Where would you put gauges??? - Page 4

bklynpanman · 02-26-2008, 05:32 PM

can you choose the specific guage? Those gauges are horrible looking and it seems you cant interchange

Spork · 02-26-2008, 08:39 PM

Yeah from what I've seen on that gauge pack on Defi's website there are two Temp gauges and one Pressure gauge in that single din. All they say on them is Temp, Temp, and Press. They are not interchangeable. Also the LHD version does not come with a amber backlight.

GhoSStRyda · 02-26-2008, 11:23 PM

i put mines like this

pio!pio! · 02-27-2008, 01:45 AM

aimsport dash/datalogger and call it a day? replace your entire factory dash :P "it's a work expense........."

Subw00er · 02-27-2008, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

Wow. I may just have to do this. One gauge gets me everything I need.

PLX Devices Inc. - DM-200 60mm Digital OLED Universal Gauge

Comes out to $600 with the ability to read egt, boost and oil pressure. Looks like a pretty cool unit, just need to do some more research first.

Whats involved installing something like this? How hard is it to install the Vac hose? Do you just drill a hole in your air box somewhere?
PLX Devices Inc. - DM-100 52mm Digital OLED Universal Gauge
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PLX Devices Inc. - SM-Vac Boost 3 Bar Sensor Module
or
..this looks really easy - I may just need to relocate the ODB connector to up inside the dash so it doesn't get kicked.. But the question is: can this model do Boost as well on the sti? I don't see anything about boost on the product page.
PLX Devices Inc. - DM-200 OBD II 60mm Universal Gauge

**Turninconcepts.com** · 02-27-2008, 07:52 AM

You would T in the vacuum line to a boost reference line. The BOV hose is what the factory uses for boost gauge installs.

Subw00er · 02-27-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

You would T in the vacuum line to a boost reference line. The BOV hose is what the factory uses for boost gauge installs.

So you're saying there is a hose under-hood for jsut this purpose? Sounds easy enough.

Anyone have experience with the PLX stuff?

LBSypher · 02-28-2008, 08:34 AM

Would none of the H.U.D. units work that are out there? I know DEFI makes a couple of different ones (links below), but I'm not sure if either will do boost.

Defi - Defi-Link VSD X

Defi - Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT

HASTIhatch · 02-28-2008, 09:59 AM

I would +1 on the Nav hack. Nice and concealed.

tazer · 03-04-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jph

if properly designed, one or two gauges on top of either side of the instrument cluster should work. not like "gauges on a stick" just poking out of it, but a nicely molded pod on either side that flows and follows the lines of the dash.

if nobody understands me, i'll try do sketch something out tonight

J.

I think I'm onboard with jph on this. I'm thinking that the autometer bezel with "frog eyes" molded higher in(on top) the cluster hood.

again, not like the ATI "gauges on a stick frog-eys", but a more molded "form fitting/flowing" overlay.

**torquemada** · 03-08-2008, 12:36 PM

ok, here´s my recommendation

YouTube - blitz r-vit ds

it´s in my car, EDM WRX STI MY06, and if your avic has a video-in, you´re a winner

bklynpanman · 03-08-2008, 12:43 PM

nice alternator whine.. looks like an amateur installed your equipment

**torquemada** · 03-08-2008, 12:47 PM

yes, me myself and I

it´s another problem: germany PAL, japanese blitz NTSC, and stupid wiring (again my turn)

**Turninconcepts.com** · 03-08-2008, 12:52 PM

Where did you get that from? I just installed my D3 today, so I guess I could do gauges through it. What video output gauge devices are out there?

BuzSTid · 03-08-2008, 12:52 PM

that's what i saw in the dsport mag in the 08 sti at the tokyo auto show... I was hoping it was a hack for the actual nav display. damn!

02-26-2008, 05:32 PM	#46
bklynpanman Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI WHITE ! ! ! Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: NJ Posts: 170 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? can you choose the specific guage? Those gauges are horrible looking and it seems you cant interchange This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-26-2008, 08:39 PM	#47
Spork Silver Member Car: AW 08 STi Fav Mod: snow tires Location: Waltham, MA Posts: 175 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? Yeah from what I've seen on that gauge pack on Defi's website there are two Temp gauges and one Pressure gauge in that single din. All they say on them is Temp, Temp, and Press. They are not interchangeable. Also the LHD version does not come with a amber backlight.

02-26-2008, 11:23 PM	#48
GhoSStRyda Professional STI Racer Car: its a wagon,hatch... Fav Mod: karma wheel hanging from rearview mirror~ 5th door~ Location: in la jun&le Posts: 684 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? i put mines like this

02-27-2008, 01:45 AM	#49
pio!pio! Amateur STI Driver Posts: 15 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? aimsport dash/datalogger and call it a day? replace your entire factory dash :P "it's a work expense........."

02-27-2008, 07:52 AM	#51
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Posts: 4,309 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (47)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? You would T in the vacuum line to a boost reference line. The BOV hose is what the factory uses for boost gauge installs.

02-28-2008, 08:34 AM	#53
LBSypher Silver Member Car: 08 STI Fav Mod: n/a Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 16 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? Would none of the H.U.D. units work that are out there? I know DEFI makes a couple of different ones (links below), but I'm not sure if either will do boost. Defi - Defi-Link VSD X Defi - Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT

02-28-2008, 09:59 AM	#54
HASTIhatch Junior STI Driver Car: 08 Aspen STi Hatch Fav Mod: Stage 2 AP Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 149 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? I would +1 on the Nav hack. Nice and concealed.

03-08-2008, 12:36 PM	#56
torquemada Gold Member Car: WRB EDM 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: Aerys 3" Location: Germany Posts: 834 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? ok, here´s my recommendation YouTube - blitz r-vit ds it´s in my car, EDM WRX STI MY06, and if your avic has a video-in, you´re a winner

03-08-2008, 12:43 PM	#57
bklynpanman Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI WHITE ! ! ! Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: NJ Posts: 170 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? nice alternator whine.. looks like an amateur installed your equipment

03-08-2008, 12:47 PM	#58
torquemada Gold Member Car: WRB EDM 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: Aerys 3" Location: Germany Posts: 834 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? yes, me myself and I it´s another problem: germany PAL, japanese blitz NTSC, and stupid wiring (again my turn)

03-08-2008, 12:52 PM	#59
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Posts: 4,309 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (47)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? Where did you get that from? I just installed my D3 today, so I guess I could do gauges through it. What video output gauge devices are out there?

03-08-2008, 12:52 PM	#60
BuzSTid Junior STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STi Fav Mod: Stage 1 Location: Calgary Posts: 197 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? that's what i saw in the dsport mag in the 08 sti at the tokyo auto show... I was hoping it was a hack for the actual nav display. damn! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.