hahah yah...i will help setup the group buy, but wont be participating. I have a hard enough time with visibility on the track with the pillar where it is...

 

Ill start the list for interested in this deal...

1. billie_morini
2. doomsdaybob
3. sfgrunge
4. racinbmw
5. ??more??

 

I would also hate to lose any visability, but I just don't know any other good spots where I could make a quick glance other than the A pillar and the steering columb. I have the Alta gauge pod fitted and used by two guages but I am not sure about the A pillar yet, so where do you think would be another good spot for a few other gauges?

 

right on the dash top is a good place, i plan on adding 3 more gauges to the dash top on my car in the near future

 

and some people put gauges in their center air vents...thats another possibility

 

I think the first decision is to determine what information is important to you and prioritize from there . By way of illustration the lay out on my car from lower left to right, oil pressure gage , Hot lap Lap timer, G-tech ( great sequential shift light ) PLX wide band A/F digital/analog meter and lastly Boost gauge. Down under the toggle switches are the water temp and ammeter units. I gave the G tech priority as I use the shift light and lateral G force information constantly. Next level of importance and location is the lap timer , oil pressure , boost and A/F gauges for general performance info. Lastly the water temp and ammeter for quick checks at various intervals . Bottom line is you pick what you want to check and how often and place it accordingly.

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

whats wrong with the alta gauge pods that go around the tach? i think that is by far the best setup, as it is right where you need them and doesnt obstruct the view of the road, which is most important.

 

2 gauges doesnt help me, i need more than 2.

when alta offers a 6 gauge pod, then i will get one.

 

Yeah I have that pod and it is great, but I just need a few other places for other guages.

 

besides the point made by rednwhite....you dont even need the alta pod. You can just use the mounting brackets that come with your gauge....

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ht=boost+gauge

Looks just as good....costs WAY less. No reason to get an alta unless you want the silly logo.

 

you dont NEED half of those rick hahaha

 

ummm...yeah...sooooo?

 

does anybodyhave a walkthrough on getting guages on the pillar with the mounting cups? thanks

 

Are you looking to do something like this?

 

This seems a bit overboard to me?? At least for a everyday driver. Why dont you just get a scanguage II. It shows 4 guages at once? And then add the alta pods for oil pressure and whatever you want?

 

Thats looks good.where and how much?Also what are the 4 most important gauges to use? I know i want a coolant temp gauge and an oil pressure one.What other 2 would be good?

 

gnate, i love it but im trying to do it with the cups insted of a molded pillar. how do you remove the a pillar trim piece? thanks

 

That pillar started life as an OEM pillar, 4 Greddy 60mm Left A-Pillar Gauge Mounts, various 3M products and paint.

There is no how to, this was custom made body work.

The pillar pulls away, it's held on with clips and there is a strap that keeps it from flying away in the event the air bags go off. The strap is screwed in, it can be unscrewed. It's not real easy from what I remember.

This thread has some construction pics.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=106240

 

Somebody is missing the boat not to do something with this idea

 

got my guages in last night and im thrilled. pics tonight

 

Just ordered pods off minispeed. Hope everything works well. Ill post pictures when everything is done.

 

anything happening with that group buy for the two guage A pillar mount??

count me in if there is anything going on with that.

 

Yea,I'd like to get one as well.I'd even love to have the guy who made his make me one.

 

Well i got my pods today, gauges coming. I do like them and will be painting them to match the piller, but they do block alot of sight for people that find that very important, i can move my head a little and see around them fine when i need too but some people go crazy over that stuff. I'll still post pics when everything is done.