This is what was included in the Water Temp Gauge Box: Gauge, harness, mounting hardware, clips, Thread Pitch 1/8" NPT (27) Sensor, bright and dimming tool, and instructions. Oh and decal! Lol
This is what is included in the Boost Gauges Box: Gauge, mounting hardware, harness, boost sensor, in line filter, clear vacuum hose, T tap, bright and dimming tool, and instructions: oh and another Decal!
Two weeks prior I ordered a Dual Gauge Pod by Autometer from Summit Racing. Zouldnt believe they actually sold a custom gauge pod made for my car!
I mocked it up using some cheap foam double sided tape to get an idea for fitment and visual placement. It was molded really well! I was impressed! And it recommends not to use mounting hardware. The gauges is suppose to fit snug in the holes.
So now that I got pretty much everything in I can go ahead and install the Gauge pod and the gauges. My only issue is that I won't be able to wire up the Water Temp Gauge's Sensor due I don't have a Tap/adapter for the Radiator hose. Which I went and ordered one from Z1 Motorsports. Should be in within two days. No biggie. But I'll just wiring everything up and just coil up the sensor wiring and stash it in the engine bay. So all I would have to is tap the hose and it's up and running. Here I am doing my final mocking up with the gauge pod and A pillar.
Now here's the new challenge or dilemma... I was in now way shape or form going to cut into my pillar. And definatley not for any gauge nor pod! So... I used 3M Emblem tape and some adhesive promoter ( You can use alcohol). That way if I ever change my mind, I don't ruin the pillar what so ever. It was a true test today, seeming air was humid and wet and before that it, the sun was blazing with heat in the cockpit. So it has held up throughout the day. Also, I took some electrical tape and wrapped it around the endue of the gauge where it'll sit flush in the gauge pod's holes. The reasoning, even though the gauge did fit in snug. I have OCD and if any gauges slightly turned due to vibrations, I would go crazy! Lol
Gauges and pod mounted in and adjusted to their positions. Also, as a tip. The gauges when shipped comes with a plastic clear protective film. Well you can tell in this pic. Well after I finished up they went completely clear again. So I recommend leaving them on. So it'll protect the screen/face from scratches. Just my recommendations.
Removed only the top portion or cover above the dash gauges. And fed all my wires there as a central point for both gauges. The boost sensor I installed in the engine bay. Right next to the OEM boost sensor ironically.
Another plus about choosing the Prosport EVO gauges. For one they come in two colors. Either red/blue or white/green. Both gauges I choose are Red/blue. A cooler thing is that in the instructions it will give you a few options with the colors. You can either keep in all one color, or have the switch to either color by hooking up the orange wire form both harness on the gauges directly to you headlight switch. Which the option I choose was to have blue on daylight and when I turn on my headlights at night, it goes to red instantly. IMHO, red doesn't glare as much as blue. But you can fix that wi either gauge with the dimming tool that is included in every box for the EVo style gauges.
DISCLAIMER!!! Be sure to test the brightness out before making any permeant mounting. Otherwise, you'll have to take the pillar back off and adjust it then. If you did it like what I did... Then yeah, let's say it sets up back over an hour! Lmfao
Well here is the finished install. I now know I am boosting at stock psi. Cause the highest I have seen is 7psi. Time for an electronic boost controller.
anyways, I hope I didnt bore anyone with this product view. I tried making it detail as I can. If any in detail question never hesitate to ask me! All in all I recommend buying these gsuges if your looking for a true digital gauge. If you want to spend more money but with only one color choice. Then buy the Drift Iridium Gauges. They cost a lot more with less to offer IMHO. Enjoy mu pics!
