g'day all

I've nearly finished my custom gauge mount. I hate those crap off the shelf ones (looks at gremlin's HKS crap) that just bolt onto the dash looking nothing special, so i decided to have a crack at it myself. This is what i've come up with.

Now its just had one clear so its not its best, plus need to detail up the white PVC pipe i used to get the shape and to mount the gauges. Also its just double sided taped on just to see what it looks like.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6184/dsc00315or3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/8355/dsc00318ij5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3677/dsc00319xz4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


So what do you think? Nice or rice?

lookin good i think it will look a lot better once it is secured properly (as in the second photo at the back it is sitting up a little) looking forward to seeing the finished result.

man once finished i rekon that will look awsome!

edit: having a second look, maybe if it didnt stick out to much of the dash, it would look better, does that make sense?

I hate it... Destroys the interior look of your car, sad to say it......

I think the gauge piping is just too long, just looks awkward and out of place like that.

I hate it... Destroys the interior look of your car, sad to say it......

I think the gauge piping is just too long, just looks awkward and out of place like that.


My thoughts too.. sorry jase. they need to be short and sweet. look great from the cabin but not from the front.

I hate it... Destroys the interior look of your car, sad to say it......

I think the gauge piping is just too long, just looks awkward and out of place like that.

Agreed, looks terrible.

My thoughts too.. sorry jase. they need to be short and sweet. look great from the cabin but not from the front.

:stoopid:

I hate it... Destroys the interior look of your car, sad to say it......

I think the gauge piping is just too long, just looks awkward and out of place like that.
i cant get the bastards any shorter as the gauge inner length is too long and hits the dash. i kept it like that as i didnt want the whole structure sitting too high and being in my line of sight and above the steering wheel

Looks like 3 dicks sprouting from the dash. lol Especially from the passengers side
Your idea is great...But I would of made the top flat and slope down, not outline each cup.
And overall a bit too long.
I gave up on FG'ing ages ago.

My thoughts too.. sorry jase. they need to be short and sweet. look great from the cabin but not from the front.

+1 it looks to long needs to be shorter.

I've been owned!!! :rant:

that last pic doesnt do it justice, and **** ya's i reckon it looks cool! lol

I've been owned!!! :rant:

that last pic doesnt do it justice, and **** ya's i reckon it looks cool!
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Just screw 3 cups into the dash nice and easy lol

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Just screw 3 cups into the dash nice and easy lol
tuff style ay?? thats the whole reason for this cluster, trying to get away from 3 cups on the dash that would look uber gheyness

tuff style ay?? thats the whole reason for this cluster, trying to get away from 3 cups on the dash that would look uber gheyness

lol Nah I cbf'd taking out my dash again to replace it.

Havent thought about the 3 on the A pillar? Then fibreglass that in smoothly, Ebay, about $40.

I think the gauge piping is just too long, just looks awkward and out of place like that.

I agree. In the first pic it looks pretty cool, but in the last pic... not a fan, sorry :(

Yeah they are too long dude.... can say F you if you like but yeah... 3 dildo's coming outta the dash looks alittle funny. May look better in person but yeah, that pic does it no justice.

Great work though. looks professional.

mate, cut a hole in ur dash, make it so it doesn't look so outta place, and it will blend in with the vacant bit above the aircon vents.... then carbon up the whole dash... that would look schmick!

I've been owned!!! :rant:

**** ya's i reckon it looks cool! lol

hahah thats where you always went wrong.. You will learn one day..:)

maybe on the a pillar or on the side of the centre console?


good try though just not working, but yeah... to big

Top marks for trying something different.
They look a bit long in the 3rd pic but this could also be the camera angle making it look worse.
If you applied a CF finish to the rest of the centre console it may tie it in a bit more.

Going to go against the trend a bit here - I kind-of like them. :shifty:

To be honest I really dont like it, as other people have said wayyyy to long and stick too far out. Either cut into your dash to make it short, have it sit on top, or preferably, mount them on the A pillar. Will be interested to see how the carbon fibre trim turns out when finished though.

