Wanting to install a boost gauge at eye level (plus I want to save the cubby), I went for a custom installation of Omori 45mm boost gauge.
It was labor intensive, but now it's complete. I can easily glance at it and keep my eyes ahead. Does not interfere with the trip reset function.
<acronym title='wide open throttle'>WOT</acronym> registers ~4psi max.boost.
I can do a write-up if anybody is interested.
Quote:I can do a write-up if anybody is interested.
Yes, please.
MN
What did you use for the source point for the vacuum/boost?
Good idea and it looks nice too. I've often thought that we have way too much dash committed to vent. Maybe there's an opportunity for a gauge pack that would replace the left vent area.
Close up photos, please! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.png" class="smilie" alt="" />
hmmm - not a big fan of cutting up the dash. i wrestled with this one for quite a while. still not sure my solution was the "best" though it looks most OEM. it sure cost a bunch to do it, and was danged complicated. i'm still stuck trying to work out an oil temp gauge.
not sure why you didn't just mount it below the deck though. it would certainly have been simpler. you could have put the airbag switch in the console with the other switches, and the mic over center of the steering wheel where it would pick up sound better.
but yes, close up shots please, including from the side.
4psi doesn't give you much needle movement on that gauge. If you can find one using inches of mercury instead of psi you will get twice the movement.
By popular request <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/happy.png" class="smilie" alt="" /> , here's a close-up photo.
gbarrier - Yes, I went into install knowing it won't give me much movement ... the trick is finding a small range gauge with 45mm dia., and was proven unsuccessful for me.
The usual 52mm will void the trip reset or result in much larger cutout in trim panel.
flash - You're very observant (as usual). You sound like you've sat in my car ... scary (LOL). Perhaps because you have a radio similar to mine (or did you ditch it?)..
I'm a believer in HUD (heads up display) and having a boost gauge next to tach. is kinda important.
I tend to think about what the car is doing as I drive ... a test pilot once told me 'you engineers gaze at instrument panel and fly planes right into the ground !' <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/whine.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
Call it an engineer's disease, if you will <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/laugh.png" class="smilie" alt="" />.
I'm working the install manual now.
And yes, I'm working to procure a black retaining screws (difficult to find a small pan head to avoid vane interference).
Flash,
I just showed my gauge install, as well as the S/C kit at a local Porsche gathering.
The latter got a rave reviews for how clean (OEM-looking) and complete the kit was.
To put it into perspective, these are the people who fabricates a custom 911 intercooler to fit under small bumper ducktail for stealth (also a 747 tool man),
or has been driving multiple 951s all his life thus can build the car practicaly blindfolded, so people fly him down to CA to assemble a car from a 'box full of parts'.
The latter person even wants to buy a 968 just because of your kit, but I don't think any is left unsold ...
lol - cool stuff
re: new kits - i am still making them.
It's good to know that you're still making the kit, I'll let my friend know.