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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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Arrow need help!! Boost controller/guage Location ideas for FD

well im just curious to see where other FD owners install there boost controllers on there FD dash...


i have a Greddy profec B Spec-ll boost controller

PFC commander

Hks turbo timer

and water temp gauge....



soo if any one has pics of where they placed there boost controllers/ other gauges/ pfc..


thanks in advance...

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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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I hide all my controllers in my glove box...As I think they look untidy stuck all over the interior. for gauges, a twin pod that mounts in the center speakers looks best imo. Although myself I have two 60mm defi bf's mounted in my piller. For the commander...I use the R-magic commander mount (not sure if they make a LHD version?)

I can take pics if it would help you decide

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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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I hide all my controllers in my glove box...As I think they look untidy stuck all over the interior. for gauges, a twin pod that mounts in the center speakers looks best imo. Although myself I have two 60mm defi bf's mounted in my piller. For the commander...I use the R-magic commander mount (not sure if they make a LHD version?)

I can take pics if it would help you decide

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If you can take pics .. i would appriciate ..

i thought about putting my controllers in the glove box. but i was thinking maybe in the space under the stereo..? not sure yet...

i was thinking bout the dual gauge pod for the dash stereo.. but doesnt really catch my eye...
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 02:08 AM
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ive seen this guy with the column mount with a slot for the BC right under the gauge i think it was from "Anniversary Factory" or something like that. but it was pretty sweet. ill see if i can find some pics and text them to you =)


you can also fab the Boost gauge in teh cluster and mount the controller in the door pocket like a buddy of mine.
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 03:54 AM
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Mine is custom, theres no gauges on there yet but they will go in the AC control area.
I have the Apexi AVCR and turbo timer on there with switches for the IC and RAD. fans.
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Ceylon
I hide all my controllers in my glove box...As I think they look untidy stuck all over the interior. for gauges, a twin pod that mounts in the center speakers looks best imo. Although myself I have two 60mm defi bf's mounted in my piller. For the commander...I use the R-magic commander mount (not sure if they make a LHD version?)

I can take pics if it would help you decide

Ceylon.
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Keep it stock looking and put them in the glove box. It will look cleaner. The only thing I have showing are my two PLX OLED gauges mounted on the piller. They display all necessary readings, including AFR, boost and vacuum, EGTs, oil and water temps, oil pressure, and soon, fuel pressure.

www.plxdevices.com
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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i was thinking about putting it here...

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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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I'm in the same situation as you..2 gauges, PFC, Profec B...Except I have a POS boost gage/AFR gauge, which I'd like to replace with some yumm DEFI gauges...

I'd post a pic or two of my interior, but stupid Navy ship internet has blocked all Photobucket access for some reason. Lame..
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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I'll post some pics up of my setup tomorrow. I think you'll get some good ideas from it
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 03:51 AM
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I'm in the same situation as you..2 gauges, PFC, Profec B...Except I have a POS boost gage/AFR gauge, which I'd like to replace with some yumm DEFI gauges...

I'd post a pic or two of my interior, but stupid Navy ship internet has blocked all Photobucket access for some reason. Lame..
oh word.. i plan on getting DEFI gauges myself..

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I'll post some pics up of my setup tomorrow. I think you'll get some good ideas from it
woot woot.. cant wait for some pics... i need ideas.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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I really need the closing center cubby box like you have...As mine has a hole drilled in the back.

Please excuse how filthy my car is...She needs a good clean...







I will change the Defi's soon..As they wont match my new spirit r cluster
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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Ceylon- i love the set up.... thanks for the pics...


btw is that a push start???
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by zerox7
Ceylon- i love the set up.... thanks for the pics...


btw is that a push start???
No probs & yes it is

All the colours are off in the pics - I really need a decent camera.

I didn't take pics of the controllers...They are basically just stuck all over the inside of the glove box with 3M tape.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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No probs & yes it is

All the colours are off in the pics - I really need a decent camera.

I didn't take pics of the controllers...They are basically just stuck all over the inside of the glove box with 3M tape.
orly,... how do you like the push start..??? i was thinking bout getting that done myself... looks good.. i got a good idea of how ima set up my guages..
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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I want this..

Here's my interior:



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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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^ Ey yoshi is that in dash just for music or do you have some sort of guages displayed on it as well???
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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i need something in my fd.. because my interior is bone stock..




except the HKS turbo timer that came with the car under the steering wheel...

onlything ive put was my nardi, 8 **** and billet ebrak ****..
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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Liking the Nardi!

I'm looking for this wheel...But cant find it anywhere...
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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what wheel is that??? llooks siickk
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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I keep forgetting to take pics for you. I'll do it tomorrow.

But if I were you, this is what I'd do to your interior.

Remove that turbo timer.
Get a column mount gauge holder from Pettit.
Get a boost gauge of your choice for the gauge holder.
Remove the stereo and replace it with a head unit of your choice.
Get a Boost controller and mount it inside the R1 Din Pocket.
Replace shift and ebrake boots.
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by DMoneyRX-7
I keep forgetting to take pics for you. I'll do it tomorrow.

But if I were you, this is what I'd do to your interior.

Remove that turbo timer.
Get a column mount gauge holder from Pettit.
Get a boost gauge of your choice for the gauge holder.
Remove the stereo and replace it with a head unit of your choice.
Get a Boost controller and mount it inside the R1 Din Pocket.
Replace shift and ebrake boots.
word... will take that in mind.. eagerly awating your pics


Originally Posted by DriftDreamzSS

thats something similar to what i want my set up to.. well similar.. any more pics
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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finally snapped some pics. Sorry for the shitty quality.




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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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looking at this makes me realize how badly I need a new steering wheel
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 04:16 AM
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^ i like the suttleness of the gauges... but yea.. a different wheel would set it all off
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