Ultragauge mounting ideas?

mackeroni · 10-27-2017, 09:11 AM

Considering the purchase of an Ultragauge. Can any current owners post a pic showing how they mounted theirs.

Matticus91 · 10-29-2017, 12:11 AM

I've seen a few custom mounts down between the radio controls and the ash tray area

mackeroni · 10-31-2017, 08:27 PM

Really? Nobody on this forum has an Ultragauge in their car? How about some other gauge to display coolant temps?

Little help please?

olds350 · 11-01-2017, 07:58 AM

I haven't heard of the ultragauge. Looks like I have some research to do... One other option is using the "dash command" app on your android along with a bluetooth ODBii sender. Neat freaking program, but it will suck your battery down in hours if you don't end it completely after using it. Has lots of display options and logging.

blue135 · 11-01-2017, 09:27 AM

I run a Scan Gauge II. It mounts immediately to right of instrument nacelle at the point where the dash steps down. Use Velcro to hold it in place. Downside is that cable comes our of dash at A pillar and just lays on the dash in the back of the instrument nacelle.

Craig in Alabam · 11-01-2017, 10:34 AM

Hi Folks,

No help on the mounting, but I have an Ultragauge in my truck and I think it a great little gauge. Don't even bother trying to get the rebate, though. They'll come up with some reason to deny your claim, no matter how diligent you are.

Cheers!
Craig

Matticus91 · 11-01-2017, 11:46 AM

I use JB4 with stealth gauges to show water temp and boost

chris_flies · 11-01-2017, 07:25 PM

You could run the wire through the far left A/C vent and use a clip mount to clip it onto the vanes in the vent. The far left vent is REALLY easy to pull out!

mackeroni · 11-01-2017, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olds350

I haven't heard of the ultragauge. Looks like I have some research to do... One other option is using the "dash command" app on your android along with a bluetooth ODBii sender. Neat freaking program, but it will suck your battery down in hours if you don't end it completely after using it. Has lots of display options and logging.

I've got a Carly dongle with WIFI to my iPhone. I am more interested in something that I can just leave in the car without all the fuss of hooking up each time I drive. Thanks anyway!

xQx · 11-01-2017, 08:05 PM

Judging by youtube videos most people run MHD gauges.

I'm one of the few who forked out for the JB4 Bluetooth module.

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mackeroni Former Opel GT Pilot 327 Rep 771 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, AW, CR, 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canton, OH USA iTrader: (0)	Really? Nobody on this forum has an Ultragauge in their car? How about some other gauge to display coolant temps? Little help please? __________________ So, that's it. I am doomed. There is no patch, no methadone, no substitute. Curse you BMW. Curse you and your seamless power delivery. Curse the incredible sense of road feel. Curse the comfort, the luxury, the envious looks from the masses. I am... hopelessly addicted.
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olds350 Needs a long road trip... 348 Rep 527 Posts Drives: '11 e91, '13 e88, '19 golf R Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I haven't heard of the ultragauge. Looks like I have some research to do... One other option is using the "dash command" app on your android along with a bluetooth ODBii sender. Neat freaking program, but it will suck your battery down in hours if you don't end it completely after using it. Has lots of display options and logging.
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blue135 Captain 374 Rep 652 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sarasota, FL iTrader: (1)	I run a Scan Gauge II. It mounts immediately to right of instrument nacelle at the point where the dash steps down. Use Velcro to hold it in place. Downside is that cable comes our of dash at A pillar and just lays on the dash in the back of the instrument nacelle.
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Craig in Alabam Private 27 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2017 230i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Madison, AL iTrader: (0)	Hi Folks, No help on the mounting, but I have an Ultragauge in my truck and I think it a great little gauge. Don't even bother trying to get the rebate, though. They'll come up with some reason to deny your claim, no matter how diligent you are. Cheers! Craig
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Matticus91 Brigadier General 3475 Rep 3,722 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (6)	I use JB4 with stealth gauges to show water temp and boost __________________ "Tobias" 2013 135i ///M-Sport 6MT • Pure Stage 1 • XDI 35 HPFP • 404whp/440wtq IG: msteelio91
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xQx General 903 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i (E88 N54 6AT) Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Sunshine Coast QLD Australia iTrader: (0)	Judging by youtube videos most people run MHD gauges. I'm one of the few who forked out for the JB4 Bluetooth module.
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