BJAS

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I intend to install a Boost gauge (and probably coolant temperature and oil pressure as well) into my Sapphire, but I am struggling to find the right spot to place them.

I live in Australia (and the car is air-conditioned) so the usual UK solution of inserting a plate into the vent outlets isn't an option.

I don't want them to be too obvious or to ruin the otherwise mint interior.

I'd appreciate any suggestions or even photos of installations so I can see what others have done.

Thanks

WongRS

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hmmm, thats a touch one, will they fit where the standard equalizer goes?

gaz4x4cos

moved stereo to bottom slot where eq was then added angled 3 gauge holder(about £5 off ebay) in the stereo slot so more visible , looks ok tbh .

cheers
gaz.

ally7th

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going to do this with mine, are they still easily seen?

mine are in dash vents just now

tabetha

I wanted to also keep my air vents, not due to summer heat there though as we don't get any!, so instead I removed the lights warning bit and the surround and clock, made a plate to fit here that houses my oil pressure oil temperature and volt gauge, as well as my inlet air temp display, still left room for my strobe light switches, shift light + buzzer, geadlight delay and adjuster.
So just another option you could consider, just cut mine out of 16 gauge(1.5mm), then used my 52mm hole punch drills etc, took a while to get a neat job, then covered with black plastic paper(matt).
tabetha

BJAS

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Thanks for the suggestions.

Moving the stereo down the the equalizer slot sounds like a an option.

I'd be interest in a photo of the gauges in Tabetha and gaz4x4cos' cars.

graham c

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above the glove box do you have a blanking panel ? just angle them to face you a bit

BJAS

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I considered the ECU cover panel; it is a possibility, but I'd prefer to integrate them into the console somehow if I can.

james kiely

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pillar pod for me ,as you dont really have to take your eyes off the road to see them


cheers james

jammerrs

tabetha - so you have a buzzer when its time to change? must get annoying or does it come on slightly later as a warning or something?

EDIT: why not just put them in the bottom slot instead of moving the radio?
i know there not as visible but its not like you could see the,m perfectly where the radio is

BJAS

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Possibly, although placing them where the stereo sits gets them that little bit higher.

BJAS

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I have investigated the possibility of placing the gauges in the stereo opening. The stereo is a standard ISO DIN which means the opening is 50 x 180 mm. The gauges I have tentatively chosen are the Auto Meter Ford Racing Series which are 52 mm diameter. I don't know whether it is possible to widen the opening, and I guess I won't know until I remove the stereo for a look.

The equalizer panel seems smaller than ISO DIN so that may not be an option after all.

I have also searched for carbon fibre face plates into which the gauges could be mounted. There are custom plates cut for the air vents otherwise its a flat sheet that I would have to cut or get something made. Surprisingly, real carbon fibre isn't expensive.

English

Personally, either raido or equaliser slot.

I also have boost gauge on a pillar pod, and even there you don't get much time to look at it on boost as you're too busy driving!

AndyPen

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This is how mine used to look in the radio slots. I moved the boost gauge up onto a pod mounting over the steering wheel as I nearly crashed trying to check it!!! Doh!!

Toe Knee

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i think on the 4x4s u can fit them under the stereo where the eq is as theres more room than 2wds?!

Ive done what a few have, got a boost gauge on the steering couling and 2 gauges where the clock goes.......

tabetha

I can email you a piccie if you want, they aree on my desk at the mo as fitting some other stuff.
I have a buzzer and a light for the shift light, but are switched independantly so can be switched off.
tabetha

jammerrs

Toe Knee - that looks a really good place to mount it

Toe Knee

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cheers has bubbled up a bit round the edges so taken it out to repaint it but that was the best place other than taking the vents out which i didnt want to do!! mine are also mechanical so needed space to run the braided lines to the fuel/oil pressure pipes.

All i did was get another surround, then cut a plastic plate out and cut the holes for the gauges then stuck it on then smoothed the edges out with a bit of stopper and primed/satin blacked it, should look ok when ive done it again!!

BJAS

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Thanks guys. It is very helpful to see what other have done.

Tabetha; I'd like to see some photos; I'll PM my email address.

Replacing the clock seems like the best option; I really like yours Toe Knee.

How do you shape the holes in the console facia; I was planning to use a Dremmell.

Toe Knee

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i used a hole cutting saw mate on a peice of plastic first then glued it in place then smoothed it using a bit of filler, will take a pic of the back too in a sec so u can see!

cossiejay

this is where mine are fitted a treat and look better then removeing the centre air vents

AndyPen

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Found a pic - this location allows you to see the rev counter as per Toe Knees - there was a guy on ebay selling them for a while.