The ultimate boost gauge install thread :D

[DarkkstaR]

Answer these and post pics please. We can make a nice gallery of many variations of installs in our cars. Links/where to buy stuff is cool too.

Brand/model # of gauge:
Mounting bracket/method:
Parts needed to install:
Any notes on install:

Thanks....im in the market and I'm looking at Defi so hopefully someone will post up some pics :D

[dukez]

Basic shit:




Autometer Ultra Lite and gauge pod from e-gauges.com.

Need to buy a t-splitter from auto/hardware store. (to hack into vacuum line) Otherwise, comes with hardware.

Note: How I power it up:

[$teady$upreme]

i power mine from 75 relay...

[JMG]

Brand:
VDO Vision Series

Mounting:
Overspun Boost Gauge Pod

Parts Needed:
Silicone vaccume hose.
Buzz eliminating T Fitting, ecstuning.com.
VDO Nylon tubing kit
Wires
(possibly an inline fuse)

I also tapped fuse #4 for the lighting.

Pics:

[excursion]

I'm torn between the Omori and extended DIS:

[Brrman]

VDO Vision gauge:
Powered at 75x relay behind knee bolster

[QuattroCoryG]

Keep 'em comming, im going to be installing mine next week this will def. help me out. Great post.

[littlewhite]

Before, Apexi EL Mech. Gen.1 + pod from somewhere
Now, Apexi EL Mech. Gen 2 comes with stand

[OverSpun]

mine is the same as Joe's, and can be seen by clickin the link under my sig..

i have the autometer sport comp Gauge

stuff i had to buy to get it installed were:

a length of vacuum hose (it never hurts to have some spare incase you end up getting a leak in one of the many vac hoses our cars use)

and a 1/8" T fitting to tap the vacuum line in the car.

then ofcourse i made my own pod, which i now sell.

[Wholsea]

Autometer gauge, custom pod and cover.

w00t.

[awe4rings]

Originally posted by excursion

Bwah? Ive never seen this before...pretty sick tho, so clean. What is required to display boost in that location??

[Marita]

Originally posted by Wholsea


Autometer gauge, custom pod and cover.

w00t.

looks really cool with the cover

[DarkkstaR]

Keep em coming....night pics, day pics...details details details :)

[voodooA4]

speaking of boost gauge installs...anyone know who sells the tubing kit for an autometer gauge? I got mine used and the tubing is kinked...

[OverSpun]

Originally posted by voodooA4
speaking of boost gauge installs...anyone know who sells the tubing kit for an autometer gauge? I got mine used and the tubing is kinked...

yea.. i need a new brass ring for where the nylon hose goes into the gauge.. mines bent.

[excursion]

Originally posted by awe4rings
Bwah? Ive never seen this before...pretty sick tho, so clean. What is required to display boost in that location??

There is a group buy for this on one of the UK forums. I'll warn you now it's not cheap

E-DIS Group buy

A little about E-DIS:

Kit Measures
turbo boost
voltage
speed

features
* Allow up to 16 sensors to be display on your trip computer.

* 8 analogue sensors

* 8 digital sensors

* Everything is display on the trip computer, in the instrument panel of your car

* Make use of trip computer's button to select different functions of E-DIS monitored constantly in the background.

* Sampling rate of 4 time per second for display and logging purposes

* Max/Min values for all sensors with audible alarm

* All sensors are monitor at all time! Even when sensors are not displayed. Alarm is trigger if its value exceeded for 1/2 second.

* Custom Greeting Screen - (8 character x 2 roles)

* Upgrade path to G2 version

* Stock radio not required for installation

[Lumas]

that DIS boost gauge is awesome. I have a steering wheel column pod and autometer gauge i still have to install.

Chris

[kjgarreau]

For you double-DIN owners.




Autometer Z-series boost, EGT and oil pressure gauges. Total cost for everything + install kits was about $275, plus the need for basic tools and a power drill.

[BoostinA4]

vdo boost gauge
fabricated by bending metal and wrapping in leather




ok i dont know why i keep gettin the red X, im hosting my pictures through Yahoo! pictures , andother suggestions? if you right click and go to properties then copy and past the URL into the scroll bar you can see the pics

[MEDEL51480]

Overspun pod with Autometer gauge.

[Zodiak]

Originally posted by excursion

I agree, it's a very sweet setup, but from what I've heard, they are yet to sort out the fading pixels in temperatures above 87F.

[OverSpun]

Originally posted by MEDEL51480
Overspun pod with Autometer gauge.

lookin good man.. lookin good.

[Saturnine]

Here is my old setup:

Twin 60mm Greddy gauges (Boost+EGT)
I made the pod on the right first (just like Overspuns pods) but then later cut up the stock vents.. I sold the car before i had a chance to make the second pod out of the other vent

[LiLazngrl4o8]

Originally posted by dukez
Basic shit:




Autometer Ultra Lite and gauge pod from e-gauges.com.

