Cupra R Gauge Holder and Gauges...

[Funkyfin2000]

Ok then, following on from a thread the other day...

I have now fitted my cupra R holder and it looks mint...

Im now after gauges that look pretty damn identical and fit well with the clocks......

Apparnatly these are one of the best and glow the same too without bulb changing?

http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugedetail.aspx?ref=search&gid=3514

anyone recommend? or others???

and also preferably fit in the cupra r holder without having to damage any dash behind it......although if it has to come down to it il have to cut part of it....

anyone got pics of theres in this position (don't want no mad pillar pods please) and what gauges they are using...

Looks like i will want a BOOST GAUGE and a OIL TEMP GAUGE as these are the easiest to fit...

Thanks for help in advance...

Rich

 

[David_smith_909]

autometer ultralites for me, not a fan of the phantoms

 

[Funkyfin2000]

you got any pics David? they similiar to the clocks? and glow the same?

Dash need altering to make them fit?

 

[David_smith_909]

mine is in a nomad racing pillar, so no good for you

but yes they match the dash, can also get some more 'redder' coloured ends to go over the bulbs too

 

[Funkyfin2000]

just found a picture...

nice actually ultra lite or ultra lite 2??

Very nice..... whereabouts can you get them and as per questions above, did you have to modify dash to fit?

 

[__B3NNY__]

I have the phantoms in a nomad piller also replaced the bulbs for red ones.

Take a look at this:

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=105058&highlight=standard+gauges

David.

 

[Funkyfin2000]

thanks dude, im after someone who used the cupra r holder and hasn't cut the dash.....

cracking stuff......

where do most people buy there gauges? if autometer ones etc?

 

[__B3NNY__]

I brought my gauges from a dude from here cheap cheap, but im needing to get a 30psi boost gauge soon and ive seen a good few on ebay, There is a phantom 2 you could take a look at they look pretty well. Would be the first on here to have them aswell i think.


David.

 

[pdcupra]

Nomad Oil Pressure Guauge

 

[Funkyfin2000]

on ebay? a phantom 2? linky?

 

[__B3NNY__]

thats only a 20psi but you get the idea

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTO...660QQitemZ270094523780QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

David.

 

[Funkyfin2000]

yeah prob better with a 30 psi

 

[__B3NNY__]

I did manage to find a 30psi on there, im seriously considering replacing my phantoms with the phantom 2`s. As i think they look alot better.


David.

 

[Funkyfin2000]

is it best to get a 30psi one then??

i run a ptorque mapped car..

 

[Funkyfin2000]

im presuming then i could go down this route easily..

mechanical autoguage phantom 2 like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTO...item270090867214QQitemZ270090867214QQtcZphoto

and then the only other choice for the other gauge would be Oil Pressure....is this easy to tap in to on a mk3 ibiza?

This would be the one i would get i suppose to match?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTO...item270090867204QQitemZ270090867204QQtcZphoto

Anyone help?

 

[__B3NNY__]

Im sure i see a oil temp aswell for the phantom 2`s?

Im pretty sure all you have to do is tap in to the oil filter housing using the blanking plug at the top for the oil pressure, Unless yours is seized in like mine and i ended up rounding it , You maybe be able to run the pressure sender from the sump plug with the correct adapter but im not sure.


David.

 

[Funkyfin2000]

oil temp would be better....

but presume that is the right boost guage...

 

[Funkyfin2000]

what size are the holes for the gauges too?

 

[Olly20VT]

There are lots of fitting guides on here some were, the only problem with phantom 2's is the oil temp is only in fahrenheit.
I will prob be going for this route soon.

 

[Funkyfin2000]

yeah i noticed that...i think im going to go the same route as Peter on the other thread...

i like those gauges a lot and have pm'ed him for more info!