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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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Where to mount a 2 1/16" boost gauge

I'm torn b/n the ash tray and the coin box on the left side of the car. Maybe the glove compartment. I don't want to do the steering wheel column mount, or A pillar, or DIN panel. I want something that is both stealth and trick. Any sugesstions, directions are apprecited. Thanks in advance.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 06:40 PM
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how about in the dash close to where the fog light switch is? not sitting in my car right now, so i dont know if this is a viable option, but you could always move the fog lite switch somewhere else.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:30 PM
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What the hell is the point of a stealth boost gauge? It's supposed to be somewhere where you can see it while driving in every condition.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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Have fun looking down at your ashtray while accelerating on full boost. FYI, it doesn't really tell you much unless you are at WOT in at least 3rd gear over 3000 rpm, and from there you'll be at 100 in about 3 sec. I wouldn't recommend it anywhere outside the field of vision.
Anyone else?
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 01:15 AM
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uhhh.... rearview mirror??? you can also always do the LED's mounted on the speedo or tach to simulate boost gauge... or get the HUD one, but good luck finding it now that it's discontinued.
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 06:39 AM
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I've got an MBC so I'm not concerned with what the gauge is reading at all times... My intention is to have the car appear "stock."
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 06:41 AM
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having a boost guage isn't going to make the car appear 'mod'd'...I agree with everyone else...you've GOT to put that guage where YOU, the driver can see it readily...
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 10:55 PM
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If that's the case then only gauges in the a-pillar make sense b/c this is the only location where your periphial vision is used and your eyes remain on the road. I'm almost finished with my "custom" ash tray install. I'll post pics when I'm done...
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