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I like using that space. Bye bye ash tray, shave it to a smooth surface rather than make it look like you substituted something. Sort your gauges, most important to the left first. Kinda like what Gary did, but clock first? No. You are way past originality. Lose the stupid clock. Head temp, oil temp, oil pressure matter. You can ask your phone if you need to know what time it is. (No offense intended, just could't not snark on the clock.)
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7T Porsh ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
I like using that space. Bye bye ash tray, shave it to a smooth surface rather than make it look like you substituted something. Sort your gauges, most important to the left first. Kinda like what Gary did, but clock first? No. You are way past originality. Lose the stupid clock. Head temp, oil temp, oil pressure matter. You can ask your phone if you need to know what time it is. (No offense intended, just could't not snark on the clock.) Clock is rally timer... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Cross Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,413 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None ![]() |
I like using that space. Bye bye ash tray, shave it to a smooth surface rather than make it look like you substituted something. Sort your gauges, most important to the left first. Kinda like what Gary did, but clock first? No. You are way past originality. Lose the stupid clock. Head temp, oil temp, oil pressure matter. You can ask your phone if you need to know what time it is. (No offense intended, just could't not snark on the clock.) Clock is rally timer... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Art of the state. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,702 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region ![]() ![]() |
"Line of sight"...LOL. What difference does it make in these apparent street oriented cars? The stock dash is highly insufficient if you are driving quickly on a track - and the limited feeback a stock dash can provide. The saving grace of most 914's is they're so damn slow - reading gauges while moving is a non-issue. Multi-gauges look good but are also short of being a real answer (for a fast car or driver). The best "performance" answer would be an electronic screen/dash...programmable warning lights and custom views that are all contained in one place. Mike - Really? An A-pillar pod like a ricer...c'mon man! NO, please! Tony IN THE DASH Tony, not on the pillar...(IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) And granted, line of sight wasn't correct. They'd be angled toward you rather than a flat panel on the dash face. And give me a little break - I think I posted that around 11:30 or so. This new work schedule has been, uh, interesting.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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You bought another 914? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,628 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
"Line of sight"...LOL. What difference does it make in these apparent street oriented cars? The stock dash is highly insufficient if you are driving quickly on a track - and the limited feeback a stock dash can provide. The saving grace of most 914's is they're so damn slow - reading gauges while moving is a non-issue. Multi-gauges look good but are also short of being a real answer (for a fast car or driver). The best "performance" answer would be an electronic screen/dash...programmable warning lights and custom views that are all contained in one place. Mike - Really? An A-pillar pod like a ricer...c'mon man! NO, please! Tony (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) When I had my 70 I had an A-pillar pod setup and really liked it. I didn't want a console or anything mounted under the dash. I had a working radio, and yes I used it, also an oil temp and pressure gauges. I didn't have to spend money on a custom gauge. Attached image(s) ![]() ![]() |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 888 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
None of my Porsches have working radios, and one doesn't have a space for one, the music of the motor is all I need. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Precisely....never understood why I would need a radio...just extra weight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Seems like at one time there was a radio gauge mount that had the gauges at an angle towards the driver....or was that just the under the dash type.... Sorry been listening to too much engine music (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,455 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Who is making the quad gauges these days?
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
:confused:No Idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Who? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
It is on my list after the revised version of the 904 goes out. An Easier to build version of the 904. Latter style connectors a factory looking front that mounts like the factory, and a much better looking face. Customizable for various configurations and gauges. Gone away from silkscreening to using current technologies, that where not available when I first did them back in the 90s. Backing plate teaser of the prototype run. The triple pulled from my fathers 914-6. ![]() The Quad will take a bit more work, as I have some of the spacing a bit off. It worked in my CAD cardboard aided design. But transferred to metal it is not going as well. I have some work to do with steppers and I would love to move towards current steepers instead of the old VDO units. Yet the old VDO units are readily available, easy to install for a DIYer, and can be used in many configurations. Wiring and sensors are publicly available also. First new set will be going into a special build I am so glad to be helping out on. And after these get done, I have a different unit up my sleeve that all ready has a waiting list for them also. I guess I could do like Mark, Ben, and, Spoke and post a GB. We will do that once the pieces get cut, and the finalities are done. Not sure why I like doing gauge work, it has never paid off in the past, and sometimes has brought me huge amounts of pain and anguish. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,585 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
Good to know...after what 2 years I finally got my donor gauges so I can send one off to you.
