Duel gauge mount
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Rauq
Goblin Guru
Looks like you have a way to go to get this to fully seat. I tried to balance a good fit with being able to reasonably assemble, especially with a print that's less than perfectly printed, but elephants foot will kill the assembly of these parts.
I can post the STLs of the hole plugs as I just sliced them out of the body, then you don't have to worry about matching curves. Would still require glue probably as I'm not sure the curved surface would take threads well. As for covering the backside, that's up to you, but you'd have to figure out how to get the wires through the cover. For what it's worth the access holes on the top are completely invisible under the hood, and I drove through some heavy rain and not having the backside covered did not lead to the gauges getting too wet or anything.
I can post the STLs of the hole plugs as I just sliced them out of the body, then you don't have to worry about matching curves. Would still require glue probably as I'm not sure the curved surface would take threads well. As for covering the backside, that's up to you, but you'd have to figure out how to get the wires through the cover. For what it's worth the access holes on the top are completely invisible under the hood, and I drove through some heavy rain and not having the backside covered did not lead to the gauges getting too wet or anything.
95Blitz
Goblin Guru
Even with it bottomed out it was half an inch or so above the studs and my studs are closer together than the printed part. We must have different AEM gauges or they change the design of the gauge. But i'm working on my own hold down setup and will post pictures when I get home tonight of the progress. No man i really like the body the way you designed it. Fit and form is prefect.
The first picture you posted on this was a different design was it just a flat plate with a L for the mounting?
The first picture you posted on this was a different design was it just a flat plate with a L for the mounting?
Sluggonaut
Goblin Guru
I had someone print Chad's design for me and had the same issue. We both have AEM gauges but they are different bolt patterns. Having a different width helped me, as I just attached a piece of aluminum stock over the gauge bolts and drilled holes to bolt that to the mounts in the part. Worked just fine.
Rauq
Goblin Guru
I've used this gauge mount insert design on every iteration, I've just been moving the ambient light sensor mounting point around.
RITDR
Active Member
I just finished up a design I’ve been working on. It will fit two 52mm gauges and the ambient light sensor. I wanted the gauges to be close to parallel with the hood line.
I have a cap/clamp designed that goes over the back of the OEM boost gauge to allow it to be used, along with a spacer that places the face at the same offset from the mount as the AEM gauge I’m using.
I’ll work on getting .stl files to Mayor West to add to his thread with other printable files if anyone wants to print their own set.
I have a cap/clamp designed that goes over the back of the OEM boost gauge to allow it to be used, along with a spacer that places the face at the same offset from the mount as the AEM gauge I’m using.
I’ll work on getting .stl files to Mayor West to add to his thread with other printable files if anyone wants to print their own set.
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RITDR
Active Member
Thanks. I tried to keep it simple.
Attached 4 files. Two versions of the mounting piece, 1 with the ALS, and 1 without. Also the spacer ring and clamp for the OEM boost gauge.
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Dsteinhorst
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RITDR this design is awesome, but I wish I would have noticed your hood prop brackets! Does not fit without them.
RITDR
Active Member
You know, I never even thought about those being there and raising the hood up! I’m just used to having them.
How close is it to fitting? Maybe I can adjust the design so it will work for the lower hoods. I would have to shift things around to the left to allow me to lower the gauges, but should be able to get it to work. Help me get the dimensions worked out and I’ll send you an .stl file to print and try out.
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Dsteinhorst
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RITDR, I know it's been a hot minute since this post, but If you're still around, want to give you the dimensions you asked for. This has been a great gage pod for the last couple years. I added the hood pop so it would fit. If there was any way to shave 3/16" off the overall height, it would clear perfect.
Mirage775
Active Member
I would love to order one of these from you, if it'll fit two 2 1/16" AEM gauges, that install identically? Or can anyone make me something similar that will fit these gauges?
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Rauq
Goblin Guru
I'd be happy to provide the 3D print files, but my printer is not where it needs to be to make a good enough print for me to hand off to anyone else at the moment. My two gauge pod was also unnecessarily complicated, something I rectified in the three gauge pod I'm running now (OEM boost gauge, post-supercharger; AEM WBO2; AEM Tru-Boost controller for the turbo). Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of this in the car.
devianteng
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I like your design, @Rauq. Specifically how it has the bolt holes, which is what I should have done. The triple pod I designed and run uses the DF LSJ gauge bracket, and if you don't run the LSJ boost gauge it won't work. Mine is specifically for the AEM X-Series wideband and Aeroforce, along with LSJ boost gauge.
Anyway, I'm happy to print things for anyone on my Bambu P1S, just pay cost of material and shipping. I typically only print PLA and ABS, but happy to do PETG or ASA if you pay for the full roll of filament. My car parts are all in ABS (gauge pod cluster, steering wheel hook, fuel filter clamp, cup holder, console storage) and 1-3 years old at this point, holding up well.
Anyway, I'm happy to print things for anyone on my Bambu P1S, just pay cost of material and shipping. I typically only print PLA and ABS, but happy to do PETG or ASA if you pay for the full roll of filament. My car parts are all in ABS (gauge pod cluster, steering wheel hook, fuel filter clamp, cup holder, console storage) and 1-3 years old at this point, holding up well.
Mirage775
Active Member
Sweet! No need for a 3 gauge pod though
. Definitely interested in the 2 gauge one though!
Mirage775
Active Member
Could you print a 2 gauge pod for AEM gauges? Since I don't have a stock LSJ boost gauge and all?
devianteng
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If you have something designed already, sure; send me the stl file. Otherwise it's something I would have to draft, and I'm not quick or efficient with that and without parts to measure and test, I couldn't guarantee it'd work out well.