Bored today to I made a ashtray gauge pod
#138
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I'm speaking from more of a "I race my car and want to make sure I don't kill it" perspective, not so much "I want gauges in my car because they are cool".
That is why I said I found it pointless, not you will find it pointless.
:cheers:
#139
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No kidding, but if you have a gauge because you need it (not for looks) then you need to be able to monitor it, which is the point. It's really hard to look all the way down, by the shifter, to read it (especially with a helmet on).
I'm speaking from more of a "I race my car and want to make sure I don't kill it" perspective, not so much "I want gauges in my car because they are cool".
That is why I said I found it pointless, not you will find it pointless.
:cheers:
I'm speaking from more of a "I race my car and want to make sure I don't kill it" perspective, not so much "I want gauges in my car because they are cool".
That is why I said I found it pointless, not you will find it pointless.
:cheers:
I subscribed to this thread awhile back because this pod is unique and I considered getting one. What I'm finding out now is that my gauges mounted on the dash is pretty unique as most install their gauges out of the line of sight.
Just think about what and why and you can't go wrong with gauge location. I highly recommend using some tape for a temp placement of your gauges and try driving around and seeing where you like them best. GL.
#140
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Since this thread is really old, I don't mind continuing to be off topic, so:
Here's where mine are. An Autometer bezel fit in there PERFECTLY and his held in place by the HVAC cover panel. I'd put them higher, if I could. If i had no A/C or heat, they would be were the vents are LOL. The orange needles help and my brain already knows where they "should be", so it only take a glance while on any particular straight. I thought about angling them so my desired readings would be straight up, but I found this arrangement to suffice.
It's not pretty, but it works. If anyone wants to look down to their ashtray at 100+mph.... feel free. I call dibs on the part out
Here's where mine are. An Autometer bezel fit in there PERFECTLY and his held in place by the HVAC cover panel. I'd put them higher, if I could. If i had no A/C or heat, they would be were the vents are LOL. The orange needles help and my brain already knows where they "should be", so it only take a glance while on any particular straight. I thought about angling them so my desired readings would be straight up, but I found this arrangement to suffice.
It's not pretty, but it works. If anyone wants to look down to their ashtray at 100+mph.... feel free. I call dibs on the part out
#141
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I totally agree with Kaj! I have so many people install gauges in a place I can't see them when I'm doing pulls. Granted I'm logging with a laptop, but it would be nice to see what's going on real time.
I subscribed to this thread awhile back because this pod is unique and I considered getting one. What I'm finding out now is that my gauges mounted on the dash is pretty unique as most install their gauges out of the line of sight.
Just think about what and why and you can't go wrong with gauge location. I highly recommend using some tape for a temp placement of your gauges and try driving around and seeing where you like them best. GL.
I subscribed to this thread awhile back because this pod is unique and I considered getting one. What I'm finding out now is that my gauges mounted on the dash is pretty unique as most install their gauges out of the line of sight.
Just think about what and why and you can't go wrong with gauge location. I highly recommend using some tape for a temp placement of your gauges and try driving around and seeing where you like them best. GL.
#144
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I think the only gauge anyone actually reads is wideband. A glance to notice needle position is all you need, assuming you are slightly familiar with them.
I could draw a picture, right now, of where my needles are during normal operation, but couldn't tell you the exact numbers LOL. If they are above or below, I'll know instantly.
Still takes too long to do that if it's by the shifter.
I could draw a picture, right now, of where my needles are during normal operation, but couldn't tell you the exact numbers LOL. If they are above or below, I'll know instantly.
Still takes too long to do that if it's by the shifter.