CodyHokieFD

A friend and I set in on my car tonight, Ive been wanting to work on it for a while but havnt quite had the time since I had been away at school. So Im basically in the process of installing my new autometer water temp gauge. In the process I got some maintenance issues out of the way and changed the oil, coolant, and installed a new mazda oem thermostat. We also removed all of the a/c components, which I am really happy with, now I have much more room to work in there, and dumped some weight! I was able to isntall the send for the gauge in the block and then we called it a night, now all I need to do is install the gauge and wire it all up. Here is a list of my plan for my car in order so far, if you have any input please post and let me know.

*Red denotes completed:

Plans For the RX7

remove a/c
install water temp sender
change oil
change coolant
new thermostat
install and wire water temp gauge
brakes
tires
shocks
springs
rear control arms (and bushings)


Also I have a question with this.

*When wiring up my new gauge where is the best place to run it through the fire wall, and will I be able to locate it just with taking off the radio and vent control surround, or will I need to remove more of the dash?

*Also, where is the best light wiring location for me to splice into for the backlight in my gauge.

Thanks

Jake

CodyHokieFD

Not really a bump I guess (please dont delete), but I was just wondering if anyone on tonight could perhaps answer my questions in this thread since they didnt get answered when i posted this previously....

thanks

Wankels-Revenge

Howdy. When i did my gauges I spliced into the cigarette lighter wiring. I also fed the wires going into the engine bay through the hole for the steering column. Its a pretty simple job really. Don't forget to fuse the ignition wires

CodyHokieFD

sweet! thanks

edit* wait, why fuse the ignition wires?

Wankels-Revenge

Why not? Its a precaution thats worth doing I think. Not that these gauges cause power surges a lot or anything

Andrew.

iTrader: (4)

Do a writeup on how to install a water temp guage please lol i don't know how to still, haha.

_Andrew

FC3S_Slider

What kind of brakes you getting. I am rolling on Endless Brake pads and i love them even if they are $265 front and rear set. Great stopping power for daily driving and week end road course or drift racing. What kind of spring do you plan on getting too.

CodyHokieFD

Hmmm, I was thinking about the Hawk HP plus brakes from Racing beat, and I really havnt decided on Springs yet....We shall see when the time comes. Though, if you like those brakes I may look into them.