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Old 03-16-2015, 08:48 AM
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thanks, it appears really well blocked in.

i pulled all the panels out i could trying to get a shot near the back of it to pull wires from.. still trying.
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thanks, it appears really well blocked in.

i pulled all the panels out i could trying to get a shot near the back of it to pull wires from.. still trying.
Very much so - coming in from the right is about the best shot if you're going to keep the gauge in the corner.
Old 03-17-2015, 08:43 AM
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Are you guys trying to get into the cubby behind the radio screen?

Pull the center console.
Pull the bracket between the center console and the bottom of the AC/radio unit.
Pull the passenger grab handle trim.
Pull the driver side sill trim
Pull the trim piece under the steering wheel.
Pull the dash trim that goes from the driver side rearview mirror over the gauges, and down to the passenger grab handle.
Pull the trim piece that goes around the gauges and in front of the radio including the starter button, etc.
Pull the radio/ac unit out.

not much room back there to run wires though. i put my ntk afrm in the cubby and wish i hadnt because now i want to take it out and there is no way i am doing that again any time soon. id rather clean the inside of my rear diff with no gloves.
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Originally Posted by Higgs Boson
Are you guys trying to get into the cubby behind the radio screen?

Pull the center console.
Pull the bracket between the center console and the bottom of the AC/radio unit.
Pull the passenger grab handle trim.
Pull the driver side sill trim
Pull the trim piece under the steering wheel.
Pull the dash trim that goes from the driver side rearview mirror over the gauges, and down to the passenger grab handle.
Pull the trim piece that goes around the gauges and in front of the radio including the starter button, etc.
Pull the radio/ac unit out.


not much room back there to run wires though. i put my ntk afrm in the cubby and wish i hadnt because now i want to take it out and there is no way i am doing that again any time soon. id rather clean the inside of my rear diff with no gloves.
I bet so! Here's hoping for aftermarket pillars sooner than later!
Old 03-17-2015, 09:11 AM
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agreed not trying to disassemble the car just want to sneak a wire or two in there.

any pics of that large scale effort higgs?
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i put my ntk afrm in the cubby and wish i hadnt because now i want to take it out and there is no way i am doing that again any time soon. id rather clean the inside of my rear diff with no gloves.
Old 03-17-2015, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYM0USE
agreed not trying to disassemble the car just want to sneak a wire or two in there.

any pics of that large scale effort higgs?
no pics, sorry. i can't take a picture without a tripod, full frame sensor, high end lens, off camera flash, super powerful computer, lightroom, photoshop..... i usually don't feel like it.

damn i am getting lazy.
Old 03-17-2015, 11:32 AM
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no pics, sorry. i can't take a picture without a tripod, full frame sensor, high end lens, off camera flash, super powerful computer, lightroom, photoshop..... i usually don't feel like it.

damn i am getting lazy.
Well I mean... you need the telephoto macro on the full frame to really capture the effect and scope of the work involved, and it's dark in there so a few slaved SB-900s aren't a bad idea. Add a few 600w fill lights for effect and don't forget a good backdrop.
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this was a lot of FUN! thanks for the tips guys.






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as seen with innovate psb-1 boost/wideband combo

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I'm surprised you were able to find room behind it - nice job!

I'm sure that was just a whole lot of fun.
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Old 04-13-2015, 08:33 AM
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cool, you turbo?
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No turbos. Just didn't look at all the options. This gauge still gives me the readings I need. No interest in programming the "fail safes."
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I know you don't want a pillar pod mount setup , but heres one that I made, to give you a idea.
Can you tell me which 3 gauges your using and where you bought them. and and advice how you made your look so good. Thanks for your help. They make the car look so much snottier.

Thanks

Allan
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I thought i had shared this, sorry!

http://www.mightymousesolutions.com/...0-c55972c73ada
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how can we do that?
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Originally Posted by Trickyt32
Can you tell me which 3 gauges your using and where you bought them. and and advice how you made your look so good. Thanks for your help. They make the car look so much snottier.

Thanks

Allan

the gauges are (PLX Wide bands) & (PLX Vacuum/Boost) and can be ordered from PLX or Summit Racing or Jegs or maybe a Sponsor on here.


I used universal gauge pods and cut the contour to match the pillar, then epoxied them in place and covered them in black suede , witch was a pain in the ***, lol....

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Old 03-26-2017, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Randy WS6










the gauges are (PLX Wide bands) & (PLX Vacuum/Boost) and can be ordered from PLX or Summit Racing or Jegs or maybe a Sponsor on here.


I used universal gauge pods and cut the contour to match the pillar, then epoxied them in place and covered them in black suede , witch was a pain in the ***, lol....

Nice job! I'll have mine done hopefully next week.
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Look up http://www.dashlogic.com I think that'll be your best solution. Me? I love the exposed gauges.
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Just received my gauge pod from Ortiz custom gauge pods. Some quick picks. Haven't seen it myself as I'm in Las Vegas, but my girlfriend was kind enough to snap some pics. I will cove with sued,




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