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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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52mm Boost Gauge with Alta Pod.

So received the Alta Pod last night and took up the install on the wife's car. I did run into a little problem, the 52mm gauge was too small. I don't know if an adaptor was to be provided. What i decided to do was use the visor (glare shield) that came with the pro-sport gauge and after a little dremel work everything was fine. I wanted to get everything ready for the install today so I did not want to wait to call Alta and clarify.

Pics were taken right after install, so pardon the prints and smudges everywhere.

Had to install the gauge while waiting for the Alta ECU.





 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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BTW, the color I set up waht red, I know it doesn't match the interior, but that's the one the wife wanted.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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how long did u take? is it hard to connect to da cockpit?
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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Well it took 2-3 hours to fully install mainly due to my lack or reading instructions onto how to remove the center console. Also I wanted to make sure that no wires were visible as well to make sure they don't touch any of the AC piping which gets very hot. I would say probably about 45 to an hour.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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From the instructions it stated to remove the winshield wipers and remove the plastic shroud under the hood, however I found it isn't really necessary. I just loosened all the nuts and bolts from the shroud and was able to run the boost cable through there and save putting back the wipers and realigning the.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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alta ECU huh???? hmm..... lol anyway it came out great and thank you for all your hard work while i was napping!
 
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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Still looking good. We do offer spacer rings for clients wanting to use the pod on 52mm setups.

Thanks again for the business and for the post!
 
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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Thanks Adam, I figured you guys woudl offer something like that. I was just too anxious to install it. I love the simplicity and looks of the pod.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by lxjose9xl
Thanks Adam, I figured you guys woudl offer something like that. I was just too anxious to install it. I love the simplicity and looks of the pod.
NO PROBLEM! But for those going after you, we got em covered!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Adam,
Do you have a pic of the Alta Pod with a 52mm gauge with the sleeve mounted?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Adam,
Do you have a pic of the Alta Pod with a 52mm gauge with the sleeve mounted?
I can have someone e-mail you one from the office tomorrow. Then it should also be on our website ASAP! Thanks for asking!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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Thanks.
 
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