Gauge mount prototype poll

[Proshop]

Ok I am tired of trying to fit my boost, A/F and fuel pressure gauges in on odd places on my Gen3. I am not satisigfied with the curren available options so I am having a dual gauge pillar made of carbon fiber so you can have it gloss, matte or paint it yourself. The Input I need from you as about gauge placement. I am going to have the gauges pretty close to one another and they are going to be both high next to the top of the windshield or low right by the dash speaker. Please vote and leave your input.

Pre Thanks !


..and sorry about the pics, hopefully you get the idea.

 

[Kevan]

I vote for down by the dash.
That way your eyes don't have to re-focus for depth of field.

 

[vpower01]

Check out treesnakes dash it is badass.

I would go high maybe drive around with them low...i believe it
will give you more of a blind spot than having them higher up.

 

[Proshop]

Ive seen those and they are a bit too far out for me but they do look great . Plus Im in Texas so I like to be able to aim my vents.

 

[Proshop]

65 views and 3 votes ?

 

[RobZilla]

I voted...

 

[vipergtspa]

I voted for uphigh because I think if you went down low your arm would block your view of the gauges while driving.

 

[treesnake]

Great idea! Are you going to make these available?

 

[Proshop]

No, but I am having a company make mine as a prototype and they will keep the mold so you can order through them. Im not out for the $ , just a gauge solution for my Paxton car that dosent look like it was a after thought.

 

[Nine Ball]

Away and low. The high ones are known to hit people in the head when getting in the car. LOL

 

[Proshop]

Ok that settles it , down low they go ! I think this will better suit us and keep the gauges out of the way of our heads while trying to get in and our hand when driving like we should. Thank you to everyone who voted and slung me info. I will mock up a template tonight and send it off monday to get built. When it is finished I will take some HD pics and report on the fit and finish then pass on the suppliers info to everyone.


P.S. As some of you have expressed concern with blocking your view while driving when they are mounted down low. They will be around the height of the of a inspection and registration sticker so no worries.

 

[Proshop]

Ok here is the mock up with the lower rear specks defined, meaning they can not be any lower or further towards the windshield than this mock up. It will ship off Monday and be back the late following week.

 

[vpower01]

Should work out pretty nice...good luck

 

[Proshop]

Thanks. I have read too many threads on gauge mounts and people using heat guns to mod them only to end up with something that hits their hands when turning. I hope this will be a better answer for us 3rd gen folks with boost.

 

[treesnake]

Thanks. I have read too many threads on gauge mounts and people using heat guns to mod them only to end up with something that hits their hands when turning. I hope this will be a better answer for us 3rd gen folks with boost.

Thanks......

 

[Proshop]

Here are some pics of the progress the shop sent me. It wiil be a whole new piece not a wrap. This is the prototype mold and the finished piece will be made of 2x2 twill.

 

[Ghoust]

I need to order this from the shop. Please send details.

 

[Proshop]

Will do, I am just going to make sure it is worth recommending before I pass the info along. I hope to be getting it back this week. Stay tuned.