nendo Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 lookin good.. side view looks a lil bulky tho,, other than that looks awsome.. pretty on lightup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powbmps Posted October 2, 2004 Author Share Posted October 2, 2004 TLS, I used a 1 1/4" rubber plumbing fitting ($3.45). I probably could have found something better at Home Depot, but I didn't feel like driving that far and went with a local hardware store. I removed the bottom half of the column cover (1 screw) and drilled a hole through the top half. I used a small, flat headed bolt that was slightly larger than the hole and screwed it through the rubber and into the hole. I originally was going to use a nut from underneath, but the bolt is holding just fine in the plastic. I agree about the accuracy, but at one time I was running 24 psi on my WRX :). A red ring and max reading of 20 psi would be perfect. C.Angus, It gets pretty good mileage sitting in my garage! I was in there with the door shut for quite a while. I think my wife was getting worried. nendo, I could have shortened it up a bit, but I wanted to extend it far enough to conceal the connections. The side view is with the door open, so it's not seen very often. I think the flash kind of makes it stand out more. If I find something better, it will be very easy to switch out. Thanks, Chris S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTourer Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Looks good Chris. If you want to kick it up a notch with a light ring, you could wrap the gauge with red EL wire and just tap into a 12VDC accessory wire, you could even have it so it turns on when you switch the headlights on. Some visual: [img]http://store1.yimg.com/I/xoxide_1813_5826982.jpeg[/img] Some reputable stores: [url=http://xoxide.com/5ftredelwire.html]link1[/url] [url=http://svc.com/elwirered.html]link2[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan42025 Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 [quote name='RoundBoy']im sorry... I read all these boost guage threads... and I have to say... for something that is not really needed on the car... this is one ugly addition. I would spend my time tring to find an electroillumiecent guage to match the rest of the guage cluster. mounting it in the little cubby by itself just throws everything off... At least you weren't the guy who dremeled the plastic to make his guage fit *shudder*[/quote] I agree. That's why I'm looking at ways to set up an LCD display and make my own dials to match the current ones, and use an on board computer. I like to have a button to flick through a variety of screens showing different measurements. The alternative is to go for the customisable In-Car Dashboard Display - see [url]http://www.ecutek.com/products/incardash/[/url] Of course this all costs but think of the money we saved buying the GT instead of say a BMW 330. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nendo Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 a boost guage is not really needed if u keep your car stock (but if u like it what the hey)!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but if u intend in anyway to modify your car for more power and boost a boost guage is essential... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 [quote name='mccorry']To each his own. I personally want a boost gauge... along with oil pressure and EGT. Would love to find a kit to fit in the cubby..... :)[/QUOTE] Me too!!!!! Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondcookie Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Very nice. just clean it up a little more. Go get some cheap-o black plastic wireloom and hide the boost and power line. I did that with my boost gauge and A/F gauge in my honda. since the wireloom is ribbed (for um... my [driving] pleasure haha =P) it'll hold in place by itself. classy touch. good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_rex Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 the omori 45mm will fit in the stock WRX guage hood. just takesa little elbow grease. there are pics on clubwrx.net dR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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