I couldnt wait for this weekend because earlier in the week UPS dropped of my new Greddy TT and boost gauge.

I started off by removing the center vent and cutting out part of the closable flab (to allow boost gauge to fit)

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Having earlier made a bracket out of 5mm plexiglass, I inserted the gauge into the bracket and covered it with Wal-mart brand cloth (cloth fits interior nicely!)

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I made the bracket to fit right in one of the vents. Since it fit so well and snug, I didnt have to anchor the bracket or gauge with anything else.

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And here it is in the car....

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Also, here's the TT I installed today (took a lot of time getting to all the wires behind the dash). Sorry for the bad quality.

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Overall, I think the boost gauge is pretty cool. It suprises me how much time the car is under vacuum compared to boost. Seems like more than 99% of time driving, car is in vacuum. Another thing is, I got these to gadgets assuming my chip would arrive sometime soon. Unfortunately, the chip will take a little longer to get here, so i will have to be content with watching the little needle only jump to 0.5 bar.
I love the little memory button. It's cool to see what the readings have spiked at. I also love to watch it jump at WOT in 2nd gear. I think it makes me want to accelerate more, which, unfortunately, leads to speeding. Oh well.

 

very original and clean.

how well oriented is it to the driver? can you see it clearly, or did you tilt it a bit?

 

the driver can see 95% of the face of the gauge. i might modify it soon to be perfect.

 

where did u make the housing for the gauge ?

 

I cut the glass down to size by make deep etch marks, then breaking it over my knee. I ground the flat sides down to perfect size with sandpaper. I then centered the 60mm hole using a ruler and protractor. The hole was cut with a dremel.

 

Was there any reason you chose the left vent over the center?

 

what year car do u have ?

 

more than actually using it.

 

2000 1.8tqm