A-pillar Gauge pods on a type 44?

[Ameer Antar]

i've also been trying to find a good spot for some gauges. I put the AFR 
gauge where the climate control used to be, but I wanted to figure out the 
best way to mount 3 gauges - AFR, boost, and oil psi. Pillar pods would be 
nice, but I've never seen them for an older Audi. The closest thing I found 
was something for Volvo 700/900 series. It sorta looks like it would fit 
into the type 44 pillar, at least my 5kT. It's here at: 
http://www.teleport.com/~mvprd/current/apillarpod.html

But it might be possible to mount the 3 on the dash just past the climate 
control temp sensor vent. Too bad there's no generic pods for flat 
surfaces. The pods for the Beetle dash wouldn't work b/c it's too curvy. 
All we need is something flat. I just don't wanna have to take anything out 
of the dash, b/c I like having conveniences like climate control...

-ameer

'84 5kT...190k


At 11:49 PM 9/20/00, you wrote:
>On my 91 200, I mounted a VDO boost gauge in the center AC vent above the
>radio.  On my wife's 5k, I mounted the gauge in the upper section of the left
>center AC vent.
>Both gauges are in a very visible location and look like they actually belong
>there.  It also gives the passengers something to watch and ask ???
>THE ONLY DOWNSIDE IS SLIGHT REDUCTION IN AIR FLOW TO THE CENTER VENT (but the
>air is not lost, it just goes to another vent) AND THE BUTTERFLY SHUTOFF FOR
>THE VENT WILL NOT COMPLETELY SHUT.
>The project isn't too involved, the first time I did one about 8 years ago, I
>went to the junk yard and got a couple of extra vents (~$1 each) to practice
>on.
>
>- Make a template of the OD of your gauge.  A 2 "hole clamp works nice.
>- Remove the adjustable louvers in the vent and discard them.
>- Place the template over the spare vent and transfer the pattern to the vent
>using a pencil or marking pen.
>- Using a good sharp aviation snips or other suitable cutters, clip out the
>remaining louvers.  Stop about an 1/8 inch from your marks and the work your
>way to the marks with a large 1/2 round file.  Trial fit the gauge when you
>get close to the marks and leave enough material so the gauge is a snug fit.
>- All of the above can be done in you spare time so you don't have to waste
>time tying up a week end.
>- The VDO gauges have a translucent case so you will need to paint it black
>or wrap the housing with black tape to prevent the entire gauge from glowing
>at night.
>
>Installation is slightly more challenging
>- With all the vents removed, you can drill a hole through the plastic AC
>duct and route the pressure tube and light wiring.  I ran both through a
>black harness tubing made for the purpose.  Study the operation of the
>butterfly and locate your hole accordingly.
>- A 90 degree elbow on the gauge, will help you route the boost line away
>from the butterfly.
>- Not all gauges are the same depth - the new ones are worse.  The last one I
>did, I had to shorten the factory mounting studs to clear the butterfly - not
>a big deal unless you plan to reuse the gauge and need the long studs.
>-  Tap into the appropriate dash light wire and the gauge light will dim /
>brighten with the other dash lights.
>- Tee into the boost line to the ECU.
>- Snap everything into the dash and you're done.
>
>I have also installed an oil pressure gauge in a previous 5k and have a VDO
>coolant temp gauge (in my 200) in one of my AC vents on the left side of the
>dash. Again they all looked nearly stock and the operation is reversible if
>needed.
>
>The standard "Your results may very" disclaimer applies.
>
>I can answer questions but I won't be back until Sat.
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