3D-Design gauge pod and Prosport gauges

wmandra · 01-14-2014, 01:17 PM

Installed boost, EGT and AFR gauges in the Z4 today. The 3D-Design gauge pod is excellent in terms of build quality and really matches the OEM look. The gauges are wired up to light amber and match the dash almost perfectly.

Here's a short video of the startup sequence:

Z4-35i · 01-15-2014, 11:11 AM

They look good, how complex was the install?

wmandra · 01-15-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4-35i

They look good, how complex was the install?

Install was a breeze once I figured out to to remove the top of the center console without breaking it

It just snaps in place, but requires a bit of effort to pull out. I had the smokers package, so I was able to pull +12V and ground for the gauges off of the connector for the cigarette lighter. Running sensor wires into the engine bay also fairly easy as there is a large rubber grommet on the passenger side firewall which is easily accessible once you remove the under-dash cover.

Hujan · 01-15-2014, 07:31 PM

I'm not seeing images and the YouTube link appears to be broken. Sounds cool, though.

wmandra · 01-15-2014, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hujan

I'm not seeing images and the YouTube link appears to be broken. Sounds cool, though.

video link fixed- i think.

Hujan · 01-16-2014, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wmandra

video link fixed- i think.

Yup, that worked. Looks very cool. How easy is it to see the gauges from the driver's seat?

Does every kit come with boost, EGT, and AFR, or can you customize? (I like the idea of boost, EGT, and oil pressure.)

wmandra · 01-16-2014, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hujan

Yup, that worked. Looks very cool. How easy is it to see the gauges from the driver's seat?

Does every kit come with boost, EGT, and AFR, or can you customize? (I like the idea of boost, EGT, and oil pressure.)

pretty hard to see them when in 3rd or 5th gear to be honest. Its not a kit, you can get the gauge pod from iND and the gauges came from prosport. They have tons of gauges availble so you can pick whichever 52mm ones you want.

BMWZ4RIDER · 01-17-2014, 02:47 PM

Do you have to cut into And splice into the OEM wiring harness(s)?
What are the Under the Hood wiring connections?
Cost of the POD with gauges?
Thanx,

wmandra · 01-17-2014, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4RIDER

Do you have to cut into And splice into the OEM wiring harness(s)?
What are the Under the Hood wiring connections?
Cost of the POD with gauges?
Thanx,

Didn't have to cut into any OEM harnesses for power. Under the hood, the sensors for EGT and AFR require separate bungs in the downpipe (I'm using a catless one from EvolutionRaceworks that came with the bungs). For boost I had to tap the charge pipe to install a vacuum hose to pick up boost pressure.

Gauge pod - $362.00
AFR gauge - $224.99
EGT gauage - $93.99
Boost gauge - $54.75

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wmandra Track Addict 98 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2010 328i, 2014 Z4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ, USA iTrader: (0)	3D-Design gauge pod and Prosport gauges Installed boost, EGT and AFR gauges in the Z4 today. The 3D-Design gauge pod is excellent in terms of build quality and really matches the OEM look. The gauges are wired up to light amber and match the dash almost perfectly. Here's a short video of the startup sequence: __________________ Driver, Ratchet Head Racing #93 BMW Z4 Club Organizer, Garden State Euros Motorsport Division 2014 Glacier Silver Z4 28i M Sport - See the build thread: http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=950367 Last edited by wmandra; 01-15-2014 at 07:39 PM..
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