Vent gauge pod

[Musichatesyouall]

Pics of the finished install! So what part# did you use then? Thanks!

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Used #421235. I'll grab a pic here in a little bit.

Edit: pics

This is the wire (follow the red wire) I tapped to get power for illumination. It dims and turns off/on with the DRLs!!!

 

[AshesToArmor]

Used #421235. I'll grab a pic here in a little bit.

Edit: pics

This is the wire (follow the red wire) I tapped to get power for illumination. It dims and turns off/on with the DRLs!!!

Looks AWESOME! Now I'm excited to get my pod and finally install the darn thing!

 

[2THEXTRM]

Nice helpful pics!

Already have my cobalt series boost gauge and I have the advanced safety package so wasn't able to add gauge pod on top of dash. I was getting prepared to cut hole in dash but have been putting it off for few months.

Ordered the Roush gauge pod from Jeg's, should be here next week to solve my dilemma.

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[jgrote]

This is my favorite idea so far. Only problem I have is that I want 2 gauges; temp and boost. I've been searching for a double gauge, but can't find one with those 2 together. Anyone have any ideas where I can find one?

 

[2THEXTRM]

If you don't have the safety package filling up your dash cubby then your in luck with zzp of course for 2 gauges.

Otherwise holes in your dash or homemade custom pods are our only route.

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[jgrote]

I have the safety package. I may have to decide which is more important. Does anyone have any experience with this gauge? http://www.amazon.com/HOT-SYSTEM-Un...rds=2+boost+gauge&refinements=p_72:1248861011 It's sold with different names on it from about eleventy billion sellers.

 

[Musichatesyouall]

This is my favorite idea so far. Only problem I have is that I want 2 gauges; temp and boost. I've been searching for a double gauge, but can't find one with those 2 together. Anyone have any ideas where I can find one?

I can't find it, but I thought one of the vendors sold a dual gauge pod that fit in the drivers side storage pod on the left side of the stereo. Doesn't really fit in your 2-in-1 idea, but I think it would be a good compromise if you can't find the double gauge.

 

[Wub2Dub]

I can't find it, but I thought one of the vendors sold a dual gauge pod that fit in the drivers side storage pod on the left side of the stereo. Doesn't really fit in your 2-in-1 idea, but I think it would be a good compromise if you can't find the double gauge.

I have not seen that one, but might prefer it over the top storage space if it still exists.


2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ (hatch)
MPFab CAI, Forge BOV, 2.5" SS turbo back, Trifecta Elite Tuned, bypass valve "bypass", MPFab FMIC, Ultra Gauge, ported intake mani

 

[Musichatesyouall]

I have not seen that one, but might prefer it over the top storage space if it still exists.


2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ (hatch)
MPFab CAI, Forge BOV, 2.5" SS turbo back, Trifecta Elite Tuned, bypass valve "bypass", MPFab FMIC, Ultra Gauge, ported intake mani

I have the safety package. I may have to decide which is more important. Does anyone have any experience with this gauge? Amazon.com : HOT SYSTEM? Universal 2" 52mm Blue Digital LED -14~30 PSI Turbo Boost Gauge For Car Motor : Automotive Electronic Security Products : Automotive It's sold with different names on it from about eleventy billion sellers.

Here

 

[Wub2Dub]

Here

That's a good deal. Just unsure of visibility with no angle.


2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ (hatch)
MPFab CAI, Forge BOV, 2.5" SS turbo back, Trifecta Elite Tuned, bypass valve "bypass", MPFab FMIC, Ultra Gauge, ported intake mani

 

[Ltz15]

On the way.



Should work well with my 2015 untuned LTZ automatic.

 

[Wub2Dub]

That's a good deal. Just unsure of visibility with no angle.


2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ (hatch)
MPFab CAI, Forge BOV, 2.5" SS turbo back, Trifecta Elite Tuned, bypass valve "bypass", MPFab FMIC, Ultra Gauge, ported intake mani

Scratch that. Not as familiar with my car as previously thought! I might jump on this in the spring.


2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ (hatch)
MPFab CAI, Forge BOV, 2.5" SS turbo back, Trifecta Elite Tuned, bypass valve "bypass", MPFab FMIC, Ultra Gauge, ported intake mani

 

[2THEXTRM]

I'm used to removing trim panels and have the tools to do so but the vent pod trim will not release at the top? I've pulled harder than I expected and the top refuses to pop. Is that what you guys noticed and just kept pulling?

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[AshesToArmor]

I'm used to removing trim panels and have the tools to do so but the vent pod trim will not release at the top? I've pulled harder than I expected and the top refuses to pop. Is that what you guys noticed and just kept pulling?

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Pretty much. I pushed from behind and it seemed to pop out a little easier than pulling from the front. It's tough though.

 

[Ltz15]

Parts needed



This is the type of tubing connector I used for splicing into the OEM tubing.
It's 4mm x 4mm x 1/8 male NPT. Push to connect fittings are nice to use because they rotate nicely even after installation.

 

[cuartz7o]

My vent pods are hardly "popping right out". Is there any trick?

Edit: the trick is to take out the directional vent before the vent body itself. Don't take it out as one unit. Next question: How to secure it?

The gauge vent pod doesn't fit into the original vent housing, and doesn't fit snugly without. The silver bezel fits nicely around the gauge adapter, but I see no immediate way to mount it securely.

Edit 2: Ok, so the gauge pod *does* fit inside the vent housing, but it requires "breaking" the vent housing. I split one of the seams along the edge of the housing and the vent pod fits perfect. I sent the illumination wires and vac tube out through the honeycomb thing in the back of the housing. If you position it right, the gauge pod tilts right, towards you, and fits through the honeycomb mesh pretty nicely. As for the split in the side, when you put the silver trim around the front, it keeps it together. There's a bit of force involved putting it back together, but it works and it looks great in the vent.

Next question: Where do I grab illumination from? I want to have the gauge dim with the lights, but I can't seem to find a pinout schematic for the dimmer switch to tell me where I need to grab power from. I may just have to fusetap.

Does anyone know where to fish out the wires through the honeycomb back side of the vent? i got the vent and ring off but couldn't get the vent pod out from the dash. not sure if i push the wires through how i would get them from behind the dash.

 

[Musichatesyouall]

IIRC, I just pushed them through and they dangled out behind the fuse box.