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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: scarr89 on 28 April 2012, 18:07

Title: DIY boost gauge in air vent
Post by: scarr89 on 28 April 2012, 18:07
Thought I'd try and butcher my own boost gauge holder out of my driver air vent. I had it sitting in my air vent with no directional thingy in for a while and it was bugging me, I had also been meaning to sort out something more permanent. I thought I'd give it a go to see if it looks any good!

Picture of my progress...

(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/2012-04-28125832.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/2012-04-28130016.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/2012-04-28130038.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/2012-04-28130609.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/2012-04-28134210.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/2012-04-28134145.jpg)

I marked up the directional thing (for want for a better word) with a sharpie and then then hacked/chopped/cut with different tools in my box. It obviously isn't the best fitting and I will probably give it another go but use a ban saw perhaps. The trouble is the silver bezzle bit on the outside of the boost gauge doesn't fit inside the vent easily, so would have to carve bits of that...until I get one spare I won't be trying this!
Title: Re: DIY boost gauge in air vent
Post by: Toby on 28 April 2012, 18:43
not bad mate!! saved some  ££ aswell!
Title: Re: DIY boost gauge in air vent
Post by: cullygti on 28 April 2012, 19:10
looks tidy that does  :cool:
Title: Re: DIY boost gauge in air vent
Post by: scarr89 on 28 April 2012, 23:41
Quote from: Toby on 28 April 2012, 18:43
not bad mate!! saved some  ££ aswell!

You can buy the vent with the hole already in it, as I'm sure you aware of. Think I last saw one for £70ish on gaybay, WTF!?
Title: Re: DIY boost gauge in air vent
Post by: turbokid23 on 28 April 2012, 23:53
Thay am expensive just for a bit of Plastic so not a bad way to save some money
Title: Re: DIY boost gauge in air vent
Post by: Wayne on 29 April 2012, 00:12
Why not get a cheap pod: http://rspec.co.uk/gauge-pods-accessories/gauge-cups/52mm-single-gauge-dash-swivel-cup-black-plastic-finish

Cut is about so you only have the holder then bond it in but not flush, that would finish it off.


I do hope this makes sense :grin:
Title: Re: DIY boost gauge in air vent
Post by: seanlammy on 29 April 2012, 00:20
looks tidy to me, always good saving money
Title: Re: DIY boost gauge in air vent
Post by: simon_709 on 29 April 2012, 10:32
I've also done this after seeing it in my mates gti, didn't want a pillar pod so thought this would look tidier and I love it, going to put the oil temp in one of the centre vents next :D
Title: Re: DIY boost gauge in air vent
Post by: turbokid23 on 29 April 2012, 10:35
Its a good way of doing it but I'm just going to bye 1
Title: Re: DIY boost gauge in air vent
Post by: scarr89 on 29 April 2012, 10:57
Quote from: turbokid23 on 29 April 2012, 10:35
Its a good way of doing it but I'm just going to bye 1

Alright Branson, chezzzz! :tongue:
Title: Re: DIY boost gauge in air vent
Post by: turbokid23 on 29 April 2012, 15:50
If I had the patients I would do it verry good though,, my bday next week so get missesto bye it haha
Title: Re: DIY boost gauge in air vent
Post by: daz veedub on 29 April 2012, 16:29
i did mine but then the real deal came up cheap  :cool:
Title: Re: DIY boost gauge in air vent
Post by: turbokid23 on 29 April 2012, 16:30
I'm getting the real deal but it's not cheap :(
Title: Re: DIY boost gauge in air vent
Post by: CHRIS_MC on 02 May 2012, 22:42
Not sure how do'able it would be but looking at the pics, a cool mod would be boostguage in the sidelight socket, as it looks ready to accomodate it, then relocate the switch, or basterdize a different switch for the sidelights somewhere else