[Former_Boosted_IS]

I know that the we have a side curtain airbag on the 135/335, but we really need an option for gauges that are in our line of sight. I know the E46 crowd uses a simple DIY with a 2.0 ohm 1/4 watt resistor w/5% resistance to disable the side curtain air bag without triggering the airbag light. I absolutely love the look of the a-pillar gauges, so I was curious if anyone else would be interested in this?

PLEASE NO LECTURES HERE, JUST WHETHER YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED.

[Jake@MOTIV]

Yes please. I have a 60mm defi boost gauge from my last car I want to use. I love my rixeffects gauge but I like my defi more

[mwahlert]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

I know that the we have a side curtain airbag on the 135/335, but we really need an option for gauges that are in our line of sight. I know the E46 crowd uses a simple DIY with a 2.0 ohm 1/4 watt resistor w/5% resistance to disable the side curtain air bag without triggering the airbag light. I absolutely love the look of the a-pillar gauges, so I was curious if anyone else would be interested in this?

PLEASE NO LECTURES HERE, JUST WHETHER YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED.

they disable the side curtain air bag so that they can "safely" use an a pillar gauge? that is intelligent.

[dmurray14]

Originally Posted by mwahlert

they disable the side curtain air bag so that they can "safely" use an a pillar gauge? that is intelligent.

+1

WOW.

[roadkillrob]

I definitely want some, maybe 6 or 7 pillar gauges for my slammed civic - airbags are for wusses anyway!

[stimpy]

No way - not getting rid of airbags.

We do need a better gauge solution though.

[MalM3]

HUD is a good option,,

[CBR335]

I know that this isn't directly in the line of sight, but here is my CMGS gauge mounted with a prototype aluminum bracket I made that is attached to the column via industrial velcro. Very handy and quickly removable. Sorry about the image size and quality. Cell phone pics suck.

[ianthegreat]

Originally Posted by mwahlert

they disable the side curtain air bag so that they can "safely" use an a pillar gauge? that is intelligent.

My daily driver doesn't have airbags, A/C, power steering, or anti lock brakes.

Here's a band aid, i think you scratched your finger

[Craig@SupremePower]

that mount blocks the information center so no dice imo...

[Qmax03]

id be interested...

[JayKay335i]

I wouldn't want one. Not due to the air bag being deactivated, but more so that its a DD and I dont want it looking like a civic.

[forza1976]

Originally Posted by JayKay335i

I dont want it looking like a civic.

totally agree... just looks tacky

[fast4door]

+1..I dont like the way it loooks either

[CBR335]

Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

that mount blocks the information center so no dice imo...

This is true, but if you don't mind not seing the gear indicator and clock, it works great. The gauge leaves the tach and speedo unobstructed, so it works for me as I don't need the gear indicator for shifts as I use the tach. The good thing is that it is right there between your eyes when glancing at the other gauges, but out of the way.

[jblackwell]

Too "ricey"

[cn555ic]

Originally Posted by jblackwell

Too "ricey"

Agreed...see them on hondas and I don't like them

[Lobaeux]

Not a chance! While a gauge may help, putting it on the A-pillar is, like others have said, too-Honda Civic-like.

[balance]

lol i guess i'm a ricer then

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Not a fan at all of sitting a gauge in front of the information center on the gauge cluster. Any other ideas on where to mount gauges then?

[huyner328]

The business opportunity lies in creating a HUD.

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Originally Posted by huyner328

The business opportunity lies in creating a HUD.

Trust me, I have looked into it, but the flexibility isn't there. What if you want a methanol flow gauge, etc. We need something with a pod that accomodates the different needs of each person.