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Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:50 pm

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DIALS NOT INC

I know you can make em easily enough,ive already got some there now but it was for 2 dials and a tad flimsy especialy when the suns been on em for a while...these are GRP plastic

I got Boost,Oil press now but what third dial would be good to have?
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Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:55 pm

Cool where did you buy that from ?

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Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:00 pm

Just found em on egay Ed..

Cost me about 35notes all in and then ive got to get a couple more dials so quite expensive lil mod then..£100ish but should look good
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Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:04 pm

Looks good, I wouldn't go for voltage as in the above picture. Perhaps oil temp, but that you can sort of tell from oil pressure. So really i'm not sure :mad:
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Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:14 pm

Jon could really use that power lead for the boost guage if you have it.. :) cant seem to find anyone that sells replacements
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Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:24 pm

looks like a good plan mate

id go for coolant temp on the third

we all know how dodgy an e30 temp gauge can be so why not have 2

if they both say red u know in the sh*t
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Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:34 pm

yea..that gota be favourite
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Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 9:58 am

My gauges read oil temp - oil pressure and diff temp ...........But a boost gauge would slot in nicely on yours Carl !!

These are a copy of the Hartge dials but IMHO look really good.

These are also available from the Gaugeman

http://www.gaugeman.com/

The most expensive part are the senders for the dials !!!!
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Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 10:35 am

Personally, I'd put an AFR gauge in the spare hole, or invest in an EGT display and keep an eye on things that way.
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Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 10:39 am

Ian- took note of your the outher day..looked really nice m8 and gave me the idea of 3 guages in that spot :)

Ant-AFR was my first choice on the 3rd.. where does it connect to? .. logic says exaust?
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Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 10:48 am

connects to the 02 sensor output dude

a wise investment M8 :twisted:
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Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 11:14 am

Done Deal then..

Btw.. get a space ready in yer Diary too for 6-8 weeks :)

Have to meet up at Gaydon if yer there..so you can take a peek
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Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 11:17 am

Isn't that panel you just bought there for a left hand drive ?
They look to go the wrong way.
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Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 11:26 am

You know you could have a very good point there... :?

TY BUSTER!

thought never even crossed my mind.. havent paid yet, better get hold of the seller quick me thinks

Woops:mad:

oh well stick with the 2 dial setup then
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Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 12:42 pm

Carl i've found it in the junk thats my bedroom, want me to stick it in the post one day soon? If so PM me your address, but i'm a bit tied up with a new kitten but should be able to get it to you within a week 8)
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Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 12:45 pm

You da man..

Saves me buying another gauge just for that power supply :?

il get an Oil press gauge in the same type and bobs yer uncle

PM sent m8

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Post Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:05 am

im pretty sure they are handed.And to me that looks left handed.
Oh well ,at least you could get your money back.good luck
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Post Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:33 am

Seller was cool.. so used to using Ebay here that i persume everything is for RHD cars! :mad:

I PM'd him... he was fine..tbh i dont think they hang around long anyway..cant see a prob with shifting them in the states... are there any NON-turbo'd e30's there 8) ?

Anyway..thks for the headsup..saved me a bit of money and time...not to mention how pi$$ed i woulda been once it turned up.. :?
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Post Sun Jul 30, 2006 12:08 pm

nice one 8)