S13 Center Vent Gauge Plates - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Broadfield · 07-01-2012, 04:55 PM

Fits LHD and RHD S13's
Main plate is CNC'd from 1/8" aluminum
Inside radius of the gauge openings are beveled so the gauge will drop in when angled
ABS angled rings are prepped to remove all casting nubs
ABS angled rings are trued on the bottom side as they do not come 100% flat
Main plate and rings are texture coated for OEM look
Painted with high quality SEM Satin Black
Angled plates Include aluminum mounting brackets that can be modified to fit your particular gauge(see pics below)
The mounts can also be modified to make a rock solid mounting system for the dash(see pics below)

(3) 52mm Gauge Plate: $45 Shipped 1 in stock

(3) 52mm Angled Gauge Plate: $75 Shipped 8 in stock

(1) 52mm and (2) 60mm Gauge Plate: $45 Shipped 1 in stock

(3) 60mm Gauge Plate: $45 Shipped 1 in stock

(1) 60mm Gauge Plate With Vents: $65 Shipped 2 in stock

(1) 60mm and (2) 52mm Gauge Plate: $45 Shipped 1 in stock

(2) 52mm Gauge Plate With Vents: $65 Shipped 0 in stock

(2) 52mm Angled Gauge Plate With Vents: $85 Shipped 5 in stock

Blank Gauge Plate: $19 Shipped 1 in stock

All Angled Gauge Setups Include Universal Brackets:

The brackets can be cut/modified to accommodate virtually any gauge. This will ensure the gauges do not budge when mounted in the plate. On top of that, the mounting bracket gives you the ability to also make a mounting system to hold the plate to the dash. You can simply tap out the center of the bracket and use some threaded rod to make a rock solid mounting system. I like to cut some aluminum strips to make "washers" and then some simple wing nuts to fasten it in the dash. The wing nuts make it simple to fasten while the dash is still in the car. You can find examples of the modified brackets and mounting system below. Note: I do not sell the mounting system, as it can vary depending on the brand and model of gauge. So I leave that to the consumer if they so choose.

Example of Modified Bracket:

Example of Modified Brackets Mounted:

Example of Mounting System Utilizing Modified Mounting Brackets, Threaded Rod, "Washers" and Wing Nuts:

KoukiMonsta · 07-01-2012, 10:41 PM

Toby makes the coolest stuff ever. If only I could afford it

bmg671 · 07-01-2012, 10:49 PM

Great stuff! Anything for S14?

Broadfield · 07-01-2012, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoukiMonsta

Toby makes the coolest stuff ever. If only I could afford it

Thanks man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmg671

Great stuff! Anything for S14?

I can make just about anything you want... but it would have to be a one-off. The S14 obviously doesn't have a nice vent that you just pop out and slap a piece of aluminum in it's place... like the S13 does. But I can modify your OEM HVAC panel to house whatever you want:

s14boy · 07-02-2012, 12:30 AM

i was about to make a cad file for something like the angled tripple gauge holder and do a 3d print but i might go with yours

and btw your work it fantastic

240zach · 07-02-2012, 05:15 PM

with the s13 vent gauge plates does the dash have to be removed to install them correctly or can you do it with the dash still in?

Broadfield · 07-02-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240zach

with the s13 vent gauge plates does the dash have to be removed to install them correctly or can you do it with the dash still in?

Taken from original post:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadfield

The wing nuts make it simple to fasten while the dash is still in the car.

7jpat · 07-02-2012, 08:17 PM

Can u make one for s13 so i can keep one adjustable vent in center

240zach · 07-02-2012, 09:29 PM

LOL i knew id end up feeling dumb

240zach · 07-02-2012, 09:31 PM

once i get all the s-gear gauges i want ima get the triple 52 angled. lol cant wait. lol

funes · 07-03-2012, 01:58 AM

im gonna get one of these

Tantwoforty · 07-03-2012, 04:46 AM

$85 for 75 cents worth of plastic is a bitch, but that's supply and demand for ya
Well its supply and demand with a side of making a gaaang of loot, But i cant hate, I'd do the same thing....
These things are sick, I'll be picking one up soon!

Broadfield · 07-03-2012, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7jpat

Can u make one for s13 so i can keep one adjustable vent in center

No, that would be much more involved. The aluminum plate would need to have pivot points for the actual vent to attach to. I kind of like the idea though... I may look into it to see what the additional cost would be.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240zach

once i get all the s-gear gauges i want ima get the triple 52 angled. lol cant wait. lol

Do it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by funes

im gonna get one of these

Do it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tantwoforty

$85 for 75 cents worth of plastic is a bitch, but that's supply and demand for ya

What the hell are you talking about?

