Gauges for vents 98-02 TA?
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Gauges for vents 98-02 TA?
I am considering replacing the 3-vents above the stereo with gauges. I have M6 versus automatic no nos. What 3 gauges are the most important and does anyone have pics. Brand and mechanical versus electric. I believe I need 2 5/8 diameter. I want to stay with red backlight. Any help or suggestions appreciated.
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I had my EBC in one of the vents, and it was a press fit, gotta push a little, but they arent going anywhere. <<< Thats for 2-5/8
For the smaller gauges, guys using a ferco coupler as a reducer, but it looks dumb.
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whoa... that looks awesome! Isnt there a write up somewhere on here that shows you how to actually install the gauges and route the wires to the feeds through the ac vents?
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Thanks for the pics. I chose the CF route and ordered a oil pressure guage yesterday for test fit. I want a good look that is not over powering. I plan on using red leds to maintain the instrument cluster backlight. I have carbon fiber valve covers and it will stay within my theme. It is each to his own but I don't care for the white face gauges. That is the beauty of modding a car. As long as you like it nothing else matters.
Thanks for the different looks guys.
Thanks for the different looks guys.
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Crappy picture but I used autometers cobalt series also used autometers angle rings to angle the gauge more towards me. I liked the look of it but since then moved them to the pillars because in the summer it got real hot in my car.
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For those that have installed them in the vents what are you doing with the A/C?
Are you still using it.
I like the gauges in the vents, but can not go with out the A/C. Have thought of using a smaller gauge to allow the air to exit from around the perimeter of the gauge.
Currently using a custom made stand alone 2 pod unit just to the side of radio. That dose not get in the way of either the drink holder-glovebox door or airbag deployment. Just like the cleaner look with them in the dash.
Are you still using it.
I like the gauges in the vents, but can not go with out the A/C. Have thought of using a smaller gauge to allow the air to exit from around the perimeter of the gauge.
Currently using a custom made stand alone 2 pod unit just to the side of radio. That dose not get in the way of either the drink holder-glovebox door or airbag deployment. Just like the cleaner look with them in the dash.