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I just got an Autometer boost gauge, the white one and was wondering if anyone knows where it can be mounted, rather than the pillar. Just want to put it somewhere where i can see it whilst driving, but thieves can't when looking into my car?

Also, they are pretty easy to install right? Anyone done their own before?

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Kris

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dont bother with the din slot - you'll never be able to see the needle over the lip of the gauge.

been there.

be like me - tough and dangerous - and zip tie the baarstard to the vent - it's cheap and it's functional...and you get extra street cred for being tough and povvo like me.

Originally posted by zanda

dont bother with the din slot - you'll never be able to see the needle over the lip of the gauge.

been there.

be like me - tough and dangerous - and zip tie the baarstard to the vent - it's cheap and it's functional...and you get extra street cred for being tough and povvo like me.

Zanda,

If that is the case, you car must have lots of street cred hehehe isnt held together by zip ties.

Sits back waiting to be spanked :shake:

hahaha sounds familiar and just as dodgy Paul!!! :)

double sided tape probably wont work, because it doesnt stick to the dash and stuff very well (unless its on a flat bit).

Just go a DECENT pillar mount and do it properly the first time. It looks the best IMHO and is the most conveniant method

Trust me...... i know these things (isn't that rite paul :mad: )

yeh it will work out the easiest

I have a cheap imitation style pillar mount, which does the job. it looks kinda shithouse though. I bought it from Motoquipe (not a bad little semi-rice shop in floreat) for like $20

Places like supercheap etc sell universal pillar mounts, but for a proper moulded one for a 33, your looking at $$$.

The skyline i almost bought had a boost guage mounted just behind the steering wheel too. That looked pretty good too. I've got some pics if you want them (email i guess).

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