My new gauges set up

[PETERPOOP]

Not wired up. Copied Garm's setup. Didn't want a guage pod.
OIL PRESSURE. WIDEBAND A/F. BOOST/VACUUM.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp250/tropicalsuckerpunch/CIMG4037.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp250/tropicalsuckerpunch/CIMG4035.jpg

Also have a question. I am debating on keeping them flat/flush like the pictures above, or to have a set up with autometer angle rings. It would tilt the gauges a little more forward, but it adds more bulk to the set up. The benefits of it would be that it would prevent glare from the sun shining down on it, it'll be easier to read, and it gives it a more complete look to it.

Anyways, let me know what you think. Use the angle rings to tilt the guages, or leave it flush? Keep in mind that the gauges aren't tilted as forward as they would be with the rings yet. I only cut the holes to make the gauges flush without the angle rings. So if i go with the angle rings, bigger holes will be needed and will allow the rings to sit flush and angle the guages more forward.

Here's comparison pics. First has the angle rings, 2nd doesn't.

RINGS:
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp250/tropicalsuckerpunch/CIMG4043.jpg

FLUSH:
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp250/tropicalsuckerpunch/CIMG4042.jpg

[yarisugi]

2nd pic (NO RINGS) :thumbsup: but it's all up to u

I love ghetto rice. :P

[dvlnblkdrs]

aesthetically pleasing + practical/ease to read = rings ftw


without them it looks ghetto & homemade/rice imho

[PETERPOOP]

how does this without the angle rings equal rice? i dont get it. i hope garm doesn't see this thread. :P

yarissugi: where would you put gauges if you needed them?

im glad i dont easily think things are "rice" as you do.

[cali yaris]

ha, yeah really.
without them it looks ghetto & homemade/rice imho

excuse me? LOL

anyways, Peterpoop you're not copying because now I have FOUR there. Muhahaha!!

[dvlnblkdrs]

lol sorry, i take back the rice.. lol but seriously, glare=bad.. the rings help it look more finished and pro as well as being more functional to you since u cant see through glareeeeeeeee

[1NZYaris1]

ha, yeah really.


excuse me? LOL

anyways, Peterpoop you're not copying because now I have FOUR there. Muhahaha!!

Quick Peter go get a volt guage as well , then you too can have four.
But seriously i would use the rings and even try too angle them a little more
by trimming the base , either way it looks a great set up , and if anyone disagree's it's because
they are jealous:bow::bow: :laugh:

[ruimond]

I vote for rings with the gauges..It does look better.

[spookz]

+1 for rings.

[schleppy]

Rings, no doubt.

[yaris prime]

With.

[Castaway]

with
Looks like they're not perfectly aligned, could be the veiwing angle though.

[lunjiaow]

i would go without the rings, but if you need the rings for visibilty then go for it.

[m911gt]

If you can see the gauges fine without the rings, I prefer that look. The reason I think the flush looks better is because you only have 2 different materials coming into contact together, three looks like either the rings, or the gauges don't belong.

[cali yaris]

I didn't need the rings to see the gauges.

[PETERPOOP]

Just to put it out there. The gauges CAN be seen without the rings. However, the rings will angle it slightly more forward for easier viewing. Possibly prevent glare from the sun through the windshield too.

I went forward with the rings. Still working on the wiring. Godspeed!

[kurokoma-kun]

lol @ "rice" good god how much more legit do you want teh poopster to get?

angle rings get my vote :thumbsup: good luck with the wiring!

[PETERPOOP]

thanks KK. did you wire yours up yet?

[kurokoma-kun]

YES, i am the ghettoest electrician of all lol :tongue: but yah I finished mine at long last and they work, hehe

[Malaya1221]

voted for the ring on...lil bit different from mr garm and likin the way it looks with it on!

[cali yaris]

I admit the rings look good - and I have no idea where mine are at this point :frown:

[m911gt]

I admit the rings look good - and I have no idea where mine are at this point :frown:

do you think most people would focus on the setup of your gauges? i'd say, "pop the hood, i want to see what that pocket rocket's got." :biggrin:

[Klinton]

looks nice man

[LtNoogie]

I like it.

[frodos]

if you ask me i prefer the trd or the trd replica http://www.etimago.com/yaris/accessories/gaugecluster.jpg

[A-tron]

i like flush look better. but if you can see them better with the rings i say go for it. and if they did have some kinda crazy glare frome the angle, that would suck for sure.

[tk-421]

I like it with the rings better, but you should consider painting them to match the dash color to top it off (and maybe paint the bezels matte black to match the vents?).

[DefStarYaris]

Yeah, with the rings looks better.

[PHXDEMON]

+ 1 for the rings. Much better mounting option than one of the ricer gauge pods that block your view.

Edit: by ricer gauge pod I mean the a pillar ones not like the TRD one.

[kuyachris84]

Angle rings FTW.. looks nice btw

[onoitzlauren]

I like the rings