I need to get a set of oil/temp/voltage meters into the Accord (1994) before I do any more engine work. There is no room under the CD deck, or on the hump (5sp).

I might be able to mount on the passenger side of the console (vertically), with barely any clearance when the glovebox swings down, but I doubt three gauges would fit. No way three gauges would fit on the driver side, my knee would be hitting the gauges.

About the best location would be center-top dash. I have had the center dash apart to work below the top AC vents, but not apart ON TOP of the AC vents.

Question- what structure, if any, is under the dash-top, at the center? Is there anything strong enough to drill through that is secure enough to hold a bracket?

Then there's the age old problem with "dash-tear" (over time) any time you break the skin of a dash top. (I have a Helm's manual, but it doesn't really show what is up under the dash at the center).

I also have looked at the side-pillar type mounts. Most are kind of cheap looking (light gauge plastic) and I have a hard time believing they will hold up and stay in place over time. Looks to be a "fix" by the gauge manufacturers for a problem-very little room for gauges in smaller cars these days!

Suggestions for locations of (3) gauges in a mid 90's Accord? If you mounted top mid-dash, what exactly is under the top of the dash secure enough to mount to? Anyone know of any brand of pillar-mounts that are better quality than what I have been seeing, and do they stay in place? Any pix you might have for a "custom" install?

Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I used to mount gauges all the time (years ago) in domestic cars. You could mount on the hump, under the dash or below the driver mirror (with a good face-plate), or on top of the dash (usually had a full matal dash under the pad). This Accord has very little room, it's tight! Thanks- Wrenchy

 

Id say juts do the traditional 3 gauges in the a-pillar i think its called. But than again above the glove box right there would look really nice. I can't answer your questions but I thought I would just give suggestions. Good luck though.

 

a pillar guage pods will hinder visibility especially during left hand turns

 

Don't go with the a-pillar gauge pods. As pos_cd5 said, "will hinder visibility."

Personally, I like the gauge's when they're either above the glove box or on the top of your dash in the middle. I'm thinking of getting some gauges myself.

 

you can mount 1 or 2 of the more important one on your steering column.

 

My friend has a 94 accord and he has his oil temp and a/f gauges right aboove the glovebox....mounted into the dash....looks real good and also has them tilted towards him (driverside) for better visibility....

 

I know they had some "frog-eye" setups on ebay a while back but I don't see any now at all.....they were mounted on the dash above the OEM gauge cluster, I don't have one so I don't know about visibility though. I'd say do something custom, steering column sounds good for the more vital ones. or make more room under the deck.

 

i would custom fit them into my glove box for a hidden look if thats what you are going for.

 

I would just get the A Pillar pods. I've driven in lots of cars with them, and they dont take up that room. I dont see the point to re-invent the wheel just to mount some gauges. But hey, thats just my $.02

 

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if you do any kind of ropad racing or auto cross or even heated canyon runs a-pillar pods make it real dificult to see how close to the apex/cone/edge of the road your tire is.

 

Since we're on the topic of gauges, is an intake temperature gauge a good investment or waste of money?

 

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depends...in most cases. no

oil temp., oil pressure, water temp, and volt should be sufficient for most people.