My new gauges set up - Toyota Yaris Forums

PETERPOOP · 04-18-2009, 01:47 AM

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

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:

FLUSH:

yarisugi · 04-18-2009, 02:04 AM

2nd pic (NO RINGS)

but it's all up to u

I love ghetto rice. :P

dvlnblkdrs · 04-18-2009, 02:08 AM

aesthetically pleasing + practical/ease to read = rings ftw

without them it looks ghetto & homemade/rice imho

PETERPOOP · 04-18-2009, 02:28 AM

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 · 04-18-2009, 02:53 AM

ha, yeah really.

Quote:

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 · 04-18-2009, 03:02 AM

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 · 04-18-2009, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

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

ruimond · 04-18-2009, 03:20 AM

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

spookz · 04-18-2009, 06:37 AM

+1 for rings.

schleppy · 04-18-2009, 08:23 AM

Rings, no doubt.

yaris prime · 04-18-2009, 08:50 AM

With.

Castaway · 04-18-2009, 09:00 AM

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

lunjiaow · 04-18-2009, 09:29 AM

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

m911gt · 04-18-2009, 06:01 PM

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 · 04-18-2009, 06:46 PM

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

PETERPOOP · 04-18-2009, 06:49 PM

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 · 04-18-2009, 07:06 PM

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

angle rings get my vote

good luck with the wiring!

PETERPOOP · 04-18-2009, 07:07 PM

thanks KK. did you wire yours up yet?

View Poll Results: Use the angle rings, or no and keep it flush.
Angle rings.	33	78.57%
No angle rings.	9	21.43%
Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll

04-18-2009, 01:47 AM	#1
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	My new gauges set up Not wired up. Copied Garm's setup. Didn't want a guage pod. OIL PRESSURE. WIDEBAND A/F. BOOST/VACUUM. 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: FLUSH:

04-18-2009, 02:08 AM	#3
dvlnblkdrs Shush! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 3,521	aesthetically pleasing + practical/ease to read = rings ftw without them it looks ghetto & homemade/rice imho __________________ "Kids sure like the devil these days"

04-18-2009, 03:02 AM	#6
dvlnblkdrs Shush! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 3,521	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 __________________ "Kids sure like the devil these days"

04-18-2009, 03:20 AM	#8
ruimond Drives: Yaris YR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 515	I vote for rings with the gauges..It does look better. __________________ Mods: 17x7 ANZ Tazer Wheels with 215/40/17 Marangoni Tyres \| AFE Air Intake System \| NST Short Shifter Kit \| NST Shifter Cable Bushing Kit \| NST 10% Underdrive Crank Pulley \| Pedders Sports Springs \| Custom 2inch Cat-Back Walker Muffler with 2.5inch Xforce Twin Stainless Steel Tip \| RS Side Skirts \| RS Euro Spoiler \| YRX Front Lip Spoiler \| TRD Style Front Grill \| 12mm Rear Hub Spacers \| Ultra Racing 23mm Rear Sway Bar

04-18-2009, 02:04 AM	#2
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	2nd pic (NO RINGS) but it's all up to u I love ghetto rice. :P

04-18-2009, 02:28 AM	#4
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	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.

04-18-2009, 06:37 AM	#9
spookz JDM yO! View User's Garage Drives: '09 3dr. 5-spd Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 331	+1 for rings. __________________ .

04-18-2009, 08:23 AM	#10
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	Rings, no doubt.

04-18-2009, 08:50 AM	#11
yaris prime Yes- I fit in it. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris liftback, MT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 90	With. __________________ I'm surprised it doesn't have a pull-start !

04-18-2009, 09:00 AM	#12
Castaway View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris hb 2d Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Quebec city Posts: 40	with Looks like they're not perfectly aligned, could be the veiwing angle though.

04-18-2009, 09:29 AM	#13
lunjiaow Drives: Yaris Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia. Posts: 189	i would go without the rings, but if you need the rings for visibilty then go for it.

04-18-2009, 06:01 PM	#14
m911gt Carless in Chicago View User's Garage Drives: 08 Blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,479	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. __________________ Wanted: Forced Induction Some say that he is the secret love child of Ferrari and Porsche, and others say that he would lap James May twice in a 1/4 mile drag race. All we know is that he is called The Stig.

04-18-2009, 06:46 PM	#15
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I didn't need the rings to see the gauges. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

04-18-2009, 06:49 PM	#16
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	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!

04-18-2009, 07:06 PM	#17
kurokoma-kun Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my own little world Posts: 1,256	lol @ "rice" good god how much more legit do you want teh poopster to get? angle rings get my vote good luck with the wiring!

04-18-2009, 07:07 PM	#18
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	thanks KK. did you wire yours up yet?

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