Basically the issue is that the gauge pod from Rexspeed is moulded to fit directly on top of the steering wheel column. Looks fantastic, well packaged, high quality, etc... but what isn't obvious from the website is that you need to use a FLUSH MOUNT GAUGE. I personally wanted the AEM boost gauge from below and checked it was 52mm which fits with the Rexspeed specs per the website, but when we went to install it today an interesting issue arose- the bezel stick outs so much that it actually blocks the steering wheel from turning.
Attempting to turn the wheel forcefully simply leads to the gauge pod/plastics popping off.
As a result, we spent considerable time experimenting with other options and eventually had to go to the local Harvey Norman and buy a 58mm lens cover thing for a digital SLR camera. This was to substitute the bezel which on the AEM gauge holds the lens in place as well as looking fashionable.
This is a very messy exercise requiring experimenting with glue and cutting/etc but eventually the final result is this:
Other things we tried include cutting/sawing the bezel to make it fit flush but it's too thick still (as the tread stops).
We hope that this thread will hopefully come up in search engines when people google "Evo X AEM boost gauge install" and "Rexspeed CF gauge pod" as a bit of a review of the importance of considering the flushness of the gauge when using this pod.
Thanks to Sean (spareparts) and Shane (LZY_EYE) for doing all the actual work and the thinking
As another tip, don't seal the CF gauge pod onto the steering wheel column using the tape UNTIL you're 100% happy with the gauge because once it's in and sealed, it's damn difficult to get it out again and to plug wires in/etc.
Pictures of the products:
Gauge Pod
Link to Rexspeed CF gauge pod: http://www.rexpeed.net/new2007/product_ ... serial=212
Boost Gauge
Link to AEM website: http://www.aemelectronics.com/boost-gauge-35-psi-767
