Gauges

JAplin · Apr 7, 2009

I had this post up in interior but i think this would be a better spot for it...
I am going to get a boost gauge and a wideband... is newsouth performance gauges good? they look sweet with the color matching and everything... and if i do get one with they double pods that sit above the steering wheel will it fit without shaving it and does it block any view of my dash or other meters?

JAplin · Apr 7, 2009

JAplin · Apr 13, 2009

help appreciated ty

JDriver1.8t · Apr 13, 2009

Re: Gauges (JAplin)

The double pod will block your odo and clock.
Center blocks your dummy lights.
The all drop right on. They do require you cut a small hole to run the wires in the leather between the guages and the back of the steering column.
newsouth are good, but there are half a dozen good brands.

JAplin · Apr 14, 2009

i have air bags on my pillars though so am i not going to want to get an a-pillar pod?

JDriver1.8t · Apr 14, 2009

Re: (JAplin)

With the way the airbags deploy, you can use a single pillar pod without any problems.
I prefer the look of the steering column pods myself.

Danielo_bolo · Apr 15, 2009

Re: (JDriver1.8t)

I have read otherwise: a-pillar pods should not be installed on side airbag pillars.

JDriver1.8t · Apr 15, 2009

Re: (Danielo_bolo)

^Liablity.
The pillar swings toward the windshield, and the airbag moves towards the side window. The pod will not affect how it works.

edit for spelling

Modified by JDriver1.8t at 11:33 PM 4-14-2009

Danielo_bolo · Apr 15, 2009

Re: (JDriver1.8t)

I think you are absolutely right...

from:
http://74.125.113.132/search?q...fox-a

Danielo_bolo · Apr 15, 2009

Re: Gauges (JAplin)

Also
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdUHEhTaQOA
So I guess it is safe to say that you could install a single gauge a pillar pod without harming the airbag system....
though here comes the shameful disclaimer... I am not telling you it is safe nor asking anyone to install it in that location

JAplin · Apr 15, 2009

hahaha i liked the disclaimer lol... so everyone says a single pillar pod is safe but a double is questionable... I want to get a double for a wideband and a boost gauge, with the videos of the crash test i feel like it still wouldn't affect it but what do you guys think?

JDriver1.8t · Apr 15, 2009

Re: (JAplin)

It probably wouldn't.
But....
You are adding a lot of mass to the pillar that 'may' have an effect on how it performs.
You could do one on the pillar and one on the steering column.

JAplin · Apr 15, 2009

yeah that kinda went through my mind too.

JAplin · Apr 15, 2009

has anybody ever done a set up like that (one gauge on the pillar and one gauge above the steering wheel)? Like or dislike?

JAplin · Apr 20, 2009

porn8069 · Apr 22, 2009

Re: (JAplin)

i run new south gauges and think they work very well.
LEDs match nearly perfect. some will complain they are too bright compared to other dashlights, but it doesn't bother me at all..

JAplin · Apr 22, 2009

Re: (porn8069)

Quote, originally posted by porn8069 »

i run new south gauges and think they work very well.
LEDs match nearly perfect. some will complain they are too bright compared to other dashlights, but it doesn't bother me at all..

That's sweet! thanks for the pics

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