Boost Gauge - Stock Location (Interest) - Page 2

baktasht · 12-12-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tech2

Any idea on the appearance of the gauge?

it all depends on what we can fit in the small location... i'll know more next week

mr2pmp · 12-13-2007, 12:46 AM

Sorry if I'm stepping on your toes, I have the best intentions and will remove this post if you feel it's infringing on your potential sales.

If you don't like the outer ring being above the black plastic bezel, it can be done with the Omori. The Omori can be installed so the outer ring sits behind the factory bezel out of view, leaving a factory stock looking Omori install. I have it done on mine, and it looks completely factory, save for the greenish back lighting. I'll take some pics when I go to the shop this weekend.

-Scott H.

baktasht · 12-13-2007, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr2pmp

Sorry if I'm stepping on your toes, I have the best intentions and will remove this post if you feel it's infringing on your potential sales.

If you don't like the outer ring being above the black plastic bezel, it can be done with the Omori. The Omori can be installed so the outer ring sits behind the factory bezel out of view, leaving a factory stock looking Omori install. I have it done on mine, and it looks completely factory, save for the greenish back lighting. I'll take some pics when I go to the shop this weekend.

-Scott H.

no problem at all, since this is an idea gathering thread

The omori gauge (and other similar ones) can definitely be installed to look as stock as possible, but the thing is that it requires quite a bit of work and cutting to get everything fitted. I know some people are comfortable with this level of work, but the majority of MR2 owners are not, and prefer an easy installation. Which is why we're trying to create a solution. But other than that, ya, I really like the way the Omori looks too.

Sang · 12-13-2007, 01:25 AM

B.,

I think one that's back-lit with blue would be neat

baktasht · 12-13-2007, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sang

B.,

I think one that's back-lit with blue would be neat

the two backlit colors that I know 100% we can get so far are red and blue. Green is a possibility as well but not 100% yet.

Sang · 12-13-2007, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by baktasht

the two backlit colors that I know 100% we can get so far are red and blue.

Sweet. I figure while you have the cluster out for the gauge install, might as well put in some LEDs (and i'm partial to blue

)

tech2 · 12-16-2007, 09:56 PM

I was planning on making the omori intsal, but come up with an easier solution and I'm in. I do think the omori's color changing feature is really neat, though I don't know how often I'd ever play with it. I'd imagine it would increase the gauge's cost.

xtonydx · 12-18-2007, 08:04 PM

I was looking at the Omori solution as well, but didn't want to have to do any cutting/trimming/filing to get it in there. It would be awesome to have a plug and play solution. My vote is for Red to match the rest of my dash.

BTW, I ordered an EMS Powered IC kit for xmas last week. Should be here tomorrow - can't wait !!

Tony D

[Lazarus] · 12-18-2007, 09:44 PM

Hmm im interested, but im still tossing it up between something like that or a dash mounted EBC

pothiawala786 · 01-10-2008, 12:29 AM

Any update on this gauge yet? I talked to J-spec Tuning since they carried Omori gauges and they said they were going to have new redesigned Omori gauges in stock beginning of January. They said the introductory price was going to be $110 shipped.
They said they are going to be using a thinner design and they would only be selling electrical boost gauges in 45mm.

If you're going to have boost gauges that fit in the stock location relatively soon, I rather just wait and get it from you since I have no experience dealing with them.

I really like the idea of having a boost gauge in the stock location, but at the same time, think that having the gauge a little bit higher (and saving ATLEAST $50 and having an easier install) to see it a bit easier when driving (specially under boost), would be somewhat safer than having to look down all the time.

I think white as a background color should definately be an option. I'm no longer a fan of colored interior lighting, and would rather have a clear bright white. I dont think many people mind if its mechanical or electrical, but I think it'd be easier running an electrical wire to the engine comp then a vacuum hose.

Lachrymal Cloud · 01-10-2008, 12:38 AM

I am down to purchase one given the obvious assumptions that it will look and function nicely (like any other product of yours). I have the speedhut guages that switch from blue to green and I keep them constantly green. Matching is obviously prefered. Great idea on another product, thanks.

baktasht · 01-10-2008, 03:23 AM

Still working on these. These will be an electric gauge for SURE. This product will be seen to completion. There is TONS of interest in this one, so I'm doing my best to see that we get this done as soon as possible.

johnny g · 01-10-2008, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baktasht

Still working on these. These will be an electric gauge for SURE. This product will be seen to completion. There is TONS of interest in this one, so I'm doing my best to see that we get this done as soon as possible.

Nail me down for 2 of these please mate.

I'll be running them on V6's - one turbo'd and one sc'd. Are you including your own sender unit?

PearlJammzz · 01-10-2008, 09:05 AM

I would also like a nice clear white lighting to it, I am not a fan of various colored interior pieces.

Only thing else I'd consider is if we could have our whole dash look like the 98-99 MR2's. The black w/ red lettering that IIRC, lights the lettering and notches up, not just a white light pouring over the top.

CSL87 · 01-10-2008, 11:44 AM

[quote=mr2pmp;255404]Sorry if I'm stepping on your toes...

