[MightyQ]

*Updated* Phase 1 Boost Gauge Project

Modified by MightyQ at 6:15 PM 2-1-2008

 

[ForceReconTrojan]

Re: My Boost Guage Project (MightyQ)

That exact mod out of an Audi I believe came up a 2 years ago...I hope you're good w/electronics...many here are but not willing to undertake this mission!

Good Luck and post pictures as you go along.

 

[JKMachine]

Re: My Boost Guage Project (MightyQ)

Keep us up dated would love to see it I'm looking for a way to put some gauges in my caR with out putting them in my caR does that make sence?

 

[p0cket penguins]

Re: My Boost Guage Project (MightyQ)

i really like this idea. hope it comes out perfect

 

[smolvar]

Re: My Boost Guage Project (p0cket penguins)

very cool....keep us up to date on progress....pics pics pics

 

[p0cket penguins]

Re: My Boost Guage Project (MightyQ)

take lots of pics

 

[ForceReconTrojan]

Re: *Phase 1* Boost Project Pictures Disassembly (MightyQ)

wow...so you're gonna do it...awesome. Are you an engineer by chance?

 

[R_Rated]

you gonna have a low mileage R?

 

[smolvar]

Re: *Phase 1* Boost Project Pictures Disassembly (MightyQ)

more more!
looks great.

 

[Cry For The Devil]

That looks great, what a cool concept! Someone should have come up with that earlier!

 

[pafox]

Re: *Phase 1* Boost Project Pictures Disassembly (MightyQ)

I saw this concept about 6 years ago. The VW/Audi guys started it I believe, even sold kits to do it(DYI) or you could send in your cluster and they would add it for a price....I think it's one of the coolest mods you can do but it looks like a PITA...make sure you make a good template...
Good luck!

 

[RainyS60R]

Re: *Phase 1* Boost Gauge Project Pictures Disassembly (MightyQ)

Do you have a good drill press you can use? I'd be worried about the bit wandering, even if you tap it, making the install look like

. A drill press would provide much more precision when drilling through metal.

Looks awesome. I saw something similar on an Audi and it looked terrific. Definitely the best looking option for a nice luxury car. Round gauges and add-on gauge clusters don't do it for me.

Best of luck and keep us updated. How much was the kit?

- Tryg

 

[JKMachine]

Re: *Phase 1* Boost Gauge Project Pictures Disassembly (MightyQ)

scince you are in the cluster can you see a way to make all the lights in there blue I have been wanting to do that but never anytime to?

 

[tmtalpey]

Re: *Phase 1* Boost Gauge Project Pictures Disassembly (MightyQ)

Nice work so far! Have you considered a vertical arrangement? Boost seems so much more of a linear thing to me, rather than circular.

Tom.

 

[LTA]

Re: *Phase 1* Boost Gauge Project Pictures Disassembly (MightyQ)

Anyone know a source for a modestly priced pressure transducer? (ie ~$30) Ideally I want something that is small, can be tapped into the hose coming off the manifold or TCV, runs on 12V-14V, ~0-30psi, ~0-5V output. I'm looking for something to use for my 'secret boost gauge project'

LTA

 

[p0cket penguins]

Re: *Updated* Phase 1 Boost Gauge Project (MightyQ)

cant wait

 

[JKMachine]

Re: *Updated* Phase 1 Boost Gauge Project (MightyQ)

this is going to be so cool

 

[FastR]

Re: *Phase 1* Boost Gauge Project Pictures Disassembly (LTA)

MightQ that is the Refined way to do it!!! I love the way that looks. I had similar feeling about boost guages. I would much prefer to not have it sitting on the dash or column. I am going to the show in Carlisle next month any chance your going? Want to caravan up. I would like to see the finished product, maybe I could talk you into some beer and pizza for help with mine!

See Ya!

 

[p0cket penguins]

Re: *Phase 1* Boost Gauge Project Pictures Disassembly (MightyQ)

you are a brave man

 

[p0cket penguins]

Re: *Phase 1* Boost Gauge Project Pictures Disassembly (MightyQ)

so sexy i cant wiat till i see a video of that