Where would you put gauges???

**Turninconcepts.com** · 02-20-2008, 12:40 PM

So after getting tuned I really want some gauges to keep an eye on things. Problem is there is not really a good spot in the 08. Can't use the A pillar as there is an air bag. Clock pod wouldn't really work like before without some imaginative integration. A gauge bezel might work, but I am not crazy about them and would like to have three gauges total.

I want to avoid having gauges installed such that they look stuck on. I hate that. I also don't want a ton of gauges horribly visible as I don't like the look.

What do you think guys? Anyone have any good ideas?

Tony

Spork · 02-20-2008, 12:44 PM

I know you mentioned it but I tend to like the autometer bezel style and an additional single pod that would sit up on the dash next to the a-pillar if three are needed, like this one . All three guages would be fairly low key.

ATTI2D · 02-20-2008, 12:59 PM

Upside down guage pod on headliner? Would need some custom fab for sure.

**tom@kartboy** · 02-20-2008, 01:04 PM

tony check into a Zeitronics ZT2 setup. they have a nice rectangular one that does everything you need. works like a charm. i'll prob put one of those on my car. AND it will datalog for you too

t

lokutus1 · 02-20-2008, 01:06 PM

glove box is a possibility.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 02-20-2008, 01:22 PM

The bezel does not put the gauges in line of sight too well. The headliner may work, but that would be a lot of work to make look good. Glove box is out for line of sight reasons.

I will look into the zeitronics display. I have a graphical PSI3 data monitor in my 04 wrx that I love as it clearly and easily displays the info I want, but there is no good place to put it in the 08.

Tom, you get your car yet????

Tony

**tom@kartboy** · 02-20-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

The bezel does not put the gauges in line of sight too well. The headliner may work, but that would be a lot of work to make look good. Glove box is out for line of sight reasons.

I will look into the zeitronics display. I have a graphical PSI3 data monitor in my 04 wrx that I love as it clearly and easily displays the info I want, but there is no good place to put it in the 08.

Tom, you get your car yet????

Tony

you need me to make you a carbon mount pookie?

no car yet, i fly up friday morning and drive back sunday night. AP is in hand and will reflash at the dealership!

JWA · 02-20-2008, 01:40 PM

What about switching to a single-DIN radio and then using a single-DIN gauge mount under or above it? There's a JDM factory dash panel that is made for an actual double-DIN size opening versus the wider opening of the stock panel.

They also have a single-DIN guage cluster in the JDM accessories brochure if you want to see what it might look like.

jph · 02-20-2008, 01:45 PM

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.

Brand · 02-20-2008, 02:05 PM

Steering column maybe?

UturnSTi · 02-20-2008, 02:26 PM

Need to convince someone to hack the Nav system and get what we want on the "info" screen... The MPG and Throttle percent displays are useless and only scare my wife.

Brand · 02-20-2008, 02:28 PM

Last pic in this thread: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/2008-sti...ete-build.html

you can see they put the boost gauge on the steering column, looks pretty clean to me.

whatstidude · 02-20-2008, 02:31 PM

THE VENTS!!!! under the radio thats where mine will be going... bad news is i think u can only fit 2 there tho

***kris*** · 02-20-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

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.

Like this??

This is a RHD JDM piece that I'm hoping someone will make for LHD ?? Hello out there, Gruppe-S?? Someone?

My other thought is a Subygal style pod or the JDM STI setup

Spork · 02-20-2008, 02:36 PM

For having offered a stock gauge pod in the past, they really didn't leave many options at all for the new 08.

02-20-2008, 12:40 PM	#1
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Posts: 4,279 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (46)	Where would you put gauges??? So after getting tuned I really want some gauges to keep an eye on things. Problem is there is not really a good spot in the 08. Can't use the A pillar as there is an air bag. Clock pod wouldn't really work like before without some imaginative integration. A gauge bezel might work, but I am not crazy about them and would like to have three gauges total. I want to avoid having gauges installed such that they look stuck on. I hate that. I also don't want a ton of gauges horribly visible as I don't like the look. What do you think guys? Anyone have any good ideas? Tony This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-20-2008, 12:44 PM	#2
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??? I know you mentioned it but I tend to like the autometer bezel style and an additional single pod that would sit up on the dash next to the a-pillar if three are needed, like this one . All three guages would be fairly low key.

02-20-2008, 12:59 PM	#3
ATTI2D STI Driver Car: JBP 04 STi Fav Mod: EWG !!! Location: Easton PA Posts: 263 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? Upside down guage pod on headliner? Would need some custom fab for sure.

02-20-2008, 01:04 PM	#4
tom@kartboy Authorized Vendor Fav Mod: Most Copied parts on IWSTI! Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 309 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? tony check into a Zeitronics ZT2 setup. they have a nice rectangular one that does everything you need. works like a charm. i'll prob put one of those on my car. AND it will datalog for you too t

02-20-2008, 01:06 PM	#5
lokutus1 Silver Member Car: 05 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: FYI, I'm a dude Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,326 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? glove box is a possibility.

02-20-2008, 01:22 PM	#6
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Posts: 4,279 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (46)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? The bezel does not put the gauges in line of sight too well. The headliner may work, but that would be a lot of work to make look good. Glove box is out for line of sight reasons. I will look into the zeitronics display. I have a graphical PSI3 data monitor in my 04 wrx that I love as it clearly and easily displays the info I want, but there is no good place to put it in the 08. Tom, you get your car yet???? Tony

02-20-2008, 01:40 PM	#8
JWA STI Driver Posts: 264 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? What about switching to a single-DIN radio and then using a single-DIN gauge mount under or above it? There's a JDM factory dash panel that is made for an actual double-DIN size opening versus the wider opening of the stock panel. They also have a single-DIN guage cluster in the JDM accessories brochure if you want to see what it might look like.

02-20-2008, 01:45 PM	#9
jph S204 Racer Car: '08 STi Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,690 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? 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.

02-20-2008, 02:05 PM	#10
Brand STI Driver Car: DGM 08 STI Fav Mod: cobb AP Location: Denver Posts: 297 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? Steering column maybe?

02-20-2008, 02:26 PM	#11
UturnSTi Silver Member Car: DGM 2008 STi Location: Monterey, Ca Posts: 179 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? Need to convince someone to hack the Nav system and get what we want on the "info" screen... The MPG and Throttle percent displays are useless and only scare my wife.

02-20-2008, 02:28 PM	#12
Brand STI Driver Car: DGM 08 STI Fav Mod: cobb AP Location: Denver Posts: 297 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? Last pic in this thread: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/2008-sti...ete-build.html you can see they put the boost gauge on the steering column, looks pretty clean to me.

02-20-2008, 02:31 PM	#13
whatstidude Amateur STI Driver Car: 08 STI!!! Fav Mod: zero done yet Location: michigan, the getto troy Posts: 44 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Where would you put gauges??? THE VENTS!!!! under the radio thats where mine will be going... bad news is i think u can only fit 2 there tho

02-20-2008, 02:36 PM	#15
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??? For having offered a stock gauge pod in the past, they really didn't leave many options at all for the new 08. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.