Need to buy a t-splitter from auto/hardware store. (to hack into vacuum line) Otherwise, comes with hardware.

Note: How I power it up:

dukez, is your boost gauge 2 1/16 or 2 5/8?

[dukez]

Originally posted by LiLazngrl4o8
dukez, is your boost gauge 2 1/16 or 2 5/8?

I have no idea . I forgot which model it was that I bought (to look up), but i'll check it out tomrorow and get you an answer.

[OverSpun]

dukez gauge looks like the autometer ultra lite white faced gauge in 2 1/16" to me. my friend has the same one in his avant.

[dukez]

Possibly, but I just checked egauges to see if I could find the guage and there are two similar ones, (different part numbers) one happens to be 2 1/16 while the other one is 2 5/8

[OverSpun]

ya, they make them in both sizes. pretty cool.

[LiLazngrl4o8]

i think its the 2 1/16 as well but i was just checking.. what year is your car dukez? they were selling the pillar pod for a 96-98 a4, but nothing was listed for the 99-01... wondering if the 96-98 will fit on my 01..

[dukez]

Originally posted by LiLazngrl4o8
i think its the 2 1/16 as well but i was just checking.. what year is your car dukez? they were selling the pillar pod for a 96-98 a4, but nothing was listed for the 99-01... wondering if the 96-98 will fit on my 01..

My guage is 2 1/16. My car is a 99 and that pod fits fine.

[LiLazngrl4o8]

Originally posted by dukez
My guage is 2 1/16. My car is a 99 and that pod fits fine.

did you order the 96-98 pillar pod? im thinkin of chancing it and ordering the 96-98 to see if it'll fit on mines..

[dukez]

Yeah i did. At the time when i bought it, that was the only years available. I just checked the site to see what you were talking about and damn $150 for an updated universal one. Ripoff. Get the $20 one. It should work. Unless your 01 a-pillar is strangly different.

Actually, you know my pod isnt really attached, i just have it stuck on by double sided tape . I can take it off with ease, if you'd like to see if it'll fit on your a-pillar, we can do that before you order.

[LiLazngrl4o8]

Originally posted by dukez
Yeah i did. At the time when i bought it, that was the only years available. I just checked the site to see what you were talking about and damn $150 for an updated universal one. Ripoff. Get the $20 one. It should work. Unless your 01 a-pillar is strangly different.

Actually, you know my pod isnt really attached, i just have it stuck on by double sided tape . I can take it off with ease, if you'd like to see if it'll fit on your a-pillar, we can do that before you order.

exactly. it was a 125 price difference and i figured the a pillar can't be THAT different... if i can check yours out before i buy, that'd be awesome. i'm not much of a person who is into drilling holes in my car or leaving marks of modifications.. that double sided tape would be interesting.. wonder if its strong enough to hold up the dual guage a pillar pod... :-)

[dukez]

Originally posted by LiLazngrl4o8
that double sided tape would be interesting.. wonder if its strong enough to hold up the dual guage a pillar pod... :-)

It doesn't really stick that well to the a-pillar fabric. It'll hold the first time, but the adhesive will weaken (in the sun) and it'll come loose. I just have my pod crammed in the bottom corner there, so it doesnt move much. Not sure if it will hold two gauges up, but you can try, it beats screwing stuff in and messing up that nice a-pillar.

If you want to check out the pod, PM me and let me know

[overboostpsi]

- AWE 52mm boost gauge
- Mounted in center vent
- All mounting hardware and accessories included with the gauge: bracket for the gauge, T fitting, and hose.
- I removed the vent and cut a whole in it to fit the gauge. Gauge is powered by N75 relay. Cut a hole throught the duct and passed it throught the fire wall by the ecu.





I personally like this setup. Looks OEM...not too drastic, not that there's anything wrong with too drastic

[dukez]

Originally posted by overboostpsi
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Is that CF center trim legit? A complete replacement, or just some stickered on cover? My OEM plastic center is cracked in two spots and i'd like to replace it. That CF center looks nice. Hopefully, whereeevr you gots it from has it for my year.

[overboostpsi]

Originally posted by dukez
Is that CF center trim legit? A complete replacement, or just some stickered on cover? My OEM plastic center is cracked in two spots and i'd like to replace it. That CF center looks nice. Hopefully, whereeevr you gots it from has it for my year.

Thanks

It's real CF, but it's stick over...I bought it on ebay, but didn't install the whole kit. Didn't like how it would stick over the other panels. Just the center panel looked good. I'm going to try to make a CF replacement soon. I'll let you know how it turns out.