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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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hey guys i have a ww X and i install a boost gauge . its the prosport 52 mm elec. its a nice gauge . but when i was doing the install i realize every interior part its so cheap . for being a $30+ car i figure they would use better parts the plastic mat. feels and looks cheap . the seat are falling apart. by the wanna be carbonfiber insert the little staples they use . i saw a rubber band holding a harness on the steering wheel . found some cut zip ties by the fuses box . the cover under the glove compartment its just attached by two little clips . dont get me wrong i love how the car feels and drives and being my first evo its a fun car to drive but after doing the install on the gauge insted of being a little proud of my gauge i was dissappointed of my cheap interior .
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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And this is a vast improvement from VIII's and IX's!
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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I got the same gauge
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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you bought an evo... enjoy whats under the hood
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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you should post up pictures buddy
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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The 30k you spent went to the engine and tranny with a little bit going to the seats.

if you wanted interior shoulda got a BMW.
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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another thing i discover was when u out the windows down it make this noise i guess the rubber seals dry up and when u put the window down it makes the nosie . but man its fast i drove it last night on an empty highway hit 140 first time i drive the car that fast . ill post pictures of my gauge i put it on the steering c.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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try driving a IX.. u'll be surprised as to how fast that is...
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Are everybodies seats falling apart due to the staples?
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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OT but no seat problems yet on mine.

I'm about to be purchasing my boost gauge and getting a custom pillar pod to mount mine in. Where did you mount you boost gauge and how (single pod, on the dash, on the steering column, glovebox?) I'd like to see some pics please of the mounting location for sure. ~Trent
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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heres a picture where i have it . hope it works never uploaded pictures here
Attached Thumbnails install boost gauge-0715081558-1-.jpg  
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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thanks for the info. Thats where i plan to put mine, that spot doesnt look bad for the gauge considering its not too big.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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the spot is good but it looks unfinished
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by agevox
heres a picture where i have it . hope it works never uploaded pictures here
Nice mount placement!
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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Seats

My seats both tore. Both were replaced by dealer, under warranty. Passanger seat is tearing again

'08 RR, SSS, GSR
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