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Old 08-29-2004 | 08:14 AM
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Gauges under radio

Hi, I've seen a couple of maximas with a three gauge pod under the radio. Does anyone have a how to or pictures for this. I dont want pics of gauges on the A pillar, just under the radio. Thanks
Old 08-29-2004 | 09:59 AM
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you can find the gauge bezel for the 3 pgauages on HKXUSA.com or something like that.....the down side of that is buying the gauages too. HKS is too expensive IMO. Hope this helps.
Old 08-29-2004 | 10:22 AM
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Correction: www.HKSUSA.com .. the problem is that the bezel is for metric sized gauges (63mm I believe), and most gauges sold in the U.S. are standard (2-1/16"). You can dremel them to fit U.S. standard size gauges, which is most practical since buying HKS gauges is $$$$$$$$.
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Old 08-29-2004 | 02:23 PM
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So is it just the Type B one for 65.97? Does it come with the gauges and the bezel? Thanks
Old 08-29-2004 | 02:34 PM
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Yes it is the Type B for $65.97. It does NOT come with any gauges, and the HKS gauges are about $150 each. That brings you to a total of $410?

If anybody is looking for the Type-A bezel, I have one I will sell for $15 shipped! Check 2nd page on Cardomain.

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Old 08-29-2004 | 02:41 PM
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Vyrus,

63mm is a larger opening the 2-1/16" So you would not need to dremel the openings to accomidate Autometer gauges. The Autometer gauges would fit in the hole, but they would be very loose.
1" standard ='s 25.4mm metric
2-1/6" standard ='s 50.8625mm metric

Sorry for the math lesson. I just didn't want to see anyone buy a product expecting smaller holes, when the holes are actually larger....
Old 08-29-2004 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by nostrixoxide
Vyrus,

63mm is a larger opening the 2-1/16" So you would not need to dremel the openings to accomidate Autometer gauges. The Autometer gauges would fit in the hole, but they would be very loose.
1" standard ='s 25.4mm metric
2-1/6" standard ='s 50.8625mm metric

Sorry for the math lesson. I just didn't want to see anyone buy a product expecting smaller holes, when the holes are actually larger....
Nah it was my bad. I meant to say they were 46mm, which is smaller than 2-1/16". Don't know where I got 63mm from!
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Old 08-29-2004 | 07:53 PM
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No problem, it was an honest mistake
Old 08-29-2004 | 08:07 PM
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HKS with autometer gauges. Took about 15mins worth of dremel sanding drum to make the holes large enough to fit.

Old 08-30-2004 | 12:30 PM
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It looks nice but why would you need to dremel the HKS to make the autometer gauges fit if the HKS holes are bigger than the gauges?
Old 08-30-2004 | 01:07 PM
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Obviously because they are not large enough for the 52mm Autometer gauges...
It has to be done... trust us...
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I chose to go to an A-pillar instead, all 3 Equus gauges 2 1/16" mechanical $38. The gauges came in an underdash triple holder.





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