Finally got the thing finished!

 

Took the water temp gauge out and replaced with new 60mm unit - plenty of room behind the facia. A dab or two of tiger seal and it's not going anywhere used the redundant bulb holder hole for cable access - I even adapted the old holder to support the wire (not shown in this picture).

 

 

Had to cut the wire and put a plug in line which I took from my breakers engine bay.Thanks to Groover for helping me with the wiring in at the ECU and also for supplying some nice 5 way led's. Top bloke!

 

 

 

 

Engine bay all tidied up. New adapted de-annodised and welded in place of old sender, then rounded of and re-polished, cables tucked away - yeah I know, I'm taking stealth way to seriously!

 

 

At first glance it's hard to notice!!! (also re- coloured my faux suede cowl with shoe dye as it was going green lol!)

 

 

Here's a closer look!

 

 

Finally - night time view. The gauge comes with a remote and had a dimmer facility so I can get it to match the brightness of the other dials.

 

 

I have now got boost, water temp, EGT, rpm, speed, fuel, mph, volt, AFR and oil pressure (the old one) all available with minimal interference to the oem look. I'm now looking to re- locate the fuel gauge to the old boost position if I can find a oem gauge that goes left to right. That will leave the right hand side hole for an oil temp and/or decent oil pressure gauge......

 

Any way, what do you think? :wink:

 

(just waiting for youtube to load a little video.....)

Edited July 10, 201114 yr by Andy Isherwood

Looks great buddy, nice finish as always :)

that looks sweet mate - absolutely top job there and a cracking idea!

Very nice! :thumbup1:

Very Very nice, I like that a lot!!!! looks fab

good mount, same place i want to add my drift gauge. good work mate.

Nice one Andy looks really cool. I didnt realise you went manual, i thought you loved your line locker lol.

 

Re fuel gauge, the oil pressure gauge works in the same way apparently as the fuel one, you would need to screen print a spare oil press gauge

 

Thanks for the comments guys.

 

Groover - I'll call you!!

 

Little video - sad I know!!

 

 

Top job Mr Ish. Very nice indeed.

Andy that looks great, nice and very tidy.

Looks awesome bud, might have to consider this myself.

Looks fantastic mate! very OEM look, nice job! :bow:

 

@Groover... how did you get your fuel gauge at the bottom?!

Love it, and car is sounding sweet too, perhaps I should have held out :p :)

another quality job. love it :cool3:

ooh they look nice ,but why havnt you soldered those connections instead of using crimps.crimps will fail way before soldering would...lee

 

@Groover... how did you get your fuel gauge at the bottom?!

 

i also would like to know this, cause that looks cooool!

 

i like how yours is neat and doesnt look like a space ship andy, top marks!

Love it, and car is sounding sweet too, perhaps I should have held out :p :)

 

Ugh? lol! Am I being thick here? I don't get it!

 

ooh they look nice ,but why havnt you soldered those connections instead of using crimps.crimps will fail way before soldering would...lee

 

I prefer crimps as they are tougher than a solder (often spiky) with heat shrink on it. Therefore:- less chance of shorting out.

 

I agree some crimps are crap but if you buy a ratcheted crimping tool and decent crimps then it's a good quick and more importantly - consistent solution.

 

I've never had any problems in the last seven years since I bought the ratchet crimper.

:winkiss:

Think one of the main problems with crimps is that they can get moisture in to them, which a properly heat shrinked soldered joint won't. Saying that it shouldn't be a problem behind the clocks.

Love it :)

I don't get it!

OT but to clarify, I presume the exhaust in the clip is the S/S one you had for sale, or have you got the custom one fitted now ?

Nice work Andy it looks very impressive:thumbup1:

Think one of the main problems with crimps is that they can get moisture in to them, which a properly heat shrinked soldered joint won't. Saying that it shouldn't be a problem behind the clocks.

 

Exactly! and they are taped up anyway. Thanks for your concern though!

 

OT but to clarify, I presume the exhaust in the clip is the S/S one you had for sale, or have you got the custom one fitted now ?

 

Oh yes! this is the temporary one while I save the pennies to get my custom one made!

 

Have you not got the other one on yours yet?

 

Andy

Nope, thats the plan for today all being well !

Andy that looks like Nissan installed it as an option ..Ubber cool matey .....top job fella

 

steve

Nope, thats the plan for today all being well !

 

Cool!!

 

Video?

 

Andy that looks like Nissan installed it as an option ..Ubber cool matey .....top job fella

 

steve

 

Cheers Steve! Are you going to JAE?

 

Andy

Is it finally in and working now... :)

 

Looking very good, and great finish as usual.