spec.B452 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I need more info on how my engine is running than the stock gauges can provide. Does anyone have this gauge pod unit? If I were to run this unit I was thinking Boost gauge front left, hybrid shift light/oil pressure light rear left, water temp rear right and maybe an Aeroforce Interceptor on the front right. Also, are multi gauge pods going the way of the dodo given all of the smartphone apps and other OBDII magic multi gauge voodoo boxes? So, I guess the questions are, useful or dated? Snazzy or teh rice? http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o162/asdurling/gauge_zps2431c863.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o162/asdurling/gauge1_zps3709d6f2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I can't see how it matters how it looks, unless you're trying to win a style competition or something. Otherwise, do what you like. That is a very practical place to put gauges, if a little obvious. OBD II vs independent gauges are all preference. If you want data on oil pressure, oil temp, fuel pressure, open loop AFR, or EGT, then you will need to add on independent senders, and some sort of gauge display, which is why they still get bought and installed. Also, they're set and forget. Jump in the car, and go. Gauge is there, ready with no device to mess with. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec.B452 Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 A fellow DFW'er, awesome! I do see this as the most logical place to put gauges but I also don't want to be a target for theft. I also like the "stealth" look of the car but I think my exhaust has blown my cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Long time overdue, but was just thinking, if you could find a way to match the OEM dash texture and color (easier said than done) then those gauges wouldn't stand out much more than on many other cars that come with OEM gauge pods. But it would be a hassle for sure. The great thing about a LGT in DFW is that almost no one has any idea what it is. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec.B452 Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 I have it but it is just sitting in the garage waiting to be filled with money, I may just sell it off and do something else although my dash seems to be getting a crack it would cover. Also, you are right on about nobody knowing what my car is. The previous owner debadged so that makes it even worse. I get "nice wax a lot". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 thats well ugly. see here for something a little more stylish... http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123753844-Custom-Defrost-Vent-Gauge-Pods-for-your-MS3-MS6-CX-7-RX-8 pic's: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Block8head-Custom-vent-pod/1386061001612122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec.B452 Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 I bought it around the time I traded some Mr2 parts for a big honker of a turbo and was going to go rotated. Now I'm not sure about going through with it so I am not sure I will need all those gauges anyhow. Big polished turbos and crazy gauge pods make pretty garage ornaments for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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