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Offline MJGib

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Best place to put a boost gauge
« on: May 23, 2014, 12:05:09 am »
Would like to know best place to put a boost gauge?
I don't want it too on show or anything
Pictures? Or links to good places to put them?

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Re: Best place to put a boost gauge
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2014, 12:15:13 am »
i think a nice place for it is the drivers window side vent.. some nice setups you can buy and install yourself..
If you want it hidden at all times maybe the ash tray under the centre console? flip the lid when you want to see it and close it when you want it hidden? Seems to be a popular position for people who place there gauges for air ride setups etc too..
http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?11683-Boost-gauge-location-questions << Clicky here to see two of the more common boost gauge setups
« Last Edit: May 23, 2014, 12:21:19 am by CarlW »
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Re: Best place to put a boost gauge
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2014, 01:34:19 am »
Vent gauge holder + Newsouth boost gauge looks great & subtle IMO.

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Re: Best place to put a boost gauge
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2014, 07:39:35 am »
Where can I get the RHD vent from for the boost gauge looks really smart
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Re: Best place to put a boost gauge
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2014, 08:20:14 am »
Www.awesome-gti.co.uk about £80 for pod and again £80 for the gauge with fitting kit  :happy2:
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Re: Best place to put a boost gauge
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2014, 11:03:56 pm »
Beat me to it. ^^ :happy2:
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Re: Best place to put a boost gauge
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2014, 12:01:03 am »
I use mine all the time to to the point where it becomes dangerous while driving!  :signLOL:

Mine (below) in the vent, I refer it there, sorry dodgy iPhone pic. As for the fitting kit, I'd go for the Boost fitting kit from Forge.



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Re: Best place to put a boost gauge
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2014, 12:07:58 am »
The best place to have it is on the centre dash pod.. For visabilty while driving, but you will require 3 gauges then ofcourse, if you dont want others then i would go steering column or as said heater vent
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Re: Best place to put a boost gauge
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2014, 08:10:23 am »
Mine is in the center vent driver side.
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Re: Best place to put a boost gauge
« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2014, 08:43:33 am »
Doesn't the one in the vent by the window reflect at night ?
I am thinking of on top of the steering column.
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Re: Best place to put a boost gauge
« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2014, 09:26:31 am »
^^^^ Not that ever noticed.

I have the brightness set to max (as it's linked to the level of brightness of the cluster illumination) and its fine.

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Re: Best place to put a boost gauge
« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2014, 10:38:18 am »
Quote from: MC71 on May 24, 2014, 09:26:31 am
^^^^ Not that ever noticed.

I have the brightness set to max (as it's linked to the level of brightness of the cluster illumination) and its fine.

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Re: Best place to put a boost gauge
« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2014, 05:17:33 pm »
Has anyone got any pics of a boost gauge set on the steering column? If so, any links as to where I can get one? Cheers
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Re: Best place to put a boost gauge
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Re: Best place to put a boost gauge
« Reply #14 on: May 24, 2014, 08:44:36 pm »
Mines on the steering column it looks the nuts! Subtle and right in sight
Got the newsouth and holder from awesome at christmas
If theres no pictures I csn get one up tomorrow or lter tonight
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