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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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Since the procharger is going on next weekend, I need some gauges, so Im going with a boost/vaccum gauge, and an air/fuel gauge.

The problem is that I cannot make my descision on which pod to get.. Its down to the regular old full A pillar gauge pod, or the instrument cluster gauge thingy, the one that fits two gauges in with the instrument panel. Apparently from what I have been reading, none of the colors match correctly, in that case, it would make the A pillar look rather stupid. But then again, people have said just paint it.. The instrument panel one I like, the only thing bothering me is that it seems like the steering wheel would be in the way of the gauges, and that would annoy me.

Which shall I go with!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
 
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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Do you have a wideband? because if you don't the A/F guage is just a light show with no purpose. Get a fuel pressure gauge much more valuable or an oil pressure gauge.

Oh and full a pillar ftw!
 
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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I agree, get the fuel pressure & boost gauges... they're really all that you need. Since I wanted my car to keep some sleeper apeal I chose a new bezel dual pod, bought the right paint from Ford then selected the gauges to match. Picture included...
 
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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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http://www.speedofsoundllc.com/

They have the highest quality gauge pods on the market. They also look badass and you can get a holder for a raptor shift light too.
 
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MattJ
http://www.speedofsoundllc.com/

They have the highest quality gauge pods on the market. They also look badass and you can get a holder for a raptor shift light too.
+1
I was going to mention matrixpuba's gauges pods... which are those! SEXY
when I need some more gauges... I am all over those... lol
 
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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speedofsound...no questions asked. they are more expensive but they MATCH AND FIT PERFECT. I have one in my cobra and it is BADASS!!!
 
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Shaker242
I agree, get the fuel pressure & boost gauges... they're really all that you need. Since I wanted my car to keep some sleeper apeal I chose a new bezel dual pod, bought the right paint from Ford then selected the gauges to match. Picture included...
Here's a picture of them at night.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Shaker242
Here's a picture of them at night.
Those guages are bad azz dude!
 
Old Jul 13, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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the gauges MCM has on his ride are sweet, not sure which ones they are but you can find a thread with a pic in it.
 
Old Jul 16, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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Here are pics of my setup:
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by the gillz
the gauges MCM has on his ride are sweet, not sure which ones they are but you can find a thread with a pic in it.
Ya coulda PM'd or looked at my site:



AutoMeter Pro-Comp Ultra-Lite Boost and A/F.
 
Old Jul 16, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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I too have a vert and a blower. I have three after-markert guages: Water Temp, Fuel Pressure, and Boost. The boost is a must. The first two are are an a-pillar and the boost is right on my steering colum. I also have a black rapture shift light which is barely visible when not using it.
 
Old Jul 17, 2006 | 06:30 AM
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im running the speed of souns pods and love them. great match in color and perfect fit.
 
Old Jul 17, 2006 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by matrixpuba
im running the speed of souns pods and love them. great match in color and perfect fit.
x1000; they are by far the best piece out there and match 100%.
 
Old Jul 17, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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Mine. Had to paint it to match the dark parchment trim.

 
Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:35 AM
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Gary - those whole setup ROCKS!!
 
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