83' multi-gauge in dashboard
11-27-07, 09:21 PM
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83' multi-gauge in dashboard
yup. when I bought my 7, they had taken out the stock gauges and put in some bull from a ricer car or something. doesn't even fit properly in the dash. I can take pics if you like, but I'm just looking to buy either a used dash gauge, or if they make them, a replacement for it. i know the mileage gauge wont be the same, but w/e
11-27-07, 10:59 PM
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anyone know what its called? a multi gauge or w/e, its got oil/gas/temp/volt/rmp/mph all that jazz. the previous owner of my 83' rx7 replaced it with a different one. can anyone help me with finding one that will fit the dash and look good? i've search for previous posts about this but found nothing.
11-27-07, 11:20 PM
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What do you mean? A jumble of modular gauges taped together? or something more expensive, like a Stack racing display?
If it it has a logo that looks like:
STACK
STACK
STACK
Make it fit right and keep it, it's really expensive.
If it it has a logo that looks like:
STACK
STACK
STACK
Make it fit right and keep it, it's really expensive.
11-27-07, 11:23 PM
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Some pictures would be nice. you might end up wanting to keep what they have done depending on what the gauges are.
If it is a home made cluster from something like VDO gauges then i would clean it up and keep it. if they are Autometer or EL or some other 'ricer' brand then i would probably sell them off and do something else.
*BTW Sorry if i offend by calling Autometer ricer gauges but go and find some of the comparisons between them and VDO.*
If it is a home made cluster from something like VDO gauges then i would clean it up and keep it. if they are Autometer or EL or some other 'ricer' brand then i would probably sell them off and do something else.
*BTW Sorry if i offend by calling Autometer ricer gauges but go and find some of the comparisons between them and VDO.*
11-27-07, 11:29 PM
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Some pictures would be nice. you might end up wanting to keep what they have done depending on what the gauges are.
If it is a home made cluster from something like VDO gauges then i would clean it up and keep it. if they are Autometer or EL or some other 'ricer' brand then i would probably sell them off and do something else.
*BTW Sorry if i offend by calling Autometer ricer gauges but go and find some of the comparisons between them and VDO.*
If it is a home made cluster from something like VDO gauges then i would clean it up and keep it. if they are Autometer or EL or some other 'ricer' brand then i would probably sell them off and do something else.
*BTW Sorry if i offend by calling Autometer ricer gauges but go and find some of the comparisons between them and VDO.*
Now the best gauge for the money and is super accurate is Isspro....
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11-28-07, 07:48 PM
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ohh, you know what, after taking a closer look, I DO think it is the right gauge for the dash, the guy just didnt put it back in properly. i cant find my digital camera >_< so no pics yet..... (15 minutes later) found camera... dead battery, charging right now. so pics soon. yeah, I think I'll just wait till I buy the replacement dashboard to put the one I have back in right, unless anyone can tell me of a more accurate one. i do have a budget, but not a low one, so I am willing to spend a little money to get something good.
11-28-07, 08:40 PM
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alright, charged up camera, took some pics, here they are.
any advice is helpful! even if its "ZOMG GET NEW PARTZ!"
the key is on but the car isnt running. so i guess i do have so wiring problems behind the gauge cluster.
any advice is helpful! even if its "ZOMG GET NEW PARTZ!"
the key is on but the car isnt running. so i guess i do have so wiring problems behind the gauge cluster.
11-28-07, 08:48 PM
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ohh, found this
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Dash_Pad_Co...ampaign=NexTag
anyone have any luck with these?
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Dash_Pad_Co...ampaign=NexTag
anyone have any luck with these?
11-28-07, 09:12 PM
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If it is a home made cluster from something like VDO gauges then i would clean it up and keep it. if they are Autometer or EL or some other 'ricer' brand then i would probably sell them off and do something else.
*BTW Sorry if i offend by calling Autometer ricer gauges but go and find some of the comparisons between them and VDO.*
*BTW Sorry if i offend by calling Autometer ricer gauges but go and find some of the comparisons between them and VDO.*
11-28-07, 11:24 PM
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heres a quick a dirty one i saw when i was first looking at them.
http://forum.teamfc3s.org/showthread...DO+Boost+Guage
as far as i'm concerned all you pay for with autometer is for looks. VDO gauges are cheap (Around $30 new for a boost gauge) and lets face it if germen auto manufacturers stand by them..
Ohh and yes i would repaint it or buy a new surround
http://forum.teamfc3s.org/showthread...DO+Boost+Guage
as far as i'm concerned all you pay for with autometer is for looks. VDO gauges are cheap (Around $30 new for a boost gauge) and lets face it if germen auto manufacturers stand by them..
Ohh and yes i would repaint it or buy a new surround
11-29-07, 02:39 AM
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as far as the inquiry on the iEquus gauges- i like them, if that counts for anything lol... im running their o/p, w/t, and volt/m, with a small autometer tach and a/f ratio...and so far no complaints...
11-29-07, 02:53 AM
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Wow they seem bright, i have just put white dials in mine, i upgraded the rear lights to LED but i had trouble getting anything brighter to shine through the top orange ones, what bulbs are you using?
my camera broke so the pictures are a bif naf but you get the point
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my camera broke so the pictures are a bif naf but you get the point
Mark
11-29-07, 10:03 AM
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Wow they seem bright, i have just put white dials in mine, i upgraded the rear lights to LED but i had trouble getting anything brighter to shine through the top orange ones, what bulbs are you using?
my camera broke so the pictures are a bif naf but you get the point
Mark
my camera broke so the pictures are a bif naf but you get the point
Mark
11-29-07, 02:26 PM
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Well, found a used replacement for it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAZDA...ayphotohosting
I'll just repaint mine to its black color and save more for a new shiny dash :P
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAZDA...ayphotohosting
I'll just repaint mine to its black color and save more for a new shiny dash :P
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