POLL: What is most important when deciding on a boost gauge location

RiXst3r · 05-08-2008, 03:30 PM

Basically as the title states... Obviously there are going to be different opinions, but I want to see the overall bias.

What is the most important aspect of choosing a location for an add-on gauge, such as a boost guage.

Just doing a little R&D ... feel free to post suggestions, and defend your opinion.

Also feel free to suggest locations... nothing is out of the question... Examples would be....

Ashtray... Steering Column... Air Vent.... etc...

Thanks..

-Rick

ArmyBimmerDude · 05-08-2008, 03:36 PM

IMHO placement for gauges in general should be where there's minimal head movement. Thats why you always see gauges on the pillar or right next to the steering wheel column.

So my vote is direct line of sight. Shoved in my face is a little much. lol

Amir87 · 05-08-2008, 03:42 PM

I think the perfect placement would be steering column.

Panoz · 05-08-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Amir87

I think the perfect placement would be steering column.

I agree ...but how you can do that without ruining the interior of the car???

a gauge in the middle of nowhere will make the car look so "unstylish"

RiXst3r · 05-08-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Panoz

I agree ...but how you can do that without ruining the interior of the car???

a gauge in the middle of nowhere will make the car look so "unstylish"

I would have to agree... not to mention, most anything would block the already cramped stock gauges...

I am surprised nobody has mentioned a vent gauge, the audi crowd sure loves them...

Panoz · 05-08-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RiXst3r

I would have to agree... not to mention, most anything would block the already cramped stock gauges...

I am surprised nobody has mentioned a vent gauge, the audi crowd sure loves them...

You have a pm...

Mattscott · 05-08-2008, 04:26 PM

I am going to do a vent gauge on my car

ArmyBimmerDude · 05-08-2008, 04:31 PM

The vent is fine too. Its in your line of sight. Having it in the ashtray is kinda dumb. Function over form.

Kbueno · 05-08-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RiXst3r

I would have to agree... not to mention, most anything would block the already cramped stock gauges...

I am surprised nobody has mentioned a vent gauge, the audi crowd sure loves them...

I was stalling for someone to come out with a vent gauge, even called some of the Audi people. However, the vent location is just too low, imho. Maybe something in the gauge cluster or Nav area, ...up high where it's close to your line of sight.

turbodan · 05-08-2008, 05:08 PM

Corky Bell says: Put it in the glovebox. You dont need to see it all the time. Boost doesn't change unless you change it.

You buncha ricers.

Robertbog · 05-08-2008, 05:10 PM

I'd be down for replacing my steering wheel roundel with a gauge.... lol

RiXst3r · 05-08-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by turbodan

Corky Bell says: Put it in the glovebox. You dont need to see it all the time. Boost doesn't change unless you change it.

You buncha ricers.

Thats not true... boost changes dramatically based on outside temp, etc...

This is because the DME raises boost to compensate for hotter weather

As an example... I boost 6psi stock at 30 degrees F, and 9psi stock at 80F.

and *most* piggybacks don't do anything about it... meaning that you could be boosting 17psi on hot days when you set up your tune to only boost 14... Ask me how I know...

Mondolemite · 05-08-2008, 05:36 PM

Nobody likes it on or around the A pillar?

Mattscott · 05-08-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mondolemite

Nobody likes it on or around the A pillar?

I don't I like the idea of a vent gauge.

WOPALX · 05-08-2008, 06:06 PM

I like the idea of a 3rd hump (between the navi and steering humps), I think I have seen a pic of something similar from Hartage?

e90AW335i · 05-08-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbodan

Corky Bell says: Put it in the glovebox. You dont need to see it all the time. Boost doesn't change unless you change it.

You buncha ricers.

e90AW335i says:

e90AW335i · 05-08-2008, 06:16 PM

I think vent would be nice but it is not in my line of sight. I think the current location is probably best.....IMO

RiXst3r · 05-08-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by WOPALX

I like the idea of a 3rd hump (between the navi and steering humps), I think I have seen a pic of something similar from Hartage?

you'd be surprised how many cars don't have navi... my dealer doesnt even stock cars with navi... its on custom order cars only.

BoostedBMW · 05-08-2008, 06:29 PM

I voted for highly visable... I think if its not in your line of sight then its useless (unless you want to use it for datalogging I guess).

Alex@AKMotorwerk · 05-08-2008, 06:33 PM

vent gauge seems to work well for me and it's outta the way:

turbodan · 05-08-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiXst3r

Thats not true... boost changes dramatically based on outside temp, etc...

This is because the DME raises boost to compensate for hotter weather

As an example... I boost 6psi stock at 30 degrees F, and 9psi stock at 80F.

and *most* piggybacks don't do anything about it... meaning that you could be boosting 17psi on hot days when you set up your tune to only boost 14... Ask me how I know...

