Pillar Gauges

07 procharger · December 9th, 2007, 04:06 PM

you guys that have them.....where did you splice into for power. I cut into my headlight switch but i have no adjustability. I want to be able to dim them or shut them off.......ideas??

Emay · December 9th, 2007, 04:26 PM

You picked the wrong wire on the switch, one of them is dimmer to interior cluster and dash lamps. Believe it's a green wire, use a test light to be sure so your not splicing all of the wires in that lead to the lamp switch..

07 procharger · December 9th, 2007, 04:30 PM

thanks emay...green you say... is that where yours are?

07 procharger · December 9th, 2007, 04:31 PM

now im wondering if the autometer cobalts are dimmable??

Grabber523 · December 9th, 2007, 10:13 PM

Yes the cobalts are dimmable, I wired mine to dim as well, they work great and match the intensity of the dash lights perfectly, no matter how dim they are. DO NOT wire your gauge power wire into the dimmer though...just the gauge lamp wire...

MustangJon255 · December 9th, 2007, 10:52 PM

speaking of gauges...I was looking into a wideband 02 sensor gauge. Any ideas as to where to look for some ok-priced ones?

Grabber523 · December 9th, 2007, 11:10 PM

I think autometer makes them now in all their popular styles, such as the Cobalts...wish they'd made them before I bought an AEM wideband that doesn't match. Try americanmuscle.com or lethalperformance.com

TASSY5 · December 9th, 2007, 11:18 PM

I am putting these in my car in the next few weeks.
Speed of Sound Pillar guages. $119.00
Dynojet Wide band A/F guage with moniter $400 dollars
Autometer Manusl Boost Guage Black Face with silver trim ring. $90.00

And I am putting Blue Bulbs in them and hooking them up to my dash dimmer.

Any opinions about what i am choosing to go with and if I am making any mistakes?

Also is the 2 pod good enough with the 2 guages above mentioned or should i go with the 3 pod and ad another guage(If I need another one)

Thanks

Grabber523 · December 9th, 2007, 11:26 PM

You want blue gauges? Seriously, go with the Autometer Cobalts...they match our blue dash PERFECTLY...needles and numbers and all...and get the threee-gauge with the blue raptor shift light with boost, wideband A/F and fuel pressure (or EGT if you're N/A)...I absolutely have nothing bad to say about any of autometer and SOS's stuff...

1FastFox · December 10th, 2007, 09:40 AM

The air/fuel guage isnt backlit- FYI...

Grabber523 · December 11th, 2007, 04:10 AM

Nope...but it's real purdy...and blue...anybody wanna buy my AEM wideband so I can get the Cobalt?

Pastor J · December 11th, 2007, 05:53 AM

I've got the Speed of Sound a-pillar and the Oil Pressure/Boost Guages from Autometer's Lunar line. I wired them into the power on the headlights and into the dimmer as well. That way my lights control the guages coming on and the dimming works just fine.

Emay · December 11th, 2007, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by 07 procharger

thanks emay...green you say... is that where yours are?

I'm not 100% sure it was green, which is why I said "I believe", and backed it with use a test light to be sure.. I put mine in nearly a year ago and without going back in the dash I can't be 100% certain.

Emay · December 11th, 2007, 07:57 AM

pastor, I'm not a big fan of the ingiglo look, however I like the signature lighting up in the cluster alot. Is that the roush stage three cluster in it's natural state or did you add a indiglo type overlay?

crazytaz · December 11th, 2007, 08:56 PM

The best wideband o2 guage to go with is a plx device. i have one and it very good. you don't to calibrate them at all.

07 procharger · December 11th, 2007, 08:57 PM

hmmmm i only have three wires for my tach / shift light (cobalt) black green and red. black to groud green to tach adaptor and red to dimmer?

