My gauge placement

[Jon K]

I don't like gauge pods floating around the cockpit - and I hate them having A-pillar gauges etc -- I just like how clean the E34 interior is without stupid **** sticking out. I considered doing a 2 gauge pod in the sunroof switch area fiberglassed, but I dunno - not really feeling it.

So I came up with this, I can close it when I don't want to see it. It'll work great





I'll be replacing them so they all match - Boost, EGT, and oil temp.

[Qube]

Now there's no room for fun stuff in the glove box like a road rage gun :|

Nice stuff though.

[attack eagle]

LOL I keep my cd changer in there.

you ever consider an HUD style Boost gauge?

when I first read this I was 1/2 expecting to see a 95 dash top with the gauges under the "airbag" cover.

[Macv]

Looks nice... but seems like a strain on your neck maybe?

[Jon K]

I don't use gauges constantly - no one should. If you rely on gauges you either have a car that is not worth streeting or very little faith in your tune.

I am to run boost (for when I am configuring my electronic boost controller), EGT (for tuning timing), and oil temp for when on the dyno and not trying to break my new engine.

Gauges in the line of sight are a distraction from what you should be doing and personally I find them to be quite ricey in an E34.

Do not forget I also have a digital read out:



for monitoring IAT and AFR. Other than that, I don't need gauges to blink at me

[GoldenOne]

where did you get the suede shift boot from?

[Paul in NZ]

what about down below the ash tray or even delete the ash tray and have em down there.I am going to have the ipod down there somewhere and sliding in and out when i get my lazy ass into gear to install my new sounds..

[Jon K]

what about down below the ash tray or even delete the ash tray and have em down there.I am going to have the ipod down there somewhere and sliding in and out when i get my lazy ass into gear to install my new sounds..

My mother made the suede shift boot and e-brake boot for me.


I do not like gauges. Its nothing but a means to draw attention. This is a 5 series, not a honda prelude. I have an inconspicuous digital dash in the shifter area that shows me 80 engine figures, 2 at a time selectable... the last thing I need are 3 huge 2" back lit lights sticking out of my A pillar so when I drive at night I get a head.

[Macv]

Gauges in the line of sight are a distraction from what you should be doing and personally I find them to be quite ricey in an E34

Agreed... but even if the gauges weren't connected, I'd be looking at them.

Your 5 still continues to amaze me. I request an updated video.

[Jon K]

Agreed... but even if the gauges weren't connected, I'd be looking at them.

Your 5 still continues to amaze me. I request an updated video.

Soon enough - I dropped my engine off at the shop for machining on Friday. Soon enough.

Once you've been around this stuff a bit, you get bored of the same old 3 gauge pillar pod blinking at you as you cruise from your GF's house at 2AM.