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snoopra
February 9th, 2009, 06:04
Finally got around to finishing up a custom pod for a boost gauge, what do you guys think?
DHall1
February 9th, 2009, 06:06
One question. Are you making more of them for us?
I like it
Finally got around to finishing up a custom pod for a boost gauge, what do you guys think?
Bingocaller
February 9th, 2009, 07:53
Looks good IMO! Would hate to see one of those Supra things in such a great car as an RS6 so good job :)
Aronis
February 9th, 2009, 12:12
Nice job....did you consider leaving vents on side to still let the defroster work?
Mike
snoopra
February 9th, 2009, 17:17
Nice job....did you consider leaving vents on side to still let the defroster work?
Mike
Did consider leaving the vent functional, but it'll NEVER be needed here. It's fairly simple to fab, I bought a honda pillar pod, a small fiberglass repair kit and a small body filler kit. Then basically carved the pod to match the dash contours, dremeled out the inside of the defrost vent. Plugged the vent and drilled a hole for the hose and wires. I removed the headlight switch and main vent to get a visual of were to make the hole and to be sure not to hit anything! Crazy glue pod to vent, add fiberglass on the inside to reinforce, small piece of reinforcing mesh for the front, body filler outside to finish off. Use painter's masking tape all around area so filler doesn't stick/ruin dash. Sand, paint, done.
snoopra
February 9th, 2009, 17:22
One question. Are you making more of them for us?
I like it
If you know someone who can make a mold for mass repro, I'll be happy to send it in, Dave.
Thanks to everyone for your comments/compliments!
snoopra
February 9th, 2009, 17:40
Next project to be completed in a couple days (or hours) is the installation of a half din DVD player in the glove box with an external remote mount IR sensor.
DHall1
February 9th, 2009, 18:06
You ask. I deliver.
http://www.gaugepods.com/custom.html
yeah, we need a group of 20 and a project manager. Does anyone have interest?
The Defi electronic boost gauge with the red leds would match up nicely with the Audi red dash lights.
Hmmm
If you know someone who can make a mold for mass repro, I'll be happy to send it in, Dave.
Thanks to everyone for your comments/compliments!
snoopra
February 9th, 2009, 18:16
Great! So how many are interested in having a pod made? A minimum of 20 and has to be pre-paid for project to be done with a 10 week ETA.
Aronis
February 9th, 2009, 19:07
So it is actually mounted to the inner surface of the VENT and does not damage the actual dash surface? NICE IDEA....
Good place for a Phone mount, Iphone, or aftermarket Nav unit...would be a solid place to mount with plenty of room for wires...
So a fabrication of the bottom half of the unit would have multiple uses.
Nice work.
Mike
snoopra
February 9th, 2009, 19:27
So it is actually mounted to the inner surface of the VENT and does not damage the actual dash surface? NICE IDEA....
Good place for a Phone mount, Iphone, or aftermarket Nav unit...would be a solid place to mount with plenty of room for wires...
So a fabrication of the bottom half of the unit would have multiple uses.
Nice work.
Mike
Yeah, mounted to the vent and "floating" a mere 1mm adove the dash:jlol:
Boosted-Bora
February 10th, 2009, 15:01
cool just so you guys know I am working on making some column pods for the steering column starting next week
snoopra
February 15th, 2009, 01:55
And there's always the rearview mirror boost LED gauge MOD (Me likey)!
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/IMG_0320.jpg
khello
February 15th, 2009, 02:00
Now thats impressive!! :revs: :applause: :addict:
Fonzie Audi
February 15th, 2009, 02:51
in the mirror boost gauge?!?! :thumb:
DonS
May 21st, 2009, 14:02
I love that rear-view mirror boost gauge, but can't find it anywhere. I assume it is a custom job. Snoopra, where did you find that photo? Details please!!
Mr Balsen
May 21st, 2009, 14:46
This mirror is crazy !!!!!!!
Frederic
Ruergard
May 21st, 2009, 15:43
Now that's one neat feature.... :applause:
Any more pics? :mech:
10SecS4
May 21st, 2009, 16:17
The boost gauge in the mirror is a neat idea, but not very practical. I wouldn't want to be looking in mirror every time I'm accelerating!
Not mine, but here are some more pics:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/2844814692_dea4ab5b4b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2844813520_39626717c0.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/2844814256_9441739b58.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/2844813896_a96f421a16.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/2843975789_3ab3852938.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/2844812650_22b09c9c82.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2844041335_82b63a7bae.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2843977197_56951f36e1.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2844811680_e7f9d93ebb.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/2843975789_3ab3852938.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2844809030_98cefd9983.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2843974449_3ddc39718d.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2844813046_a3f1f305fd.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2848886617_fd8f86a254.jpg
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Now that's one neat feature.... :applause:
Any more pics? :mech:
DonS
May 21st, 2009, 16:39
Only a HUD would keep your eyes completely on the road. The process of locating a gauge ends up being a balance of minimizing the time the eyes are away from the road and aesthetics. The mirror location isn't bad, it would be better somewhere in the dash. That LED display is small enough it might fit in the speedometer...
Even better would be an analog gauge as the numerical readout would be difficult to read as it is constantly changing. But then size and location of the gauge become more difficult. Nice work Snoopra!
10SecS4: Where'd you get the photos? I'd love a link to the project.
snoopra
June 21st, 2009, 19:50
Found another DIY in-dash boost gauge and A/F meter:thumb:
http://www.impconcepts.com/audis4boostgauge25psi.htm
http://www.impconcepts.com/audis4gauges/tachandspeedo.jpg
gooseleg
June 21st, 2009, 21:28
I like this one if it could project in red I would buy it:
http://shop.edoperformance.com/defilink-vsd-p-9357.html
DuckWingDuck
June 22nd, 2009, 05:48
Found another DIY in-dash boost gauge and A/F meter:thumb:
http://www.impconcepts.com/audis4boostgauge25psi.htm
http://www.impconcepts.com/audis4gauges/tachandspeedo.jpg
That is pretty damned cool.