Looking at space to add gauges.

Re: Looking at space to add gauges. (IMR22C)

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 14:37:28 GMT

Dudeman, I just sent you a PM about your gauge setup but your inbox is full.

Re: Looking at space to add gauges. (Reddtarga)

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 09:43:10 GMT

The ashtray switches are for aerial up down, and daytime running lights with leds to indicate whether they are on or off.

I have a fairly large separate GPS mounted on a separate bracket to the left of the gearlever.
Not quite a double din but it does the job, and is possibly easier to programme than a dash mounted one.

I just found a pic.

Re: Looking at space to add gauges. (Matts_SW20)

Sat, 09 Jan 2016 22:25:31 GMT

It's a great solution and a perfect place, but is there a solution if you want/have a Double DIN GPS headunit? Also quite curious what those switches do where your ashtray was?

Re: Looking at space to add gauges. (Reddtarga)

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 11:02:04 GMT

Like many others, I found the center console area the best location for visibility.
Also, mountings that angle them slightly towards the driver make the gauges easier to read, by cutting down parallax error.

I set up mine just below the center vents, and above the CD player rather than below, so as to keep them reasonably high.
Although it took a bit of work, I made the pod out of plumbing sockets glued together to take stock 50 mm gauges, but the center surround did need slight modification.
One thing to check when mounting them in this location is reflection from the rear window making them hard to read during daylight.
I found that tilting them upwards slightly eliminated this.

Re: Looking at space to add gauges. (Carmikey)

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:30:51 GMT

I've found these to be the best fit / location for gauges.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SPP-TRIPLE-3-GAUGE-HOLDER-DIN-BRACKET-52mm-2-1-16-/291634226570?hash=item43e6c1258a:g:7cgAAOSwwbdWHw3m

Re: Looking at space to add gauges. (Matts_SW20)

Mon, 04 Jan 2016 21:20:15 GMT

Really great thread. I want to be able to have an Electronic Boost Controller and Wideband gauge set up somewhere but I don't want to loose my double DIN GPS or my vents. I was thinking perhaps where the cigarette lighter go's but then there is the issue of not being able to quickly glance at it because its behind the steering wheel. I think pillar guage might be ideal but the boost controller I want is rectangular and wouldn't work. Also pillar gauge is defect central. Maybe I might mount mine in the roof? Thoughts?

Another thought is sacrificing the ash tray. We have that small compartment above the centre console anyway:

Re: Looking at space to add gauges. (Col)

Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:22:48 GMT

Hi Ondie,

How did you go with your gauges? I went through the same process early last year. I found it near on impossible to find a gauge/backing plate setup that let you use a single DIN, without cutting into the plastic. Nearly impossible...

I found this website in the states: http://www.cubbypods.com/#!product/prd1/3642113091/dinpod-45mm-triple

It's for the Subaru but the 45mm version fits the SW20 single DIN. For the gauges, I used Prosport. I suggest just google "Prosport 45mm gauge". Ebay has a bigger variety than the official website in the UK (not sure if they are knock off's, but they've work'd fine for me).

As you can see, not a complete disaster and no holes cut into the plastic. The night colour is not too bright.

Cheers
Col

Re: Looking at space to add gauges. (tiff_lee)

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 11:25:25 GMT

Perhaps but i survived january here in wa with a car without aircon or even a working fan

Re: Looking at space to add gauges. (Reddtarga)

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 10:05:45 GMT

"will lose the centre vents"
If you live in southern Tasmania you may be ok, but anywhere else you could regret it in summer.

Re: Looking at space to add gauges. (Ondie18)

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 09:10:04 GMT

Yeah I might move the stereo to the glove box, usually only use my phone for music for Bluetooth stereo should be fine for that.

Re: Looking at space to add gauges. (tiff_lee)

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 01:16:42 GMT

Looks good mate if you dont mind forfeiting the stereo.

I'm going for a double din head unit in mine and will lose the centre vents for a triple gauge setup

Like this but gauge facing the other way...

Re: Looking at space to add gauges. (Ondie18)

Sat, 05 Sep 2015 18:00:56 GMT

So I've finally been able to get the photos off my phone to upload here. This is the plate me and my dad made at work a few weeks back, The open spot is where i'll be putting my pyrometer gauge. The toggle switches and the "On/Off" switch are yet to find a use but thought id add them in case I wanted something rather than having to modify the plate. Also excuse the bad carbon wrapping, will fix later on.

Re: Looking at space to add gauges. (Dudeman)

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:24:19 GMT

I had it done this way.

Re: Looking at space to add gauges. (Reddtarga)

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 16:09:35 GMT

SW20??
That space is 2 Din units or double DIN
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_7736

It is possible to fit a 'one DIN triple gauge panel' on top and a radio cd player in the space below, but I put the radio on the bottom
Check eBay.

Looking at space to add gauges. (Ondie18)

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 11:48:18 GMT

Hi guys, I'm looking at putting a few gauges and mounting my boost control a bit better as previous owner did a dodgy job and it looks a bit rough.

I was thinking of removing the radio and the open console under it and putting a plate with my gauges and boost control there.

Has anyone removed the radio and open bay at all? I'm yet to get around to it and just wanted to know if anyone has rough dimensions of it once it's empty and what's the best way to go removing it without breaking stuff?

Cheers