S13 Center Vent Angled Triple 52mm Gauge Plates

[Lucas180]

Money sent to you

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by tabasco122

do you mount\glue the rings on the plate, or do they have to be assembled? because i attempted to do this with the autometer rings after seeing your car in the magazine a few months ago, but i failed at getting them all straight, they were all different angles lol.

I do not glue them, that's what the mounts are for. You need to modify them for the plate and your specific gauges. If you do it right, everything should be held together tighter than a gnat's ass stretched over a rain barrel.

Originally Posted by ka24det92

that's what im looking for how much is the one with the vents

Without angled rings $45, with angled rings $75

Originally Posted by CC200SX

Hi can you ad to the kit 2 more angle spacers, because i have 5 gauges?

Yes, it would be another $20

Originally Posted by Lucas180

Money sent to you

Got it, Thanks!

[tabasco122]

its not the tightness that screwed me, it was getting the gauge rings aligned the same, they were all slightly off and it annoyed me, so i just have them mounted flat for now

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by tabasco122

its not the tightness that screwed me, it was getting the gauge rings aligned the same, they were all slightly off and it annoyed me, so i just have them mounted flat for now

I don't know man, I really can't think of an easier thing to do than get the rings straight..... if it's crooked, turn it a little!?!

[tabasco122]

lol, i tried, but it always looks a little off, i ended up giving up, they are mounted flat now, and i used silicone adhesive to install it

[xDRFTurR1D3x]

Any S14 options available?

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by xDRFTurR1D3x

Any S14 options available?

Sure, I can custom fab anything you can dream up...... well, as long as it's physically possible.

Example:

[tabasco122]

how much to put a 52mm gauge in an s13 dash bezel ac vent, and an lcd on the other side vent? i attempted to but i suck at fiberglass, and i didnt fill in the spot where my lcd display is going. i can get you dimensions for the LCD. here is what im talking about, this is how mine looks now, but it looks like ass because i suck at fiberglass.

[EDacIouSX]

hey dood, I really like these gauges. Too bad they are of no use to me, I have a s14. Keep up the great work!

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by tabasco122

how much to put a 52mm gauge in an s13 dash bezel ac vent, and an lcd on the other side vent? i attempted to but i suck at fiberglass, and i didnt fill in the spot where my lcd display is going. i can get you dimensions for the LCD. here is what im talking about, this is how mine looks now, but it looks like ass because i suck at fiberglass.

Somewhere between $300-$400.

[Broadfield]

UPDATE:

All orders placed by yesterday will be shipping out within the next couple business days. These are made to order, so I'm just finishing up the first batch.

Thanks for your business!

Toby

[bryansuginami]

i want to buy the S13 Center Vent Angled Triple 52mm Gauge Plates.
call or tax me 310 464 7907. bryan.

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by bryansuginami

i want to buy the S13 Center Vent Angled Triple 52mm Gauge Plates.
call or tax me 310 464 7907. bryan.

You can simply Paypal me at:

[email protected]

Please enter in the comments box what the payment is for and make sure NOT to gift the payment.

Thanks,

Toby

[deavo]

Hi Toby,

How much would it be to post to Australia?
Payment in USD I'm assuming?

[stone184]

Example of how you could drill and tap the modified brackets and insert threaded rod into it. Then simply use some aluminum or other material to make a "washer" to span the back of the vent opening. Finally some simple wing nuts and you can easily attach it all from the back. This will also help really suck the plate into the opening of the dash.

How much extra for you to machine me this extra little bit? I want these things to fit as tight as possible!

[Jason9011]

Possible pick up? I live in Illinois as well and i don't mind the drive.

[TrustS13]

Payment sent!

[lexlaxlux]

Can you make one with 1 52mm and 2 60mm?
If so, I will gladly buy one!

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by deavo

Hi Toby,

How much would it be to post to Australia?
Payment in USD I'm assuming?

I'm waiting on some flat rate boxes to arrive from USPS. I have two sizes coming and if I can fit the stuff in the smaller one then it will save a bundle in shipping. I will let you know as soon as I know!

Thanks

Originally Posted by stone184

How much extra for you to machine me this extra little bit? I want these things to fit as tight as possible!

I just go to Lowes or similar and pick up some 1/8" thick, 1" wide aluminum strip. You can simply cut it to length with a hacksaw then drill a hole in it. The hardest part is drilling and tapping the hole in your bracket for the gauge. You would then need to get some threaded rod and cut that to about 2" long.... then some wing nuts. Done!

