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Old 04-04-2008, 05:38 AM
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Hmmmm.... Ummm sure? I dont think thats a very common thing that folks do. I've never seen that before to be quite honest. Imo it just looks sloppy but to each their own!
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plenty of people do that actually. personally, i don't do that, but i know a lot of people do it. its easier to see if you need to get off throttle when the needles go past vertical.
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I'm liking what I'm seeing especially the pods up above the waterfall. Keep the set ups comming
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Originally Posted by BrownDogg
Hmmmm.... Ummm sure? I dont think thats a very common thing that folks do. I've never seen that before to be quite honest. Imo it just looks sloppy but to each their own!

It's really common. it's just like he said. it's easier to see everything is ok that way. if your needle isnt straight up and down at WoT you have problems. Go check out a supra forum or a 240 forum you'll see it alot. there just aren't that many boosted tC's so not many people do it.
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Old 04-04-2008, 01:53 PM
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um...if his needles are straight up at full thottle, he's boosting 17psi and his EGT is at 8200?
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Old 04-04-2008, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BrownDogg
The 2 extras switches currently do nothing. One used to be for my fog lights and the other one just sat there. Now they both just sit there. (for now anyways!)
I've been looking for the pic for the last couple days!

Yeah, my 2 switches were supposed to be one for logging and one for scramble boost...but they both do nothing now!

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Old 04-04-2008, 05:31 PM
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I gotcha now with the gauge thing... Makes sense now. So since im running 5 psi I would make my gauge sit so 5 psi is straight vertical so at wot my gauges should all be vertical. I guess that makes sense but I dont like the look but thats just me. Im so used to looking that them where they are.

I am actually thinking of switching to the ATI center gauge pod. I want to suede my dash and make it look like the pod was there from the factory.
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it's all personal prefrence. it came from race car drivers.
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Old 04-04-2008, 07:23 PM
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hhmm i'll take pics of my triple A-pillars.. i didnt put screws just some double sided tape haha
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Old 04-04-2008, 07:28 PM
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ghetto! nice!
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Old 04-04-2008, 07:35 PM
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sure! screw is still getto though haha
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Here is one that we did for a customer....



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that's nice too! but lol my cubby hole has my EDFC, and my waterfall area has my 7" screen HU.. And I want my gauges as close to the oem gauges too so i can do a better glance at them
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Same as Mr. Meaty with ATI gauge pod
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Old 04-04-2008, 08:39 PM
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Yeah I run the AVCR down there so no go.
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Originally Posted by Ace83
hhmm i'll take pics of my triple A-pillars.. i didnt put screws just some double sided tape haha
that actually works?

i've been thinking about mounting mine to my window.
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Old 04-05-2008, 02:24 PM
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it works for now, still figuring out a better way.. you have a pillar pods too syldrin? how do you plan putting yours?
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Old 04-07-2008, 01:43 PM
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I went for more of a stealth setup:

(this panel is going to be replaced with a carbon/kevlar piece when I get around to ordering it. the wood is only temporary)


And my UEGO is on the fuse box cover by my left knee:
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I was thinking of just mounting cups to my window instead of a pod. i'm still debating tho.
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Old 04-07-2008, 02:02 PM
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I like it under the stereo door, but where is your stereo?

I bought my head unit thinking i would have room in the double din for a regular stereo and my gauges, but they dont' fit there with the door staying...now I wish I would have just gotten a 7" screen instead :sad:
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