gauges and placement

[tracknfield423]

hey i am ready to get my boost oil pressure and a/f guage and want to put them where the cd pocket is under the radio. what do you think about this and where can i get a gauge cluster to go there. also what guages do you guys suggest and where can i order them from?

 

[Concept MSP]

That is where I installed mine. I made a custom piece to hold the 3 gauges.

 

[SpeedMcheen]

That is where I installed mine. I made a custom piece to hold the 3 gauges.

(mswerd) that's what I want

 

[BremertonMSP]

(mswerd) that's what I want

No kidding, looks very professional! Concept, you may want to think about making more and selling that piece to members.

 

[Protege2K]

You can get a piece similar to that DIN gauge pod from http://http://www.42draftdesigns.com/. The pod is only like $30 shipped or around that. Here is what it looks like in my Protege. Not a MSP but the area is the same around the dash.

 

[Swerny]

You can get a piece similar to that DIN gauge pod from http://http://www.42draftdesigns.com/. The pod is only like $30 shipped or around that. Here is what it looks like in my Protege. Not a MSP but the area is the same around the dash.

Did that fit perfectly ? Is the panel DIN size ? I emailed 42 Design as well. They also offer an aluminum version of your panel. FYI, the one you have is $20, the aluminum is $35 + shipping. I asked if they made a version with 1 or 2 cutouts as well.
Thanks for the link!
Cheers.

 

[Rich24km]

you can try emailing the guy at phantasmmotorsport.com, and ask. I had my car there this weekend getting a dual gauge pod and he said he could later hook me up with gauges under stock cd player. He has the stuff to do it.....

 

[GREATG]

How much fun was wiring all those behind the dash? Where did you guys tap in for power/ can you dim them with the dash panel?

 

[tracknfield423]

i think i am going to put my guages in the cd pocket but what guages do you guys suggest i get brand wise and how much am i lookin on spending?

 

[MSP#735]

i think i am going to put my guages in the cd pocket but what guages do you guys suggest i get brand wise and how much am i lookin on spending?

Does anyone know if there is a dual panel that fits just like the triple panel?

MSP#735

 

[marashka]

autometer is the cheapest i know, and its pretty decent. get the ultralite series, they match MSP dash pretty good. check out www.jegs.com. thats where i got mine from.

 

[Black Majik MSP]

Did that fit perfectly ? Is the panel DIN size ? I emailed 42 Design as well. They also offer an aluminum version of your panel. FYI, the one you have is $20, the aluminum is $35 + shipping. I asked if they made a version with 1 or 2 cutouts as well.
Thanks for the link!
Cheers.

Yes, it does fit perfectly...I have it in my MSP.

 

[Black Majik MSP]

Does anyone know if there is a dual panel that fits just like the triple panel?

MSP#735

No, but Apex is making the piece that goes around the gauge cluster that holds 2 gauges (1 on each side).

 

[MSP#735]

No, but Apex is making the piece that goes around the gauge cluster that holds 2 gauges (1 on each side).

Hmmm..any idea of price, pics or release date?

 

[Black Majik MSP]

Hmmm..any idea of price, pics or release date?

Try using the search: http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53138

 

[Swerny]

Ok, i got an e-mail reply from 42 Designs. They only offer the 3 gauge panel (not 1 or 2) in black plastic or aluminum. It is DIN sized.

Mike,The measurements are standard DIN. Measures 7 7/16" x 2 5/16" x 5/16".

The gauge holes measure 2 1/16" in diameter and the recesses measure 2

3/16" in diameter. In metric units the panel measures 187.6mm x 58mm x

7.5mm.

Sorry, only the triple cutout panel is available.

 

[t3ase]

Let me add that car audio places can get blank DIN panels.. You have to do some work *gasp* and make it yourself but it's an option.

 

[Rich24km]

Yeah you should get autometer, I got the ultra lite, it matches light almost perfectly. I wish it would've been wired to the lights or something. Cause the gauge light runs 24/7. Kinda wack but whatever.......

 

[MazdaSpeeder00]

please dont rip on me for not knowing this but why does the numbers go up to say 20 and then from 0 down to 20 on a boost guage (both directions) ????

 

[Swerny]

please dont rip on me for not knowing this but why does the numbers go up to say 20 and then from 0 down to 20 on a boost guage (both directions) ????

Vacuum to the left, boost to the right. You can get the gauges with boost only if you want.