3 new guages to brighten up ur commo interior

**vpdood** · 23-06-2006, 07:44 PM

well it all started when i got really bored one day and decided to spice up my interior.

yesterday i installed 3 guages into the pocket infront of ur gears(under your stereo deck) i put in a oil presssure guage, volt meter and water temp gauage. one of the simplest enhancements to the interior i think you could possibly do, and it looks awesome! i only have one complaint about it and thats, i got no where to put my sunnies when im not wearing them no more, i guess there going in the console now.

has anyone else done this before, what do you think?? i will upload some pics when i figure out how too.

**1991_Vn2nV** · 23-06-2006, 08:02 PM

Yeah i've seen it in a few cars...Im planning on installing an Apexi RSM in that same place that flips up and down so that I can still use the space and the RSM can also then be used as like a door. I just needa save for an Apexi RSM first lol.

Did you use the metallic backing? Or what sort of setup did you use to fill in the space around the guages?

p.s. good choice in guages. Oil pressure is suprisingly useful...

**THE STATESMAN** · 23-06-2006, 08:21 PM

yeah it does look good with the gauges in the pocket. i wanted to be a little different and installed some cup holders out of a pulsar in that spot. my gauges i put where the ash tray usually is.

**anton1o** · 23-06-2006, 08:23 PM

Plan on installing 3 in that spot aswell, Dont like dash or on the bonnet pillar is a bit to try hard..

Hidden is the place to be

**vpdood** · 23-06-2006, 08:38 PM

i just used a peice of acrylic and cut 3 holes in it, glued it in place and filled in the gaps with car body filler(easy to work with) then painted it. not my best work but still a nice touch to say the least.

**1991_Vn2nV** · 23-06-2006, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by THE STATESMAN

yeah it does look good with the gauges in the pocket. i wanted to be a little different and installed some cup holders out of a pulsar in that spot. my gauges i put where the ash tray usually is.

I installed 2 guages where the ash tray is as well, but using fibreglass instead.

**THE STATESMAN** · 23-06-2006, 08:50 PM

I installed 2 guages where the ash tray is as well, but using fibreglass instead.

i did use fiberglass its tilted a little on an angle towards the driver

**THE STATESMAN** · 23-06-2006, 08:52 PM

i just used a peice of acrylic and cut 3 holes in it, glued it in place and filled in the gaps with car body filler(easy to work with) then painted it. not my best work but still a nice touch to say the least.

little job makes a big difference to the feel of the interior

**1991_Vn2nV** · 23-06-2006, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by THE STATESMAN

i did use fiberglass its tilted a little on an angle towards the driver

Ahh ok cool. Fibreglass is a wonderful tool

**THE STATESMAN** · 23-06-2006, 09:06 PM

i covered it in leather so i could have used bog as you dont see it anyway. fiberglass is stronger though thats why i used it and it is a wonderful tool

**chopsy** · 24-06-2006, 03:42 AM

I was going to put some gauges in the holer thing under the stereo but as i'm gonna quit the ciggies i thought i dont need the ash tray then so i'll stick "em" there.I'm also thinking of putting a monitor in the square put where the stereo and ittle shelf thing is so that whole part next to the heater/aircon swithches will be my screen for me dvd.Now i just got to work out where i'm going to relocate my head unit.

**RVN 355** · 25-06-2006, 01:27 AM

My Consol & Oil & Temp Power Glo 2" guages changable 7 colour's. Used chequer plate 3mm aluminium with consol painted in Enamel "RED HOT" 2 pac.

**HoZy** · 25-06-2006, 01:38 AM

Curious, I think I might do this but what gauges would I do so to say, I'd definately put a Volt gauge in, most likely oil pressure but what for the 3rd...

Cheers
MaT

**RVN 355** · 25-06-2006, 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by HoZy

Curious, I think I might do this but what gauges would I do so to say, I'd definately put a Volt gauge in, most likely oil pressure but what for the 3rd...

Cheers
MaT

P.S.I lol

why do u need a volt metere dont waist ur time , get the volt meter in parallel with ur battery with LCD Display much nicer and safer - no Fires

**HoZy** · 25-06-2006, 01:57 AM

I'd like a volt meter, Just to know how she's goin eg: stereo on without car started.... so i know what my limits of that are etc...

Also curious how much everyones gauges cost them?

Cheers
MaT

**HoZy** · 25-06-2006, 02:02 AM

Ok... Air/Fuel ratio gauge, Volt Gauge, Oil Pressure.....

The 3 I would actually use.... Curious why would a Volt gauge cause fires...

**THE STATESMAN** · 25-06-2006, 07:14 PM

i got oil, temp and volts (like Hozy said for the stereo). $380 for all 3 of my gauges Auto meter phantom series. you can get cheaper gauges but i decided to go with a well know brand but you pay more for the name i think.

**anton1o** · 25-06-2006, 07:44 PM

Im planning on just getting a 3 set of them gauges that show up when you turn the car on? Similar to Defi.. but by AutoGauge

Water Temp(i dont trust the on-dash gauge, factory wont give you a half decent temperature reading)
Oil Temperature
& If its easy Oil Pressure...
All in electrial is about 150$ish including a face to cover the gaps..

**Reckless Motor Sport** · 25-06-2006, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by THE STATESMAN

i got oil, temp and volts (like Hozy said for the stereo). $380 for all 3 of my gauges Auto meter phantom series. you can get cheaper gauges but i decided to go with a well know brand but you pay more for the name i think.

Hey Statesman looks great where youve installed the gauges did you re-trim the consol your self

**azzfox** · 25-06-2006, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by Detrax

Im planning on just getting a 3 set of them gauges that show up when you turn the car on? Similar to Defi.. but by AutoGauge

AutoMeter have the "Nexus" series gauges which sound similar and supplied with a controller to change colors, warnings.etc But prob a bit on the more wealthier side of money.

If you havnt seen them before there is an online demo on the AutoMeter webite. Click on the Nexus logo on the bottom-left corner of www.autometer.com.

**1991_Vn2nV** · 26-06-2006, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by Detrax

Im planning on just getting a 3 set of them gauges that show up when you turn the car on? Similar to Defi.. but by AutoGauge

Water Temp(i dont trust the on-dash gauge, factory wont give you a half decent temperature reading)
Oil Temperature
& If its easy Oil Pressure...
All in electrial is about 150$ish including a face to cover the gaps..

Just Jap

I think i'll stick with Just Commodores any day

**THE STATESMAN** · 27-06-2006, 06:33 PM

Hey Statesman looks great where youve installed the gauges did you re-trim the consol your self

Thanx mate. i got a trimmer to do it im not that talented. Jason 0411775430 NEAT UPHOLSTERY U12/26-28 Jacobsen Crs Holden hill, S.A 5088

Matt

**kniever** · 02-07-2006, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by THE STATESMAN

yeah it does look good with the gauges in the pocket. i wanted to be a little different and installed some cup holders out of a pulsar in that spot. my gauges i put where the ash tray usually is.

hey mate i like wat uve done with ure stato ive seen all the pics of ure car and uve given me a few good ideas for my stato

**STEALTHY™** · 03-07-2006, 12:54 PM

My Dash tells me everything i need to know. Only gauge i'd ever think about getting, would be a boost gauge, and even then, it'd be as hidden as i couold get it.

**VN_Luke** · 03-07-2006, 01:37 PM

I only have a boost gauge, and it's hidden away from view by other people.

I'll be looking at getting a shift light (only shift light) and maybe tucking it under where the light switch is.

An oil pressure gauge would be nice, but no plans for it

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