10:08 PM

That looks excellent!!!!!!!!!! I'll probably go to Summit to get one.

**Ray Knight** · 05-07-2009, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by vwjeff

get an AEM boost gauge to match!

I almost did but i dont like digital readings.

**Poondogggs** · 05-12-2009, 09:51 PM

Heh, come up to Quaker State for a forced4s event up in Valley View this Thurs....starts at 7:15pm ...love to see your evo.

**yellowevo42** · 05-13-2009, 03:02 AM

I dunno how you can see that..

**Ray Knight** · 05-19-2009, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by yellowevo42

I dunno how you can see that..

I can't. lol my passenger can

**Ray Knight** · 05-19-2009, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by Poondogggs

Heh, come up to Quaker State for a forced4s event up in Valley View this Thurs....starts at 7:15pm ...love to see your evo.

Where is Quaker state?

**Jrod@Buschur** · 05-20-2009, 09:11 AM

I do like how that looks but I have a question.... why did you get a liquid filled boost gauge? Why not a mechanical 30-0-30 that reads Vacuum & Boost?

Originally Posted by Poondogggs

Heh, come up to Quaker State for a forced4s event up in Valley View this Thurs....starts at 7:15pm ...love to see your evo.

Its Quaker STEAK.

**David Buschur** · 05-20-2009, 08:11 PM

Yes, I like that too. Looks good.

**Ray Knight** · 05-20-2009, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by JROD

I do like how that looks but I have a question.... why did you get a liquid filled boost gauge? Why not a mechanical 30-0-30 that reads Vacuum & Boost?

Its Quaker STEAK.

Honestly, i didnt realize it was liquid filled when i bought it. It looks a bit ghetto with the water line at the top, but it seems accurate to the datalogging software (PCMscan). Max boost on the guage showed 23psi and the PCMscan showed 22.98 so it's dead on. Is there really any use to see vaccum?

**Poondogggs** · 05-21-2009, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Knight

Where is Quaker state?

Quaker Steak is in Valley View:

Quaker Steak and Lube
5935 Canal Rd.
Valley View, Ohio 44125

There are a bunch of subies that usually go up from Mentor, about a 50 car turnout. Meet happens every Thurs. at 7:00PM....later.

Check out forced4s.com . Later!

**Ray Knight** · 05-22-2009, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by Poondogggs

Quaker State is in Valley View:

Quaker Steak and Lube
5935 Canal Rd.
Valley View, Ohio 44125

There are a bunch of subies that usually go up from Mentor, about a 50 car turnout. Meet happens every Thurs. at 7:00PM....later.

Check out forced4s.com . Later!

All Subies? Sounds fun. I'll have to try and make it out one Thursday night.

**EvilEvo9MR** · 06-17-2009, 06:47 PM

Here is my Gauge setup....

Night Shot.....

I just mounted the Defi Controller in the cubby where the OP put his gauges..

Edit: Yes the SES light is on.... running testpipe with rear o2 removed and Wideband sensor in its place.

**Poondogggs** · 06-17-2009, 10:59 PM

I wish we can have an A-pillar pod....did you hear that Buschur?

**Hotdog** · 08-04-2009, 07:55 PM

They say the best compliment is to blatantly copy someone, so, Ray, here is my compliment to you

My lighting sucks, but the thing looks damn decent for the cost; 18 bucks. Holy hell.

It's carbon fiber-looking, but it doesn't match the Evo's normal interior, so, yeah, painting wouldn't be a bad idea.

Just need a second gauge now. To me, the AFR isn't something I (hopefully) want to be watching constantly, so it made sense to have it down there. Boost gauges I enjoy watching, so probably won't put it down there, hehe.

**Ray Knight** · 08-09-2009, 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by Hotdog

They say the best compliment is to blatantly copy someone, so, Ray, here is my compliment to you

My lighting sucks, but the thing looks damn decent for the cost; 18 bucks. Holy hell.

It's carbon fiber-looking, but it doesn't match the Evo's normal interior, so, yeah, painting wouldn't be a bad idea.

Just need a second gauge now. To me, the AFR isn't something I (hopefully) want to be watching constantly, so it made sense to have it down there. Boost gauges I enjoy watching, so probably won't put it down there, hehe.

Haha looks familiar! I like it down there. Looks unsuspecting to police

**yellowevo42** · 09-13-2009, 11:42 PM

like this set up better.. its practical and you can see them

Originally Posted by EvilEvo9MR

Here is my Gauge setup....

Night Shot.....

I just mounted the Defi Controller in the cubby where the OP put his gauges..

Edit: Yes the SES light is on.... running testpipe with rear o2 removed and Wideband sensor in its place.

**Jrod@Buschur** · 09-14-2009, 09:10 AM

There is no NEED for all those gauges honestly. Boost and at very most a wideband is whats NEEDED.

With the cables and stuff all over the dash... ehh.... not for me. Definitely doesnt look "practical". Sorry.

**yellowevo42** · 09-14-2009, 12:56 PM

oil pressure, boost and wideband i agree with, having the gauges down below so you cannot see them i feel is not practical.. but i do not own an evo x so i really do not know how bad visually it is.. by the pics it looks rough.. im all for the gauges being on the dash like that... .2

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