gauges tray/pod/installation
06-01-08, 01:26 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Milton keynes,UK
Posts: 320
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
gauges tray/pod/installation
hi all
as you guys probably noticed i am asking lots of questions lately but i rather ask and get it right+ i dont know much about these cars+i had my fd for a month so please be patient with me
i have decided to get 3 gauges as i have got only stock at the mo
it will be:
-boost gauge
-water temperature gauge
- and have no idea what third one is most important(dont want to have milion gauges everywhere in the car so the 3rd one must be a neccesity gauge-please advise)
why three?
i want to blank this ugly hole off and here's my next question:
can you tell me where to get a pod/tray that will fit this hole? maybe i can get w whole set(gauges,tray) to just put in?
and the last:
is wiring these little gizmos difficult? should i go to specialist with it? how much it would roughly cost me?
thank you
as you guys probably noticed i am asking lots of questions lately but i rather ask and get it right+ i dont know much about these cars+i had my fd for a month so please be patient with me
i have decided to get 3 gauges as i have got only stock at the mo
it will be:
-boost gauge
-water temperature gauge
- and have no idea what third one is most important(dont want to have milion gauges everywhere in the car so the 3rd one must be a neccesity gauge-please advise)
why three?
i want to blank this ugly hole off and here's my next question:
can you tell me where to get a pod/tray that will fit this hole? maybe i can get w whole set(gauges,tray) to just put in?
and the last:
is wiring these little gizmos difficult? should i go to specialist with it? how much it would roughly cost me?
thank you
06-01-08, 01:37 PM
#2
Try this:
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...6&postcount=12
As far as what to get for a 3rd gauge, for a fairly stock car I would recommend oil temp. The wiring is not difficult, but if you don't like doing electrical work just let a professional do the install. Labor costs vary (especially between continents) so you'll just have to get estimates if you want to go that route.
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...6&postcount=12
As far as what to get for a 3rd gauge, for a fairly stock car I would recommend oil temp. The wiring is not difficult, but if you don't like doing electrical work just let a professional do the install. Labor costs vary (especially between continents) so you'll just have to get estimates if you want to go that route.
06-01-08, 02:17 PM
#3
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Milton keynes,UK
Posts: 320
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
THX Mahjik!
they even ship internationally
and what about gauges itself? any worth reccomending? something not stupidly expensive and obviously not easily breaking..
they even ship internationally
and what about gauges itself? any worth reccomending? something not stupidly expensive and obviously not easily breaking..
06-01-08, 02:21 PM
#4
IMO, I would look at gauges which have Peak/Warning/Hold features. These will be more expensive, but they can basically "play back" what happened as well as have the Warning feature which you can program when the warning lights up (i.e. you want to know when you coolant temp gets to 230F).
06-01-08, 02:54 PM
#5
Rotary Enthusiast
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: University Place, WA
Posts: 1,151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
As far as what to get for a 3rd gauge, for a fairly stock car I would recommend oil temp. The wiring is not difficult, but if you don't like doing electrical work just let a professional do the install. Labor costs vary (especially between continents) so you'll just have to get estimates if you want to go that route.
06-01-08, 04:10 PM
#6
Rotary Enthusiast
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: University Place, WA
Posts: 1,151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I couldn't edit my post above, but I saw last night that a forum member makes and sells din covers and bins with cut-outs for gauges. He is located in South America but I can't recall his name. His stuff looked really good.
As for the install, as most have noticed, I'm a truly terrible mechanic. Even so, with the help of some of the how-to's that are available online, I would tackle the gauge installation myself. The hardest thing for me is figuring out where to go through the firewall.
As for the install, as most have noticed, I'm a truly terrible mechanic. Even so, with the help of some of the how-to's that are available online, I would tackle the gauge installation myself. The hardest thing for me is figuring out where to go through the firewall.
