Nice gauge install!

[pangster]

I've seen gauges installed in mirror caps on P2 cars - I think you can actually buy off the shelf items for P2 cars (carbon etc) and I always wondered if a 52 mm gauge would fit in a similar position on a P1 car - it seems now that this is a definite possibility - there's a guy on VS who has done a virtual How 2 and I reckon if you take a bit time to get it right it will look the nuts:

http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index...ic=105109&st=0

some pics:









I think it looks great and is definately on the cards for a winter project for me! lol! - I'm thinking about moving my boost gauge from the din panel to this custom mount and then installing another gauge in the din panel - maybe an AFR?..

my current set up (Omori 3 x 52mm din panel):



full credit goes to Dan A from VS for the How 2, pics and inspiration! lol!

[t5 pete]

looks very good i might do one

[Dangerous Dave]

Looks good, quite conspicuous compared to the pods mounted on the side of the windscreen.

[t5 pete]

Also just thought it would block the dimister for the window but thats a sacrifice i would take

[pangster]

Also just thought it would block the dimister for the window but thats a sacrifice i would take

lol!! - me too!

[Billybhoy1978]

Your current din steup looks good mate, thats what I was hoping to do! Where did you get the gauge mount from? And what size are they 52mm??

Cheers
Billy

[pangster]

Your current din steup looks good mate, thats what I was hoping to do! Where did you get the gauge mount from? And what size are they 52mm??

Cheers
Billy

the gauge mount is an Omori item (P106) and it's 3 x 52mm.. its extremely rare over here. I imported mine from the Omori factory in Japan.

I've done a quick google and this company seems to be able to stock/supply them (although they are in the states):

http://www.j-spectuning.com/product_...products_id/67

HTH

[t5 stealth]

iv got the 3 x 52mm gauge holder,still new & unused as i got the plx devices thing for mine,but it didnt work in my old bus so thats brand new in the box aswell lol.
if someone wants the 3 gauge holder then make me an offer & ill post it to you.looks same as the one shown in the above pics.

[pangster]

found a pic of the carbon one for the P2 cars:

[pangster]

I`m looking into putting 3 52mm gauges in the centre heater vents on mine as we never use them. Will post some pics up when its complete.

sounds good/interesting! if you wanted to though I would imagine that you could actually fit 60 mm gauges in their - you wouldn't just be restricted to 52 mm gauges like you are if you fit them in the spare din slot.

[pangster]

I`m sticking with 52mm`s at the mo (but hadn`t thought of 60mm`s TBH) as I think there is a better selection around. I am looking at VDO cockpit series as they have orange needles that match the standard dash (hopefully) !! And am going with boost gauage, oil press and oil temp.

I have already got a spare centre vent plastic surrond (thanks siamblue/cassis R) that I have cut the centre bit out of but still retain the thumbwheels for the vents so they can be left shut.

I`ll stick some piccies up when I have finished it off and am happy.

I guess you could always block the ducting off (make up a plate or something) and then remove the need for the thumb wheels? - might give it a cleaner look..

[pangster]

Had thought of that as well. The one on the right is some sort of air mixing thingy ??? (Never have worked out what it does LOL) The thumbwheels didn`t come with the front panel just the fins etc so think/hope they will be fixed to the ducting so will have a look and see what occurs !!!


Good news - I`ve just won the boost gauge/oil press and oil temp on ebay for £24 delivered !!!! Just need a couple of senders now and the time to fit etc.

good luck with it! - sounds like a good project! seems like you got the gauges for a bargain as well! lol!!

[pangster]

On furthur investigation the gap is only 190mm x 60mm so 60mm gauges will fit but mounting would be a mare.

ahh.. ok.. I was judging "roughly" by comparing my gauges! lol!

either way the 3 x 52mm will look sweet!!

[pangster]

My gauges turned up today so have had a rough install !!!

What do you reckon ??? With green bulbs in and the Orange needles they even have virtually the same lighting as the rest of the car!!!

Just need to make a new mounting plate as obviously the one they are currently in doesn`t fit the hole perfectly - watch this space................

it'll look very good once it's finished off..

[MARKY70RRR]

found a pic of the carbon one for the p2 cars:










:b_thumb:

can you get this for p1 model

[thebadger]

I just bought a P2 version of the "mirror" mount, the company only does 60mm mounts, but with a bit of emailing they have agreed to put a 52mm hole in the 60mm mount!

About £46 delivered! (primered not carbon fibered!)

[LesRED850R]

I just bought a P2 version of the "mirror" mount, the company only does 60mm mounts, but with a bit of emailing they have agreed to put a 52mm hole in the 60mm mount!

About £46 delivered! (primered not carbon fibered!)

Great! Who is the seller? We want one!! LOL ! LesM.

[thebadger]

http://carbon-fiber-works.spaces.liv...3F46!269.entry

This guy sells them, takes Paypal for ease!

US Based!