Guages
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From: Frederick, MD
Guages
Anyone on here with the 08-10 installed any guages? I really am struggleing with the idea of putting in a guage pod vs a plugin in the OBI port.
Just wondered if any has and what it looked like.
I already have decided on a pyro, amps and oil pressure.
I have always like gauges vs monitors.
Just wondered if any has and what it looked like.
I already have decided on a pyro, amps and oil pressure.
I have always like gauges vs monitors.
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I use my OBD monitor and like it but I agree with you on wanting "real" gauges. There's nothing like an analog needle.
A nice pillar mount with adjustable lighting would be cool. I don't know where else you would put them in the '08 and up dash.
A nice pillar mount with adjustable lighting would be cool. I don't know where else you would put them in the '08 and up dash.
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I had the 3 pod pillar on my 06 and loved them. I will probably go with a plug in device on the 08 though. The ability to monitor more than 3 things, or to change your mind on what you want to monitor, is very appealing.
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well, I did a bunch of cost comparison's and since it is so cold here and I would need to have the pod painted I decided to go with the banks IQ. I have been aware of it and I did really like all the features but in the end it was the best price for the bang.
Now I need to work on the mounting as I am not going to put it up on the dash.
Now I need to work on the mounting as I am not going to put it up on the dash.
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I think you made a good choice with the IQ. As Caprang said, it's nice to monitor other things.
The home screen on my Insight is:
EGT
Coolant temp
engine oil temp
DPF temp
I can hit a button and see boost pressure, injector pulse width (I have no idea), regen status, vehicle speed, tach, fuel level, 2 other EGT sensors and maybe a couple other things. It's fun to play with.
The home screen on my Insight is:
EGT
Coolant temp
engine oil temp
DPF temp
I can hit a button and see boost pressure, injector pulse width (I have no idea), regen status, vehicle speed, tach, fuel level, 2 other EGT sensors and maybe a couple other things. It's fun to play with.
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I think so as well. Guess the only thing is you have to remove it so it doesn't walk away.
I am going to put it down below the TBC/upfitter switches. I have a mounting plate there already that i use for my GPS.
I am going to put it down below the TBC/upfitter switches. I have a mounting plate there already that i use for my GPS.
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I removed my cup holder door below the upfitters to mount my CB. Came out great. As I was doing it I thought about tilting the CB a little to mount a GPS or IQ. I also did some searching on the web and found a company that makes a piece to mount between the console and dash just for these kinds of things. I will dig up the link and post it.
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that is a great idea. I don't have the cup holders there though. I guess because I have the center console?
Still would like to see the link and there maybe something there I am looking for.
Still would like to see the link and there maybe something there I am looking for.
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here is a version from Havis Shields.
Havis: C-VS-1200-F250-1: Console, Vehicle specific, 12" Total mounting space, 90 Degrees, Housing complete, Ford F-250, 08-10
they offer different models and can essentially make what you want.
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Havis: C-VS-1200-F250-1: Console, Vehicle specific, 12" Total mounting space, 90 Degrees, Housing complete, Ford F-250, 08-10
they offer different models and can essentially make what you want.
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no door there on mine. Not sure why, it might have been ordered that way, who knows. I just have the empty space there smooth backing. So what your pics do tell me I can probably get away with mounting something against that, your link for havis may just be what I am looking for, thanks!
