"Indiana Jones, PhD" (indianajonesphd)
11/23/2016 at 01:13 • Filed to: None
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"Indiana Jones, PhD" (indianajonesphd)
11/23/2016 at 01:13 • Filed to: None | 0
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Hi Opponauts,
I purchased a 2009 WRX. I think it would be neat to have a boost gauge. In my research I found a small OLED one that I think I can integrate in a manner that retains a stock look. Here is a Phostoshopped rendering of what I would like to do:
I have a 3d printer and have no issue with the placement of the screen, but I am unsure of the technical aspects of installing it.
I have never modified a car before and this is my first turbo. I have done basic maintenance but the only electronics I’ve experienced was swapping a double din stereo out.
Here is the gauge I would like to purchase: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
Is it possible to install on my make/model? Can someone with my level of experience install it? What other components will I need that the manufacturer does not include? Can a generic boost gauge installation guide for the 2009 WRX suffice to walk me through the process?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
traitor joe
> Indiana Jones, PhD
11/23/2016 at 01:30 |
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Possible? Certainly. But the OEM look you’re going for will take some effort. I can’t speak to the specifics of your model, but you will most likely have to remove your dash which could be anywhere from moderately difficult to a total nightmare. Retrofitting that gauge into an existing screen may also be impossible without extensive modification.
The actual installation should be quite easy. You will have to attach the pressure hose to your intake, wire some sort of power in to the gauge, and then find a place to hide everything. Someone with very little experience should be able to handle it, except for the installation inside the dashboard. I would recommend you go with something a little simpler, like an A-pillar gauge.
VonBootWilly - Likes Toyota, but it's still complicated.
> Indiana Jones, PhD
11/23/2016 at 05:43 |
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Those little clear hose “filter” things tend to help dampen the signal. Without it installed digital boost gauges can be super erratic and jumpy. Make sure to use that little filter they show in the pictures.
I’d probably do the same install if I had that car. It’ll probably go fine, I’m assuming the existing panel may just be removable, then you can integrate it into just that panel, then re-install.
DipodomysDeserti
> Indiana Jones, PhD
11/23/2016 at 06:03 |
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The hardest part will be getting it to look clean on your dash. Plumbing it up will be easy, and can definitely be done by someone new to modifying cars. Check out nasioc.com as there are a plethora of very well made tutorials on there. Lots of douchecanoes, but a ton of knowledgeable and very helpful people as well.
Personally, if I was going to take the time to install a boost gauge, I’d put something in with a more readable and accurate set up. That little gauge is going to be hard to read, and doesn’t give a whike lot of info.
ToyotaFamily
> Indiana Jones, PhD
11/23/2016 at 08:12 |
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take a look at the P3 gauge. fits right into the drivers side vent and looks clean in my opinion. I’ve seen many of them on GTI’s
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> Indiana Jones, PhD
11/23/2016 at 09:06 |
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FYI, your WRX likely outputs boost over OBD2. You might want to consider something like an UltraGauge or a Bluetooth OBD2 adapter plus hard-mounting an old iPod Touch with a multi-gauge app. That way you won’t was to run tubing to the manifold.