Quad is really cool, but not sure I REALLY need a volt meter to go with gas, oil temp, oil pressure. |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
I am sure Stephen can do a better job but I had Hollywood Speedometer rebuild my first car's gauges. Although I wouldn't choose the white background today - they did a fine job and worked as expected. There are options out there....
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 485 Joined: 6-March 15 From: Nokesville, Virginia Member No.: 18,493 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
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914-6 GT in waiting ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 19,963 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
:confused:No Idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Who? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) It is on my list after the revised version of the 904 goes out. An Easier to build version of the 904. Latter style connectors a factory looking front that mounts like the factory, and a much better looking face. Customizable for various configurations and gauges. Gone away from silkscreening to using current technologies, that where not available when I first did them back in the 90s. Backing plate teaser of the prototype run. The triple pulled from my fathers 914-6. The Quad will take a bit more work, as I have some of the spacing a bit off. It worked in my CAD cardboard aided design. But transferred to metal it is not going as well. I have some work to do with steppers and I would love to move towards current steepers instead of the old VDO units. Yet the old VDO units are readily available, easy to install for a DIYer, and can be used in many configurations. Wiring and sensors are publicly available also. First new set will be going into a special build I am so glad to be helping out on. And after these get done, I have a different unit up my sleeve that all ready has a waiting list for them also. I guess I could do like Mark, Ben, and, Spoke and post a GB. We will do that once the pieces get cut, and the finalities are done. Not sure why I like doing gauge work, it has never paid off in the past, and sometimes has brought me huge amounts of pain and anguish. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Well I sure do appreciate all the innovation and hard work everyone on this board contributes to these cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 862 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None ![]() |
"Line of sight"...LOL. What difference does it make in these apparent street oriented cars? The stock dash is highly insufficient if you are driving quickly on a track - and the limited feeback a stock dash can provide. The saving grace of most 914's is they're so damn slow - reading gauges while moving is a non-issue. Multi-gauges look good but are also short of being a real answer (for a fast car or driver). The best "performance" answer would be an electronic screen/dash...programmable warning lights and custom views that are all contained in one place. Mike - Really? An A-pillar pod like a ricer...c'mon man! NO, please! Tony (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) When I had my 70 I had an A-pillar pod setup and really liked it. I didn't want a console or anything mounted under the dash. I had a working radio, and yes I used it, also an oil temp and pressure gauges. I didn't have to spend money on a custom gauge. @garoldshaffer Reviving an old thread. Where can I purchase an “a pillar” gauge pod mount?? Thank you |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,303 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
"Line of sight"...LOL. What difference does it make in these apparent street oriented cars? The stock dash is highly insufficient if you are driving quickly on a track - and the limited feeback a stock dash can provide. The saving grace of most 914's is they're so damn slow - reading gauges while moving is a non-issue. Multi-gauges look good but are also short of being a real answer (for a fast car or driver). The best "performance" answer would be an electronic screen/dash...programmable warning lights and custom views that are all contained in one place. Mike - Really? An A-pillar pod like a ricer...c'mon man! NO, please! Tony (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) When I had my 70 I had an A-pillar pod setup and really liked it. I didn't want a console or anything mounted under the dash. I had a working radio, and yes I used it, also an oil temp and pressure gauges. I didn't have to spend money on a custom gauge. @garoldshaffer Reviving an old thread. Where can I purchase an “a pillar” gauge pod mount?? Thank you Or something like this that slides into the ashtray mount? ![]() ![]() |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 862 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None ![]() |
My phone mount is taking the ashtray location.
I saw several pillar mounts on Ali-express, just have to figure out which one might fit. |
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I like this look. No console and I retain the radio (As bad as it is)
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,777 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Simple, efficient.
The GT fuel gauge is the hard part. Two large warning lights added. Attached thumbnail(s) ![]() |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 862 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None ![]() |
My phone mount is taking the ashtray location. I saw several pillar mounts on Ali-express, just have to figure out which one might fit. Nothing is plug and play. I guess I will be massaging the gauge pod. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgfXo_nCsBs |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,969 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
I haven't done it yet, but I'm planning to add a wide band AFR but wasn't wild about running more lines and finding a place for a gauge.
PE-Wideband O2 Bluetooth Kit - iOS Android Air Fuel Ratio. Similar to the 123 Distributor setup, the app runs on your phone - which i already have the ashtray mount for. I won't need it all the time so I think it'll be perfect. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083G91V9X/?colii...lv_ov_lig_dp_it |
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