Boost gauge position?

scr8pdo · Mar 3rd, 2010, 13:59

I would like to know where people have mounted their after market boost gauges in their 850s, I used to have mine mounted on the A pillar, that looked ok but fancied a change, Ive seen them in the radio hole in a DIN adapter too but cant use that area as I have it filled with a big system, has anyone mounted a stand alone pod on top of the dash? If so, any pics?
Or has anyone else got any creative ideas, I was going to mount it in a plate and screw that to the top of the dash but think this will look a bit naff, so all ideas welcomed

PowerOfTheBlues · Mar 3rd, 2010, 14:12

In the ash tray so it can be hidden when you're not refering to it? Where I'm looking to fit mine. I hate things looking aftermarket.

- Richard

scr8pdo · Mar 3rd, 2010, 15:08

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Originally Posted by PowerOfTheBlues

In the ash tray so it can be hidden when you're not refering to it? Where I'm looking to fit mine. I hate things looking aftermarket.

- Richard

Thats a new one, il look into that, I know what you mean about aftermarket stuff, I think it can ruin the look of a car

Rnash2002 · Mar 3rd, 2010, 16:29

Got mine in the driver vent,will probably move this and get a a piller pod for 2 gauge's.

scr8pdo · Mar 3rd, 2010, 16:41

I like that one Russell, what did you do, snap all the fins out until it fitted, also are the wires routed through the ducting?

Rnash2002 · Mar 3rd, 2010, 17:10

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Originally Posted by scr8pdo

I like that one Russell, what did you do, snap all the fins out until it fitted, also are the wires routed through the ducting?

Yes just cut the fins to make a round hole,when you pull the vent out theres a screw undo this and you can push the plastic tunel thing back enough to pipe the wires down below the steering wheel.
Its pritty easy to do.

stu_850t5 · Mar 3rd, 2010, 17:19

anyone got a picture of one mounted under an aftermarket stereo?

scr8pdo · Mar 3rd, 2010, 17:30

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Originally Posted by stu_850t5

anyone got a picture of one mounted under an aftermarket stereo?

I have seen these quite a lot, normally 3 in a row that fit in the same size hole as the stereo

Merc85 · Mar 3rd, 2010, 17:54

Mines fitted on a stand alone pod next to the a pillar, vecro sticky pad'd to the dash so the car can be returned to standard if required.

tdi · Mar 4th, 2010, 08:50

I have fitted a boost, voltmeter and oil pressure gauge in that space below the head unit with a 3 in a row holder. Just a shame its not a t5 only a v70 tdi.

Mar 3rd, 2010, 13:59	#1
scr8pdo Premier Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2016 13:21 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greater Manchester	Boost gauge position? I would like to know where people have mounted their after market boost gauges in their 850s, I used to have mine mounted on the A pillar, that looked ok but fancied a change, Ive seen them in the radio hole in a DIN adapter too but cant use that area as I have it filled with a big system, has anyone mounted a stand alone pod on top of the dash? If so, any pics? Or has anyone else got any creative ideas, I was going to mount it in a plate and screw that to the top of the dash but think this will look a bit naff, so all ideas welcomed __________________ SAAB 9-5 HOT Aero Audi A4 1997 TDi Avant (old smoker!) Iveco Turbo Daily Recovery Lorry

Mar 3rd, 2010, 16:29	#4
Rnash2002 Master Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2018 22:19 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Notts View Photos By: Rnash2002	Got mine in the driver vent,will probably move this and get a a piller pod for 2 gauge's. __________________

Mar 3rd, 2010, 16:41	#5
scr8pdo Premier Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2016 13:21 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greater Manchester	I like that one Russell, what did you do, snap all the fins out until it fitted, also are the wires routed through the ducting? __________________ SAAB 9-5 HOT Aero Audi A4 1997 TDi Avant (old smoker!) Iveco Turbo Daily Recovery Lorry

Mar 3rd, 2010, 17:54	#9
Merc85 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 12:58 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harwich	Boost gauge Mines fitted on a stand alone pod next to the a pillar, vecro sticky pad'd to the dash so the car can be returned to standard if required. __________________ HLM304, Forge unos 17.5psi at 3.8 bar, 18t, Me7 Manifold, Blues, Walbro, De-cat, Ported n Polished Head, 3" Dp stainlesss exhaust, Carbon Air intake, Polly Bushed thoughout.

Mar 4th, 2010, 08:50	#10
tdi Senior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2024 12:55 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: waterlooville	boost gauge I have fitted a boost, voltmeter and oil pressure gauge in that space below the head unit with a 3 in a row holder. Just a shame its not a t5 only a v70 tdi.

Mar 3rd, 2010, 14:12	#2
PowerOfTheBlues Brother in arms... Last Online: Nov 27th, 2013 16:47 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartland, N. Devon	In the ash tray so it can be hidden when you're not refering to it? Where I'm looking to fit mine. I hate things looking aftermarket. - Richard

Mar 3rd, 2010, 17:19	#7
stu_850t5 Master Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2022 13:15 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Braintree Essex	anyone got a picture of one mounted under an aftermarket stereo?

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