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voyager2000
07-26-2004, 04:11 PM
hi people i want to install a turbo gauge to my WRX 2002 and I have no idea where to installs. also i want your recomendations to choose a nice turbo gauge ,autoMeter or whatever......

WRX-Zero
07-26-2004, 07:18 PM
If you want the boost gauge to match the illumination of the instrument cluster go with an Omori Gauge. You can mount it on the steering column with the appropriate mounting hardware.

http://www.omorimeter.co.jp/english.html

blue blurr
07-26-2004, 08:21 PM
i have Defi gauges and i love them. the Defi gauges match the stock cluster really well to. ide say go with Defi if u planon getting any other gauges because you have to get a contorl unit. but if you plan on only getting a Boost gauge just get Omori or Greddy or Autometer.

voyager2000
07-27-2004, 07:43 PM
....OK, but where in the engine is connected. did anybody have some pics?

antdiesel3
07-28-2004, 10:20 PM
I just ordered a Greddy electric boost gauge and an Autometer single A-pillar gauge pod for my 04' WRX. If you can wait a few days I will post pics of the install.

voyager2000
07-29-2004, 12:18 AM
yeah,i'll wait,thanx

badreeezy
07-29-2004, 05:16 PM
Remove the driverside AC vent, and install it there. It will look great, trust me.

voyager2000
07-29-2004, 08:11 PM
I want to use this kind, pillar pod near the door
http://www.everythingoffroad.com/aum_dual_pillarpod.jpg

....But where in th engine is connected the gauge I want to see some pics
if possible

Gleb83
07-29-2004, 10:43 PM
This is how I have mine installed, fairly easy and doesn't block anything.

DomozitoLK
07-29-2004, 11:08 PM
I put mine (VDO Vision) here...

http://68.122.127.167/wrx/vdo/wrx_interior_vdo_boost.jpg

voyager2000
07-31-2004, 03:05 PM
Thanks god a friend of mine sold his car and see what he sold me for $50.00(see attach)
.................yeah,Auto Meter Lunar series Boost gauge looks beautiful in the night ,indiglo.
but I still want to know where did you connect the tubing line that comes with the gauge

voyager2000
07-31-2004, 03:15 PM
........? any pic showin where did I connect this tubing ?

antdiesel3
07-31-2004, 08:38 PM
I did my install today...what a biatch. My gauge is electronic and the directions specified to tap into the vaccum hose at the fuel pressure regulator. I don't know if the mechanical is similar. I know the mechanical install has been discussed before try searching here, Nasioc or Scoobymods. Here are some pics of the completed install.

voyager2000
07-31-2004, 08:46 PM
I did my install today...what a biatch. My gauge is electronic and the directions specified to tap into the vaccum hose at the fuel pressure regulator. I don't know if the mechanical is similar. I know the mechanical install has been discussed before try searching here, Nasioc or Scoobymods. Here are some pics of the completed install.
looks nice that's the form that i will use
so there's two kind of gauge mechanical and electronic.

voyager2000
08-01-2004, 04:19 AM
I found a good source:
http://www.mattrandolph.com/wrx/boost/default.htm
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1564
now I still have work to do
thanx

voyager2000
08-03-2004, 08:09 PM
ohhh awesome center gauge pod: http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/images/atigaugepodblueface.jpg

DomozitoLK
08-03-2004, 08:31 PM
now I still have work to do

Still haven't installed it yet?!?...here's one more source for you. The factory boost gauge instructions. Shows exactly where to tap in to it. You may need a 1/4"-1/4"-1/8" T-adapter for connecting to the blow off valve line. I got mine at a local Autozone autoparts store.

https://ssl.autocenter.net/webparts/acatalog/page1.html

Good luck! (and get that thing installed...it's not difficult to do)

voyager2000
08-03-2004, 08:55 PM
Still haven't installed it yet?!?...here's one more source for you. The factory boost gauge instructions. Shows exactly where to tap in to it. You may need a 1/4"-1/4"-1/8" T-adapter for connecting to the blow off valve line. I got mine at a local Autozone autoparts store.

https://ssl.autocenter.net/webparts/acatalog/page1.html

Good luck! (and get that thing installed...it's not difficult to do)

Yeah my installation will be this weekend I'm only surfing the web finding other options for pods like the one in the picture,is beautiful.

voyager2000
08-07-2004, 08:10 PM
I found more ideas for the connection of this gauge.....................

voyager2000
08-07-2004, 08:16 PM
plus a spring to keep the tubing right and prevent that it bend.

allxusedxup
08-10-2004, 11:04 PM
Remove the driverside AC vent, and install it there. It will look great, trust me.

i second that thought, it looks incredible

voyager2000
08-13-2004, 08:26 AM
finally installed .,I decided to use cup style thanks to the pics showed. I buy Auto Meter gauge mounting cup that comes with additional accesories like in the picture,the copper elbow that prevents the nylon tubing bends.

voyager2000
08-13-2004, 08:31 AM
..And for last the final work:

Kill@
08-20-2004, 04:55 PM
i have a question, how on earth are yall radios lighting up. like the numbers and stuff, they havent lit up on my wrx since i have had it, i have an 02

**edit**

i see that those are 04's do only 04's have the whole back lit radio?

jdepould
08-20-2004, 05:16 PM
I've never heard of a radio that didn't have a backlight