Gauge mounting

Post by **forsaken** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

What are the options for mounting gauges in an s13 coupe? The obvious place to mount is the A-pillar but Id really like something more inconspicuous. What are the options and where can I get them? If you guys have any pics of your mounting I'd love to see them. Thanks

Post by **Anand** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

below the radio... in the dash itself... glove box... inside your stock guages.

Website · Post by **quiksilvia** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

u can put them wherever u want, by ur knees on either side of the steering wheel

Post by **Anand** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

be creative and just stick them where you want...take pic's so someone can bite your idea...

Post by **cnichols** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

On one of my S14s, I pulled out my stock gauge cluster completely and just finished installing the custom cluster last night.

I used the stock trim pieces and used black plexiglass with a3 3/4" Autometer Phantom Tach, a 60mm HKS EGT gauge, and a 60mm HKS Fuel Pressure gauge.

I mounted my HKS 60mm Boost gauge on the left dash vent, and bought the HKS DIN panel that holds 3 46mm gauges and mounted HKS Oil temp, Water temp, and Oil pressure below the stereo.

This way, there aren't gauges hanging everywhere...the only hint from the outside is the boost gauge sitting there. Turned out better than I hoped for even.

Hopefully I'll have pics up tonight...

Post by **forsaken** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

Where did you get the HKS DIN pannel?

Post by **cnichols** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

Phase2 motortrend or Alamo motorsports...can't remember but I think they both carry it.

Post by **BuudWeizErr** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

cnichols wrote:On one of my S14s, I pulled out my stock gauge cluster completely and just finished installing the custom cluster last night.

I used the stock trim pieces and used black plexiglass with a3 3/4" Autometer Phantom Tach, a 60mm HKS EGT gauge, and a 60mm HKS Fuel Pressure gauge.

I mounted my HKS 60mm Boost gauge on the left dash vent, and bought the HKS DIN panel that holds 3 46mm gauges and mounted HKS Oil temp, Water temp, and Oil pressure below the stereo.

This way, there aren't gauges hanging everywhere...the only hint from the outside is the boost gauge sitting there. Turned out better than I hoped for even.

Hopefully I'll have pics up tonight...

bump, i wanna see pics of this.

Post by **cnichols** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

Get on Ben (95silviase) to bring his dig. camera over tonight and I'll have pics up tonight for you to see.

Post by **98TURBOKA** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

I second that, I need to see that setup!!!

Post by **SloS13** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

Website · Post by **quiksilvia** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

that looks tight

Post by **cnichols** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

Finally got pics of my gauge cluster....

http://www.streetelite.net/GuageCluster ... er0007.jpg

Post by **SloS13** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

would it be wrong for a man to have sex with a gauge cluster. If lovin gauges is wrong i don't want to be right.

Good job man. looks awesome!

Post by **cnichols** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

j92s wrote:would it be wrong for a man to have sex with a gauge cluster. If lovin gauges is wrong i don't want to be right.

Good job man. looks awesome!

It's only wrong if you do it to mine...

That had me laughing...thanks.

Post by **slw240sx** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

i mounted my disco light A/F gauge in my steering wheel! right where the horn button was in the middle, looked pretty good, but alas the gauge was screwy and started telling me i was too rich so i threw it out the window while i was boosting down the street, fuk you AF gauge woosh plink plink crunch

Post by **Cyberkreig** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

that does look really good.. but you dont have a speedo or odometer? Wouldnt pass inspection around here.

Post by **slw240sx** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

what exact FJO kit did you buy? im wanting to buy one here soon

Post by **98TURBOKA** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

Looks good man.

Post by **cnichols** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

Why do I need a speedo or odometer?

No such thing as inspections in Bowling Green, KY. :ylsuper

Don't know the exact kit I bought...sorry. I'll look again for that tonight.

Post by **slw240sx** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

what about speeding tickets? do you have a multi checker or somthing with heads up digital speed?

Post by **cnichols** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

Nope. I don't really care how fast I'm going.

Glad you said something....that reminds me that I need to order a Valentine One.

Post by **JohnI3laze** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

That looks so tight man. You done well. LoL j92s, and I really did laugh out loud. And your gauges look sweet too.

Post by **silviaNE** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

looks nice. I saw one of the hks din plates on e-bay for $20. its still on there look up hks din.

Post by **Cyberkreig** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

looks great, i'd do it to my car, but PenDot requries odo readings for your registration.

Post by **cnichols** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:33 am

I'll probably eventually get around to putting one in...just not a priority at the moment...and no place to put it. I'll probably mount it in the glove compartment...give the passenger something to look at.

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