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Custom BP/BL Gauge Pod


stiwagon

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So I have had my BP5 company car about 6 months and have started to get the urge to start modding it but as I have quickly found there is not much available in the aftermarket and what you can get is expensive!

So this gives me a chance to do some DIY. I have been wanting to install a boost gauge but hate pillar mounts and pods with a passion so looked for another option.

Luckily I had a damaged center piece in stock that had damaged drivers vent so yesterday I decided to hack it up and have a play.

First step I cut a alloy plate to fit in the vent hole:

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I forgot to take a picture but I then fiberglass over that to make it strong and smoothed it with filler:

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The angle of the gauge wasnt quite right so I shaped it to make it sit at a better angle:

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Test fitted to make sure it fit and was at the right angle:

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One I was happy with all that I sprayed it with a textured matt grey paint:

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Re-assmebled:

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And finally finished and fitted:

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Pretty happy with how it turned out considering it only took a couple hours and its a million times better than a piller or dash pod. I plan to put a smoked slimline gauge in to make it a little tidier and less bold.

Now I have to decide what to mod next!

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 ADIKT said:
In my old airbagged 07 legacy wagon I put 2 little gauges in the cubby to the left of your gauge. I could even close it so they were completely out of sight

I considered doing that but I wanted to keep that cubby free to keep my wallet etc. If I started over I would probably try keep half the vent functional but I am happy with the position.

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 stiwagon said:
I considered doing that but I wanted to keep that cubby free to keep my wallet etc. If I started over I would probably try keep half the vent functional but I am happy with the position.

Understandable, it does look good for a diy! !!

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