Grabber523 · December 12th, 2007, 02:37 AM

Probably...your green wire is your signal, but IDK...if the signal from the coil wire is amplified at all by the power from the red wire, you'll have problems...not sure how the black magic inside the tach is wired up, but the rest of the gauges have power (red), ground (black), signal (vaires from purple to grey depending on gauge), and white for backlight control, which goes to your switch/dimmer.

December 9th, 2007, 04:06 PM	#1
07 procharger MM Fanatic 07 Mustang GT 5 Speed Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Red Deer Alberta...COME GET A TASTE! Posts: 3,329	Pillar Gauges you guys that have them.....where did you splice into for power. I cut into my headlight switch but i have no adjustability. I want to be able to dim them or shut them off.......ideas?? __________________ http://s245.photobucket.com/albums/g...ent=run005.flv

December 9th, 2007, 04:26 PM	#2
Emay May 08 ROTM 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Look over your shoulder Posts: 1,894	You picked the wrong wire on the switch, one of them is dimmer to interior cluster and dash lamps. Believe it's a green wire, use a test light to be sure so your not splicing all of the wires in that lead to the lamp switch.. __________________ View and purchase my pics: http://erinmayphotography.exposuremanager.com/g/

December 9th, 2007, 04:30 PM	#3
07 procharger MM Fanatic 07 Mustang GT 5 Speed Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Red Deer Alberta...COME GET A TASTE! Posts: 3,329	thanks emay...green you say... is that where yours are? __________________ http://s245.photobucket.com/albums/g...ent=run005.flv

December 9th, 2007, 04:31 PM	#4
07 procharger MM Fanatic 07 Mustang GT 5 Speed Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Red Deer Alberta...COME GET A TASTE! Posts: 3,329	now im wondering if the autometer cobalts are dimmable?? __________________ http://s245.photobucket.com/albums/g...ent=run005.flv

December 9th, 2007, 10:13 PM	#5
Grabber523 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northwood, ND...yes, hell does freeze over... Posts: 1,072	Yes the cobalts are dimmable, I wired mine to dim as well, they work great and match the intensity of the dash lights perfectly, no matter how dim they are. DO NOT wire your gauge power wire into the dimmer though...just the gauge lamp wire... __________________ myspace.com/grabber523 2007 Grabber Orange GT Premium 5-Speed, CDC Sequential Taillights, 2.6L Kenne Bell, 3.73 FRPP Gears, Steeda Tri-Ax, Dynotech Alum. D/S, BMR D/S Loop

December 9th, 2007, 10:52 PM	#6
MustangJon255 Regular 2005 Mustang GT 13.032 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 225	speaking of gauges...I was looking into a wideband 02 sensor gauge. Any ideas as to where to look for some ok-priced ones? __________________ "Never before has a 13 second car looked so mean and intimidating. Bring it." Go to www.fquick.com/americanmuscle255 for all info as well as videos!

December 9th, 2007, 11:10 PM	#7
Grabber523 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northwood, ND...yes, hell does freeze over... Posts: 1,072	I think autometer makes them now in all their popular styles, such as the Cobalts...wish they'd made them before I bought an AEM wideband that doesn't match. Try americanmuscle.com or lethalperformance.com __________________ myspace.com/grabber523 2007 Grabber Orange GT Premium 5-Speed, CDC Sequential Taillights, 2.6L Kenne Bell, 3.73 FRPP Gears, Steeda Tri-Ax, Dynotech Alum. D/S, BMR D/S Loop

December 9th, 2007, 11:18 PM	#8
TASSY5 Regular 2007 Alloy GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kenner, Louisiana Posts: 147	I am putting these in my car in the next few weeks. Speed of Sound Pillar guages. $119.00 Dynojet Wide band A/F guage with moniter $400 dollars Autometer Manusl Boost Guage Black Face with silver trim ring. $90.00 And I am putting Blue Bulbs in them and hooking them up to my dash dimmer. Any opinions about what i am choosing to go with and if I am making any mistakes? Also is the 2 pod good enough with the 2 guages above mentioned or should i go with the 3 pod and ad another guage(If I need another one) Thanks __________________ 2007 Alloy GT. 5 speed, Spydershaft, MGW shifter, 3.55 gears, Sequential tail lights, C 300 Cervini's Full Body Kit, CDC Hood Struts, Whipple HO.SC. 468 SAE RWHP 450.44 RWTQ

