View Full Version : Boost Gauge .. three options.. help
Fonzie Audi
October 13th, 2008, 17:49
What do you guys think...
- Mold an analog gauge in the driver's side defroster vent (never use the vent in Florida)
- Mount digital gauge somewhere on dash
- Go for the modified RPM gauge with sweeping LED's that fits in current instrument cluster
Going to do one of these options in the next week.. can't decide!
Audifan92
October 13th, 2008, 18:07
The vent gauge is nice.
Dont think you can find one for the RS6.
Fonzie Audi
October 13th, 2008, 18:21
can't find an A/C vent pod (had one in my S4), but can mount one in the defroster vent
Audifan92
October 13th, 2008, 18:33
Try this
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232087
mabey it will fit
Fonzie Audi
October 13th, 2008, 19:42
called them - they don't make one for the RS6. thanks though..
HeadShot
October 13th, 2008, 20:14
search... Boost Guage
or try this.. http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14926
Has some great points and a nice finished peice.
I once saw one that had been made and mounted in the front air vent that looked pretty good but can't find the link right now hmmmm.
Always a tough decision..
Fonzie Audi
October 13th, 2008, 21:08
head - went that route. search is always my first step :thumb:
saw the one with the pod mounted on the steering column. looks good.. but wanted to check other options. that's where the defroster vent and RPM gauge came in
HeadShot
October 13th, 2008, 22:18
My Bad.. I know Duck has us all up to speed by now :doh:was in a rush trying to find the other option. It had a step by step on making the enclosure etc.. really pretty good write up - maybe on Audiworld???
If i get a sec i'll try and find it for ya.
Best regards
HS
Fonzie Audi
October 13th, 2008, 22:36
lol, head, i get a kick out of Duck slamming the search on everone too. love it.
thanks for the help. really trying to get this gauge done right.
HeadShot
October 13th, 2008, 22:45
Check these out.. .food for thought and not all related to the 6.. but i think maybe the last one is the way i would go if i couldn't find a custom fit for the 6 vent. Get the spares from Audi and set evevrything up so you are not commited to tearing the vent out till your all done.
Let me know what ya think
http://www.drwombat.com/audi/awe/gauge.html
http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?make=Audi&engine=1.8T&model=B6%20A4&submodel=Quattro&category=Interior&subcategory=Gauges
http://forums.generationdub.com/showthread.php?t=15536
http://www.funkadelic.org/gallery/v/cars/mods/boostgauge/
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec48.shtml
this one will blow your mind - wrk involved!!!
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec42.shtml
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2365126
DuckWingDuck
October 14th, 2008, 00:11
the LED one looks crazy!
HeadShot
October 14th, 2008, 00:33
Yeah - sounds like they did a few, would probably make one or two up for $- then ya just need the install.. not sure if it would be good to read though??
The install position was sweet and easy.
Fonzie Audi
October 14th, 2008, 00:39
great examples. duck is right.. the LED one is sweet. sweeping LED's always look good.
got some great ideas from your links. thanks head
DuckWingDuck
October 14th, 2008, 01:34
ya, that would be awesome but my problem is that that location is where my radar detector is located :D
Boosted-Bora
October 14th, 2008, 02:34
I have been slacking right now as I have been really busy with work but I will get on fabing one up very soon I promise
Boosted-Bora
October 14th, 2008, 02:35
mine will be offset to the right side steering column as we use the left n for time and date