Ollie

Maybe an arch cover over the lot might do some justice me thinks! (like a mini dash cluster whatever ya call it over it)

I also agree with Puck too

mate, cut a hole in ur dash, make it so it doesn't look so outta place, and it will blend in with the vacant bit above the aircon vents.... then carbon up the whole dash... that would look schmick!
^^^

Second on that..

they're sticking out way to far.. recess them in to your dash, and then do your entire dash in the carbon finish, that would be uber cool!

Maybe an arch cover over the lot might do some justice me thinks! (like a mini dash cluster whatever ya call it over it)

I also agree with Puck too

further to my suggestion.. incorporate this heh..trymake it look the same just smaller as the one on the drivers side.. come on Jase... no point doing things the short way!!

i don't know if it looks different in real life, but something just looks odd here.
the first two pictures look ok, but then this picture just take it all away..
sorry that circling is a bit big, im circling the dented looking bit.

more impotantly Jase,,, whats the need for 2 x Tacho's?????

whats the need for 2 x Tacho's?????
2 x Tacho's = 2 x faster

That sticker on the dash is 10kw too..:)

2 x Tacho's = 2 x faster

That sticker on the dash is 10kw too..:)

This man is correct

Give him a goldstar, failing that, half a stale cookie.

This man is correct

Give him a goldstar, failing that, half a stale cookie.


Also 5 or more guages in the cabin means more killer wasps too..:)

How's about one of these Subaru Impreza WRX gauge pods? The bottom looks flat enough. If not, they could be modified to fit the contour of the 3rd Gen dash.

http://www.prospeedracing.com.au/images/carbon%20pod%20lrg.jpg

http://www.kingofimports.com/Pics/Zerosports/Zerosports.Triple.Gauge.Pod.s.jpg

they would still need to be cut intothe dash....

Jase mate. You promissed me they would look sick, but i dunno now, haha.

Gremlins still looks better in my eyes. Maybe just because the cars got a bit more omphh aswell aye.

Suppose ill reserve final judgment till I see them on sunday.

IDK, female passengers will never be bored again? :)

If you ever crash thats going to be one painfull head job.

Top marks for trying something different.
They look a bit long in the 3rd pic but this could also be the camera angle making it look worse.
If you applied a CF finish to the rest of the centre console it may tie it in a bit more.

Going to go against the trend a bit here - I kind-of like them. :shifty:
im thinking of doing the console in silver carbon, we have a roll of it at work from a job they did years ago. This way i get the carbon weave finish and maintain the silver to split up the colour.

mate, cut a hole in ur dash, make it so it doesn't look so outta place, and it will blend in with the vacant bit above the aircon vents.... then carbon up the whole dash... that would look schmick!
hmmm not making a carbon dash, however that would be cool amd there is no way im cutting into my dash, no 2nd chances there.

I will however be doing the top deck of the rear wing next week, and toying with the idea of skinning the roof in carbon in between the rails, just like the new M3

How's about one of these Subaru Impreza WRX gauge pods? The bottom looks flat enough. If not, they could be modified to fit the contour of the 3rd Gen dash.

http://www.prospeedracing.com.au/images/carbon%20pod%20lrg.jpg

http://www.kingofimports.com/Pics/Zerosports/Zerosports.Triple.Gauge.Pod.s.jpg
reason i dont like these is because the sit up way too high! my idea was to keep the gauges as low as possible and below the top line of the steering wheel. I've got 5 gauges to install so 2 on the A pillar and 3 on the dash but dont want them obvious to people outside the car

reason i dont like these is because the sit up way too high! my idea was to keep the gauges as low as possible and below the top line of the steering wheel. I've got 5 gauges to install so 2 on the A pillar and 3 on the dash but dont want them obvious to people outside the car
You have a supercharged ralliart on 20"S, your car is obvious to anyone:P

']You have a supercharged ralliart on 20"S, your car is obvious to anyone:Pi spose, but that doesnt mean i want 3 chrome cups sitting proud on my dash

Can't say I'm a fan - what about a single din cluster to go under your headunit and get rid of the stacker?

Good idea but needs to look more integrated. BTW, where is your climate control and passenger airbag?:confused:

Good idea but needs to look more integrated. BTW, where is your climate control and passenger airbag?:confused:

His is the concept, alas it has none of that.

i think it will look mint once it has been grafted into the dash

Can't say I'm a fan - what about a single din cluster to go under your headunit and get rid of the stacker?
Like this?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/Verada/gaugecluster01.jpg

hmmm not making a carbon dash, however that would be cool amd there is no way im cutting into my dash, no 2nd chances there.