December 9th, 2007, 11:26 PM	#9
Grabber523 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northwood, ND...yes, hell does freeze over... Posts: 1,072	You want blue gauges? Seriously, go with the Autometer Cobalts...they match our blue dash PERFECTLY...needles and numbers and all...and get the threee-gauge with the blue raptor shift light with boost, wideband A/F and fuel pressure (or EGT if you're N/A)...I absolutely have nothing bad to say about any of autometer and SOS's stuff... __________________ myspace.com/grabber523 2007 Grabber Orange GT Premium 5-Speed, CDC Sequential Taillights, 2.6L Kenne Bell, 3.73 FRPP Gears, Steeda Tri-Ax, Dynotech Alum. D/S, BMR D/S Loop

December 10th, 2007, 09:40 AM	#10
1FastFox MMs Official Playboy 2006 Aston Martin DB9 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,975	The air/fuel guage isnt backlit- FYI... __________________ Aston Crew Member #1 ( of 1 ) I will apologize in advance for those who take offense to my comments, 99.9% of them are made in good fun and shouldnt be taken to heart. Those I have hurt, I apologize ( except Demello as that was intentionally ).

December 11th, 2007, 04:10 AM	#11
Grabber523 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northwood, ND...yes, hell does freeze over... Posts: 1,072	Nope...but it's real purdy...and blue...anybody wanna buy my AEM wideband so I can get the Cobalt? __________________ myspace.com/grabber523 2007 Grabber Orange GT Premium 5-Speed, CDC Sequential Taillights, 2.6L Kenne Bell, 3.73 FRPP Gears, Steeda Tri-Ax, Dynotech Alum. D/S, BMR D/S Loop

December 11th, 2007, 05:53 AM	#12
Pastor J Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 210	I've got the Speed of Sound a-pillar and the Oil Pressure/Boost Guages from Autometer's Lunar line. I wired them into the power on the headlights and into the dimmer as well. That way my lights control the guages coming on and the dimming works just fine. __________________ www.mustangministries.net

December 11th, 2007, 07:57 AM	#14
Emay May 08 ROTM 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Look over your shoulder Posts: 1,894	pastor, I'm not a big fan of the ingiglo look, however I like the signature lighting up in the cluster alot. Is that the roush stage three cluster in it's natural state or did you add a indiglo type overlay? __________________ View and purchase my pics: http://erinmayphotography.exposuremanager.com/g/

December 11th, 2007, 08:56 PM	#15
crazytaz Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 63	The best wideband o2 guage to go with is a plx device. i have one and it very good. you don't to calibrate them at all.

December 11th, 2007, 08:57 PM	#16
07 procharger MM Fanatic 07 Mustang GT 5 Speed Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Red Deer Alberta...COME GET A TASTE! Posts: 3,329	hmmmm i only have three wires for my tach / shift light (cobalt) black green and red. black to groud green to tach adaptor and red to dimmer? __________________ http://s245.photobucket.com/albums/g...ent=run005.flv

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December 12th, 2007, 02:37 AM	#17
Grabber523 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northwood, ND...yes, hell does freeze over... Posts: 1,072	Probably...your green wire is your signal, but IDK...if the signal from the coil wire is amplified at all by the power from the red wire, you'll have problems...not sure how the black magic inside the tach is wired up, but the rest of the gauges have power (red), ground (black), signal (vaires from purple to grey depending on gauge), and white for backlight control, which goes to your switch/dimmer. __________________ myspace.com/grabber523 2007 Grabber Orange GT Premium 5-Speed, CDC Sequential Taillights, 2.6L Kenne Bell, 3.73 FRPP Gears, Steeda Tri-Ax, Dynotech Alum. D/S, BMR D/S Loop