Boost gauge location

Shamb · Mar 12th, 2016, 18:15

Anyone think this would be possible in a 940? It might block the warning lights, but I'm pretty sure that either side there is room. Also if there is any blockages underneath the bezel?

woodfordhalse · Mar 12th, 2016, 19:13

Why bother. set boost to what ever you want it to be and save yourself the work. Personally It would put me off buying a car with a hacked dash. If your clever buy a digital boost display and make it look oem

Chooch84 · Mar 12th, 2016, 19:24

Looks like a neat install on that car, almost like it's meant to be (unless it actually comes like that).

I'm pretty sure if you were to do that on a late 940 (don't know if all 940's are the same), you'll have the clips for the bezel around that part.

It would be ideal if you could mount them in that area. Ideally I'd love it if you could change the clock for some kind of digital display/gauge. It would neaten installs of gauges up.

I can take a picture of the are behind the bezel if you want? I already have the bezel and the instrument cluster out.

Shamb · Mar 12th, 2016, 19:47

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Originally Posted by woodfordhalse

Why bother. set boost to what ever you want it to be and save yourself the work. Personally It would put me off buying a car with a hacked dash. If your clever buy a digital boost display and make it look oem

I think it would look oem if it was like that, a digital display doesn't suit a volvo of that period in my opinion. It would put me off buying a car with a hacked dash as well, but I think that's the best position it could be.

Shamb · Mar 12th, 2016, 19:50

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Originally Posted by Chooch84

Looks like a neat install on that car, almost like it's meant to be (unless it actually comes like that).

I'm pretty sure if you were to do that on a late 940 (don't know if all 940's are the same), you'll have the clips for the bezel around that part.

It would be ideal if you could mount them in that area. Ideally I'd love it if you could change the clock for some kind of digital display/gauge. It would neaten installs of gauges up.

I can take a picture of the are behind the bezel if you want? I already have the bezel and the instrument cluster out.

Yeah I like it because it looks so factory, yeah I am unsure whether there is clips and also there is a metal frame around there as well I believe.

I've had a look into changing the clock to a gauge, but its over 80mm in diameter and 80mm gauges are really expensive and rare.

That would be great if you could take a picture? Cheers

Chooch84 · Mar 12th, 2016, 19:53

Shamb · Mar 12th, 2016, 19:55

I think the metal frame may be a problem

Chooch84 · Mar 12th, 2016, 19:58

I can take pictures from around the sides if you'd like? I don't know how easy it would be to make a custom bezel that holds 52mm gauges around it, as it would block off some of the instrument cluster.

Shamb · Mar 12th, 2016, 20:09

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Originally Posted by Chooch84

I can take pictures from around the sides if you'd like? I don't know how easy it would be to make a custom bezel that holds 52mm gauges around it, as it would block off some of the instrument cluster.

Could you take a photo of each corner facing downwards? Appreciate the help

Chooch84 · Mar 12th, 2016, 20:20

Mar 12th, 2016, 18:15	#1
Shamb Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2023 12:07 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Barnstaple	Boost gauge location Anyone think this would be possible in a 940? It might block the warning lights, but I'm pretty sure that either side there is room. Also if there is any blockages underneath the bezel?

Mar 12th, 2016, 19:24	#3
Chooch84 940 Noob Last Online: Today 21:26 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Birmingham	Looks like a neat install on that car, almost like it's meant to be (unless it actually comes like that). I'm pretty sure if you were to do that on a late 940 (don't know if all 940's are the same), you'll have the clips for the bezel around that part. It would be ideal if you could mount them in that area. Ideally I'd love it if you could change the clock for some kind of digital display/gauge. It would neaten installs of gauges up. I can take a picture of the are behind the bezel if you want? I already have the bezel and the instrument cluster out. __________________ 96 945 Classic 2.3 LPT with some mods... To do: Install upper brace, Catch can, install sound deadening (50% done), Fit electric leather seats, repaint! List is endless... 16 BMW 330e

Mar 12th, 2016, 19:53	#6
Chooch84 940 Noob Last Online: Today 21:26 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Birmingham	__________________ 96 945 Classic 2.3 LPT with some mods... To do: Install upper brace, Catch can, install sound deadening (50% done), Fit electric leather seats, repaint! List is endless... 16 BMW 330e

Mar 12th, 2016, 19:58	#8
Chooch84 940 Noob Last Online: Today 21:26 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Birmingham	I can take pictures from around the sides if you'd like? I don't know how easy it would be to make a custom bezel that holds 52mm gauges around it, as it would block off some of the instrument cluster. __________________ 96 945 Classic 2.3 LPT with some mods... To do: Install upper brace, Catch can, install sound deadening (50% done), Fit electric leather seats, repaint! List is endless... 16 BMW 330e

Mar 12th, 2016, 20:20	#10
Chooch84 940 Noob Last Online: Today 21:26 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Birmingham	__________________ 96 945 Classic 2.3 LPT with some mods... To do: Install upper brace, Catch can, install sound deadening (50% done), Fit electric leather seats, repaint! List is endless... 16 BMW 330e

Mar 12th, 2016, 19:13	#2
woodfordhalse Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2018 11:56 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Woodford Halse	Why bother. set boost to what ever you want it to be and save yourself the work. Personally It would put me off buying a car with a hacked dash. If your clever buy a digital boost display and make it look oem

Mar 12th, 2016, 19:55	#7
Shamb Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2023 12:07 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Barnstaple	I think the metal frame may be a problem

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