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[R/T93]

Yeah we did leave them in .. And the reason was
A. If we cut into the stock housing we werent sure how the plastic was gonna react to being cut or dremeled out .. There was the possibility it might not have turned out looking very clean ..
and
B. The only blocked view is the first number on the temp gauge, and since the other two numbers are easily readable its not an issue whatsoever .. You can see either 80's-90's or 00's-20's .. On another note, I just realized I didnt post a picture of it but we also have the Wideband mounted right behind the steering wheel on the column .. Its dead center and very in your face so you can see everything happening in the car all the time !!!

I would like a picture of your wideband setup. I have an innovative xd-16 setup but havent installed it yet due to not being able to find a place for it that doesnt suck or looks hella ricey (i.e. a pillar or mounted on the dash).

[akotten]

Very nice build. I can't wait to be out of college and afford a project like this. I Love the look of 97's. Oh, and as mentioned before, please post up some videos.

[JasonY]

I would like a picture of your wideband setup. I have an innovative xd-16 setup but havent installed it yet due to not being able to find a place for it that doesnt suck or looks hella ricey (i.e. a pillar or mounted on the dash).

Im sure Todd will get a pic up, but this is the "pod" i used and its awesome since you can take it apart and just make a small notch in the column cover to stick the mount though and then reattach the loop and have the stand portion hidden under the cover.

52mm SINGLE GAUGE POD TURBO AIR FUEL WATER OIL TEMP - eBay (item 370399796261 end time Jan-17-11 2001 PST)

Jason

[R/T93]

Nice. My Defi Gauges came with something similar, maybe I can modify them some to make this work for me.

[IPD]

subscribed. i also seek a FMIC that is hidden behind the 97-98 bumper. preferably with black piping to boot. i want the sides open for my oil/tranny coolers.

[Lugnut]

I would like a picture of your wideband setup. I have an innovative xd-16 setup but havent installed it yet due to not being able to find a place for it that doesnt suck or looks hella ricey (i.e. a pillar or mounted on the dash).

This mod is great, and it was so easy .. Took like twenty minutes tops and the stand Jason picked up for it also adjusts to any angle you want ..

[Lugnut]

subscribed. i also seek a FMIC that is hidden behind the 97-98 bumper. preferably with black piping to boot. i want the sides open for my oil/tranny coolers.

This one was the IPS frontmount .. 750hp spearco core anodized black with the hardpiping kit powdercoated gloss black .. Im pretty sure it was 1400.00 (same as the ETS) but dont quote me .. Whatever I paid it every penny for the look IMO

[R/T93]

Thanks a lot, Lugnut.

After looking at my dash, I think im going to cut a slot in the dash shroud, the black plastic, in the lower right hand corner, where the radiator fluid/SRS light is, and use some velcro tape and just stick it to the clear plastic dash cover. It should work really well since the gauge is only about 5/8" thick, K.I.S.S!

[Lugnut]

I probably would have cut it out and made it work somehow. I think it would bug me.

Edit: I was asking because I was wanting to do the same thing with AEM gauges.

This was the most painful part of the entire build for me and I honestly hope I never have to do it again .. With that being said I figured out several timesavers as I walked down this road and I would be happy to write it up for you if you want .. I went off of stealth316's guide and I used a gear wrench to get the screws loose .. Also disconnect the large metal bracket thats in the foreground opening of the airbox access or suffer its sharp edges .. Do the radio and vent moorings and just push it back out of the way first thing .. As far as the gauges go Im content with them .. I understand what your saying and depending how that plastic reacted it could be a real clean look ..

[CoopKill]

A writeup would be much appreciated.