spc2125 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Well my prosport premium series electrical boost gauge and oil pressure came in today! http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/218104_4669274974425_482876930_n.jpg And I have come to a predicament. Since I have a navigation, that cubby idea is no longer an option. So i decided I am going to try and do something custom. My goal is to put the boost pressure gauge in the driver side vent and then have the oil pressure gauge mounted on the fuse panel cover that way I can pull it out and put it in whenever I dont want to see it. I like the stealthy look and so I dont really want something that sits on the top of my dash. Side note: My cousin might introduce me to a guy who makes like a "tiny computer" and is able to control a bunch of different gauges on an lcd screen. Kind of similar to the Magden M1.b. But thats another story. http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/527367_4671886719717_796971641_n.jpg Right now its all planning. Measurements and so on. I wanna try and get an idea of what it would look like. So stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Anybody think that the heat from the vent will fry the electrics of it? Could I just block off the vent behind it? What i got so far. http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/534203_4672015602939_1563189453_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/543393_4672114885421_930073157_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/545722_4672131805844_1285419970_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Decided to put in a couple of the fins for now. But right now its temporarily finished. I want to get something to put on the side of the vent to fill the little gap and make a cleaner look. But my original intent was to cut a circle in the fins but if i did that, they would be hanging and wouldnt be flush and tight. So this will have to do for now. http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/539452_4672370451810_1643323290_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/564375_4672373171878_745437321_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/539452_4672377971998_2066559551_n.jpg Not bad for a free pod huh? This weekend ill try and do the oil pressure one on the fuse panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieutenantcolumbo Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 This would look better if you don't want to go with a cubby pod, and you can get a double pod as well: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/gauge-pod-idea-173943.html?t=173943&highlight=gauge+pod+idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Its also $115 for a damn pod. It would cost more than my gauges! Ehhh yea i guess it would look cleaner. But i did it myself so i take pride in it and think its not too too bad for a free pod. Andd i can always get another vent for like $12 at the dealership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdzowner Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 how is the viewing angle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 how is the viewing angle? Its perfect! I can position it so it angles towards me. But ill gwt some pics of it when i hook it up. But can anyone answer if i would have a problem with the gauge overheating or problems with the electronics ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellagio Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I did a really similar install in my 03 Volvo S40. Instead of taking all the fins out, I used a Dremel to cut them so the gauge fit perfectly in. I always respect the custom/stock looking installs. Just keeps the cars looking clean and less of a reason for a smashed window... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 I did a really similar install in my 03 Volvo S40. Instead of taking all the fins out, I used a Dremel to cut them so the gauge fit perfectly in. I always respect the custom/stock looking installs. Just keeps the cars looking clean and less of a reason for a smashed window... Yea I took the idea from my cousins volvo s60r ! But the fins go horizontally and are snapped in place on both sides of the vent.. so if you cut the fins in the middle, they will droop down on both sides. So i would need to super glue them to the gauge. That is my final goal to put the fins surrounding it. But for now it will be like that until I can perfect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellagio Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Very slick. Is that stock in the S60R? I was toying around with the idea of an S60R or an Acura TL-Type S before I bought the Leggy GT. I need AWD in Wisconsin (no TL-S...) and I just didn't want to deal with the repair cost of a European car again. S60R could have been a cool car, especially because it's a little larger backseat (car seats in the back of the Leggy are a PITA and the passenger usually has their knees against the dash). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 No not stock. Cousin made it. Heres a comparison with the s60r vs spec b http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/s60r-vs-legacy-gt-spec-b-191408.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellagio Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Thanks for the link, I'm happy with the Leggy. A buddy of mine is a mechanic that specializes in Japanese cars, so I think I made the right choice, since I pay wholesale for parts and pizza/Stella Artois for labor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted September 21, 2012 I Donated Share Posted September 21, 2012 Just cut the fins and glue them to the gauge, if you need to take it out like you said the vent is $12 at the dealership. Much cleaner look IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipher_nemo Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Well at least you didn't go the pillar route. I get so tired of seeing ugly pillars. Hopefully you'll still get a little air out of that vent when you're done. Personally I'd stash the vent somewhere and make your own louvered mount compared to what the last poster mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 In the process of trying to route the wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Tried hooking up the boost gauge today with Nrw but when it was hooked up, the gauge would 1. Turn on 2. Do the opening ceremony needle sweep twice 3. Then would continuously flash and beep while the needle stayed at the bottom of the gauge. I think it has to do with the sensor because its electrical. But until I can figure that out, I hooked up the oil pressure gauge and the pics dont do justice. I have to clean it up a bit and glue the fins on somehow but for now its pretty nice. http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/299477_4688354251395_1268249501_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/548637_4688355131417_1292496512_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/581587_4688355531427_1769990251_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieutenantcolumbo Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 For the boost gauge it sounds like the alarm is just set now for zero boost, you want to set it higher like 20 psi for example. Read the instructions for the gauge and it will tell you how to set the alarm. You can also disable the alarm if you choose, change how it flashes, etc. http://prosportgauges.com/52mmPremium%20Peak%20boost.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Don't glue the vent fins to the gauge!!!!!. Just get a cheap gauge pod (cup), well didn't one come with it?, and glue the fins to that, insert your gauge and.....viola! You can still remove/replace the gauge if there is ever a problem with it, without having to cut fins again. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Yeah Nrw gave me his pods and I will use that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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