Originally Posted by Jason9011

Possible pick up? I live in Illinois as well and i don't mind the drive.

Sure!

Originally Posted by TrustS13

Payment sent!

Got it, thanks! Yours will be shipping out in the second batch which should be this week. You will be emailed tracking once it ships.

Originally Posted by lexlaxlux

Can you make one with 1 52mm and 2 60mm?
If so, I will gladly buy one!

Yes, but it wouldn't be until my next order to the machinist..... probably a month or so. Just let me know.

[[email protected]]

your works awesome.

One of the better advertisers on this forum.

[lbs_ft]

hey Broadfield, I've got a couple of questions for you man.

First off, let me say that this fabrication is on point. It's simple, clean, and just about as perfect as it can be if you ask me.

1. How do you get the angled rings to attach to the main plate?
2. How do you get the aluminum mounting brackets to attack to the back of the main plate?
3. What gauges are you running in the demo pic you have posted?

Thanks in advance, I plan on ordering one of these as soon as I come into possession of the funds.

Keep up the good work! You'll be hearing from me soon

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by 9K∙RACING™

your works awesome.

One of the better advertisers on this forum.

Thank you sir!

Originally Posted by lbs_ft

hey Broadfield, I've got a couple of questions for you man.

First off, let me say that this fabrication is on point. It's simple, clean, and just about as perfect as it can be if you ask me.

1. How do you get the angled rings to attach to the main plate?
2. How do you get the aluminum mounting brackets to attack to the back of the main plate?
3. What gauges are you running in the demo pic you have posted?

Thanks in advance, I plan on ordering one of these as soon as I come into possession of the funds.

Keep up the good work! You'll be hearing from me soon

1. They sandwich between the gauge and the plate.
2. They don't mount to the plate, they mount to the gauge. They have to be modified for each particular gauge. For example, the legs have to be cut down to the proper length depending on the depth of the gauge being used. Then the mounting holes may have to be modified depending on the gauge. For the Defi's that I used, the openings in the bracket lined up perfectly with the mounting screws on the gauge. However, as you can see in the pics on the first page of this thread, the holes did not line up with the mounting posts on the Prosport gauges. So I had to file out each hole towards the inside in order to get them to fit properly. Then once you tighten the bracket to the gauge it sandwiches the plate and angled ring between the gauge lip and bracket legs.
3. Those were a customer's Prosport gauges.

[RB25240]

I PM'd You twice, sorry about that!

[TrustS13]

Toby, these are NICE. I popped the vent piece in my dash by itself and it sat pretty damn snug because its machined so well. I will be posting some pics I took with my iPhone to help people understand how to install these (but its pretty darn easy). The only mod you need to do is cut his metal brackets with some tin snips..and your done.

[TrustS13]

Took these pics with my new iPhone 4..


You can see how I cut the supplied metal mounting brackets to fit for each gauge. Yes, I realize the Wideband sticks out further than the autometer gauges, but I wanted it in the middle. However, since they are angled it does look a little awkward. I may end up putting it as number 1 gauge instead.



My cars going through a turbo swap right now so it's kinda just chillin'...



But I did open the door and stick the pod in. This is withOUT making a mounting bracket, I just popped it in the (cracked) dash.




Overall, I'm very happy with these Toby, I'd give them at least an A rating....The plate is nice, the paint is very nice, the rings are all very nice. It's a great product! Can't wait to hook everything up!

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by RB25240

I PM'd You twice, sorry about that!

PM sent!

Originally Posted by TrustS13

Overall, I'm very happy with these Toby, I'd give them at least an A rating....The plate is nice, the paint is very nice, the rings are all very nice. It's a great product! Can't wait to hook everything up!

Awesome man, thanks for the thorough review!

[RB25240]

Originally Posted by Broadfield

PM sent!



Awesome man, thanks for the thorough review!

Replied with my sweet images of what I was thinking!

I might end up getting rid of my HVAC Controls since they don't work anyways.

[S13k's]

Hey
Whats shipping to Nova Scotia? I want a set. 52mm angled.

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by S13k's

Hey
Whats shipping to Nova Scotia? I want a set. 52mm angled.

It's $90 shipped for anything outside of the continental United States. I just shipped out my last batch a couple days ago, so you would be in on the next batch. I should have them ready this week if you want to go ahead and make payment... that way you are guaranteed one in this next batch I'm making.

[S13k's]

okay, Pay pal?