Gauge setup

**Schwartz1986** · 02-20-2009, 12:40 AM

Other than the gauges, I really haven't done much to the car. I installed one of those air intakes with the conical filter element, so it makes a little noise when I peg the accelerator.

Time and money permitting, I have two modifications I want to make. First, I want to get rid of the plastic fittings on the upper radiator line and straighten out that hose. I've seen metal fittings on newer Aveos, so I'm hoping that one will be easy. My major "someday" project is the exhaust. The collars on either end of the braided joint are totally loose from corrosion, and the rest of the pipe doesn't look good, either. My goal is to have a new setup made with stainless steel, since it will hold up to the road salt a little better. I also want a peppier muffler. Like I said, it might be awhile!

Toby

**loose** · 02-22-2009, 07:26 AM

in ur opinion would 2'' fit in there or is 1.5'' pushing it for the center?

**aveodude** · 02-22-2009, 08:52 PM

Why did you put 5 gauges in a stock car?

**deniswhite1** · 02-22-2009, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by aveodude

Why did you put 5 gauges in a stock car?

my guess would be for the looks, and future mods

**Schwartz1986** · 02-22-2009, 11:54 PM

For the most part, the gauges were an educational excercise. This is the first car I've ever owned, so it's also the first one I've ever worked on. The stereo was my first taste of wiring, as well as making templates and drilling the brackets. I wanted to do something under the hood, and someone suggested that I would probably learn a lot by installing a set of mechanical gauges. Even if the data is superfluous, I got to spend a lot of time underneath the car, learning where the hoses go and what they have inside them. They also serve as conversation pieces, and who knows... maybe someday I'll pack a supercharger in there.

Anyway, I assure you that the 2" gauges won't fit in place of the 1.5" set. Believe me, I considered it. The mini set is already a pretty tight squeeze, and with anything bigger you'll just cut right through the bottom of the panel. But anyway. Like I said, if you're new to mechanics and you want an ambitious project to work on, I think this is a good one. You'll learn a lot.