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Old May 25, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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Default Where should I place my gauges?

I just can't deside on where to mount them!
I think I like having all 3 in front of the clock, but it could be a bit screaming...

It's for oiltemp, olipresure and watertemp.





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Old May 25, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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u should put them wherever its most convienent for u to see, also, dont mount them to the glass(im guessing u did that just to get an idea right?)
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Old May 25, 2006 | 01:20 PM
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Default Re: Where should I place my gauges? (Raabjorn)

I kind of like them on the A piller like in the last pic.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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http://www.prostreetonline.com...ds)/

and one in the a pillar

that is my favorite, but you're gauges looks like they are to big for that. what size er those? [
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Old May 25, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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The dash is best for visibility IMO. May not "look" the cleanest but it's my preferred spot. I have 2 in the cluster but my 320mm wheel blocks them(grrrr). Kind of annoying. The pillar sucks because it impares vision while driving, again, IMO.

Basically wherever YOU can see them best without taking your eyes off the road
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Old May 25, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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hope those gauges are bright...looks like there could be a lot of glare.

a pillar is a good spot for 2 gauges, but I think 3 is too much in your face.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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Mine>>>



The black one on the right is temporary until i get a gauge holder i like, the one i'm using at moment is hideous looking but its all i could find in my nearest auto parts place at the time
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Old May 25, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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Yeah, I just tried out different places. But I'm pretty sure I'll put them in front of the clock, and maybe remove the clock and place the wires through there.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Raabjorn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah, I just tried out different places. But I'm pretty sure I'll put them in front of the clock, and maybe remove the clock and place the wires through there.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I used the clock plug for my power source, all the wires you need are there, 12v ignition, ground, 12v constant and illumintaion. I got thin spade connectors and hooked up all like wires together and crimped on the spades then simply plugged each spade into the clock plug...no need for cutting/splicing etc etc and if i ever wanted to remove them i can stick the clock back in again easily.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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A pillar FTW
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Old May 25, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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I can't fint holder for the A-pillar. The gauges are 60mm, all the holders I find are 52mm.... But I kinad like having them on the dash.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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I got a 3 pod pillar for $10 if you want to go that route. Let me know. I wouldn't just put them screwed into the dash
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Old May 25, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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I won't screw the to the dash. There is some kind if tape/glue under the mountings....
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Old May 26, 2006 | 05:31 AM
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i like to keep mine in a cluster so they are all close but readable at a glance. i know this picture is a little close and blurry but it will give you an idea of what im talking about.
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Old May 26, 2006 | 05:40 AM
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your gauges look a little big for this sort of configuration, but heres mine for whoring purposes
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Old May 26, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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i would put them all inline right in front of your clock like you had.
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Old May 26, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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clip i love that set up, nice
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Old May 26, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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you have a picture of it lit up clip?
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Old May 26, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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the 3 together in front of the clock would be the easiest to read on the fly i think. a pillar mounts drive me crazy, you can only read one at a time and i like to have lots of room to see ahead for sharper left turns.
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Old May 26, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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I have my defi's mounted just like this:



but without being angled that much. I can't see my clock, but I use the clock area to place my highway toll tag (a lot of tolls in my country)

I advise getting some visors



for the gauges else it would have a lot of glare during the day. Also make sure not to clean the gauges with any rough rags etc as they scratch really easily!
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Old May 27, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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Started to work on the mounting today. I desided to go for a different placing though... Watertemp on the left, and oiltemp and presure in the right.
I felt it was to mutch to have all in the midle... The one on the left is now a little more hidden.

I removed the clock and use the wires there to run the gauges. Thanks to whoever told me that trick

And I've ordred a block off plate to cover the empty hole with an Integra-logo on it! Cool!




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Old May 27, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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here is how i have mine mounted



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