CarnivorWS.6-01

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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.

Spd-Kilz

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Water Temp
Oil Temp
Fuel Pressure

I have Autometer Phantom with red backlights. 2 5/8 is the correct size.

CarnivorWS.6-01

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Good start....Thanks.....Looks real nice!!!!

PUNISHER TA

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Spd-Kilz... Are you using a pyrometer 0-1200 deg gauge as a water temp?

Other option is you have both an EGT and AFR gauge...

a98ws6

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I'm doing this also, and was wondering if the gauges just sit in the holes or are they attached somehow?

CarnivorWS.6-01

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Does anyone have a picture with black face gauges? I like the white but it does not fit the look I am going for. I do not want them to standout.

CarnivorWS.6-01

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Any pics. of black face gauge?

PUNISHER TA

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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.

camaroboricua

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I used carbon fiber series, they look nice with the color of the dash being gray. Since I can't afford to buy a new set I had to go the "DUMB" route.

PUNISHER TA

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Didnt mean to get anyones panties in a bunch,

I plan on going with the Carbon Fiber Series also...

and i realize that they offer less options in CF.

J LT1 TA

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if you want close to stock back-light go with autometer ES

USArmyZ28

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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?

DopeFedZ

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CarnivorWS.6-01

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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.

CarnivorWS.6-01

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I still ask, Does the vent just pop out. I have not tried yet.

buzb026

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DopeFenz what adapter did you use for those gauges?

94T/A5.7LT1

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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.

618HAWK

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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.

94T/A5.7LT1

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That's why I decided to put them on the a pillar. Couldn't go on anymore with out the ac or heater

Z28/2002

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I've removed my A/C