On No Limitz design . . .
I actually LIKE it!
If I did it, the "Bond Compartment" would be a NECESSITY. I sliding drawer or a hidden screen would be VERY cool and have potential to either:
1) Hide personal stuff during car shows or when parked in the public.
2) Make a very cool "demo" for during shows.
I wouldn't mind a template to make something similar that is detachable . . .
I'd make one that is blank and maybe body color . . . it would be a GREAT place to put stickers or plaques (ala "classic" hot-rods)! If on a hinge or a sliding hinge, it would make a wonderful hidden storage place.
Pragmatic on gauges . . .
New gauges need to added to the LEFT (driver side) of the stock pod. There is PLENTY of room and lots of options for some VERY cool ideas.
IF you want to add gauges you would actually monitor, put them there.
Aside:
I have found the blank area behind the steering wheel to be a GREAT place to put directions. I write them on post-its and stick them on where I can see them well when driving without taking my peripheral vision off the road in front of me.
Just an odd, but VERY practical use of that space.
I don't know what is behind it, but that or the upper one might be a practical place to add an aftermarket GPS/navigation/directions unit.