Aftermarket Gauges in Stock Locations

[clutchgordon86]

I got sick of the stock gauges, the oil pressure gauge was horrible and the boost gauge doesn't start reading boost way after you've hit max. So I bought some 52mm Prosports and went to work. I figured everyone would like to see the pics, maybe it'll help the guys that want to do it.
First, I dremeled the back of the shroud off. Then glued in the visors that came with the gauges, then sanded and painted it flat black. Make sure you have them positioned fairly well before you glue them in, one thing I forgot to do. They sit slightly cocked in the cluster, which made the cluster a little hard to get to back in the car.

Then started putting the gauges in.

You'll have to cut out the back of the cluster. One thing I would recommend is to get the smallest gauges you can. If you get long ones like this you have to chop up the center heat vent in the dash.

And some custom wiring, make sure to leave the little light for the battery as it's part of the charging circuit.

And the finished product before it went in.

They could have used a little more sanding and the holes in the epoxy filled in. Overall, I think it turned out alright.
I still need to take some pictures of them in the car.

 

[SupraFreak13]

This was my aftermarket boost guage

 

[Racer-X]

The only thing I don´t like is the fact that you can quite obviously see that you did some grinding on the cluster.

I like RonR´s version a lot! However, as of today I don´t know which kind of gauge he actually put in...

 

[hvyman]

these are the best gauges out there imo. the go black can change to any color and you have play back.

http://autometer.com/cat_gaugeop.aspx?sid=42

i wanna do my hole dash in these except for the speedo.

 

[IJ.]

The only thing I don´t like is the fact that you can quite obviously see that you did some grinding on the cluster.

I like RonR´s version a lot! However, as of today I don´t know which kind of gauge he actually put in...

Ron has a MoTeC Dash

 

[Racer-X]

Ron has a MoTeC Dash

I know. But he installed a different boost gauge which looked quite like the original one. That was before his new (black) dash.

 

[Zumtizzle]

Ron has a MoTeC Dash

That's what i think he was referring to.

 

[IJ.]

Ohhh that is much nicer

 

[Zumtizzle]

Ron is pretty baller, isn't he?

 

[Poodles]

If only prosport's clear lense series wasn't so deep and came in a green backlight...

 

[dumbo]

Not to shabby, go for the temp gauge while you got it out:thumbup:

And I would make to where you like it, or else your not gonna take you eyes off the flaws.

 

[Racer-X]

That's what i think he was referring to.

EXACTLY! That´s my favorite one!

Dose anyone know what kind of guage (brand) that is?

 

[SupaMan]

looks good! i like it!

 

[IJ.]

EXACTLY! That´s my favorite one!

Dose anyone know what kind of guage (brand) that is?

Asked Ron yet?

 

[Racer-X]

Asked Ron yet?

Not yet...

 

[Poodles]

IIRC GReddy mechanical with custom face...

 

[Racer-X]

Ahhh... Thanks!

 

[jimi87-t]

Changed out all of mine except speedo, tach, and fuel level. (don't mind the old ass steering wheel, it is no longer in the car )

 

[Nghty89]

I know this is an old thread, but I found the info to be a great idea. For others searching, I found these! Much Shorter in length.

http://prosportgauges.com/premium_series_peak_warning_gauges.aspx

 

[RogueSteel]

I know this is an old thread, but I found the info to be a great idea. For others searching, I found these! Much Shorter in length.

http://prosportgauges.com/premium_series_peak_warning_gauges.aspx

Great find :love:
I've decided exactly what to do with my dash thank to your zombie thread revival!