Working on a gauge pod idea

crfine88 · 08-17-2011, 04:16 PM

I got this idea from an E46 M3. They deleted the air vents for a gauge pod location. In my build, I have deleted the stereo head unit.

the pod will house gauges for Boost, oil pressure, water temp & exhaust temp. My AFR gauge is going to another location in the car

This is my cardboard 1st draft

pokeybritches · 08-17-2011, 04:29 PM

Looks good! Very interested.

ZStig · 08-17-2011, 04:37 PM

no way, I'm not giving up my tunes! hahah

crfine88 · 08-17-2011, 06:14 PM

I don't know man, the only thing I would want to hear in your car is the sound of that VT-2 powered S54 :-)

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

no way, I'm not giving up my tunes! hahah

Beedub · 08-18-2011, 04:05 AM

looks great.....

i keep saying it but....

stack pro step gauges = awesomeness.....

inTgr8r · 08-18-2011, 07:55 AM

OMG..... I am so subscribed for this one Chris.

Ever since I saw your strip out post where you removed the HU & harness, I've been thinking of something like this.
Absofreakinlutyly AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

I'm with you 1000% on the S54 tunes.

I never listen to my radio & I mean never.
I would pull my HU in a heartbeat for something like this.

I've been planning gauges for some time.
My #1 design goal is to have them up where they are easily visible.
Big

on this one Chris.

ZStig · 08-18-2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by crfine88

I don't know man, the only thing I would want to hear in your car is the sound of that VT-2 powered S54 :-)

The engine sounds get a little repetitive to me. I turn off the music when its time to test the peak boost recall feature on the gauge though

good call on not putting the AFR gauge there, it doesn't match the others as well, and is very bright from what I've seen. I'd also put all those gauges on a seperate dimmer switch, since they're brighter than stock lighting

inTgr8r · 08-18-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

The engine sounds get a little repetitive to me. I turn off the music when its time to test the peak boost recall feature on the gauge though

good call on not putting the AFR gauge there, it doesn't match the others as well, and is very bright from what I've seen. I'd also put all those gauges on a seperate dimmer switch, since they're brighter than stock lighting

JMO but I'd set them up on the car lighting cct so that gauges are controlled with the panel lights.
You could install a trim if you need to balance the base level.

ZStig · 08-18-2011, 09:33 AM

I have my boost gauge wired to the shift knob light wire, so it dims together with the rest of the car's lights, but its still brighter

inTgr8r · 08-18-2011, 09:39 AM

You can add a trim pot to balance them.

Beedub · 08-18-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

The engine sounds get a little repetitive to me. I turn off the music when its time to test the peak boost recall feature on the gauge though

good call on not putting the AFR gauge there, it doesn't match the others as well, and is very bright from what I've seen. I'd also put all those gauges on a seperate dimmer switch, since they're brighter than stock lighting

the gauges have an auto dim feature ;-)

esqu1re · 08-18-2011, 09:59 AM

Not to get too far off topic, but I wonder if you could install a radio in the area between the seats below where the navigation disc drive is. That way you could delete the center stack, work the radio from the steering wheel, and have the gauges. Probably WAY too much effort.

That said, I'd like to see someone utilize the stock navigation screen better---digital gauges like the GT-R.

Nonetheless, this is going to look amazing. Keep up the great work.

inTgr8r · 08-18-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

the gauges have an auto dim feature ;-)

can you control the sensitivity?

MIKe86 · 08-18-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by esqu1re

That said, I'd like to see someone utilize the stock navigation screen better---digital gauges like the GT-R.

This.

inTgr8r · 08-18-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MIKe86

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Originally Posted by esqu1re

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That said, I'd like to see someone utilize the stock navigation screen better---digital gauges like the GT-R.
.

This.

Nah.... where's your man card???

Ya got to have real gauges in this bad ass car.

Leave the vid-gamer interior to the likes of the GTR.

ZStig · 08-18-2011, 01:42 PM

no, TETRIS on the nav screen

johanness · 08-18-2011, 01:54 PM

I still say the rear-view is the way to go

ZStig · 08-18-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by johanness

I still say the rear-view is the way to go

once you see these stack gauges in person, and in action, you'll forget all about digital gauges

Beedub · 08-18-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

once you see these stack gauges in person, and in action, you'll forget all about digital gauges

true true.... a proper digital gauge with an classy look, even cooler the temp ones can controll fan cut in and off when wired in correctly and looped in the system.... very clever, each and every stack pro gauge can data log when using the stack log unit.... literally endless features.

op i LOVE this project.

VinnieAces · 08-18-2011, 05:03 PM

looks awesome but i wouldnt be able to give up my music for it!

i love listening to my tunes while cruising, adds an epic vibe to it haha

but honestly this looks like a sick ass project, i love this forum's community and how intuitive you all are

inTgr8r · 08-18-2011, 08:10 PM

Was looking at mine tonight.
I think the biggest challenge will be creating a back panel that looks OE.

I'm sure Chris is up to the task.
....I can't wait to see this come together.

Finnegan · 08-18-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Was looking at mine tonight.
I think the biggest challenge will be creating a back panel that looks OE.

I'm sure Chris is up to the task.
....I can't wait to see this come together.

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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	OMG..... I am so subscribed for this one Chris. Ever since I saw your strip out post where you removed the HU & harness, I've been thinking of something like this. Absofreakinlutyly AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! I'm with you 1000% on the S54 tunes. I never listen to my radio & I mean never. I would pull my HU in a heartbeat for something like this. I've been planning gauges for some time. My #1 design goal is to have them up where they are easily visible. Big on this one Chris. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold) Last edited by inTgr8r; 08-18-2011 at 08:02 AM..
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