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Originally Posted by theDreamer
I guess the question is how important is this information? Do you need real time updates from these gauges or a quick glance every so often is fine?
I of course like the replacement of the stock location but the glove box idea is very nice also.
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The most important data that the gauges give the user is warning info. If a temp is over a set temp or if boost is over or lower than set points your gauge warning lights will activate. You want your gauges to be in view so you can see the warning lights and analyse the data quick. Some gauges use warning sounds which would make it not as important to be within view but you would not be able to tell which gauge it is untill you stop the car to check it out ex: Glove box.
The only gauge you need to truly look at when trying to contain 500+ hp is your techometer. Real time data should be left to the data logging systems such as Magden. Camp2 etc. Trying to visualize real time data while containing a forced inducted beast is not too smart of an idea but thats just my opinion, I could be wrong.
Most gagues do have a button you can press to give the highest numbers hit during driving which could come in handy.
How ever I loved all 5 gauges I had in my boosted RSX-S (3 on A-piller and 2 above steering wheel). Everyone would always make some kind of comment or joke about all the gauges I had, but I knew I needed them to some degree not to metion they did kind of get in my view a times.