And what? Does seeing this happen as you drive mean anything to you? Really? Its not like having an oil temp or oil pressure gauge, which show critical information at all times. Boost is electronically controlled, and as I said earlier, that doesn't change unless you change it. If you do change it, you would only need to verify that on the gauge once.

Driving a car with a boost gauge is for ricers. Sorry guys. I didn't expect you to like being called that, but its the truth.

Dont be mad...

e90AW335i · 05-08-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by turbodan

And what? Does seeing this happen as you drive mean anything to you? Really? Its not like having an oil temp or oil pressure gauge, which show critical information at all times. Boost is electronically controlled, and as I said earlier, that doesn't change unless you change it. If you do change it, you would only need to verify that on the gauge once.

Driving a car with a boost gauge is for ricers. Sorry guys. I didn't expect you to like being called that, but its the truth.

Dont be mad...

I guess you don't know much about the 335i. Boost DOES change without you changing it. Ask guys who had V2 and catless DPs. Also, it is a critical piece of information because if you see it SPIKE then you wouldn't drive aggressively or WOT all the time until you get a chance to change it.

Do you have a tune, or better yet a 335i?

View Poll Results: In your opinion... a boost gauge should be...
Highly Visable - Visability of the gauge while driving and parked, in direct line of sight.	28	51.85%
Totally Hidden - Hide the gauge always, manually reveal it when needed, poor line of sight.	4	7.41%
Masked - Guage masked while parked, "reveals" itself when the car is startet, OK line of sight.	20	37.04%
Extremely Visable - Shove a pod on my fricken FACE! I wanna see that boost NOW!	2	3.70%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

05-08-2008, 03:30 PM	#1
RiXst3r 288 Rep 6,510 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (14)	POLL: What is most important when deciding on a boost gauge location Basically as the title states... Obviously there are going to be different opinions, but I want to see the overall bias. What is the most important aspect of choosing a location for an add-on gauge, such as a boost guage. Just doing a little R&D ... feel free to post suggestions, and defend your opinion. Also feel free to suggest locations... nothing is out of the question... Examples would be.... Ashtray... Steering Column... Air Vent.... etc... Thanks.. -Rick
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05-08-2008, 03:36 PM	#2
ArmyBimmerDude Major General 156 Rep 5,497 Posts Drives: Lola Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3) Garage List 02/2007 E92 335i [0.00]	IMHO placement for gauges in general should be where there's minimal head movement. Thats why you always see gauges on the pillar or right next to the steering wheel column. So my vote is direct line of sight. Shoved in my face is a little much. lol __________________ 2007 E92 Montego Blue 335i
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05-08-2008, 03:42 PM	#3
Amir87 Gruppe Titan 279 Rep 2,839 Posts Drives: 08 E92 SG/Coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (37) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00]	I think the perfect placement would be steering column. __________________
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05-08-2008, 04:26 PM	#7
Mattscott Major General 108 Rep 8,327 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beaumont, CA iTrader: (2)	I am going to do a vent gauge on my car __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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ArmyBimmerDude Major General 156 Rep 5,497 Posts Drives: Lola Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3) Garage List 02/2007 E92 335i [0.00]	The vent is fine too. Its in your line of sight. Having it in the ashtray is kinda dumb. Function over form. __________________ 2007 E92 Montego Blue 335i
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turbodan Homemade turbo 2 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 1988 BMW 528e... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Juarez iTrader: (0)	Corky Bell says: Put it in the glovebox. You dont need to see it all the time. Boost doesn't change unless you change it. You buncha ricers.
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05-08-2008, 05:10 PM	#11
Robertbog Lieutenant 71 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas iTrader: (1)	I'd be down for replacing my steering wheel roundel with a gauge.... lol __________________ Life Lock Identity Security Discount!
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Mondolemite First Lieutenant 84 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 50i [0.00] 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2021 BMW Z4 M40 [10.00] 2019 BMW X3 M40 [0.00]	Nobody likes it on or around the A pillar?
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05-08-2008, 06:06 PM	#15
WOPALX Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,993 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (2)	I like the idea of a 3rd hump (between the navi and steering humps), I think I have seen a pic of something similar from Hartage?
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05-08-2008, 06:16 PM	#17
e90AW335i Major General 144 Rep 6,608 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ...... iTrader: (4)	I think vent would be nice but it is not in my line of sight. I think the current location is probably best.....IMO __________________ I install all tunes, intakes, o2 simms, and most cosmetic mods. PM me for a quote.
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BoostedBMW Moderator 134 Rep 6,775 Posts Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	I voted for highly visable... I think if its not in your line of sight then its useless (unless you want to use it for datalogging I guess). __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l
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05-08-2008, 06:33 PM	#20
Alex@AKMotorwerk 209 Rep 9,339 Posts Drives: 2012 AW F10 535i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hillsborough, NJ iTrader: (7)	vent gauge seems to work well for me and it's outta the way:
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