06-01-08, 04:13 PM
#7
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-exterior-audio-26/din-plates-760425/
Trending Topics
06-01-08, 04:15 PM
#8
Rotary Enthusiast
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: University Place, WA
Posts: 1,151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You mean akiratdk from California?
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=760425
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=760425
Those din panels look great. Almost worth changing out my head unit for.
06-01-08, 04:42 PM
#12
Rotary Enthusiast
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: University Place, WA
Posts: 1,151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm not ready to make any of those changes at this point. My next project is to install the Greddy elbow that I have coming and then install the PFC that I've got sitting right here.
06-01-08, 04:52 PM
#14
Rotary Enthusiast
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: University Place, WA
Posts: 1,151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Right. The upper IC pipe is coming with it. I'm not going to have the lower IC pipe. I think that is all I'll need are one or two silicone couplings to make it work. At least I hope so. Any idea on where to get decent couplings?
06-01-08, 04:57 PM
#15
if you plan on modding and tuning the engine at some point you might want to consider a wideband o2, and a wideband guage, this is pretty much required for tuning the car yourself on the street, and will also help keep an eye on things even after its tuned
From the decent shop who does the install lol. Sorry man, I've never bought a coupling for any car I've owned...They are always just kind of there when I get the car back lol
06-02-08, 10:33 AM
#20
wideband o2 sensor/gauge tells you how much air and fuel is in your exhaust so you dont run too lean, or lose power by running too rich. It is the one crucial instrument for proper tuning.
The stock o2 sensor is a 1 volt narrow range sensor, it doesnt have the resolution needed to give accurate readings for tuning. A wideband sensor uses a 5 volt sensor and is much more precise.
There is alot of information in the forums about wideband controllers/sensors. I have the innovative lc-1
The stock o2 sensor is a 1 volt narrow range sensor, it doesnt have the resolution needed to give accurate readings for tuning. A wideband sensor uses a 5 volt sensor and is much more precise.
There is alot of information in the forums about wideband controllers/sensors. I have the innovative lc-1
06-02-08, 04:23 PM
#21
Newbie
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: MI
Posts: 1,171
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I would skip the oil temp and get a wideband or an EGT gauge, either or both of those are probably the most important gauges anybody can have for a car like the FD in my opinion, especially if you plan on modifying it at all.
As far as gauges themselves go check out www.prosport.com. You can get some peak/hold gauges like mentioned earlier in the thread for a lot cheaper than some of the other companys with pretty inflated prices. I have a set of them right now and I think the quality is good.
As far as gauges themselves go check out www.prosport.com. You can get some peak/hold gauges like mentioned earlier in the thread for a lot cheaper than some of the other companys with pretty inflated prices. I have a set of them right now and I think the quality is good.
06-02-08, 04:54 PM
#22
As far as gauges themselves go check out www.prosport.com.
Try this link instead:
http://prosportgauges.com/
06-02-08, 05:11 PM
#23
IAs far as gauges themselves go check out www.prosport.com. You can get some peak/hold gauges like mentioned earlier in the thread for a lot cheaper than some of the other companys with pretty inflated prices. I have a set of them right now and I think the quality is good.
). Can you attest to the quality and accuracy of the Prosport gauges? We all know the last thing you want in a turbo rotary is to have inaccurate gauges.
06-02-08, 06:22 PM
#24
Rotary Enthusiast
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: University Place, WA
Posts: 1,151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My highly reputable rotary specialist advised I don't use the prosport gauges. I picked up a couple against their advice, but am undecided as to whether or not I'm going to install them. They said I should get some quality Defi gauges or maybe some new Greddy gauges(I have Greddy gauges, but they broke ). Can you attest to the quality and accuracy of the Prosport gauges? We all know the last thing you want in a turbo rotary is to have inaccurate gauges.
). Can you attest to the quality and accuracy of the Prosport gauges? We all know the last thing you want in a turbo rotary is to have inaccurate gauges.