Anyone have any examples of where to install these that doesn't look ridiculous? I'd like to be able to see them in the cabin, but I can't seem to find a good place in this already-cluttered interior.
Analog Air Gauges
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Most people put their gauges in the vents. (not my picture by the way, it's a2thej22's)
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I have mine mounter right near the seat where the center console trim meets the carpet. Made a little mount out of abs plastic. Unless you're worried about constantly seeing the pressure put the somewhere low and inconspicuous.
I've already got a boost gauge there, looking for somewhere to put two other gauges for a different reading of pressure
Yeah, I've never done this air ride deal before and so I am not sure what to expect in terms of how much I will want to rely on seeing the gauges, but I thought being able to glance at them at any given time would probably be ideal. Any pictures of your set up?
I am kind of thinking about trying to find a single din HU that looks at home in these cars and then illuminating the gauges red and putting them under it.
I would probably just get a single din plate for my car specifically and cut my own gauge holes so it's all one piece. I just don't know that I want to get rid of my factory head unit...
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Gotcha, a lot of people buy the Podi gauge pod for the steering column that looks almost factory. And lots of people buy the pods for the drivers side A pillar too
will do haha
also..."b5 and stupid hipster bicycle" i laughed...the two seem to go hand in hand...that or a 20"
I've always thought both of those look pretty intrusive... The steering column less so, but I need a spot for two gauges!
I appreciate that. Does anyone know of any aftermarket head units that are notorious for looking good in a B5 interior? I would like to be able to use actual RCAs and USB in instead of analog auxiliary and a signal convertor. One thing that worries me is that my car is equipped with a Bose amplified system... I can't imagine I wouldn't have to rewire the majority of stereo? I'm pretty interested in just mounting the gauges in dash/center console below a single DIN.
And yeah, I can actually think of a few examples of the combo local to me. Both of mine are about to undergo some pretty major changes.
I found a single din install kit with a pocket, and it looks like even if it were just flat, there wouldn't be room for the gauges.
In which case
Where might I find this?
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how many analog gauges are you trying to put in? I wouldnt install less than 3, imo.
imo, your best bet is to get something like the dakota digital and senders and mount the square led plate somewhere.. it fits in a lot more places.
imo, your best bet is to get something like the dakota digital and senders and mount the square led plate somewhere.. it fits in a lot more places.
Just two double needles gauges
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sorry no pics, i'm photo-special
In case anyone comes across this thread while searching, I ended up pulling the cup holder out of the center console and mounting them in there. They fit perfect. I never got around to making a faceplate for it but it would have been exactly what I wanted if I had.
Instead I upgraded to V2 :laugh:
Instead I upgraded to V2 :laugh:
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