I will however be doing the top deck of the rear wing next week, and toying with the idea of skinning the roof in carbon in between the rails, just like the new M3
NO. Fail idea... Tacky as dude :( Don't get carried away with the rice paper.

NO. Fail idea... Tacky as dude :( Don't get carried away with the rice paper.

hahaha rice paper.

Like this?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/Verada/gaugecluster01.jpg
Yes! That looks the goods. Then mount the other 2 he wants on the A pillar...

Yes! That looks the goods. Then mount the other 2 he wants on the A pillar...


Quick question, how much did your 3 set you back Disciple?

Like this?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/Verada/gaugecluster01.jpg

IMO that looks just as outta place as the dash.. well maybe not as much, but they just look like they have been shoved in there.. with ur skills jase just make up a whole new centre console or don't be a girl and cut a hole in ur dash ;)

IMO that looks just as outta place as the dash.. well maybe not as much, but they just look like they have been shoved in there.. with ur skills jase just make up a whole new centre console or don't be a girl and cut a hole in ur dash ;)
the hugs and kisses reckons i should make a whole carbon fibre dash. Just need a spare dash that i can make a mould out of and i'd be away. Anyone got one on offer?

Humm, that would probably be illegal as all dash boards must have a soft covering on them to reduce head injury....

However, do it!

the hugs and kisses reckons i should make a whole carbon fibre dash. Just need a spare dash that i can make a mould out of and i'd be away. Anyone got one on offer?
go to any wrecker... ur lucky u don't have an airbag... i just think ur car needs something more.. custom/special than the din slots... to 'cheap' lookin for my liking..

why do u need to mould the whole dash? why not just coat it carbon?

Quick question, how much did your 3 set you back Disciple?
$1250 delivered.

go to any wrecker... ur lucky u don't have an airbag... i just think ur car needs something more.. custom/special than the din slots... to 'cheap' lookin for my liking..

why do u need to mould the whole dash? why not just coat it carbon?
nothing will stick to the vinal, believe me i've thought of that. another reason to make a mould is so i can make the dash and the cluster one, no joins no nothing. It would be easy to make, just time and effort required

Took me an hour and cost me $40 to get another dash from the wreckers So i'd say just go grab one and experiment till your hearts content!

g'day all

I've nearly finished my custom gauge mount. I hate those crap off the shelf ones (looks at gremlin's HKS crap) that just bolt onto the dash looking nothing special, so i decided to have a crack at it myself. This is what i've come up with.

Now its just had one clear so its not its best, plus need to detail up the white PVC pipe i used to get the shape and to mount the gauges. Also its just double sided taped on just to see what it looks likes.


So what do you think? Nice or rice?


Looks like crap. Nice effort, but I think i would take the 'HKS crap anyday..' :D

After seeing this in the flesh today, looks a hell of a lot nicer, then in the pics, the pics make it look dodge and penis lookin :badgrin:

After seeing this in the flesh today, looks a hell of a lot nicer, then in the pics, the pics make it look dodge and penis lookin :badgrin:


second that, way better in real life photos really dont do it justice.

After seeing this in the flesh today, looks a hell of a lot nicer, then in the pics, the pics make it look dodge and penis lookin :badgrin:
second that, way better in real life photos really dont do it justice.Great to hear. :D

thanks boys, was considering throwing it in the bin but i'm still convinced it looks cool

thanks boys, was considering throwing it in the bin but i'm still convinced it looks cool

keep it for now until you finish your carbon dash!!!

thanks boys, was considering throwing it in the bin but i'm still convinced it looks cool

If your gonna do that throw it my way :P

That's pretty good Jase but it looks a bit like it's not quite there.
Well it is'nt I suppose but you know what I mean.
Just refine it a bit more & don't throw it away it will rock when it's finished.

i was going to say make it shorter, but as its impossible to do as you say. after looking at it some more, its growing on me, keep it, and make it neatly secure, it shouldnt be all that bad.
im sure it looks better in the flesh than in photos