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Old 20-06-2008   #1
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Anybody decided to fit any yet? Boost? oil temp? oil pressure? etc
If so how have you routed them?
Where have you mounted them?


I'll be doing mine soon enough, am I going to be the first?
Got a few ideas of where and had a few words with a local friend who builds custom pods as there are not many places in the GP that stick out as being suitable for the mounting.

EDIT: I know gauges is spelt wrong. I failed.
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Why not just on the centre... Or would that cause problems trying to route them?
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if you are doing it, let me know.
i want to do this on my stilo. obv not boost.
but volts, and oil temp defoo. i think they look great. i could prob fit them somewhere on the double din. but above the glove box/ top glove box would look mint aswell!
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ou have to mainly think about drilling holes in the dash which you don't really want to be doing. The grande doesn't have double din radio.

I've got a few ideas already I'd be interested to see what other people think of positioning.
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Any companies make pods for the A pillar?
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Re: Guages

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I'll be doing mine soon enough, am I going to be the first?
Venomco wont be happy about this Kris
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Venomco wont be happy about this Kris
He does tend to get very anal about the whole 'first' thing doesn't he?

heres one: "first break a driveshaft" I'm sure he won't want that in his sig!
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well, i think on mine in the top glove box would be best. then its easily accessible to the rear. although in the middle would be quite cool

Let me knwo when u do it kris. n i'll do mine too. just dont no how to go about wiring them in
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well, i think on mine in the top glove box would be best. then its easily accessible to the rear. although in the middle would be quite cool

Let me knwo when u do it kris. n i'll do mine too. just dont no how to go about wiring them in
Well I have a friend with his own garage in leek. he's a good mechanic and he'll be taking a look at mine. He can get the fitments at cost price aswell. Just come along with me next weekend.
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I work in leek

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I work in leek

pop along with you i will
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Have a look what gauges you want (size, make etc) aswell. I want it to look factory I've already asked for a quote for pods and I might even give the pod construction a bash myself.
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where can i get some gauges mate?
ideally i'd like smoked ones that dont stand out too much when they aren't illuminated! but i would like some plasma style/ ish for when they are illuminated.
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Re: Guages

I have seen a pillar pod for the GP somewhere. I will try and find the link.

Edit: http://www.absmotorsport.net/product...oducts_id=5169

I would be intrested in boost and oil pressure and battery voltage. My only thought is what about the air bag on the a pillar?
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where can i get some gauges mate?
ideally i'd like smoked ones that dont stand out too much when they aren't illuminated! but i would like some plasma style/ ish for when they are illuminated.
Yes smoked ones for definite. I don't want anything on the dash to look out of place. Look on the internet might be your best bet. Ebay yields bargains just make sure you check out the manufacturer and make sure they're decent.

Revotec do good guages and supply the proper fitting kits and can advise on t-pieces (boost gauge wise) and their prices aren't too bad either. They know their stuff and have a gauge for every occasion!

Demon tweeks will stock gauges and again they know their stuff, but you will usually pay top whack, don't expect any discounts.
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Originally Posted by punto_matt View Post
I have seen a pillar pod for the GP somewhere. I will try and find the link.

Edit: http://www.absmotorsport.net/product...oducts_id=5169

I would be intrested in boost and oil pressure and battery voltage. My only thought is what about the air bag on the a pillar?
hmm at least its the right fitment. Its definitely an option if I can't do it the way I've planned so far...
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