Hi guys

Was wondering where you put your gauges ??

And has anyone used this

http://www.swgmotorsport.com/asps/ShowDetails.asp?id=219

Bring on the pics

LOL Lloyd how long have you been on here

Loads of pics from past threads

I would try a search for "Newsouth" to see pics of the column pod, have a look at RobClubley, SteevieWonder or Des's cars for pics of dash mounted gauges, Bowders1 and GeeMan have both got A-pillar pods, I had a LiquidGauge, DBP has just fitted a boost gauge in his ashtray.

I do remember seeing a couple of Octys with the vent mount fitted a few years ago but when it's mentioned people always moan about it because it means losing the drivers side air vent

ashtray

Yeah seen the pillar ones folk have made

But i dont get on with diy car bits lol

My patiences are not the best when things go wrong

The air vent not working would be anoying i think :(

Plus i have them open and that would not match "grrrr"

I looked at that steering column one but i remember trying it and it rubbed while turning the wheel and ****ed me off so it got sent back

I wish someone would do a nice pillar mount off the shelf like the mk4 golfs

Lee- thats rather neat i always thought a nos button would be cool in there lol and the switch for the nos pop up in the can holder thing hehe

Ooo whats this

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=220806422495&kw=220806422495

And then spray or wrap it

Thats similar to what Robs got on his

Lloyd search the net for PLX Kiwi wifi. That's what you need.

Lloyd search the net for PLX Kiwi wifi. That's what you need.

Ordered one of those earlier in the week Pete but I don't think it will work on the Felicia (uses a different protocal to the Octavia) so might have to sell it :(

Ooo whats this

http://item.mobilewe...kw=220806422495

And then spray or wrap it

I got one of these, didn't fit straight away had to file some of it to make it fit.

I have a vent pod and new south guage on the way!!

But dont know if its ever going to arrive!! Grrr

Hi guys

Was wondering where you put your gauges ??

And has anyone used this

http://www.swgmotors...ails.asp?id=219

Bring on the pics

here you go.

PS not my car anymore!

ooooooooo so i think its the single din triple foir me

how much did you have to remove before it went in?? and does it then go in secure ??

i think im building a plan in my head already ....... just need some funds

im thinking :

1 of those ebays triples

boost gauge

oil temp

oil pressure or volts ???

then maybe silver carbon wrap the oe vrs carbon surround and gauge holder ( to keep the silver ish vrs style )

ive found some glowshift gauges that are green with a red needle to match the dials lol

heres mine fella double on the right side pillar

white when on normal then green when lights come on

thats mad.. your A pillar trim is curved like the mk4 golf.. mine is almost flat.

Are gauges easy to wire up ?

I know volts is a easy one

Where do the oil temp, oil pressure and boost plug in?

Anyone got pics?

Oh.... And how does that empty pocket thingy come out?

Well the boost is just a live and earth to make lights work and pressure pipe to the t piece near front if engine I'll try get pic!! I have air fuel ratio and that's wired just under skuttle panel where wiring loom for lamba sensors are, think oil pressure goes under intake manifold there's a switch u tap into but it can be found on search

cheers bud

what make are those gauges you got si? look very oe

Here is a link to mine Lloyd. LINK Reply #26

Steve

cool steve cheers, i defo want the triple din gauges

Would you not be better with a switched live from the headlight switch so the boost guage only lights at night??

Are gauges easy to wire up ?

I know volts is a easy one

Where do the oil temp, oil pressure and boost plug in?

Anyone got pics?

I put the oil temp sensor in the oil pump flange. There is a blanking plug which can be removed and replaced with a VDO sensor. The plug is item no 10 below.

Haven't done the oil pressure sensor yet but was thinking about removing the standard sensor (item no 16 above) and replacing with a dual pole VDO sensor. Not sure if that would work though.

cool steve cheers, i defo want the triple din gauges

Lloyd,

I would suggest that the triple din holder takes gauges like; oil pressure, oil temperature and volts (just like what Simon and I have done). Boost needs (idealy) to be close to the eye line. The twin steering cowl holder I have is ideal for that-it doesn't obstruct the dashboard either. You can also get a single pod. Take a look on awesome's website!

Steve

I took my gauge feed off the glove box light so they only come on when the headlights are switched on.