Boost Gauges

[dezz]

Hey guys

I've got my gauges sitting in my room waiting to be installed, but i'm still deciding where and how i want to mount them.

at the moment i've got a dual gauge pillar mount...with a boost and oil pressure gauge.

changed my mind and decided i don't want to drill into the pillar to mount it and do the wiring etc....

So i'm thinking i'll sell the oil pressure gauge and the dual pillar mount (both brand new never been used) and either buy a single mount for the pillar, or the other option (which is what this thread is for) is to mount the boost gauge on top of the dash, in the corner of the windscreen....

Can you guys post up some pics of your boost gauge installs please....I want to see what kind of pods etc you've put them in, and how you've done your wiring/hoses etc...

Thanks

[Booya]

How much are the single pillers.

Mines just mounted on the dash...........

[dezz]

for the autometer 1's i think its something like $50 for single and $100 for double... dont quote those prices, but i think its in the ball park.

have you got a pic of yours?

[mr_crust]

i mounted mine straight under the dash, by jsut taking out the plug that was there, so i didnt drill nothing

[dezz]

looks like it'd be pretty hard to see that when driving?

[mr_crust]

well u can see it through the gap in the steering wheel, and its legal where it is so thats why i done it .

[JeeTeeEss25Tee]

I've got a single pillar autometer and it looks pretty neat and blends in well. But I guess if you want abit of racer look you can just mount on the windscreen corner. My car's is being service now so cant take a pic.

[dezz]

hey mate, how big were the holes you had to drill ?

if you can get a pic of it when you get the car back that'd be good

[JeeTeeEss25Tee]

Not sure about the holes coz i left my car at the merchanic for installation, he had to take out the whole pilar cover and drill 4 holes along the sides for the mounts. Anyway here are the pics i just took

[dezz]

thanks for the pics mate

i know its not a life changing decision but im still undecided:P

i love the look of the pillar mounts...they look so factory when done properly...but at the same time i dont want to drill into it...maybe there's a way i can have a pillar mount without drilling, ill just have to figure out a way....otherwise ill mount it on top of the dash in a gauge cup....or maybe i could just buy a spare a pillar garnish to put on if i ever change my mind ....hmm

[Xizor]

Its illegal to mount it on the pillar and ontop of the dash i think... ? Doesnt exactly leave many options.

[mass_iv]

im pretty sure so long as its not above the height of the steering wheel its legal.. that means on the dash in the corner is fine.... and pillar mounts are illegal full stop, thats because it wud be hard to mount them low enough!!!

i was told this by a cop so i dunno if this is true or not... mine is a single pillar mount dezz, looks nice but i wudnt mind a double.... u only need a tiny hole to fit the diring and then 2 holes for the screws to secure the mount...

on 200sx's u can buy a whole pillar that comes with the mount as one piece, does anyone know if they make these for skylines???? if so where can i get one???? i dont like the screws showing on my pillar mount either..... wud look much better as a single unit..

[rice_me_up]

sup guys. if i remember correctly, you can have a pillar mount gauge as long as it does not get in the way of the veiw of the windscreen. if that makes sense. i would check on vicroads and find the legal modifications list thing... but its hidden away a bit... (obviously this is for you dezz cos your from vic it seems). so you will have to take a search.

cheers. james.

[dezz]

as far as i know they're still considered to be in the head impact zone if you mount them on the pillar...

[JeeTeeEss25Tee]

im pretty sure so long as its not above the height of the steering wheel its legal.. that means on the dash in the corner is fine.... and pillar mounts are illegal full stop, thats because it wud be hard to mount them low enough!!!

i was told this by a cop so i dunno if this is true or not... mine is a single pillar mount dezz, looks nice but i wudnt mind a double.... u only need a tiny hole to fit the diring and then 2 holes for the screws to secure the mount...

on 200sx's u can buy a whole pillar that comes with the mount as one piece, does anyone know if they make these for skylines???? if so where can i get one???? i dont like the screws showing on my pillar mount either..... wud look much better as a single unit..

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Well the one I have on has caps covering the screws so its not really visible unless you look closely. Plus this Autometer range was designed to blend in R33 series interiors so they wont stand out once installed

[Mr_G]

Dual pillar! You know you love too...

[satanic]

If you want to install it without any damage or drilling... use the "wedge" formula

Look in the DIY thread for my write up... I've moved it down further a bit since then and used a thicker foam, it's now solid as a rock as the foam actually grips onto the dash trim.