Gauge pack

[davedeck]

Opinion please. Does this look OK or does it look like something a 17 year old kid would do to his ratted out Civic? I got the carbon fiber applique off EBay and the volt meter and oil pressure gauges are Equus. The font on the gauges is very close to the dash gauges. I seem to remember the 914 had an optional gauge pack and got the idea from that. Be truthful because i'm going to be at Porsche Escape this weekend and want the Beast to look cool. Nothing is hooked up yet but that is no big deal other than oil pressure.

[Eric G]

Honest opinion: Stop worrying what other people think, this car is an expression of you and what you like. Years ago I quit carrying about what people think as I do what I do, for me because I like it. Have you ever looked at other car builders and listened to interviews they have given? They make their cars to what they like, not what others think.

Now if you are asking because you are considering selling this car at some point, than opinions will be pertinent as you are seeing a consensus on "what sells".

...but since you have asked...I like it.

[Crono0001]

I'll echo what Eric said about your car being for you.

On that note, I dislike the gauge pod. The carbon fiber trim is ok, but that badge on the gauge pod looks... cheap.

[Homeboy981]

Opinions vary. I agree you must please yourself, if others like it, great!

IMHO, I like the Porsche badge, nice touch, and not the gauges. They are too low to be practical - even if they are not yet operational. I like to look at ALL gauges in one view…so, I would swap out A/C controls with the gauges. Did the lower gauges cluster have the CF put on upside down? It looks as if the pattern is reversed or not the same as the other two above. That would irk me.

I too have gotten CF, or vinylized-looking CF, which is cheap. I wrapped my phone in it, and I beat the dog out of it. Still looks good. So once you get it to stick it is pretty tough. Make sure you get the corners right, once it is stuck you are stuck with it!

We have several vehicles that have been wrapped in vinyl, same stuff. Pretty tough.

I was thinking of putting on the console, like you did, and decided I like my silver better. To each their own. Now, I am looking to do the front air dam in CF….to keep the road rash off my bumper…anyone done that yet?

One final thing…it can't look too bad because you can back it up, it is a Porsche. So style away!

[ppbon]

Originally Posted by davedeck

Opinion please. Does this look OK or does it look like something a 17 year old kid would do to his ratted out Civic? I got the carbon fiber applique off EBay and the volt meter and oil pressure gauges are Equus. The font on the gauges is very close to the dash gauges. I seem to remember the 914 had an optional gauge pack and got the idea from that. Be truthful because i'm going to be at Porsche Escape this weekend and want the Beast to look cool. Nothing is hooked up yet but that is no big deal other than oil pressure.

I tried every location on my car and finally decided that the top DIN was the best for the set of gauges so I relocated the A/C module.
What I think finishes the look is having the mounting plate completely contained in the space and framed by the trim piece.
This is what I mean:





Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

[jb92563]

Hmmmmm, you have 2 oil PSI guages.

Why 2? Where are you measuring the OIL PSI with the 2 guages?

[davedeck]

Thanks everyone for the insight. I placed the Porshe emblem in the center until I can decide what other gauge to place in the cavity. I thought about an additional USB port or oil temp. The CF appliques are different. I ordered the applique from EBay specifically for the 986. The CF on the gauges came from O'Reillys. It's going the same direction but there does seem to be a slight tint difference.
Stay tuned for updates. Headlights are in weak mode so gotta mess with that first.

[ppbon]

Originally Posted by jb92563

Hmmmmm, you have 2 oil PSI guages.

Why 2? Where are you measuring the OIL PSI with the 2 guages?

The one on the left is the engine's oil pressure
The one on the right is the Accussump's oil pressure.
Somewhat redundant, but with this setup I can visualize if the Accussump has an issue while I'm at the track.

Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

[Nine8Six]

Sorry to wake up an old thread.

Both of you have great set-up. I was hoping to do the same but before I started getting the shopping list ready, can you guys tell me if the signal coming from the sensors (temp, pressure, etc) are standard ANALOG signal please.

My real question is, would any gauge/type/manufacturer work for this purpose or I need to look for already calibrated ones from a specific manufacturer?

[coolbreeze551]

I don't think the manufacturer matters but rather the look or style you want is the difference between them. But I am by no means an "expert" on the subject. I use parentheses because I have done the install of gauges on this car myself but of only one brand.

[jb92563]

I just though I add my concept for some piggy back LED on Gage display for Oil temp/pressure.



Suggestions/comments?

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by jb92563

I just though I add my concept for some piggy back LED on Gage display for Oil temp/pressure.

Suggestions/comments?

Brilliant idea! Love the location for those LEDs.

The only sugg I can make, which I'm sure you already defined, is use very low voltage for the led or a filter to cut off the glare around them.

That set-up will look quite fancy, hope you'll share your progress on those

[always porsche]

Same again over the rev counter rising and falling with the RPM would look fantastic