Mounting Gauge Options

[ONHEAT]

Hey everyone.
Looking into mounting either a single gauge or a double 60mm in size.
So i have been investigating some of the various options that are currently floating around that will fit cleanly in a EVO CT9A.
Which means no drilling into the dash for wiring and built for easy installation.

Would love feed back from people who have had experience with these products or are currently using these options.

Option 1: ATI EVO Gauge Pod Steering Coluum

This one seems good as it's noticeable from outside of the vehicle and it's easy to view when driving.
The only issues i have with this one is if using 60mm gauges that it will block the other gauges on the dash.

Option 2: SLASH ONE WAY Single Pod

This one looks smart. Not a huge fan of the carbon but not a big issue.
The main problem with this gauge holder is it blocks the tweeter that is embedded in the side A frame pillar.
This now creates a consideration for the die hard music fans like my self that likes to listen to music loud

Option 3: Autometer Dual Pillar

This A frame pillar fits two 60mm gauges and replaces the original A frame plastic insert.
The pillar also has a hole for the twitter and you can insert the hole plastic insert from the original plastic insert.
I would be happy to use this pillar as the pillar comes painted and matches the interior of the car.
My only issue is my car build is for everyday use and i have heard that A frame mount pillars are illegal as they can break concentration when viewing the road.
And also the gauges site high which can become an issue if you are in an accident.
I'm not 100% sure on the regulations for mounting gauges so i would like someone to clarify the laws when mounting gauges specific A frames.

All feedback is valuable and if you have links as to wear to buy the products that helps to.

Thanks

 

[slowvac]

Hi,

I have the ATi twin guage setup on my car (52mm wide band and 60mm boost) on my column. The ATi column pod does have one reducer so you can mount one 52mm guage in the 60mm pod.

To be honest it does the job (hard to see any speedo under 80kph and fuel/temp guage)for me as I have my turbo timer mounted in between the guages with my shift light. I nearly have the whole defi collection on my car and running out of space (four guages on mounted on the center of the dash with a HUD and 2 on the column) I found mounting the guages on the A-piller useless (to me) as I don't look at my a-piller has much.

The general rule you can mount guages on the dash aslong it does not block/hinder the view windscreen (highest point of the dash and windscreen wiper arc).

I hope that helps.

 

[camo]

This is what i just bought and are putting 3x defi gauges in . http://perfectrun.jp/src/detail.php?pid=75001&pname=TRIPLE%20RACING%20METER%20PANEL&maker=COLT%20SPEED&maker_id=75&result_mode=qui&cbid=102&carid=10222

 

[khubner1]

another consideration whan it comes to impaccts is a ball of 100mm diameter shouldn't be able to hit them. or somthing like that it's in the adr's for mounting guages.