NEW OEM Style Boost Gauge

Alex@AKMotorwerk · 07-28-2008, 10:22 PM

Some of you already saw this at the NJ MOM meet this past Saturday on my car, others obviously didn't.

I always wanted an OEM looking digital Boost Gauge. Everyone knows that a boost gauge is a necessity in any turbo car, let alone a tuned/chipped car. I tried sticking it up in the corner by the pillar and windshield, looked to cluttered. Considered Rixster's pod, again too cluttered and i didn't think it flowed well with the 335 dash. Then i tried sticking it in the driver side vent, but my lack of knowing how to make it look right, left me with a gauge in a vent with empty gaps and hot glue all over the place. I had the vision of what i wanted it to look like, but just couldn't do it myself.

I got in contact with a very reputable New Jersey custom car audio/video shop that Craig@SupremePower works very closely with. I told them what i was trying to accomplish and man did they come through!!! They took my vision, and made it 100x better than i could have imagined. The Boost Gauge looks like it came stock from the factory installed. The vent is still functional, hot & cold air still come out of it, and the knob still closes and opens the vent. The billet on the gauge itself flows perfectly with the BMW trim and matches the start/stop button to the T. The gauge is even angled perfectly towards the driver so your eye's never have to leave the road! Another plus is if you want to go back to stock, it takes 2 mins to just pop off the trim piece and replace the custom vent pod with a spare OEM vent.

Well enough of my raving about this... i'm just so happy to finally have exactly what i've been trying to accomplish. If anyone is interested, you can contact Craig@SupremePower via PM or shoot him an email at Craig@SupremePower.com He can get you all the info you need on this. Thanks again Craig, Ron & Dave.

Here are the pics:

HyperM3 · 07-28-2008, 10:28 PM

Wow, very nice man!!! Would have loved to have seen it in person.

Alex@AKMotorwerk · 07-28-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

Wow, very nice man!!! Would have loved to have seen it in person.

thanks... i used ur DIY for my first "attempt" at doing this myself. We'll meet up soon and u can check it out, u were busy with CDV's and Golf-T mods

Bimmer335i07 · 07-28-2008, 10:45 PM

I saw this in person and it's

AWESOME Alex!!!

I'm going to get one, once the Helix is finalized. lol!

Alex@AKMotorwerk · 07-28-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

I saw this in person and it's

AWESOME Alex!!!

I'm going to get one, once the Helix is finalized. lol!

New helix map is all done according to Anthony and Mark... Already contacted them to get mine updated

Bimmer335i07 · 07-28-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nj323ci

New helix map is all done according to Anthony and Mark... Already contacted them to get mine updated

When are you going to get it updated? I might take a drive down there with you.

Alex@AKMotorwerk · 07-28-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

When are you going to get it updated? I might take a drive down there with you.

waiting for a call back from Anthony... i'll let u know when i hear from him

Bimmer335i07 · 07-28-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nj323ci

waiting for a call back from Anthony... i'll let u know when i hear from him

kool!

Project3 · 07-28-2008, 11:11 PM

Alex@AKMotorwerk · 07-28-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Project3

HAHAHA.. this isn't off topic at all- "GOODA!"

Project3 · 07-28-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nj323ci

HAHAHA.. this isn't off topic at all- "GOODA!"

no.. its a metaphor for your gauge. its like, clean and formal looking, but, shows that its bad ass and rocks the fuck out... ha.

no. ur right... haha

Alex@AKMotorwerk · 07-28-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Project3

no.. its a metaphor for your gauge. its like, clean and formal looking, but, shows that its bad ass and rocks the fuck out... ha.

no. ur right... haha

LMFAO!!! So ur saying "my gauge is formal, but it's there to party", i'm pickin up what ur throwin down

BES335xi · 07-29-2008, 01:55 AM

wow Alex, i wish i seen it in person LOL that shit lo0ks fuckin' sick! something that i also visualized to get but noone made 1. Untill you now lol

on this 1. make sure they make alot of 'em, cause i'm sure everyone will want to get 1 lol. right now you should only sell it to us though.. lmao
yo Alex post a pic of it with the lights lit up.

PM Craig.

HyperM3 · 07-29-2008, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nj323ci

New helix map is all done according to Anthony and Mark... Already contacted them to get mine updated

I can say that its very done now!

f82phan · 07-29-2008, 08:13 AM

That looks good -- I have Rixster's pod and the VEI gauge. I love the gauge, but the pod is def not up to par, fitment and finish wise.

