just finished making some rings, i really like how it turned out. im still debating on covering the ring (not much of the ring is shown anyways) so i think im going to paint it, would be 100x easier and faster.

you guys think i should paint them black (to match the ring around the gauge) or silver (to match the cup holder trim)?

let me know what you think!

gauges, rings, and cup holder trim



the rings. i used a drill press and the bit was angled, so thats how they came out. i could easily break them with my hands, but when you tighten the gauge to it, it holds perfect.



in the cup holder trim, perfect fit!



on the gauges



this is pretty much how its going to sit in the car, the rings will be a little bit lower than the cup holder trim, and the top of the gauge will be flush with the top of the cup holder trim

 

Here is a very rough photoshop of both colors. Personally I would go with black.
I hope this helps a little.

 

Great job, i like the black but i think the silver looks more oem,just my opinion.
Bill

 

Never thought to put gauges in the cupholders...but I use those for my garage door opener and the ashtray coin cup. Cans of cream soda go in the back holder. I am interested in how this turns out.

 

That looks like it is going to be pretty sweet, but just one thing you could add...make the gauges slightly angled so that you can see them better. Kind of how you are angling the 6.5" in your wall, just make that adapter ring in the cup holder like a slice of cheese(>).

 

thanks, i have photoshop, and i didnt even think about doing this, lol.

i do kinda like both, but i have black paint, so i think im gonna try black first, if i dont like it, then ill go get some silver.

i agree, lol

i put coins in the shifter boot thing LOL

i do put my garage opener there as well, and my ipod, and i used to put my phone there, but i think im going to get eventually Ians auto up thing for the windows, and also use it to open my garage openers.

lol i thought about it, but it was too much work, and to be honest, you can see them fine how they are. you will see once i install them

 

had to cut holes in the bottom of the cup holders

 

Hey, now that turned out great! I may have to use this in my car.

 

ya im very happy how it turned out!

 

Looks like good work. I personally would love my gauges at eye sight. Which they are , its alot safer driving then having to glance down there while you are at the track or etc.

 

For a second there, it looked like your entire dash assymbly was on your bed. But that is just, what, **** carpet in your MINI? A little shakey to tell.

 

lol ya its the same carpet in my room, we had a ton of extra when we got the carpet installed, and its so comfertable so i put some in the mini

 

The black turned out really nice. Great job.