Author Topic: VDO guage holder?  (Read 3178 times)

Offline starsky

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VDO guage holder?
« 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?

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Re:VDO guage holder?
« Reply #1 on: 08 March 2004, 10:55 »
what about this style....


Offline starsky

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Re:VDO guage holder?
« Reply #2 on: 08 March 2004, 10:57 »
how smart does that look?

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Re:VDO guage holder?
« Reply #3 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

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

Offline starsky

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Re:VDO guage holder?
« Reply #4 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?

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Re:VDO guage holder?
« Reply #5 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

Offline starsky

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Re:VDO guage holder?
« Reply #6 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

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Offline jprocter

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Re:VDO guage holder?
« Reply #7 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.

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Re:VDO guage holder?
« Reply #8 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

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Re:VDO guage holder?
« Reply #9 on: 10 March 2004, 01:28 »
looks good, but might be a bit dangerous keeping an eye on them over there.
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