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ajflan
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Just curious on what people think I should do next. RK Sport carbon fiber roof rack caps, or interior gauges? I can't decide.
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Post by Sublimewind »

Winter wheels and tires.... FTW
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Post by WaveAction »

i say gauges..you're gonna be looking at those every time you drive..where as the roof racks are..well..roof racks
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Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind »Winter wheels and tires.... FTWThats not an option.
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Re: Next project (ajflan)

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If you were to get gauges,which ones would you get.
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Re: Next project (kevera)

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I would get the cheapest I could find lol! I don't really need all the info they provide, but they do look sweet. I would just have to find a cool spot for them. Any suggestions for a spot for the gauges would be welcome.
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Re: Next project (ajflan)

Post by GrayFox »

I say ditch the racks
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Post by northvibe »

racks
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Post by kevera »

Some guys put them in the air vents,which I don't like,but they do look nice.I just made a pillar pod for my boost gauge,turned out pretty good.If you are doing gauges,it will have to be custom.
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Yeah, if I were to do gauges, I would probably attempt to create a 3-pod a-pillar. I enjoy my ac too much to block a vent with a gauge.
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Re: Next project (ajflan)

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Quote, originally posted by ajflan »I would get the cheapest I could find lol! I don't really need all the info they provide, but they do look sweet. I would just have to find a cool spot for them. Any suggestions for a spot for the gauges would be welcome.my question would be then... why waste the money. if you want info get a scanguage II it will tell you just about everything but oil temp and trans temp.
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Its honestly not the info I'm after. I just love the look. I don't find it to be a waste if I find enjoyment out of it.
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Post by northvibe »

if you get gauges you have to FI
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What if I get an interfooler?
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Re: Next project (ajflan)

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I'd like to see some cool gauges that don't block the a/c.
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turboandauto over at http://www.matrixowners.com can make you a gauge pod like mine.its not cheap though pods cost more than my gauges which are prosport good and cheap gauges.pics are on my cardomain site click the link in my sig.for a bad pic. cruise on over to matrix owners and search for gauge pods for good pics and info
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Post by Toasted7 »

I have to go with gauges on this one... mainly cause I like to see custom work.
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Post by high revin »

Id say time for some sweet graphic work!
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Post by mistertwo »

well based on what i have read in this thread you are not boosted and the gauges would be aesthetic... i'd say the roof caps and then get them painted to match the car.unless the car is black, i feel if you start adding carbon fiber parts it looks best color matched.what other mods have you done?
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Post by Sublimewind »

I could help you along on MAKING a 3 gauge A-pillar set up.... Ever done any fiberglassing?
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Post by Mavrik »

had I kept my Vibe, I would have removed the racks and installed caps instead. I don't see the purpose for gauges on a N/A engine that you don't even care to read lol.
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