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What Gauges
smudgersmb - 17/12/04 at 11:49 AM

As some might of read I am after various gauges - speedo, rev, oil pressure etc

But which ones to go for? I have had a good look at the EVO Dash which has everything that I want all in one place, which makes it easier for me, but the price is a bit steep for me.

If I run various gauges then I need to sort out the loom, lights for the indicators, main beam etc

So what to go for and how to make a bracket for the speedo?

I know this will of been asked before but I am new here so please help. Ta,


Smudger


kb58 - 17/12/04 at 03:37 PM

It's a very personal decision, based on what you like. We can say what we like but you're the one who should pick. For example some people think a completely digital dash is perfect (as in, all LED displays,) but I think it's terrible. Since I'm making something vaguely like an old Mini, I like the retro-look of traditional gauges, but that's just me.

It's a bit like asking people what color you should paint your car... there really is no answer.


smudgersmb - 23/12/04 at 08:45 PM

kb58. Have been following your build for a while. first noticed it some years ago. As for gauges have looked at the VDO deal at lowtension but it does not have a speedo sensor. So just need to know about the sensor and what shape bracket for sensor and where to mount bracket to!

Smudger
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kb58 - 23/12/04 at 10:15 PM

Depends how many pulses per unit it wants. Some drivetrains have a pulse generator in the tranny. Some people just epoxy a magnet to a driveshaft and sense that.