evil_weevil Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Hey guys, As I dont smoke and have no need for my ash tray - who has put a gauge there? What size gauge? i.e. diam vs length - max size to instal there? And if you did put a gauge there - what did you use to fill the space in? Are there any gauge holders custom made to fit as the ashtray replacement? Cheers, Chris Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botters Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I put my Greddy Profec Bspec II in the ashtray, seemed to fit quite nicely. But i dont know about circular gauges. Sorry its a little dirty in there... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3157705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff25gtst Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 yeh i saw a ashtray made up to fit a gauge in it somewhere while ago for sale. but i cant remember where i saw it. cause i was thinking of doing the same thing but cant remember where i saw it for sale. someone else on here mite know who sells them Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3157726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_weevil Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 Botters - Thanks mate - whats the length of the Profec? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3157753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botters Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Its 80mm Wide x 21mm Height x 90mm Depth. It Required me to cut out the back of the ashtray to fit it in. But theres plenty of room behind the ashtry for the connections and the vaccum line. Thats in an R33 S2. I cant comment on any others Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3157786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingeringsoul Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I think Wilch has a gauge in his ash tray....looks nice, but then not too practical as it's placed so low. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3158078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_weevil Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 James, its for Oil temp so its not as impoartant as say....a speedo! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3158477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilINGT Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 (edited) I got rid of my ciggy lighter, and placed my boost controller (Turbosmart E-Boost 2 60mm) there. Cut the hole out with a dremel then smoothed it with sandpaper. I use my ashtray for coin storage , I run the power for the boost controller directly from the ciggy lighter plug. I moved the plug for the lighter to the centre console bin, using the cap style one. The only problem is i cant see the BC when in 1st, 3rd or 5th, but no big for me as the Eboost has audible overboost alarm, plus i am modding the dash with the optional eboost warning/shift light kit. Can get and post a pic if you need clarification. cheers Evil Edited June 3, 2007 by EvilINGT Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3158931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSI Parts Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Yeah mate, some pictures would be good to see. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3159244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 James,its for Oil temp so its not as impoartant as say....a speedo! You got them the wrong way around - oil pressure>speedo Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3164096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingeringsoul Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 hahah steve would know, no oil pressure = 0 kph Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3164362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
33_skyline Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I seen them on ebay, it is made of fiberglass, looked cool but to low for me Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3164431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetcredit Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 hey guys im making these for the r33 s1 if ur interested and im not the seller on ebay i got the idea from a mate which has a r33 s/1 ive made it from scratch it holds a 52mm boost gauge or anygauge you like it totaly replace's the whole ashtray these gauge holders are made of fibreglass and also lookin in to making a 2 gauge holder so let me know ppl PM me $40 for the singal holder and price for 2 gauge holder unknown as still designing it cheers guys and gurls Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3164452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_weevil Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 stretcredit - pics so far mate? interested... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3164523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_weevil Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 Just thought Id bump it up! And also - where is else there to put a gauge that is "out of sight" Cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3175165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSA11N Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 i used to have my boost gauge where my ash tray was... kinda sucked having to look down when tuning boost etc... In an r33 the best place to put it is in the air vent on the R hand side of the steering wheel... See photo: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3175182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aif Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I got rid of my ciggy lighter, and placed my boost controller (Turbosmart E-Boost 2 60mm) there. Cut the hole out with a dremel then smoothed it with sandpaper. I use my ashtray for coin storage , I run the power for the boost controller directly from the ciggy lighter plug. i've mounted a boost gauge(PSI) in the same way EvilINGT hads done his e-boost, and i have also got my turbo timer hidden in my ashtray so people cant see my timer. Aif Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3175281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WogsRus Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I cut the cigaret lighter out and have my boost guage in there and the ashtray houses the Gizzmo EBC in a cutom surround, i'll dig up a pic sometime. It looks so very good cops think it's suppose to be that way. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3175496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco-R34GTT Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Ash-tray makes a nice place for coinage! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3175740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRD-00F Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 psh... poor ass my centre console is for coins... ash tray for spare bolts and screws Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/171144-gauge-in-the-ash-tray/#findComment-3176630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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