Just curious, what size is that gauge?

Alex@AKMotorwerk · 07-29-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by e90phan

That looks good -- I have Rixster's pod and the VEI gauge. I love the gauge, but the pod is def not up to par, fitment and finish wise.

Just curious, what size is that gauge?

it's a 41mm VEI gauge

I debated on that Rixster pod for a while, then ultimately decided against it.

f82phan · 07-29-2008, 08:27 AM

Damn....looks like nothing bigger than 41mm will fit in the vent slot. Sucks cuz I've got a 52mm one.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 07-29-2008, 12:37 PM

AWESOME Alex! We gotta install mine when you get a chance

07-29-2008, 12:41 PM

Rix's new pod is pretty sexy.......

cycler · 07-29-2008, 12:44 PM

Looks very good

Cay955 · 07-29-2008, 08:03 PM

I've seen the gauge in person and it definitely flows very nicely keeping the OEM look and the vent functionality... I have the rixster which I will be trying to off load soon to get something custom done by Craig@supremepower's group.

Alex thanks for introducing me to Ron and Dave, they threw some ideas for my gauge placement. I might try to place it on the center dash replacing the left vent something like the porsche 911 turbo.

Anyone interested in the rixster gauge it's for sale...

Alex@AKMotorwerk · 07-29-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cay955

I've seen the gauge in person and it definitely flows very nicely keeping the OEM look and the vent functionality... I have the rixster which I will be trying to off load soon to get something custom done by Craig@supremepower's group.

Alex thanks for introducing me to Ron and Dave, they threw some ideas for my gauge placement. I might try to place it on the center dash replacing the left vent something like the porsche 911 turbo.

Anyone interested in the rixster gauge it's for sale...

that would look great too... that's what's nice about custom fabrication, u can do whatever ur heart desires

Glad i could help u out... I've known Craig, Ron & Dave for years, they will deliver a top quality product. That i'm 100% sure of

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Alex@AKMotorwerk 208 Rep 9,339 Posts Drives: 2012 AW F10 535i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hillsborough, NJ iTrader: (7)	NEW OEM Style Boost Gauge - info with PICS Some of you already saw this at the NJ MOM meet this past Saturday on my car, others obviously didn't. I always wanted an OEM looking digital Boost Gauge. Everyone knows that a boost gauge is a necessity in any turbo car, let alone a tuned/chipped car. I tried sticking it up in the corner by the pillar and windshield, looked to cluttered. Considered Rixster's pod, again too cluttered and i didn't think it flowed well with the 335 dash. Then i tried sticking it in the driver side vent, but my lack of knowing how to make it look right, left me with a gauge in a vent with empty gaps and hot glue all over the place. I had the vision of what i wanted it to look like, but just couldn't do it myself. I got in contact with a very reputable New Jersey custom car audio/video shop that Craig@SupremePower works very closely with. I told them what i was trying to accomplish and man did they come through!!! They took my vision, and made it 100x better than i could have imagined. The Boost Gauge looks like it came stock from the factory installed. The vent is still functional, hot & cold air still come out of it, and the knob still closes and opens the vent. The billet on the gauge itself flows perfectly with the BMW trim and matches the start/stop button to the T. The gauge is even angled perfectly towards the driver so your eye's never have to leave the road! Another plus is if you want to go back to stock, it takes 2 mins to just pop off the trim piece and replace the custom vent pod with a spare OEM vent. Well enough of my raving about this... i'm just so happy to finally have exactly what i've been trying to accomplish. If anyone is interested, you can contact Craig@SupremePower via PM or shoot him an email at Craig@SupremePower.com He can get you all the info you need on this. Thanks again Craig, Ron & Dave. Here are the pics: Last edited by Alex@AKMotorwerk; 07-28-2008 at 10:43 PM..
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f82phan Colonel 54 Rep 2,863 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in your rear view mirror iTrader: (22)	That looks good -- I have Rixster's pod and the VEI gauge. I love the gauge, but the pod is def not up to par, fitment and finish wise. Just curious, what size is that gauge? __________________
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f82phan Colonel 54 Rep 2,863 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in your rear view mirror iTrader: (22)	Damn....looks like nothing bigger than 41mm will fit in the vent slot. Sucks cuz I've got a 52mm one. __________________
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