Is it poss to fit 2 instrument pods in the box directly under the radio ,ie oil & w/temp

you can get 3x 52mm gauges in there. Just need to buy a 1/2/3 Din Gauge holder.

Could you poss give me any info where i can get them dont want cheap ones thanks

try zcenter.co.uk or z1motorsport.com

thanks for info

Found the info on the gauges , bit stuck now as to which ones to get ,the electric or mecancale gauges any thoughts

Found the info on the gauges , bit stuck now as to which ones to get ,the electric or mecancale gauges any thoughts

 

I plan to do the exact same thing soon just bin concentrating on other area's of car :rolleyes:

 

I was thinkin of a water /oil/exhaust temp guage's (haven't seen many exhaust ones though)

 

and will prob go for mechanical with same colour display as dash if can be sourced;)

air/fuel gauge and boost pressure gauge are a must if your planning on engine upgrades

air/fuel gauge and boost pressure gauge are a must if your planning on engine upgrades

 

did see some gauges for air pressure etc does anyone know where a circular gauge (same as water/oil) can be sourced but for exhaust temp

 

all the one's iv'e seen are either a rectangular box or something with digi display or an even bigger display with free 70' equilizer:rofl:

fleebay usually

fleebay usually

 

thanks bud prob the only thing i haven't typed in to e-bay :rofl:

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found some nice one's now :D

Just to let you know the din plate from zcentre, you have to glue it to the centre console. It has no fixings. I also bought the 3 hole one then bought 3 defi gauges ( 52mm ) but all 3 wouldn't fit, it's too tight for defi's. I ended up pillar mounting them. Although 2 would fit fine, just 3 is a problem.

Just to let you know the din plate from zcentre, you have to glue it to the centre console. It has no fixings. I also bought the 3 hole one then bought 3 defi gauges ( 52mm ) but all 3 wouldn't fit, it's too tight for defi's. I ended up pillar mounting them. Although 2 would fit fine, just 3 is a problem.

 

 

thanks for the info bud most useful:D

i love defi gauges, but they're very expensive

i love defi gauges, but they're very expensive

 

 

Yeah me too very nice but just been lookin at some on good old flee bay

 

(auto guage/lb pro(blue dial)/stepmaster & stealth 06)

 

think iv'e decided on water/oil/exhaust temp

 

but as post above^^ question is now where to fit as there all 52mm or even 60mm:cry:

I still havent a clue as to wether mechanical or elec what is the most reliable

depends on the gauge in question, with a mechanical gauge you normally have hoses threading through your dashboard, electrical however are normally just wires.

 

Personally i prefer the mechanical gauges because i get the feel they're more accurate because they're not just getting a funky signal from a foreign wire

Ta for info. i will go for the mechanical ones

I still havent a clue as to wether mechanical or elec what is the most reliable

 

yeah ill be going for the mechanical's seen a fair few nice one's on the bay

 

think i'll put 2 in cubby hole under stereo and prob some kind of badge to save a gap in middle if only 2 /52mm clocks can be fitted there

 

question is where do i put the 3rd ?

3 can be fitted there, i think only the bezal catches but most gauges come with bezal built permanantly attached

3 can be fitted there, i think only the bezal catches but most gauges come with bezal built permanantly attached

 

Thanks m8 will have to just see what they fit like closer to the the time a must though i think with the reputation of the standard gauges and do plan to make a few :rolleyes: engine mods

 

u got any after market's in ur's??

Electrical gauges. I would'nt fit a mechanical Water temp or Oil temp/pressure gauge into a car.

 

In fact I believe mechanical gauges are dieing out, they only ever really get used for Boost gauges these days.

 

Electrical gauges also have the advantage of Peak warnings and memory readings.

 

I would trust an electrical sender more than a mechanical gauge for accuracy and response.

Edited October 7, 200817 yr by Yowser

Electrical gauges. I would'nt fit a mechanical Water temp or Oil temp/pressure gauge into a car.

 

In fact I believe mechanical gauges are dieing out, they only ever really get used for Boost gauges these days.

 

Electrical gauges also have the advantage of Peak warnings and memory readings.

 

Modern eletrical gauges are likely to be more accurate and quicker responding than mechanical gauges also.

 

yeah i noticed the warnings on the digi's good idea:D

 

agree that some mechanical gauges do look dated brings back memories of a 924 i use to have lol:rofl:

 

but i do like the look of certain ones

 

has anyone got any pics of gauges (mechanical or/digi fitted to compartment under stereo?) :confused:

yeah i noticed the warnings on the digi's good idea:D

 

agree that some mechanical gauges do look dated brings back memories of a 924 i use to have lol:rofl:

 

but i do like the look of certain ones

 

has anyone got any pics of gauges (mechanical or/digi fitted to compartment under stereo?) :confused:

 

I had these Autogauge Digital gauges a couple of years back in the DIN slot. Cheap gauges, but they did the job. I wouldn't reccomend Smoked faced gauges though, not unless you spend money on the likes of Defi. They have poor daytime visibility.

 

 

Edited October 7, 200817 yr by Yowser

I had these Autogauge Digital gauges a couple of years back in the DIN slot. Cheap gauges, but they did the job. I wouldn't reccomend Smoked faced gauges though, not unless you spend money on the likes of Defi. They have poor daytime visibility.

 

Wow They look really good

 

i think there rarther similar to the one's i was looking at however i know the ones i looked did have smoked faces so iv'e a few things to think about there :rolleyes:

 

thanks bud:D