Nice way to mounts some gauges in your car Options

[raynekat]

Saw this on Ebay today.
Not affiliated in any way.

Interesting and clean way to mount 3 gauges if
1) you don't have the under dash console like some
2) you don't mind losing your radio

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-dash-3...SdR&vxp=mtr

[Rand]

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.)

[7TPorsh]

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)

[Rand]

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.
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[mgp4591]

"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)

[GaroldShaffer]

"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.

[johnhora]

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.

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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)

[yeahmag]

Who is making the quad gauges these days?

[914forme]

: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)

[JmuRiz]

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.

[Cracker]

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....

Tony

[BENBRO02]

I thought I saw either a modified guage or maybe a 911 guage that has 3 or 4 guages all in one that would fit by the steering wheel. Does anyone have a link for that?

Custom triple gauge

I like that custom guage.

[Cracker]

Custom triple gauge

I like that custom guage.

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[mepstein]

: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)

[913B]

"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

[fixer34]

"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?

[913B]

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.

[Olympic 914]

I like this look. No console and I retain the radio (As bad as it is)

Oil temp (L) Wide band AFR ( C ) CHT ( R )

[rgalla9146]

Simple, efficient.
The GT fuel gauge is the hard part.
Two large warning lights added.

[913B]

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

[FlacaProductions]

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