DallasQLD Lifetime Members 1,197 Member For: 22y 4m 18d Gender: Male Location: Albany Creek QLD Posted 03/06/03 09:01 AM Share Posted 03/06/03 09:01 AM The Fairmont has a nice analogue clock on the top of the ICC display. I reckon that a boost guage could fit where the clock goes. Do we think this would work?I reckon it would be just the place for a boost guage. Done properly, I reckon it would be a great accessory. MRT did something similar for WRX's a few years back and we could ask him if its feasible if we think its a good idea. He is a mate of maire and I know him well.waht do we think Forum?. I am keen on aboost guage but if it doesnt look factory It wont get in my car. regardsDallas Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3543-dash-top-boost-guage/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 5m 10d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 03/06/03 09:50 AM Share Posted 03/06/03 09:50 AM Add me to the list perfect spot for it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3543-dash-top-boost-guage/#findComment-26386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Member 397 Member For: 22y 2m 25d Location: Brisbane Posted 03/06/03 10:45 AM Share Posted 03/06/03 10:45 AM Good idea - nice factory look Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3543-dash-top-boost-guage/#findComment-26409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 2m 24d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 03/06/03 10:55 AM Share Posted 03/06/03 10:55 AM I was thinking about a greddy boost gauge in near where the "tissue box holder" is. im a big fan of digital boost gauges! I dont think they are real cheap though! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3543-dash-top-boost-guage/#findComment-26421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExAreSix TRAITOR Member 1,063 Member For: 22y 6m 4d Gender: Male Location: Townsville, NQ Posted 03/06/03 11:00 AM Share Posted 03/06/03 11:00 AM DallasQLD said: The Fairmont has a nice analogue clock on the top of the ICC display. I reckon that a boost guage could fit where the clock goes. Do we think this would work?I reckon it would be just the place for a boost guage. Done properly, I reckon it would be a great accessory. MRT did something similar for WRX's a few years back and we could ask him if its feasible if we think its a good idea. He is a mate of maire and I know him well.waht do we think Forum?. I am keen on aboost guage but if it doesnt look factory It wont get in my car. regardsDallasThe exact same thought ran through my head when I got my ute.But the damn clock assembly is worth more than a decent boost gauge. Effectively doubling the cost, and the work you'd need to do to put a round gauge in a oval hole. To me it wasn't worth it. :( When I see a BA fairmont at the wreckers, I know what I'll be grabbing though... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3543-dash-top-boost-guage/#findComment-26429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 22y 4m Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 03/06/03 11:04 AM Share Posted 03/06/03 11:04 AM DallasQLD said: The Fairmont has a nice analogue clock on the top of the ICC display. I reckon that a boost guage could fit where the clock goes. Do we think this would work?I reckon it would be just the place for a boost guage. Done properly, I reckon it would be a great accessory. MRT did something similar for WRX's a few years back and we could ask him if its feasible if we think its a good idea. He is a mate of maire and I know him well.waht do we think Forum?. I am keen on aboost guage but if it doesnt look factory It wont get in my car. regardsDallas Had the same thought Would be interested if cost was not prohibitive. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3543-dash-top-boost-guage/#findComment-26431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose 00-XRG / 006-FPV Donating Members 530 Member For: 22y 4m 18d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane, QLD Posted 03/06/03 12:23 PM Share Posted 03/06/03 12:23 PM I looked into this around 4 months ago, and the clock is slightly oval shaped, and it quite small, so the whole would need to be enlarged and rounded to fit a guage. I'm saving up for some sweet HKS guages, that have the same black back ground , and neon-ish blue illumination, so they should suit the dash very weel, these guages are available with a pod thing that goes over the back of them for mounting in that type of possition. Unfortunately the cost of 2 (electric) guages, and the control module almost exceeds $1000. So you'd have to be ultra keen to go this way. I will get mine installed at some stage in the next couple of months. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3543-dash-top-boost-guage/#findComment-26459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6TK1W1 Member 435 Member For: 22y 30d Location: Wellington NZ Posted 04/06/03 04:19 AM Share Posted 04/06/03 04:19 AM Like others have stated, the thought had crossed my mind and as others have said the hole is oval and small. So if you get one with a nice surround that you can shape to meet the plastic work then plastic weld or glue it in place with a good paint match it should look factory. Then you could fix it at the right angle etc to your view. Just my 2 cents on this. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3543-dash-top-boost-guage/#findComment-26576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo6man Lifetime Members 4,084 Member For: 22y 6m 13d Gender: Male Location: South Coast NSW Posted 04/06/03 07:46 AM Share Posted 04/06/03 07:46 AM The main problem is the space available beneath the oval cutout - it is literally right on top of the air vent ducting so any analogue guage, even the smallest, will protrude above the Fairmont clock pod. I looked into this in great detail before fitting the boost gauge on the ute for my son - pics have already been posted months ago for anyone who wants to search.The only possibility is a digital guage if one is available .... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3543-dash-top-boost-guage/#findComment-26630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harasn Used to work at the Ford Proving Ground! Lifetime Members 306 Member For: 22y 1m 28d Gender: Male Location: Geelong Posted 05/06/03 03:49 AM Share Posted 05/06/03 03:49 AM It is being looked into boys and its not by Ford. we have the technology we can build it! will keep ya posted. The price for the clock is $110. might see if we can just source the trim needed. Keep the costs down!you must have all read mine and IMTURBOs mind. we were talking about it a while back and just getting the ball rolling and this thread started! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3543-dash-top-boost-guage/#findComment-26803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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