Gauge Placement
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Gauge Placement
Anybody have suggestions where to place some gauges?
I have navigation so I can't place them in the center, and won't the gauges get in the way of the airbags on the pillar if I mount them on the a-pillar?
I was thinking ashtray . . . . any history on this? I vaguely remember one guy installing a head-unit over the ashtray . . . .
I have navigation so I can't place them in the center, and won't the gauges get in the way of the airbags on the pillar if I mount them on the a-pillar?
I was thinking ashtray . . . . any history on this? I vaguely remember one guy installing a head-unit over the ashtray . . . .
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ou can get teh r-majis ashtray guage pod (holds two)....and the a-pillar air bag things has been talked about a lot and pics posted...there are no air backs behind the a-pillar just teh srs symbol is there...trust me i know there isn't i have my guages on the a-pillar.
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Good luck with R Magic. I had one of those on order through Mazdaparts. They now want you to either buy their gauges with the gauge pod or ship your gauges back there so they can make the hole for them. I ordered it & waited like 6 weeks, and in the meantime they gave me & Matt (thew) the run around. Finally cancelled. If you are interested in it, call Matt & prepare to wait. I've gone back to my A Pillar units. I had ordered the PTP Gauge pod after the R Magic fiasco, but they are back ordered for weeks too (& you have the navi).
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I'm intending to fit a nice pair of oil temp and pressure gauges in the ashtray too. The ashtray assembly also features the receptacles for the clips from the plastic gear lever cover. So you can't just take the ashtray away and replace it by a panel of some sort. No, you need to base your integration work on the existing ashtray assy. I'm intending to buy a spare one to work on it and try to make something nice. I think it will still need some flat plate added that will receive my 2 gauges.
I went for the VDO Vision Cockpit gauges. White at day, red at night, like the radio control panel.
Here is a picture of the full kit, including the sandwich plate, the sensors...
I went for the VDO Vision Cockpit gauges. White at day, red at night, like the radio control panel.
Here is a picture of the full kit, including the sandwich plate, the sensors...
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Originally Posted by Rasputin
I'm intending to fit a nice pair of oil temp and pressure gauges in the ashtray too. You need to base your integration work on the existing ashtray assy. I'm intending to buy a spare one to work on it and try to make something nice. I think it will still need some flat plate added that will receive my 2 gauges.
If there's enough interest I might make it a vacform ABS part and sell it for $75. Otherwise it's going to be a custom on-off.
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Originally Posted by cretinx
Where can I get the ashtray setup?
do you mean R-Magic Army_RX8? Aren't they JDM only?
do you mean R-Magic Army_RX8? Aren't they JDM only?
yes i did..but i wasn't aware there were issues with getting them...i never really looked at it for an option since i had 3 guages to mount :D
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The consensus is that the A-pillar pads are OK.
Check out this thread - https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/gauge-pod-55898/
Check out this thread - https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/gauge-pod-55898/
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https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...1&page=2&pp=15
here is the link 2nd page few down
here is the link 2nd page few down
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Originally Posted by youngpit
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...1&page=2&pp=15
here is the link 2nd page few down
here is the link 2nd page few down
I might consider it if :
- you confirm it's based on the OEM ashtray lid, not a part made from scratch (is it?)
- I can find a way to reduce the protrusion even further
Thanks for the good quality pictures. The gauge integration in the round ventilation outlet is very interesting. Maybe some day for a 3rd gauge...
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Guys I have 2 type of guage pods for RX-8. These were direct made line up with factory center dash pad. So it will sit direct right on the center dash. Below are some photos. If anyone is interest in them. Please email me. BTW, there are 2 versions. Thanks!
Version 1:
Version 2:
Version 1:
Version 2:
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Originally Posted by fd3s777
Guys I have 2 type of guage pods for RX-8. These were direct made line up with factory center dash pad. So it will sit direct right on the center dash. Below are some photos. If anyone is interest in them. Please email me. BTW, there are 2 versions. Thanks!
Version 1:
Version 2:
Version 1:
Version 2:
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hrmmm
the ashtray and center panel mounts look awesome
I can't mount in the center cuz I have nav
I have a-pillar mountings - I never look there - my fave mounting was one gauge on each side of my steering wheel - in my Eclipse
I wonder if you can mount gauges right below the radio instead of in the ashtray, like that guy did with the turbo timer (such a ricer mod!)
the ashtray and center panel mounts look awesome
I can't mount in the center cuz I have nav
I have a-pillar mountings - I never look there - my fave mounting was one gauge on each side of my steering wheel - in my Eclipse
I wonder if you can mount gauges right below the radio instead of in the ashtray, like that guy did with the turbo timer (such a ricer mod!)
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Originally Posted by cretinx
I wonder if you can mount gauges right below the radio instead of in the ashtray
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Cretinx i but my boost gauge and AFR on my A-piller they do not have a pod for it so i bought one for a Civic and heated the pod up and molded it with a little fiberglass for my a-piller turned out great i also painted it to match the interior i will post pics later ...
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Originally Posted by PUR NRG
A simple look at that space would tell you there isn't enough room to fit a 52mm circle, let alone a 60mm one.
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Originally Posted by Rasputin
Of course there is sufficient space down there. Check previous posts about this + pictures...
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See the link provided by Youngpit on this same thread!
>> https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...61&page=2&pp=15
here is the link 2nd page few down <<
>> https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...61&page=2&pp=15
here is the link 2nd page few down <<