DIY boost gauge!!!!

Alex_750whp · 09-10-2010, 01:21 PM

Just finish installing my boost gauge tell me what you guys think...

Elsabor67 · 09-10-2010, 01:32 PM

Nice, I would've preferred a black gauge ring but looks very well done. Props man. Are you planning to do a DIY write up?

Novator · 09-10-2010, 01:45 PM

How visible is it? I like the location because it looks like you still can use your ashtray (I don't smoke, just like to keep things like change, gate key in there). but the gauge face looks pretty straight on, is it easy to read? If this works maybe a two/three gauge face should be made in that location. What tool did you use to cut the hole in that panel? What kind of boost gauge do you have? Is it mechanical or an electric stepper drive?

fd94 · 09-10-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Novator

How visible is it? I like the location because it looks like you still can use your ashtray (I don't smoke, just like to keep things like change, gate key in there). but the gauge face looks pretty straight on, is it easy to read? If this works maybe a two/three gauge face should be made in that location. What tool did you use to cut the hole in that panel? What kind of boost gauge do you have? Is it mechanical or an electric stepper drive?

its a autometer mechanical

Novator · 09-10-2010, 03:40 PM

Nice, they're is a dealer for Autometer not far from where I live. I would have went with their ES line of gauge faces though. Very interesting location though, at least now he's made a use for that panel. I don't have heated seats or what not, but that's where the controls would have been had I optioned it, right?

jhuber · 09-10-2010, 04:24 PM

heated seats buttons are up near the controls for the A/C and heater

Seems like it would be hard to read this gauge, especially when driving but good job, looks really clean!

Hind · 09-10-2010, 04:25 PM

Looks good, nice work!

pinmagic · 09-10-2010, 04:29 PM

Nice install. Lousy camera.

Itanius · 09-10-2010, 06:18 PM

Good job on the install, it looks clean. I agree the black bezel would have been a better option.

I never understood the logic behind mounting gauges down that low. You really need to see them during performance driving, and looking down that low to try and focus on a small indicator isn't the most ergonomic, efficient, or smart thing to be doing.

Alex_750whp · 09-10-2010, 10:12 PM

I would have gotten the black one but this is the one that my dad gave me.. And its not that difficult to read..

NSM · 09-11-2010, 05:36 PM

Good DIY. My only complaint would be that its not in direct peripheral view.

NewYearsBoy · 09-11-2010, 06:11 PM

Sorry man looks cool but not my cup of tea....

09-10-2010, 01:21 PM	#1
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Elsabor67 aiming for 450..... 304 Rep 2,910 Posts Drives: Totaled :-( Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (28) Garage List 2009 135i [10.00]	Nice, I would've preferred a black gauge ring but looks very well done. Props man. Are you planning to do a DIY write up? __________________ Quote from Ezeedee regarding car mods: "you're only done when you sell the car "
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Novator Captain 48 Rep 711 Posts Drives: '04 E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beaufort, SC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [8.00]	How visible is it? I like the location because it looks like you still can use your ashtray (I don't smoke, just like to keep things like change, gate key in there). but the gauge face looks pretty straight on, is it easy to read? If this works maybe a two/three gauge face should be made in that location. What tool did you use to cut the hole in that panel? What kind of boost gauge do you have? Is it mechanical or an electric stepper drive? __________________
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Novator Captain 48 Rep 711 Posts Drives: '04 E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beaufort, SC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [8.00]	Nice, they're is a dealer for Autometer not far from where I live. I would have went with their ES line of gauge faces though. Very interesting location though, at least now he's made a use for that panel. I don't have heated seats or what not, but that's where the controls would have been had I optioned it, right? __________________
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09-10-2010, 04:24 PM	#6
jhuber Lieutenant 66 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Leavenworth, KS iTrader: (2)	heated seats buttons are up near the controls for the A/C and heater Seems like it would be hard to read this gauge, especially when driving but good job, looks really clean!
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09-10-2010, 04:29 PM	#8
pinmagic The Only Sane One Here 61 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (1)	Nice install. Lousy camera.
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09-10-2010, 06:18 PM	#9
Itanius Lieutenant 8 Rep 567 Posts Drives: Silver Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: OR iTrader: (4)	Good job on the install, it looks clean. I agree the black bezel would have been a better option. I never understood the logic behind mounting gauges down that low. You really need to see them during performance driving, and looking down that low to try and focus on a small indicator isn't the most ergonomic, efficient, or smart thing to be doing. __________________ 2008 AW 135i (sold)
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Alex_750whp First Lieutenant 48 Rep 320 Posts Drives: white 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MIA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [10.00]	I would have gotten the black one but this is the one that my dad gave me.. And its not that difficult to read.. __________________ Current- 2009 M-Sport 135i SOLD-2008 135i(Jb4-15ohm-FSB)map 3 @ 19psi, Active Autowerke Charge Pipe with Dual meth nozzle cm5 & cm10, Active Autowerke Intercooler, AFE Intakes, Active Autowerke DP with RR Catback exhaust and KW V2 coilover.
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09-11-2010, 05:36 PM	#11
NSM Modeldater 22 Rep 641 Posts Drives: BSM M6 Vert & BSM 1M Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New England iTrader: (2)	Good DIY. My only complaint would be that its not in direct peripheral view.
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09-11-2010, 06:11 PM	#12
NewYearsBoy Colonel 68 Rep 2,352 Posts Drives: IS 300 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bradenton FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i M-Sport [0.00]	Sorry man looks cool but not my cup of tea.... __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- "Speed never killed anyone its very important to get that straight, Speed has never killed a soul. Suddenly becoming stationary thats what gets people." - Jeremy Clarkson
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