Sleeper Gauge Mounts

Post by **240dreams** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

Does anyone their gauges and electronics mounted in a space where it is hard to see from the outside but pretty visible during driving? Im all about the sleeper setup so im deadlocked on where to mount my gauges and accessories. Currently my greddy boost gauge is on the left side center air vent. My turbo timer is on top of my steering column. Pics would be great if possible.

Post by **nab911** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

Thet best is the center vent, its subtle and kinda hard to see from outside, but makes the inside look good, and easy to see while driving.

Post by **whiterps13** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

there was a guy in the bst forums with a custom 3 gauge mount in the center vent.

Post by **annunziato39** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

The sneakiest place i have ever seen them was going down the center console right next to where your right legs is. The guy had them vertical from his ankle to his knee. You couldn't see anything unless you were in the drivers seat.

Website · Post by **TurboKA37** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

ive also seen three gauges in the change holder beneath the head unit. im not sure if S13s have that tho

Post by **Jookmasta** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

id say underneath the radio but im still trying to find a panel that will fit em there

Post by **wangless** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

Quote »The sneakiest place i have ever seen them was going down the center console right next to where your right legs is. The guy had them vertical from his ankle to his knee. You couldn't see anything unless you were in the drivers seat.[/quote]hmm... never heard of that, sounds cool. happen to have the pic handy ? how many gauges, 2, 3 ??

Post by **Fenvy** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

Jookmasta wrote:id say underneath the radio but im still trying to find a panel that will fit em there

cpracing.ca have that for 20$ shipped. I have had trouble with them but maybe someone else will have better luck

Post by **EazyBreazy** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

i have a one din 3x1.25" pod im going to use i think its made by hks but im not entirely sure. ill have my boy back in the states look at it for me, as im in japan and cant even drive right now..

scratch that go here http://www.hksusa.com/products/?id=660 its the three gauge one its not real high in the car and it looks like it belongs so it would tip less people off

Post by **rico05** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

Not too sleeper, but better than A-pillar.

Post by **MainEvent212** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

but can you see your tach?

Post by **240dreams** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

i think 52mm gauges are way too big to fit in the din under the radio in s13's. I tried test fitting them and i dont think you can even fit 3 in a row. does anyone have something like a motorized setup or something?

Post by **masticatingcow** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

MainEvent212 wrote:but can you see your tach?

I would imagine so... I mean, unless you drive laying down, you'd be looking down at the gauges, which means you'd see the tach over the boost.

Also, all the important numbers are there. In reality, you only need a tach to read as high as the engine's powerband.

Post by **masticatingcow** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

Motorized setups? I'm not sure what you mean.

Post by **MainEvent212** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

like press a button and you can see the gauges...press again and they're gone...

marno i think that'd be a little complicated to make...just F it and put them on the dash lol...wayy easier to see

Post by **nab911** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

lol, go on ebay and get a din sized 3 gauge mount. Din is a mulitformat size that fits in most cars. As for motors, i have heard of guys in s14's motorize the airbag box after removing the airbag so it flips up with gauges or you can put them in your glove box but thats allf or show. Make it visable and so it doesnt impair your driving. We have enough distractions nowadays.

Post by **wangless** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

hey rico, thats exactly where i wanted to put my boost gauge

. looks nice

Post by **Jala47** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

This reminds me of that movie redline (which by far is the worst movie i've ever seen almost as bad as "You got Served") the guy had his boost gauge mounted on the exterior coming out of the hood.

Post by **silkk** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

ive seen that done to old school supras and civics..

just get the ebay 3 gauge vent mount or the 3 gauge din thingie.

Post by **EazyBreazy** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

the one i was talking about was 44 mm i had my size off a bit...go to the site its expensive but its a quality *** piece

Post by **rico05** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

MainEvent212 wrote:but can you see your tach?

Yep. That pic is exactly what I see when I am driving. HUD w/ center tach owns. Just one glance to see the 2 most important gauges. It is kinda cool, cuz if I lightly get on it, the needles move in unison:)

Post by **scotty-2-forty** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

I just made my own last year ...

Post by **dr!ft** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

^ That looks alot better than the CP-Racing one. Do you have a write-up on Nico, or somewhere else?

Website · Post by **SoCalS14** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

I put my Boost gauge where my Cigarette lighter used to be...I don't smoke.

Post by **rob808** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

rico05-nice cluster

scotty two forty-nice interior.clean

Post by **Jookmasta** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

that looks nice scotty two forty. unfortunately, us s13 owners are stuck with the A/C controls taking up the added space so i thinnk the best thing ive seen so far is the cp racing thing. what issues did you have with them loveless? also anybody else know of other companies or websites that make a din panel for us?

fyi, the hks din panel is designed for 46mm gauges. not to mention the sixty dollar price tag on the panel. 6mm isnt a big difference in comparison to normal size gauges but the price on that panel is a little farfetched.

what did you use to make ur panel scotty two forty? more details por favor

Post by **IlIkEmYz** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

how about the glove compartment

Post by **Nissan-S14** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

in reality you really do not need to see any gauges, except for maybe boost and even then. You can live without it, if you really want it to be a sleeper, fuel gauges go on top of the engine bay, the rest you can stash in the glove department.

Post by **nab911** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

Would that be next to the shoe department?

Some gauges you need to see. Oil press, oil/water temp, and even boost so you know if something is going wrong so if something is going wrong you dont keep giving it hell.

Post by **wangless** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:27 am

hey nab911, did you get my email ?

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