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I've been looking all over the net in search of a 52mm single, double or triple gauge that's made specifically for our car but couldn't find any? My CLK55 is boosted with kleemann kknpressor, in running 3 gauges, but currently only 2 are set up which is boost and fuel pressure gauge, the 3rd is going to be a wide band gauge. However, I couldn't find any pillar of dash mount gauge pod that's made to fit our car beside the universal one? You guys have any ideas where I can get it?
I am installing mine tomorrow will give a photo shot.
Not proud but it is going to suit my needs. I used a carbon fiber grade el-cheapo and broke out the dremel. The carbon fiber has a checkered black/silver look that works with my color combo.
The gauges are mounted and ready to remount the pillar trim. I,ll get you a snapshot tomorrow when completed. There is a volvo v60 mold that seemed to fit well for another member in our forum. I spoted it once while shopping but never came across it again.
My pillar trim is grey and I almost sprung for that one as well.
Regardless it will require some grinding and trimming. Don't expect it to be perfect we are not ricer hoopties so to speak. HAR
I installed it this morning and it will need some detailing. There is a small gap in the upper part of the pod.
It is not easy but I wanted ample hand maneuverability while autocross with gloves. Also one must not create an extra blind spot. The Cabriolets are notorious for this.
Going to have to apply some heat to remove the gap this is a trial fit.
This is a trial fit and was really tight with the cables. Detailing the cables in a soldier formation will make installation easier.
The top is AEM A/F Center is EVO vac/boost and lower is EVO oil pressure Digital with LED color options.
Used a relay for gauge power and collected ignition power via the headlamp fuse box. I purchased a circuit breaker fuse with long blades and soldered the cable for relay coil. Next is a circuit breaker fuse for lighting up the EVO gauges.
This was my first pod install so the next one will be better without so much tweaking.
The pods are cheap enough so destroying one to learn is worth it. Get a heat gun and dremel. The rest is noise and fun.
Lot of overcast and rain so some photos are lousy with glare.
I went ahead and purchased 2 single pod with the adhesive back and put it near the left lower of the A Pillar and run the wiring inside a 1/4" wire loom. It look ok but I'm happy with it...
The 3-d Printing is easy for Mcrazy but for anyone considering the pillar mount.
Practice maneuvering the sun visor prior to committing pod position. I normally use my car at night and with the sun on my back in the daylight. Today had a frightful time putting the sunvisor in a safe driving position.
The EVO gauges are too strong at night and too weak in the day. Since they are LED some intensity resistor select might be needed. Have to collect the lighting resistance here and adjust accordingly.
VDO might be a better choice.
Thanks for the heads up, I was getting read to swap from blue to red at night.
The Blue is calm but bright. These gauges are nice but desperately need a day night configuration. Likely a resistor on the night side will lower and a low va transformer to make them brighter in the day.
just a hunch, Gator
I am a fan as I often frequent the W211 forums. That looks like more of a professional install than my first attempt.
You have to think W208/W209 has less real estate in the pillar/steering wheel for hard core driving. I like the look in the photo though just cannot convince myself that the clearance will be suitable. An E or S class no problem.
Thanks for chiming in and I may try one of yours when I get my gauges working good Day/night status.
06-06-2017, 03:03 AM
