stock 3-gauge kit: radio slot vs dash top?

Bluefoton · 03-16-2007, 09:33 AM

Hi,

Just got the OEM 3-gauge pack. From what I see, I could put it either in the place of the dash clock, or fit in in the empty DIN slot above my CD player. Opinions & preferences? (or photos, so as to see how it ends up looking..)

Thanks,
Blue

rexspeedmaster · 03-16-2007, 09:23 PM

if you got the OEM gauge pack i would suggest that you put it where the clock is. Especially because you have a DIN radio,(unless you upgraded) it wont even fit. I would also look into other options for gauges before you put all that money for the OEM gauges. You can get alot better looking ones and a nicer pod for the cost of the OEM ones. Also you can get alot more functional gagues, IE boost, egt, and oil pressure. those are the ones that matter the most.

EDIT: i see you already bought it, put it where the clock is then.

Bluefoton · 03-17-2007, 03:04 PM

Got it from Ebay, a few times cheaper than the Subaru price (~250 U$). If it weren't for the price, I agree there are other, better solutions.

Playing with the gauge pack now, and I fitted it without any problems into a CD player bracket... maybe it will still fit above the radio? (given it's in principle one full empty CD player slot)

Bluefoton · 03-21-2007, 06:52 PM

Got it done! right in the dash above the CD player.. looks really neat... but not allowed to put photo attachments

Handsdown · 03-21-2007, 08:15 PM

that's alright. we can imagine what it looks like.

cool.

now use the dash hood for a flipup DVD sat nav!

Web Foot STi · 03-21-2007, 11:36 PM

Congrats.

Those of us who have been around a while, low post counts not withstanding, know how your gages look. You might want to keep the option open for a clock pod. The sight lines are slightly better.

Bluefoton · 03-22-2007, 11:59 AM

Thanks. Putting them next to the CD player was justified by a) personal aesthetical preferences (the OEM clock pod with OEM gauges dont' look too good IMHO)
as well as b) the fact that being an average non-racing daily commuter I do not need to have them constantly in sight. For that, the clock pod, or an A-pillar pod are much better... got to be realistic about the needs

Web Foot STi · 03-22-2007, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluefoton

Thanks. Putting them next to the CD player was justified by a) personal aesthetical preferences (the OEM clock pod with OEM gauges dont' look too good IMHO)
as well as b) the fact that being an average non-racing daily commuter I do not need to have them constantly in sight. For that, the clock pod, or an A-pillar pod are much better... got to be realistic about the needs

Another reason for not getting a clock, or A pillar pod is its easier for people to see when you are parked. Thieves

I hate thieves.

Bluefoton · 03-23-2007, 10:29 AM

You'd be worried about theft with respect to gauges??

03-16-2007, 09:33 AM	#1
Bluefoton Scooby Specialist Member#: 141373 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Quebec, QC Vehicle: 2008 2.5i-hatch - now with a HID retrofit	stock 3-gauge kit: radio slot vs dash top? Hi, Just got the OEM 3-gauge pack. From what I see, I could put it either in the place of the dash clock, or fit in in the empty DIN slot above my CD player. Opinions & preferences? (or photos, so as to see how it ends up looking..) Thanks, Blue

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rexspeedmaster Scooby Specialist Member#: 123103 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Vehicle: 2003 WRX Full 07 STI trans	if you got the OEM gauge pack i would suggest that you put it where the clock is. Especially because you have a DIN radio,(unless you upgraded) it wont even fit. I would also look into other options for gauges before you put all that money for the OEM gauges. You can get alot better looking ones and a nicer pod for the cost of the OEM ones. Also you can get alot more functional gagues, IE boost, egt, and oil pressure. those are the ones that matter the most. EDIT: i see you already bought it, put it where the clock is then.

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Bluefoton Scooby Specialist Member#: 141373 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Quebec, QC Vehicle: 2008 2.5i-hatch - now with a HID retrofit	Got it from Ebay, a few times cheaper than the Subaru price (~250 U$). If it weren't for the price, I agree there are other, better solutions. Playing with the gauge pack now, and I fitted it without any problems into a CD player bracket... maybe it will still fit above the radio? (given it's in principle one full empty CD player slot)

03-21-2007, 06:52 PM	#4
Bluefoton Scooby Specialist Member#: 141373 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Quebec, QC Vehicle: 2008 2.5i-hatch - now with a HID retrofit	Got it done! right in the dash above the CD player.. looks really neat... but not allowed to put photo attachments

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Handsdown Scooby Guru Member#: 29355 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: seattle Vehicle: 2003 GD6 Hate chall but i'mma maintain	that's alright. we can imagine what it looks like. cool. now use the dash hood for a flipup DVD sat nav!

03-21-2007, 11:36 PM	#6
Web Foot STi Scooby Guru Member#: 39086 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland, OR Vehicle: 2004 STi White	Congrats. Those of us who have been around a while, low post counts not withstanding, know how your gages look. You might want to keep the option open for a clock pod. The sight lines are slightly better.

03-22-2007, 11:59 AM	#7
Bluefoton Scooby Specialist Member#: 141373 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Quebec, QC Vehicle: 2008 2.5i-hatch - now with a HID retrofit	Thanks. Putting them next to the CD player was justified by a) personal aesthetical preferences (the OEM clock pod with OEM gauges dont' look too good IMHO) as well as b) the fact that being an average non-racing daily commuter I do not need to have them constantly in sight. For that, the clock pod, or an A-pillar pod are much better... got to be realistic about the needs

03-23-2007, 10:29 AM	#9
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