boost gauge placement?

YP5 Toronto · Feb 20, 2004

FunkyCold5 said:
You guys know where to purchase that triple guage panel? A lot of people say you have to make it yourself, but i'm not quite handy in. Is there a company or a place to purchase one that would fit under our stereo?

dude....my post 2 above yours....

FunkyCold5 · Feb 20, 2004

YP5 Toronto.........do those pods work for the MSP. if it does, please disregard my previous post. Anyone else use those sites to get the triple gauge? Are there other sites people have used?

YP5 Toronto · Feb 20, 2004

its a standard DIN size....so it will fit in your double din deck area.

FunkyCold5 · Feb 20, 2004

LOL I noticed after replying to Black Majik's post. I usually just reply to someone on the spot before reading the entire thread. Sorry.

nattyboy513 · Feb 20, 2004

the gauge is very nicely molded... and it better be for a one of a kind fiberglass piece that cost me $288 on top of the $130 i dropped on the aexi gauge

Black Majik MSP · Feb 20, 2004

FunkyCold5 said:
YP5 Toronto.........do those pods work for the MSP. if it does, please disregard my previous post. Anyone else use those sites to get the triple gauge? Are there other sites people have used?

This is the place I ordered my gauge panel & boost gauge from. I'm also buying some LEDs to change the map lights & sidemarkers.

http://www.42draftdesigns.com (thumb)

II-Savy · Feb 20, 2004

MazdaSpeeder00 · Feb 20, 2004

So how do you run the wiring if you put it in the slot under the radio? do you drill holes in the back or something?

nickbachman · Feb 20, 2004

II-Savy: is that a custom job? how'd you do it? looks slick as heckfire.

II-Savy · Feb 20, 2004

nickbachman said:
II-Savy: is that a custom job? how'd you do it? looks slick as heckfire.

I got pod from www.protege5online.com. Mitch is the guy there. It was a bit pricey but it look nice and almost stock. It also does not block anything. I also have a 15psi gauge which just seems normal to me considering the low boost we run.

nickbachman · Feb 20, 2004

pretty spiffy! how much did it cost ya? how's the fit and quality of the pod? and can i have some details on your boost gauge (price, where you got it) ?

nocar · Feb 20, 2004

Some people hide there boost gauges so other people cant tell they run turbo. Does anyone have and methods for silencing the bov noise. Ive heard of running a tube from the bov to the exhaust so it is muffled when you shift.

Miques · Feb 20, 2004

zmzmp5 said:
What about...

What about this option, where can I get one like this?

All Boost · Feb 20, 2004

Anyone have more pics of a steering column pod and gauge? When I put boost gauge in the search i get ONE result. FAK ALL

tracknfield423 · Feb 20, 2004

alright, i like the idea of gauges under the radio. i am getting prob boost, a/f, and oil pressure. but i'm really wondering how hard the install will be, and if it is too hard how much it would cost to have it done. also what are the best guages for us to match our interior. by the way sry to thread jack

xxxcool21 · Feb 21, 2004

I put my boost gauge right behing my shifter mounted in the plastic piece right there
I'll try to get some pics

loudpdl · Feb 21, 2004

ping said:
I've procured another instrument surround (that black piece around the stock gauges) and want to "submerge" my boost gauge in the lower left corner. That way it won't block the idiot lights and will still be visible without looking away - IFF there's enough clearance back there for the gauge back.

That's what I'd like to do. Let me know how it goes.

ONRAILS · Feb 21, 2004

All Boost said:
Anyone have more pics of a steering column pod and gauge? When I put boost gauge in the search i get ONE result. FAK ALL

I just put mine in today... single pod on the A-Pillar. Not sure I like it thought, couldn't quite get the exact match in color, plus I scuffed the edge up a little. I may just get the full A-Pillar dual pod, maybe call up mazda so they can give me the exact color. Only problem, not sure what other gauge to get... is it really necessary to know the temp of the oil? How about the A/F gauge?

tiwing · Feb 21, 2004

tracknfield423 said:
alright, i like the idea of gauges under the radio.

What about moving the radio to the lower spot? That does 2 things: 1) you eyes have to wander less to find your gauges, and 2) it moves the radio a touch lower so at night the bright flashing lights aren't as in your face. I've already moved my setup in prep for a triple gauge DIN... (attached is link to another thread with a pic of my interior (but no gauges)) http://www.msprotege.com/vbb230/showthread.php?t=52589

Dstickney: EGT? My 3 will be Boost/vacuum, EGT, and Oil Press. I'm also planning to "cut" out the ashtray and put volt & amperage down there...

ONRAILS · Feb 21, 2004

tiwing said:
What about moving the radio to the lower spot? That does 2 things: 1) you eyes have to wander less to find your gauges, and 2) it moves the radio a touch lower so at night the bright flashing lights aren't as in your face. I've already moved my setup in prep for a triple gauge DIN... (attached is link to another thread with a pic of my interior (but no gauges)) http://www.msprotege.com/vbb230/showthread.php?t=52589

Dstickney: EGT? My 3 will be Boost/vacuum, EGT, and Oil Press. I'm also planning to "cut" out the ashtray and put volt & amperage down there...

hmm... since the car is pretty much stock right now, not sure I would need something like that. Hell, I could probably use an outside temp gauge. I wonder if Autometer makes them. lol

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