couldnt find the thread on this one but wanted to know if anyone has put the oem sport gauges inside their RA. I've seen them on mitsubishi.net and they are expensive but look cool, especially that they go into that empty space by the climate control

 

i went to mitsubishi.net and it didn't seem like the right place.

put up a link...i'd like to see these!

 

here they are. they were on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-06...spagenameZWD1V

 

I remember RRM used to sell a carbon fiber "chunk" that would fit right into that empty space. I looked at their site and don't see anything anymore so they may have gotten rid of it. To be honest those gauges didn't impress me that much. Are you sure they wouldn't replace the radio?

 

they would hafta go in that empty spot just like in the evo's, ill see if i can find a pic

 

ok here we go, notice where the other gauges are!, im positive thats where they would go

 

IMO, it's a better idea to relocate the radio down there, and then mount gauges in the stock radio location.

 

stewart warner gauges look pretty close to stock as well. if you dont find the oem evo gauges.

 

I thought so too until I started resting my hand on the shift knob to play with the radio...not good!

 

haha, the guages look pretty good in that pic but are they just for looks? why would we need a temp and volt gauge etc.?

 

Honestly, no. The gauges with the sport gauge kit aren't all that useful. Better to put together your own set. Cheaper, too.

 

It's worth mentioning that the ebay seller is only selling the gauges. There is an installation kit that you need to purchase in addition to the sport meter kit for all the wiring up, brace/framing etc.

www.mitsubishiparts.net sells both, but its not too cheap. If you're staying NA, I would suggest probably passing on the gauges altogether. If you are going F/I, you'll probably want more accurate gauges anyway.

 

+1

 

I used to have it on my OZ, not worth the money.
The vaccum moves around and looks nice but that is all.
I would go with the autometer plate that only cost around 60$ and then you can choose your own usefull gauges like oil temp, EGT, A/F ratio
Volt can be usefull if you have a big sound system and you want to make sure you don't drain the battery

 

Here's my custom radio relocation kit. So far than 260 buck...