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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: starsky on 08 March 2004, 10:45

Title: VDO guage holder?
Post by: starsky on 08 March 2004, 10:45

I have been thinking of getting some additional guages for my mk2 gti. Where do they fit?
I have seen holders for sale that go in the stereo slot in the top of the dashboard but i dont want to remove the stereo.

Are there any guage holders that fit in the centre console like the Mk1 golf?

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: Blue MK2 on 08 March 2004, 10:55

what about this style....

(http://www.golfgti.co.uk/pageimages/mexico/2.jpg)

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: starsky on 08 March 2004, 10:57

how smart does that look?

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 08 March 2004, 17:22

you could get a votex style centre console, or you can get an adapter plate that replaces your front ashtray, its what i did and it looks pretty smart! both sre available from awesome gti

Awesome-gti.co.uk

If you need help fitting them i got links and stuff and can tell you how i did mine!

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: starsky on 08 March 2004, 22:31

thanks veedubgti8v, goodbye ashtray, hello guages. What they like to fit? im quite competant so not scared to have a go.

What guages do you have/recommend? ebay seems to be a good source for them or do you know of any other places that are cheap to buy?

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 08 March 2004, 23:46

get some from an audi 80 or similar. they go for about 30 quid for the 3 guages oil temp, pressure and voltage. check with them before you buy what colour the back light is cos i think they come in red, green and clear filters

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: starsky on 09 March 2004, 17:30

what are they like to wire up? Also when i purchase a set of guages what sort of wiring should i be looking for to be included?

Cheers

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: jprocter on 09 March 2004, 17:42

Veedubgti8v have you a picture of your guage install and what do you do with the back of the fag bit.

Cheers


 
 
 

 
 
 

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 09 March 2004, 20:55

Yeah i will take a photo of it 2moro and post it sorry to dark now!

Jprocter where are you in the country?
 also pm me your email and i will email you pictures

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: Dizzie on 10 March 2004, 01:28

looks good, but might be a bit dangerous keeping an eye on them over there.

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: Golfgal on 10 March 2004, 11:47

I have a centre console with a mounting (metal plate) for vdo's for sale at ?40 I'll do u some piccies if u interested?

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 11 March 2004, 19:27

veedub8v's install pics are in my gallery now if you want to look.

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: jprocter on 11 March 2004, 21:36

YEah that would be great. How do i get to your gallery.

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 11 March 2004, 22:19

click on gallery at the top :o

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 12 March 2004, 01:35

here are all the links

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=&pos=0

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=&pos=1

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=&pos=2

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=&pos=3

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/gallery/displayimage.php?album=random&cat=17832&pos=-715  (this one you have to cut and paste into your browser)

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/gallery/displayimage.php?album=139&pos=0

The t piece is available from big boys toys

www.bigboyztoyz.co.uk

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 12 March 2004, 01:43

if the gallery doesnt help then i can post an faq if you like

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: jprocter on 12 March 2004, 09:30

Thats great mate i have them all wired up its just i want to mount them like yours. did you have to cut the back off the fag lighter bit? and is that from awesome that mounting plate or home made?

Cheers

Title: Re:VDO guage holder?
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 12 March 2004, 10:43

yeah its an awesome on, it comes with instructions its not hard if you got a dremel or such like, but yeah you cut it away so you are left with a rectangular hole