MSP owner, install of a boost gauge?

[Stou]

Is there any of the new MSP owner who have or will install a boost gauge?

Can be interesting to see what is the real psi on that car! :D

[Limited Edition]

Stou..
do you know if there is any pre-made housing under the head deck unit console, that can fit 2/3 gauges? I don't want to go custom because it would cost alot.
What guage brand is good to go with? Autometer is too popular.
what else is there? Apex'i?

[phantom]

if you more $$ to spend... go with Defi, they are really good.

[Stou]

Limited, you can buy this steering column gauge housing made for the Protegé:

http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Stou/gauge_pod3.jpg

Or you can do like I did under the head deck unit console with a simple piece of plastic:

http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Stou/gauges.jpg

Under the deck, you can fit 2 or 3 gauges (2" 1/16).

I think somebody is working on a pilar pod but I'm not sure about that.

About the gauge, I have Autometer because I had a very good deal on it. So I didn't shop a lot for it.

[Limited Edition]

Stou..
i really like the guage set-up underneath the headdeck unit. I could use that space, because i don't put my CDs in that slot. Is the plasic that holds the two guage a thin piece of plastic? or is it a box like housing? that is securely tighten in the slot?

do they make smaller guage than 2 1/16"? I really want to have 3 guage under the head unit. Just guessing it, with 3 guages at 2 1/16" seems to be too 'busy' looking for me. My guages would mainly be for 'show' rather than putting to use for my driving.

[Stou]

The head unit in the MSP is different of the one of the MP3, so I don't know if it's the same kind of installation setup. The head unit in the MP3 is secure with a small metal bracket under it. I used this piece to hold the plastic for the gauges.

Here's another piece that I did for 3 2"1/16 gauges. On the top of each side, you can see a small tab with a hole in it. This is where the screws of the bracket are holding the piece.

http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Stou/gauge_pattern3.jpg

This gauge housing is rough and is not ready to install. It is made of 1/8" semi rigid plastic. I must make some adjustement and cover it with fiber carbon look vinyl. I did it because I will probably install a fuel gauge or an oil presure gauge soon.

I don't know if there are smaller gauges than those 2" 1/16 but I found them just a good size.

[sonic_rs]

ther is also a unit a HUD ( heads up display) I was gona get for my teg.. made my a companie.. call defi.. I thinks it's a boost gauge/turbo timer.. it reflects off you windsheld.. I'll try to find it.

[sonic_rs]

http://www.defi-shop.com/product/vsd/bt/bt_top.htm

[APEXistud]

The Defi HUD setup looks really lame in person. Further more, it is mainly visible at night. Go for a custom pillar pod on install them above the center vents kinda like where the WRX has it factory clock.