Pod Gauges

[850twr]

ok so i've just order some plasma gauges off ebay- voltage, AFR, boost and oil pressure. I'm not gonna have a problem fitting the first three, but was wondering if i would need an extra sensor for the oil pressure, or if i can tap off the original sensor. Thanks. Nick.

[t5 pete]

i use a sandwich plate on myne it goes on just before the oil filter with its own sendor works fine

[pangster]

i use a sandwich plate on myne it goes on just before the oil filter with its own sendor works fine

was there any clearance issues with your sandwich plate and the subframe Pete? - I thought about doing this as well (I've still to hook up my oil temp and oil pressure gauges) and thought there might be clearance issues with the sensors I have.. so have put off doing it at the minute.. lol!! I also thought about using one of these (with correct threads):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-REMOTE-OIL-PRESSURE-GAUGE-FITTING-T-PIECE-KIT_W0QQitemZ350133732057QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Car sParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item350133732057&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

where are you thinking about fitting them Nick? - I've got mine in the spare din slot below my stereo:

http://www.paullynch.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/boostgauge2.JPG

http://www.paullynch.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/boostgauge4.JPG

Fletch has also done a very neat install in the centre vents.. I prefer the gauges as part of the dash - instead of on a pillar mount.. much more stock looking.. :)

Post some pics up once you get them fitted! :)

[walter leever]

that's a nice fit Pangster,but only possible if you swapped the original stereo,

otherwise there's no room there since it's double din.:crazy:

i also like it when they're in the central vents.

personaly i wouldn't sacrifice them,so that's why i put them on the A-pillar.:smirk:

but hey taste is personal :P

[pangster]

that's a nice fit Pangster,but only possible if you swapped the original stereo,

otherwise there's no room there since it's double din.:crazy:

i also like it when they're in the central vents.

personaly i wouldn't sacrifice them,so that's why i put them on the A-pillar.:smirk:

but hey taste is personal :P

lol! - too true! :)

I swapped my headunit as I had my Pioneer DVD headunit sitting here gathering dust and wanted to listen to MP3 - so the next issue was deciding what to fill the spare din with! - easy choice really! :)

Pillar and dash mounts can look good if done well.. especially if the dash and pods are flocked:

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=18903&highlight=dash+flocking

:B_thumb:

[t5 pete]

was there any clearance issues with your sandwich plate and the subframe Pete? - I thought about doing this as well (I've still to hook up my oil temp and oil pressure gauges) and thought there might be clearance issues with the sensors I have.. so have put off doing it at the minute.. lol!! I also thought about using one of these (with correct threads):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-REMOTE-OIL-PRESSURE-GAUGE-FITTING-T-PIECE-KIT_W0QQitemZ350133732057QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Car sParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item350133732057&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

where are you thinking about fitting them Nick? - I've got mine in the spare din slot below my stereo:

http://www.paullynch.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/boostgauge2.JPG

http://www.paullynch.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/boostgauge4.JPG

Fletch has also done a very neat install in the centre vents.. I prefer the gauges as part of the dash - instead of on a pillar mount.. much more stock looking.. :)

Post some pics up once you get them fitted! :)

Hi paul theres not much room but was a easy fit and theres no messing the only thing you have to remember is when you have a sandwitch plate fitted every time you change the oil filter just make sure its still tight (i didnt and pissed oil out all over) luckly i noticed it tho

[850twr]

Pangster really like the set up you have there, love those gauges to, unfortunately iv got my eye on a new double din pioneer head unit, so isnt an option. I'm fitting them up on the dash, but positioned over to the left (theres a nice flat strip where they can go) will be fitting them in 4 pods as below, but obviously with my plasma gauges. Maybe not to everyones taste, i will be sticking them down not drilling and reckon they'll look good. Will post some pics over the weekend.