Here are two prototypes that I'm working on that will make better use of the cup holders. These two panels leave the cup holders intact. All that is needed for installation is the removal of four screws and the drilling of one small hole (roughly 15/32" in diameter) to feed the wires through. For these two protoypes, I am using a 52mm gauge, but a 60mm version would be no different. The toggle switch safety covers and pods are both painted Graphite Grey to color-match the interior trim.

This first version utilizes an angled, inset gauge pod with carbon fiber:













This second version utilizes an angled, offset gauge pod with leather vinyl that matches the stock Recaro's:

 

That's interesting, but what use is a gauge placed there where I have turn my head, taking my eyes completely off the road, just to read it? Might as well have it in the back seat so I can keep my cup holders.

Functionality questions aside, the fit and finish of your work is nice!

 

My intended gauge for that area is either a wideband o2 or voltage gauge. Something that doesn't require constant monitoring. My critical gauges (boost, oil temp and oil pressure) are in the upper din slot held in place by the triple gauge panel made by 42Draft Designs.

 

You need to be able to see the a/f gauge live (i.e. while you're driving) so you know the rpm ranges where you need adjustments. Of course ideally you're logging this so you don't need to be watching the a/f reading, but then why even have a gauge for it in that case?

 

Is there potential to make this sort of thing but keep one space as an actual cupholder? I like to put my iPod/phone in there but really only need one...and the space for the switches would be nice. Also, I feel like the switch covers should be the other way around...JMO.

 

i like the use of the switches, and i would think others with their NO jolts would as well. is this just for yourself, or are you making more?

 

I would put your oil temp gauge there and monitor your wideband gauge. Nice work by the way. Very clean

 

damn thats pretty
not sure bout the gauges but i think your on to something there

 

istead of switches and a gauge - you should make something that puts two cupholders in that spot.

 

+1

 

looks neat but im with the other guys, what would the need be for a gauge down there? i mean the craftsmanship looks great but functionality is ahhhhhh ya know.

 

if you get defi bf gauges (or some other gauges with alarms) you could put your boost, wideband, oil pressure gauge on the a pillar. then have the oil temp gauge in the cup holder thing but set and alarm for it so you dont NEED to watch it all the time. you have a very nice idea

 

I think that is pretty cool man.Nice work.

 

where would i put my In n Out cup?

 

Thank you for all of the input. I agree that a temp gauge of some sort would be better suited for that area. It was wrong of me to suggest a wideband. Alternatively, that area can host some other device instead of a gauge. A GReddy/HKS Turbo Timer should be able to fit in that spot with minor tweaking. Personally, I am placing my Prosport Volt Gauge in that spot as I do not need to mount that in my immediate line of sight. I do, however like the idea of leaving one cup holder space open. I am going to play around with that.