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Old 05-15-2007, 09:23 PM
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question for the ones has aftermarket gauges in their car!

I'm planning to install my racing beat pods and the gauges in my car, but my question is where and how do you guys run the wires and the hoses through the firewall from the engine bay into the car? I heard people said that I have to drill a hole. is that true?
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depends, there is a spot you can route wires through the drivers side without drilling, but it's tight and not a lot of space.
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You should read ALL the posts in https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/racing-beat-gauge-pod-update-99728/
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I haven't doen any gauge installations, but I definately recommend you drill a hole. I tmay seem like a hassle, but it could wind up saving u tons of cash. I recently installed a power wire for an amp through the hole on the drivers side. And when I was getting it through, I unintentionally must have stripped or cut some of the pre existing wires. Engine light is one now = sent to dealer= so far 3 days work = could cost 1000's if not under warranty = me a dumbass
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Originally Posted by mcgregor129
I haven't doen any gauge installations, but I definately recommend you drill a hole.
Drilling is not required when installing the Racing Beat Gauge Pod kit. The thread I linked to in post #3 covers everything you need to know when installing the RB gauges.

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cool...thanks expo, im gonna go check out your post right now!
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If you want to have a good set-up, leave it to the professionals. I did my own though, with the help of my brother who's an electrician.


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