Hey, same here. This link gives a pretty good installation outline, especially in conjunction with the custom made gauge you're talking about.
Installing In-Dash Boost Gauge - Page 1

pothiawala786 · 01-10-2008, 11:56 AM

Whats the ETA on when you start selling these? or are you just waiting on it for it to be completed right now?

baktasht · 01-10-2008, 07:00 PM

We started with about 7 differnet manufacturers, and have no narrowed it down to two manufacturers who say they can do the gauge in the size/dimensions that we need to make this work. Currently I'm waiting on these two manufacturers to get back to me with estimated pricing and wait time.

John B · 01-13-2008, 12:27 PM

I need a boost gauge. I have an N/A with a turbo swop

12-13-2007, 12:46 AM	#22 (permalink)
mr2pmp Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Sorry if I'm stepping on your toes, I have the best intentions and will remove this post if you feel it's infringing on your potential sales. If you don't like the outer ring being above the black plastic bezel, it can be done with the Omori. The Omori can be installed so the outer ring sits behind the factory bezel out of view, leaving a factory stock looking Omori install. I have it done on mine, and it looks completely factory, save for the greenish back lighting. I'll take some pics when I go to the shop this weekend. -Scott H.

12-13-2007, 01:25 AM	#24 (permalink)
Sang MT Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Home: Tampa, FL School: Gainesville, FL Posts: 2,986 Thanks: 18 Thanked 195 Times in 175 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	B., I think one that's back-lit with blue would be neat

12-16-2007, 09:56 PM	#27 (permalink)
tech2 Some Skills Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 71 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I was planning on making the omori intsal, but come up with an easier solution and I'm in. I do think the omori's color changing feature is really neat, though I don't know how often I'd ever play with it. I'd imagine it would increase the gauge's cost.

12-18-2007, 08:04 PM	#28 (permalink)
xtonydx No Skills Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I was looking at the Omori solution as well, but didn't want to have to do any cutting/trimming/filing to get it in there. It would be awesome to have a plug and play solution. My vote is for Red to match the rest of my dash. BTW, I ordered an EMS Powered IC kit for xmas last week. Should be here tomorrow - can't wait !! Tony D

12-18-2007, 09:44 PM	#29 (permalink)
[Lazarus] No Skills Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Hmm im interested, but im still tossing it up between something like that or a dash mounted EBC

01-10-2008, 12:29 AM	#30 (permalink)
pothiawala786 Some skills Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 441 Thanks: 6 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Any update on this gauge yet? I talked to J-spec Tuning since they carried Omori gauges and they said they were going to have new redesigned Omori gauges in stock beginning of January. They said the introductory price was going to be $110 shipped. They said they are going to be using a thinner design and they would only be selling electrical boost gauges in 45mm. If you're going to have boost gauges that fit in the stock location relatively soon, I rather just wait and get it from you since I have no experience dealing with them. I really like the idea of having a boost gauge in the stock location, but at the same time, think that having the gauge a little bit higher (and saving ATLEAST $50 and having an easier install) to see it a bit easier when driving (specially under boost), would be somewhat safer than having to look down all the time. I think white as a background color should definately be an option. I'm no longer a fan of colored interior lighting, and would rather have a clear bright white. I dont think many people mind if its mechanical or electrical, but I think it'd be easier running an electrical wire to the engine comp then a vacuum hose.

01-10-2008, 12:38 AM	#31 (permalink)
Lachrymal Cloud The Constellation Branch Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 365 Thanks: 20 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I am down to purchase one given the obvious assumptions that it will look and function nicely (like any other product of yours). I have the speedhut guages that switch from blue to green and I keep them constantly green. Matching is obviously prefered. Great idea on another product, thanks.

01-10-2008, 03:23 AM	#32 (permalink)
baktasht EMSPowered.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,762 Thanks: 15 Thanked 96 Times in 84 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (25/100% )	Still working on these. These will be an electric gauge for SURE. This product will be seen to completion. There is TONS of interest in this one, so I'm doing my best to see that we get this done as soon as possible.

01-10-2008, 09:05 AM	#34 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,899 Thanks: 8 Thanked 65 Times in 62 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I would also like a nice clear white lighting to it, I am not a fan of various colored interior pieces. Only thing else I'd consider is if we could have our whole dash look like the 98-99 MR2's. The black w/ red lettering that IIRC, lights the lettering and notches up, not just a white light pouring over the top.

01-10-2008, 11:44 AM	#35 (permalink)
CSL87 No Skills Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	[quote=mr2pmp;255404]Sorry if I'm stepping on your toes... Hey, same here. This link gives a pretty good installation outline, especially in conjunction with the custom made gauge you're talking about. Installing In-Dash Boost Gauge - Page 1

01-10-2008, 11:56 AM	#36 (permalink)
pothiawala786 Some skills Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 441 Thanks: 6 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Whats the ETA on when you start selling these? or are you just waiting on it for it to be completed right now?

01-10-2008, 07:00 PM	#37 (permalink)
baktasht EMSPowered.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,762 Thanks: 15 Thanked 96 Times in 84 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (25/100% )	We started with about 7 differnet manufacturers, and have no narrowed it down to two manufacturers who say they can do the gauge in the size/dimensions that we need to make this work. Currently I'm waiting on these two manufacturers to get back to me with estimated pricing and wait time.

01-13-2008, 12:27 PM	#38 (permalink)
John B Cage Fighter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 153 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I need a boost gauge. I have an N/A with a turbo swop