Gauge install

andysantoro · 10-31-2018, 07:21 PM

I am planning to install 3 gauges in the ash tray location using the Macht Snell piece. I need to confirm a few things:
The best I can see for water temp is to install the sender in a boss that goes in a cut coolant hose. Not my preferred solution, but I don’t see another reasonably easy way. I think the top hose would be the hottest coolant coming out of the head, going into the top of the radiator, but I’m am hoping someone knows 100% that is the correct spot.
Boost or Boost and Vac? I have an N54 and can tap into the charge pipe. Will I see vac as well as boost? I figure when off boost, I should see vac, but I want to be sure as it will impact which gauge I buy.

Thanks in advance for any help

olds350 · 11-04-2018, 08:46 PM

There's a lot of ODB II gauge options out there now where you don't have to run separate wiring for gauges or cut the dash. Check out this thread...

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...ght=ultragauge

Maybe you'll find something to your liking with either the ultragauge or the P3 gauge.

andysantoro · 11-05-2018, 03:08 PM

Thanks. I considered that approach, but actually like the look of real analog gauges. Ashtray location may not be the best location, but I think it works. I’m planning on oil press, water temp and boost/vac.

olds350 · 11-05-2018, 04:28 PM

Maybe you can lead the way and get a prototype made for the top of the dash via 3D printer...

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andysantoro Private 15 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 09 135i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Gauge install I am planning to install 3 gauges in the ash tray location using the Macht Snell piece. I need to confirm a few things: The best I can see for water temp is to install the sender in a boss that goes in a cut coolant hose. Not my preferred solution, but I don’t see another reasonably easy way. I think the top hose would be the hottest coolant coming out of the head, going into the top of the radiator, but I’m am hoping someone knows 100% that is the correct spot. Boost or Boost and Vac? I have an N54 and can tap into the charge pipe. Will I see vac as well as boost? I figure when off boost, I should see vac, but I want to be sure as it will impact which gauge I buy. Thanks in advance for any help
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olds350 Needs a long road trip... 347 Rep 527 Posts Drives: '11 e91, '13 e88, '19 golf R Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	There's a lot of ODB II gauge options out there now where you don't have to run separate wiring for gauges or cut the dash. Check out this thread... https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...ght=ultragauge Maybe you'll find something to your liking with either the ultragauge or the P3 gauge.
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andysantoro Private 15 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 09 135i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I considered that approach, but actually like the look of real analog gauges. Ashtray location may not be the best location, but I think it works. I’m planning on oil press, water temp and boost/vac.
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11-05-2018, 04:28 PM	#4
olds350 Needs a long road trip... 347 Rep 527 Posts Drives: '11 e91, '13 e88, '19 golf R Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Maybe you can lead the way and get a prototype made for the top of the dash via 3D printer...
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