Show me your gauges....

egk2 · 08-19-2006, 11:14 AM

Looking into a gauge pod of some sort soon, let's see your gauge pods and setups, thanks. Ideally I would like a setup similar to those in the audi scene with the gauges set in the middle of the vents not totally removing them or making them useless.

niqnak · 08-19-2006, 11:53 AM

http://www.parkerperformance.com/sto...ategory=BMWE30

not exactly what you're looking for, but one of the better ones out there for sale.

87Blue325iC · 08-19-2006, 12:29 PM

This is the Parker Performance setup - great company to buy from!

qimis · 08-19-2006, 05:27 PM

^^^ That's the best location I've ever seen for the gauges.

reelizmpro · 08-19-2006, 05:44 PM

I don't. I think that's probably 2nd to worst location that I've seen, because of akward angle and location right behind the shifter. I prefer the 3 gauge holder that goes in the space above the ashtray because I never use that space anyway, but I do use the ashtray as a coin tray and I use the 12v cigarette lighter outlet.

MR 325 · 08-19-2006, 06:39 PM

MR 325 · 08-19-2006, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reelizmpro

I don't. I think that's probably 2nd to worst location that I've seen, because of akward angle and location right behind the shifter.

Totally agree with you.

pegase747 · 08-19-2006, 06:45 PM

Hi all,

How about in the left center air grill

??

Cheers / Pierre

top left : differential oil temp.
top right : Engine oil temp.
bottom left : intake manifold air press.
bottom right : Engine oil press.

ldsbeaker · 08-19-2006, 06:46 PM

^^ Holy crap!! Good luck getting a set of those....

pegase747 · 08-19-2006, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR 325

Now that is nice, and the location is best... Not bothered loosing both center air vents ???

Cheers / Pierre

pegase747 · 08-19-2006, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ldsbeaker

^^ Holy crap!! Good luck getting a set of those....

Well this is my car, so I have them....
Also I have some spare LED modules in case something goes wrong...

I bet one need more than US$500 to get some of those, and also he will need the senders, and the wire harness + installation...

In any case, I just love those gauges !

Cheers / Pierre

MR 325 · 08-19-2006, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pegase747

Now that is nice, and the location is best... Not bothered loosing both center air vents ???

Cheers / Pierre

Don't have A/C anyway.

Fidhle007 · 08-19-2006, 07:21 PM

Lately I've been toying with the idea of fabricating a Subaru-style gauge pod to sit on top of the dash above the air vents, would that make any sense or would it just look strange?

imsotyerred · 08-19-2006, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reelizmpro

I don't. I think that's probably 2nd to worst location that I've seen, because of akward angle and location right behind the shifter. I prefer the 3 gauge holder that goes in the space above the ashtray because I never use that space anyway, but I do use the ashtray as a coin tray and I use the 12v cigarette lighter outlet.

+1 that'll ditract you from the road, which is always a bad thing if you have to take you mind off of where you are going

NitroRustlerDriver · 08-20-2006, 12:08 AM

How about one of these:

http://www.plxdevices.com/products_DM100.htm

Mounted in the left driverside vent next to the door. Then you would still have your center vents and it would still be in a good location.

08-19-2006, 11:14 AM	#1
egk2 R3VLimited Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,398	Show me your gauges.... Looking into a gauge pod of some sort soon, let's see your gauge pods and setups, thanks. Ideally I would like a setup similar to those in the audi scene with the gauges set in the middle of the vents not totally removing them or making them useless. __________________

08-19-2006, 11:53 AM	#2
niqnak Noobie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tallahasssee, FL Posts: 38	http://www.parkerperformance.com/sto...ategory=BMWE30 not exactly what you're looking for, but one of the better ones out there for sale. __________________

08-19-2006, 12:29 PM	#3
87Blue325iC E30 Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,102	This is the Parker Performance setup - great company to buy from! __________________ Aaron

08-19-2006, 05:27 PM	#4
qimis Wrencher Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 279	^^^ That's the best location I've ever seen for the gauges. __________________

08-19-2006, 06:45 PM	#8
pegase747 Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: France/Japan/UAE Posts: 127	Hi all, How about in the left center air grill ?? Cheers / Pierre top left : differential oil temp. top right : Engine oil temp. bottom left : intake manifold air press. bottom right : Engine oil press. __________________ 1988 E30 ALPINA B3 2.7 S/N:224/257 see more : http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=71686&referrerid=12460 1991 E30 325i TOURING

08-19-2006, 05:44 PM	#5
reelizmpro E30 Mastermind Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,589	I don't. I think that's probably 2nd to worst location that I've seen, because of akward angle and location right behind the shifter. I prefer the 3 gauge holder that goes in the space above the ashtray because I never use that space anyway, but I do use the ashtray as a coin tray and I use the 12v cigarette lighter outlet.

08-19-2006, 06:46 PM	#9
ldsbeaker R3VLimited Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California, MD Posts: 2,583	^^ Holy crap!! Good luck getting a set of those.... __________________

08-19-2006, 07:21 PM	#13
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