Aeroforce Gauges for your Ecoboost vehicle

[crash712us]

Yes the upholstery is quite costly, in fact my upholsterer I have talk to him about it and he isn't even interested in doing. He said its such pain its just not worth doing. All though I like Mikes finished A-pillar pod and think it turn out fantastic. When I showed him he was unimpressed. Now please to get my guy wrong he is a super guy and great person, he is just to much a perfectionist and if can't be done right he doesn't want to do it. But however the stuff they spray in glove boxes is called flocking and he suggested I look into that for a project like this. Also storm was suppose to have a guy looking into doing something as well.
But I am sure this is more than one way to skin this cat, perhaps one day I will get a bug up my arse to figure out a solution for.

[SwampRat]

Yes the upholstery is quite costly, in fact my upholsterer I have talk to him about it and he isn't even interested in doing. He said its such pain its just not worth doing. All though I like Mikes finished A-pillar pod and think it turn out fantastic. When I showed him he was unimpressed. Now please to get my guy wrong he is a super guy and great person, he is just to much a perfectionist and if can't be done right he doesn't want to do it. But however the stuff they spray in glove boxes is called flocking and he suggested I look into that for a project like this. Also storm was suppose to have a guy looking into doing something as well.
But I am sure this is more than one way to skin this cat, perhaps one day I will get a bug up my arse to figure out a solution for.

WELL  .... I'm the bug , kinda / sort of ....Eeeeewwwwhhhh
Any way I know you've sold quite a few of your SHO center pods , I guess its a matter of If you have the time to do this .
I Think a flocked A pillar pod whould sell  , especially cause of your good rep with the center pod you make . I LOVE MINE ! !


A new post by you to see the potential for you ( and us ) is something you may want to consider .   IMHO

[ayerse07]

So for anybody that has problems in the future running the triple gauge setup, Todd was successfully able to hlep me with my issue. If you want all three gauges to start up simultaneously as soon as the ignition is turned, you have to:

Run the red power.
Remove the jumpers from behind the gauges.
In setup mode, (do NOT choose ecoboost)

Reason being the ecoboost platforms use a different algorithm.

Everything still works, and the setup looks alot more profesional.

Thanks again for the help Todd,

[TSS]

Okay, new duh question:  I removed the "jumper" on the back of mine (because I thought it was a mounting bracket and I did not need it). And I wanted the gauge to be as light and compact as possible.   Duh.  Anyway I have only ONE gauge and it is functioning as it should.  Any reason for me to add the Jumper/bracket back at this point? "

[Brucelinc]

Okay, new duh question:  I removed the "jumper" on the back of mine (because I thought it was a mounting bracket and I did not need it). And I wanted the gauge to be as light and compact as possible.   Duh.  Anyway I have only ONE gauge and it is functioning as it should.  Any reason for me to add the Jumper/bracket back at this point? "

Todd, what are you calling a jumper/bracket?  The U shaped thing that goes over the 2 studs on the back is only for mounting purposes unless I am crazy.  You shouldn't need that for your installation - I hope.  I don't plan on using it.  I made a mounting bracket out of aluminum angle.

[mval]

i found on the net someone had put his gauges in a spot that i hadn't thought of. pic i got isn't to good but shows location. not the best location but would eliminate an A pillar build.
mike v
ps: guy said you had to have a sunroof to use it but think almost all sho's have sunroof.
what do you think. i want an oil pressure gauge & maybe a aeroforce.

[ayerse07]

The "jumper" is the small black piece located on the back of the gauge right beside where you plug in the OBD cable. You smply pull it straight out. It disables the power feed from the OBD plug and is neccesary to remove in order to supply 12V power.

Okay, new duh question:  I removed the "jumper" on the back of mine (because I thought it was a mounting bracket and I did not need it). And I wanted the gauge to be as light and compact as possible.   Duh.  Anyway I have only ONE gauge and it is functioning as it should.  Any reason for me to add the Jumper/bracket back at this point? "

Todd, what are you calling a jumper/bracket?  The U shaped thing that goes over the 2 studs on the back is only for mounting purposes unless I am crazy.  You shouldn't need that for your installation - I hope.  I don't plan on using it.  I made a mounting bracket out of aluminum angle.

[SHOdded]

i found on the net someone had put his gauges in a spot that i hadn't thought of. pic i got isn't to good but shows location. not the best location but would eliminate an A pillar build.
mike v
ps: guy said you had to have a sunroof to use it but think almost all sho's have sunroof.
what do you think. i want an oil pressure gauge & maybe a aeroforce.

I would use that location for aux gauges to fill out a cockpit, but not for primary use.  Does look good tho.

[TSS]

Thank you guys. It really was a dumb question. Yes I was talking about the mounting bracket. That's what I thought it was. But then when I heard jumper, I got worried. As for that mounting location, I'm in my car and just checked and it would work in the MKS. good amount of space back there And I opened the sunroof, you can get your hand in very easily However, I really would not want my boost gauge there. It does look neat and tidy and it would fit, but, again, it is too much center stage for me.

[Brucelinc]

That sunroof location seems like it would require you to take your eyes off the road to read the gauges.  Pillar pods, dash mounts or mounting near the existing instrument cluster would seem more user friendly to me because they are closer to the proper field of vision for driving.   

[JohnnyBravo]

Just ordered my gauge today!

[JohnnyBravo]

We just received your order.  It will ship between 1-2 business days.  Thank you for your business!

Terrific.  Thanks, Tommy.

The PPE down pipe is next on the list.

[Brucelinc]

I liked TSS's mounting but I decided to do a column mount instead.  I made a bracket out of 1.5" aluminum angle.  I drilled holes for the wire and so I could mount the gauge to the bracket using the studs on the gauge.  I wanted the gauge centered and a bit closer than on the instrument panel.  Ignore the exposed wire in this picture - I fixed that.

[BiGMaC]

   Cool fab work!

[Larrylu]

Nice and clean. Good work. Looks like plenty of room for two more ....one on either side should you ever decide.