Gauge Pods

Fish · September 28, 2003, 06:29:47 PM

I thought I would start a thread of gauge pods and what gauges you have fitted in them.

I have two pods. The main one replacing the centre speaker on the dash, and the other replacing the steering column top cover.

I have two SPA gauges in the centre pod, measuring oil pressure (top) and oil temp(bottom) on the left, and inlet temp (top) and EGT (bottom) on the right.

The RE pod just has a little old boost gauge.

Dan

Iwan · September 28, 2003, 07:52:08 PM

Hi Dan,

I have only Boost gauge installed on my German FD. I\'m waiting for an offer for gauge pods for my Jap. imported FD. I think about to mount this on the A-pilar or for a one that will fit the standart radio DIN slot.
I think for oiltemp, watertemp, and boost gauges.

Where did you connected the sensors for your gauges? FC has a oiltempsensor on the same sensor that check the oillevel, but FD don\'t have one, (there is no wire from the sensor, only one for oillevel). Can you plesse make some pics of your sensors?

Thanks and REgards
Iwan

PS. Nice US speedo :o)

johnf · September 28, 2003, 08:11:23 PM

Good god he\'s got a full tank of petrol as well..............

Fish · September 28, 2003, 08:22:21 PM

Iwan, I fitted a take off/sandwich plate that I have had siting around for the last couple of years, and had fitted the oil press./temp sensors in that. As for the intake temp sensor, I am using a K type sensor from RS components in the rubber hose from the intercooler.

I know that this is not the best place, but it is only temp. as I have a front mount to be fitted, so it will be fitted properly then.

As for the EGT, this will be connected up when I either a) take the downpipe off again, or b) go single turbo.

Your best place for pods would be USA, as they like you use the wrong side of the car for driving in.

John, mine sometimes gets that full tank feeling. But by the time I get home again its requesting more.

Dan

Iwan · September 28, 2003, 09:28:57 PM

hi Dan,

Thanks for the info! I think I will need to go for sandwich to.

no I\'m driving on the right side:

look here:

PS. looking for an ofer for my Japan import, not for the another......

clive · September 28, 2003, 09:40:07 PM

Hi all ,

l have been looking for either a good pillar pod mount for Iwan that will be a proper direct replacement fit

Or a panel to take 52mm gauges and fit under where the radio goes .

As well as the various companies including Blitz (Japan) l have contacted plus help from Danny and FDUK l have failed miserably trying to find good fitting Gauge mounts for Iwan can anyone help ?

l see you say you have a boost gauge next would fit a water temp gauge as the stock one is very inacurate and then for your oil temp gauge the simple way of fitting the sender is to take out the blank bung in an oil cooler and drill and tap it.

All the best Clive
clive@mazdarotaryclub.com
//www.mazdarotaryclub.com

20B_boy · September 28, 2003, 09:52:28 PM

I presume u tried Chris at HyperSR?

You probably know the story - its reared its head a few times over the last year or two - but he was going to do a \'proper\' FD A pillar pod...

R.

racer1 · September 28, 2003, 09:57:03 PM

Hello guys.

Who makes these center speaker pods? Are these 52 or 60mm?

Fish · September 28, 2003, 09:57:53 PM

Rich, the last time I spoke with Chris earlier in the year (at one of the shows) they hadnt got any further with it.

But could be worth a try.

Dan

Iwan · September 28, 2003, 10:03:40 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by 20B_boy
I presume u tried Chris at HyperSR?

You probably know the story - its reared its head a few times over the last year or two - but he was going to do a \'proper\' FD A pillar pod...

R.

Rich, do you have URL for me ?

Iwan

Fish · September 28, 2003, 10:04:41 PM

Iwan, below are some pictures are of a US FD that has a blanking plate with 3*52mm gauges in it.

Even with these being bright red, I think that they are to far out of peripheral eye sight. OK the only real time you use gauges is when tuning/mapping, and as you would have someone with you to monitor these things, its not that bad.

Dan

20B_boy · September 28, 2003, 10:15:06 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Iwan
Rich, do you have URL for me ?

Iwan

Here mate:

Homepage
A-pillar at bottom of page

R.

Iwan · September 28, 2003, 10:31:07 PM

Thank you very much m8y !

thats exactly what I\'m looking for.

but :

"Mazda RX7 FD3 - Soon!"

hmm.... will drop an email.

20B_boy · September 28, 2003, 10:36:14 PM

Yeah, as Dan said its still probably \'coming soon\'...

We were all set to get Chris a donor a-pillar with which to me a mold up with about 18 months ago+ The pillar from my car was gonna be used at one point but I proceeded to write the car off soon after. Not sure what happened after that but the FD pillar never got made.

You\'d probably have to guarantee a few sales in order to make it worth his while I\'d imagine. Also - are you wanting the pillar pod for a RHD or LHD car??

R.

Fish · September 28, 2003, 10:39:21 PM

RHD, Iwan has a Jap import.

Dan

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