7jpat · 07-03-2012, 03:52 PM

yeah let me know if u come up with something , i was thinking like just popping 1 vent out and just pop a plate in with 1 angled, i want 20 % for giving u the idea lol

Broadfield · 07-03-2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7jpat

i want 20 % for giving u the idea lol

Shit, if it works out I was going to give you the first one.

7jpat · 07-03-2012, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadfield

Shit, if it works out I was going to give you the first one.

ill take that

freebee

frsh4 · 07-04-2012, 12:41 PM

I sent a pm for the (3) 60mm vent.

Broadfield · 07-04-2012, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frsh4

I sent a pm for the (3) 60mm vent.

I sent you a reply on July 2nd at 6.59PM... it's in my sent messages

Nikko · 07-15-2012, 03:45 PM

what is your paypal?

i am interested in a (3) 52mm angled gauge plate.
email me your paypal

[email protected]

and how long will i be expecting to wait till i get them?

thanks

Broadfield · 07-15-2012, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikko

what is your paypal?

i am interested in a (3) 52mm angled gauge plate.
email me your paypal

[email protected]

and how long will i be expecting to wait till i get them?

thanks

You can Paypal me at:

[email protected]

Please enter in the comments box what the payment is for and make sure NOT to gift the payment. Also make sure your correct shipping address is associated with your Paypal account to prevent shipping delays.

I will ship the item out no later than the next after I receive payment. I ship Priority Mail which is "suppose" to take 2-3 business days.

Thanks,

Toby

I also sent a copy of this to your email.

Nikko · 07-15-2012, 04:18 PM

payment sent. thank you, cant wait for them to arrive

Broadfield · 07-15-2012, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikko

payment sent. thank you, cant wait for them to arrive

Sweet! It will ship out tomorrow morning.

ohshtnoboost · 07-16-2012, 08:50 PM

Payment has been sent for 1 (3)52mm angled gauge plate.

Broadfield · 07-16-2012, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohshtnoboost

Payment has been sent for 1 (3)52mm angled gauge plate.

Awesome! I already printed out the shipping label and slapped it on the box. It will ship out first thing tomorrow morning. You should be receiving an email to your Paypal email address with tracking info. Thanks again!

Nikko · 07-19-2012, 02:46 AM

i just got my order today, on the angled pieces since they dont come attatched to the plate are the gauges themselves supposed to hold the angled piece down to the plate when i mount them? or was it intended for me to just glue the piece on

Broadfield · 07-19-2012, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikko

i just got my order today, on the angled pieces since they dont come attatched to the plate are the gauges themselves supposed to hold the angled piece down to the plate when i mount them? or was it intended for me to just glue the piece on

Essentially the rings are sandwiched between the plate and gauges. Ideally you want to modify the universal brackets that come with my kit and use them to bolt to the back of your gauges. You will need to cut the legs of the brackets down to fit your particular gauges. You can see examples of this in my original post.

Note: there may be some model of gauges that don't use the typical industry standard mounting points. You may have to modify the mounting holes on the brackets to get the holes to line up with your gauge mounting points. Which you can see I had to do in the example in my original post... I had to "hog" out the mounting holes to get them to line up.

2nd Note: there is the rare case that the gauge doesn't have any provisions to mount it. In this case you will have to come up with your own way to hold the gauges to the plate.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

ohshtnoboost · 07-19-2012, 08:20 PM

Received my gauge plate today and couldn't be happier. The quality of the piece is outstanding. Thanks again

Broadfield · 07-19-2012, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohshtnoboost

Received my gauge plate today and couldn't be happier. The quality of the piece is outstanding. Thanks again

I'm glad the product was up to your standards... and thanks for taking the time to leave feedback!

7jpat · 07-30-2012, 02:44 PM

how is that adjustable vent idea working out , did it get passed thought stage yet

hockeyrules · 08-07-2012, 09:09 AM

Broadfield when are you going to have some dual guage angled with vent in stock?

