BDD's first mods - tach + Scangauge II - Toyota Yaris Forums

BDD · 06-07-2009, 02:41 PM

Got back from my trip a couple of days ago and finally got to work on my 09 3dr. These are my first 2 upgrades of many to come: Autometer Tach and Scangauge 2.
I mounted the tachometer to the pillar after scratching my head a million times trying to come up with a way to mount it to the steering column cover. The install took me about 30 minutes with decent T-taps and I'm very happy with the results! I love that Toyota interiors are so easy to take apart and rebuild. ***notes: 10K RPM is overkill for a Yaris - 09 has different wiring color than prior years - I imagined the curtain air bags bursting on me and breaking my neck when removing the pillar cover at least 10 times***

The ScanGauge II was even faster as it just plugs into the OBD2 port. I mounted it above my rearview mirror to keep it out of the way. I ran the cable under the dash, up the pillar, and it is tucked away in the headliner. I think I will eventually drill and place a nicer looking grommet that I can run the cable through.

Thanks for looking!

PETERPOOP · 06-07-2009, 03:46 PM

hey, that's a cool place for the scangauge. looks great

cali yaris · 06-07-2009, 04:42 PM

did you use that bracket for sale to mount that up there? Or do it your own way? either way, closeups would be cool.

Very nice install all around.

TEHxFALLEN V1.2 · 06-07-2009, 06:22 PM

Nice! I have the same tachometer.

BDD · 06-07-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PETERPOOP

hey, that's a cool place for the scangauge. looks great

Thanks! I figure of all gauges that I want to get, this is the one that I'll look at the least so I placed it out of the way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

did you use that bracket for sale to mount that up there? Or do it your own way? either way, closeups would be cool.

Very nice install all around.

Thanks! I used the included velcro strips to place it on there so I can easily remove it and use the ScanGauge in our other car. I'll try to add some close-ups soon.

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Originally Posted by TEHxFALLEN V1.2

Nice! I have the same tachometer.

Same location and everything! It's like looking into my own car!

Kaotic Lazagna · 06-07-2009, 09:44 PM

Nice mods.

1NZYaris1 · 06-07-2009, 11:30 PM

I put mine up there too , it's great , look at the scangauge and in the mirror at the same time.

and it's easy to take out , just velcro'd to the lining

lilredrocket · 06-08-2009, 12:07 AM

Thats the tach I want to get!

dmytro_syroyizhka · 04-17-2013, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TEHxFALLEN V1.2

Nice! I have the same tachometer.

what leather seats are those??

yarisugi · 04-17-2013, 03:11 AM

Another thread resurrection?!

Look up Clazzio Seat Covers. MicroImage also sells them. Best fit, best seat covers period.

CharlieBravo · 04-28-2013, 05:14 PM

Looking to install a tach in the same place. What mounting hardware did you use? T-taps (not sure what these are)?

cali yaris · 04-29-2013, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Look up Clazzio Seat Covers. MicroImage also sells them. Best fit, best seat covers period.

Thanks, usually kept in stock.

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T-taps (not sure what these are)?

Small plastic folding tap with a little metal spike in it, clips onto an existing wire to "tap" into it. Easier and faster than splicing/soldering/shrink wrapping connections.

06-07-2009, 02:41 PM	#1
BDD View User's Garage Drives: Poor with a nice bicycle. Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 71	BDD's first mods - tach + Scangauge II Got back from my trip a couple of days ago and finally got to work on my 09 3dr. These are my first 2 upgrades of many to come: Autometer Tach and Scangauge 2. I mounted the tachometer to the pillar after scratching my head a million times trying to come up with a way to mount it to the steering column cover. The install took me about 30 minutes with decent T-taps and I'm very happy with the results! I love that Toyota interiors are so easy to take apart and rebuild. *notes: 10K RPM is overkill for a Yaris - 09 has different wiring color than prior years - I imagined the curtain air bags bursting on me and breaking my neck when removing the pillar cover at least 10 times* The ScanGauge II was even faster as it just plugs into the OBD2 port. I mounted it above my rearview mirror to keep it out of the way. I ran the cable under the dash, up the pillar, and it is tucked away in the headliner. I think I will eventually drill and place a nicer looking grommet that I can run the cable through. Thanks for looking!

06-07-2009, 04:42 PM	#3
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	did you use that bracket for sale to mount that up there? Or do it your own way? either way, closeups would be cool. Very nice install all around. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-07-2009, 06:22 PM	#4
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	Nice! I have the same tachometer. __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

06-08-2009, 12:07 AM	#8
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	Thats the tach I want to get! __________________

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