Title: Replacement gauges
Post by: B9 KLF on March 19, 2005, 11:09:35 PM
Post by: B9 KLF on March 19, 2005, 11:09:35 PM
I am just about to invest in oil pressure and water temp gauges and wondered why there would not seem to be suitable replacements that can be located where the stock ones are.
Whilst I accept that a boost gauge will have to be pod mounted, why do the stock gauges have to be left in prime position with further pods sprouting out for the aftermarket replacements.
Any views or suggestions please?
Keith
(one thing I\'ve learnt from this post is how to spell gauges)
Whilst I accept that a boost gauge will have to be pod mounted, why do the stock gauges have to be left in prime position with further pods sprouting out for the aftermarket replacements.
Any views or suggestions please?
Keith
(one thing I\'ve learnt from this post is how to spell gauges)
Title: Replacement guages
Post by: scooby_si on March 21, 2005, 08:07:32 PM
Post by: scooby_si on March 21, 2005, 08:07:32 PM
there was a link where someone did one of the dual digital gauges in place of the little stock ones, just needed some wire tweaking stuff (to use my technical genious terms dont ask if you dont understand them i dont want to overload your minds 
lol
Think it was on the robrobinette site or similar....
Si
lolThink it was on the robrobinette site or similar....
Si
Title: Replacement guages
Post by: Tintin on March 21, 2005, 09:03:47 PM
Post by: Tintin on March 21, 2005, 09:03:47 PM
you can find it here (http://www.maxcooper.com/rx7/how-to/spa_gauges/index.html)
Title: Replacement guages
Post by: B9 KLF on March 21, 2005, 10:26:13 PM
Post by: B9 KLF on March 21, 2005, 10:26:13 PM
Thanx, although I was looking for needle type guages the digital solution gives a lot more info.
Must get that new Dremel tool though before I start .............
Keith
Must get that new Dremel tool though before I start .............
Keith
Title: Replacement guages
Post by: Tintin on March 22, 2005, 07:09:53 PM
Post by: Tintin on March 22, 2005, 07:09:53 PM
I\'ve just had an e-mail back from SPA about the dual gauges , they also do a fuel gauge conbined with volt meter , shame its not combined with fuel pressure , hopefully I\'ll have a picture by tomorrow
I feel this would look alot better as all three gauges would be identical , they also come with red screens so it should all match up nicely , I think I\'ll be getting some as soon as I\'ve got a bit of spare cash
I feel this would look alot better as all three gauges would be identical , they also come with red screens so it should all match up nicely , I think I\'ll be getting some as soon as I\'ve got a bit of spare cash
Title: Replacement guages
Post by: B9 KLF on March 22, 2005, 07:35:15 PM
Post by: B9 KLF on March 22, 2005, 07:35:15 PM
Great - could start a whole new trend!
Be nice if the backing was white to match my other dials
Keith
Be nice if the backing was white to match my other dials
Keith
Title: Replacement guages
Post by: Tintin on March 22, 2005, 07:57:31 PM
Post by: Tintin on March 22, 2005, 07:57:31 PM
Yeah they do them with white and black background and red and green backlights
take a look at their site (http://www.spa-uk.co.uk/design/dualgauges.htm)
take a look at their site (http://www.spa-uk.co.uk/design/dualgauges.htm)
Title: Replacement guages
Post by: B9 KLF on March 22, 2005, 09:01:22 PM
Post by: B9 KLF on March 22, 2005, 09:01:22 PM
Hmm......... it\'s got to be boost/fuel pressure and water temp/oil pressure. White face with chrome bezel.
No barnacles clinging to the dash must improve drag coef.
Keith :rollin
No barnacles clinging to the dash must improve drag coef.
Keith :rollin
Title: Replacement guages
Post by: Gerry M on March 22, 2005, 10:15:51 PM
Post by: Gerry M on March 22, 2005, 10:15:51 PM
you can also custom make gauges here http://www.greengauges.co.uk/stage1.asp
Title: Replacement guages
Post by: Tintin on March 24, 2005, 05:45:41 PM
Post by: Tintin on March 24, 2005, 05:45:41 PM
it might be worth getting oil temp as I\'ve been told its actually quite important , it\'ll definatley let you know your engines properly warm and ready for some hammer
I\'m after getting water temp/intake temp , oil pressure/oil temp and the fuel/volts gauges
my boost gauge is on the steering column in an RE-Amemiya pod
I\'m after getting water temp/intake temp , oil pressure/oil temp and the fuel/volts gauges
my boost gauge is on the steering column in an RE-Amemiya pod
Title: Replacement guages
Post by: B9 KLF on March 25, 2005, 07:45:18 AM
Post by: B9 KLF on March 25, 2005, 07:45:18 AM
Where will your fuel empty/half/full gauge be then?
RE Amemya boost guage on the steering column is still on my "wish list" depending on the outcome of this thread.
Keith
RE Amemya boost guage on the steering column is still on my "wish list" depending on the outcome of this thread.
Keith
Title: Replacement guages
Post by: Mazdarotaryparts on March 25, 2005, 07:58:27 AM
Post by: Mazdarotaryparts on March 25, 2005, 07:58:27 AM
Let us know if you manage to dump the water gauge and keep the low water light and buzzer.
Might be worth a mention that l went for american Splitfire gauges with a black face and an orange needle because they blended in well with the origonal clocks.
Real good and real cheap, £35 for boost, water temp or oil temp.
Might be worth a mention that l went for american Splitfire gauges with a black face and an orange needle because they blended in well with the origonal clocks.
Real good and real cheap, £35 for boost, water temp or oil temp.
Title: Replacement guages
Post by: Tintin on March 25, 2005, 12:30:33 PM
Post by: Tintin on March 25, 2005, 12:30:33 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by B9 KLF
Where will your fuel empty/half/full gauge be then?
RE Amemya boost guage on the steering column is still on my "wish list" depending on the outcome of this thread.
Keith
planning on replacing the gauges like for like , fuel/volts in place of fuel , oil pressure/oil temp in place of oil pressure and water temp/intake temp in olace of water temp
you might like to know I\'m sure someone is selling a gauge and column pod in the for sale section