07-01-2012, 04:55 PM	#1
Broadfield Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Normal, IL Age: 50 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (163) Feedback Score: 163 reviews	S13 Center Vent Gauge Plates Fits LHD and RHD S13's Main plate is CNC'd from 1/8" aluminum Inside radius of the gauge openings are beveled so the gauge will drop in when angled ABS angled rings are prepped to remove all casting nubs ABS angled rings are trued on the bottom side as they do not come 100% flat Main plate and rings are texture coated for OEM look Painted with high quality SEM Satin Black Angled plates Include aluminum mounting brackets that can be modified to fit your particular gauge(see pics below) The mounts can also be modified to make a rock solid mounting system for the dash(see pics below) (3) 52mm Gauge Plate: $45 Shipped 1 in stock (3) 52mm Angled Gauge Plate: $75 Shipped 8 in stock (1) 52mm and (2) 60mm Gauge Plate: $45 Shipped 1 in stock (3) 60mm Gauge Plate: $45 Shipped 1 in stock (1) 60mm Gauge Plate With Vents: $65 Shipped 2 in stock (1) 60mm and (2) 52mm Gauge Plate: $45 Shipped 1 in stock (2) 52mm Gauge Plate With Vents: $65 Shipped 0 in stock (2) 52mm Angled Gauge Plate With Vents: $85 Shipped 5 in stock Blank Gauge Plate: $19 Shipped 1 in stock All Angled Gauge Setups Include Universal Brackets: The brackets can be cut/modified to accommodate virtually any gauge. This will ensure the gauges do not budge when mounted in the plate. On top of that, the mounting bracket gives you the ability to also make a mounting system to hold the plate to the dash. You can simply tap out the center of the bracket and use some threaded rod to make a rock solid mounting system. I like to cut some aluminum strips to make "washers" and then some simple wing nuts to fasten it in the dash. The wing nuts make it simple to fasten while the dash is still in the car. You can find examples of the modified brackets and mounting system below. Note: I do not sell the mounting system, as it can vary depending on the brand and model of gauge. So I leave that to the consumer if they so choose. Example of Modified Bracket: Example of Modified Brackets Mounted: Example of Mounting System Utilizing Modified Mounting Brackets, Threaded Rod, "Washers" and Wing Nuts: __________________ Follow Along For My Latest Work My Portfolio Please Share Check Out My Builds Last edited by Broadfield; 01-01-2013 at 06:50 PM..

07-01-2012, 10:41 PM	#2
KoukiMonsta Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,969 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Toby makes the coolest stuff ever. If only I could afford it __________________ @UpshiftEngineering

07-03-2012, 01:58 AM	#11
funes Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California 909/626/714/949 Age: 34 Posts: 163 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	im gonna get one of these __________________ I do window tinting PM me for a good deal

07-04-2012, 12:41 PM	#17
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07-01-2012, 10:49 PM	#3
bmg671 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Guam Posts: 85 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Great stuff! Anything for S14?

07-02-2012, 12:30 AM	#5
s14boy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 1,077 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	i was about to make a cad file for something like the angled tripple gauge holder and do a 3d print but i might go with yours and btw your work it fantastic

07-02-2012, 05:15 PM	#6
240zach Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 916 Posts: 941 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	with the s13 vent gauge plates does the dash have to be removed to install them correctly or can you do it with the dash still in?

07-02-2012, 08:17 PM	#8
7jpat Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: where I wasn't Age: 36 Posts: 272 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Can u make one for s13 so i can keep one adjustable vent in center

07-02-2012, 09:29 PM	#9
240zach Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 916 Posts: 941 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	LOL i knew id end up feeling dumb

07-02-2012, 09:31 PM	#10
240zach Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 916 Posts: 941 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	once i get all the s-gear gauges i want ima get the triple 52 angled. lol cant wait. lol

07-03-2012, 04:46 AM	#12
Tantwoforty Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Riverside ca Age: 34 Posts: 1,890 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	$85 for 75 cents worth of plastic is a bitch, but that's supply and demand for ya Well its supply and demand with a side of making a gaaang of loot, But i cant hate, I'd do the same thing.... These things are sick, I'll be picking one up soon!

07-03-2012, 03:52 PM	#14
7jpat Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: where I wasn't Age: 36 Posts: 272 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	yeah let me know if u come up with something , i was thinking like just popping 1 vent out and just pop a plate in with 1 angled, i want 20 % for giving u the idea lol

07-15-2012, 03:45 PM	#19
Nikko Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA Age: 31 Posts: 26 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	what is your paypal? i am interested in a (3) 52mm angled gauge plate. email me your paypal [email protected] and how long will i be expecting to wait till i get them? thanks

07-15-2012, 04:18 PM	#21
Nikko Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA Age: 31 Posts: 26 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	payment sent. thank you, cant wait for them to arrive

07-16-2012, 08:50 PM	#23
ohshtnoboost Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Age: 35 Posts: 131 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Payment has been sent for 1 (3)52mm angled gauge plate.

07-19-2012, 02:46 AM	#25
Nikko Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA Age: 31 Posts: 26 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i just got my order today, on the angled pieces since they dont come attatched to the plate are the gauges themselves supposed to hold the angled piece down to the plate when i mount them? or was it intended for me to just glue the piece on

07-19-2012, 08:20 PM	#27
ohshtnoboost Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Age: 35 Posts: 131 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Received my gauge plate today and couldn't be happier. The quality of the piece is outstanding. Thanks again

07-30-2012, 02:44 PM	#29
7jpat Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: where I wasn't Age: 36 Posts: 272 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	how is that adjustable vent idea working out , did it get passed thought stage yet

08-07-2012, 09:09 AM	#30
hockeyrules Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Peoria, az Posts: 523 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Broadfield when are you going to have some dual guage angled with vent in stock?