Just chucked some Gauges in the car .. What do you think ;)

[Whoosha]

Originally Posted by private9

Out of curiosity, can you still use the ashtray?

that would Depend on whos gauge holder you use .. no problems with mine can still use the ash tray for small change ext.

The gap is a little decieving in the pickys

Originally Posted by private9

I'd have to agree. I've got a display panel in a very similar spot in my other car, and it is very distracting. I'd go as far to say as it's almost completely useless mounted in that spot, as you really can't use it while you're moving.

dont no how any one could safley read any of the standard gauges properly (apart from the speedo) while driving anyways ..usally just a quick check while at the lights ( or it could be the failing eye sight in me old age or the fluffy dice swinging from the rear veiw mirror blocking my view : )
P.S "BUCKY" I have a spare set of dice (or is that dye) now mite have to put them on E Bay

[Debzilla_108]

(This is Blackers using debs computer)
i dont use the ashtray anyway so i couldnt tell you if you can open it LOL
but it is easy to pull the guage pod out and take the ashtray out etc..

would be cool if they could make it a triple pod and have a guage or 2 mount flush where the ashtray should go

[Mechan1k]

Don'y worry about it ... I am getting an electrical oil pressure gauge so it can be mounted in the cabin ... so that's cool with me.

I doubt the light will bother you ... I have to put up with the amp remote LED on my bass control on my dash for the Jaycar amp ... that blue LED is blinding ... so i doubt the backlighting on the gauges will be that annoying.

[blackers10]

just chuck some electrical tape over the LED mate.. or use a niko or a piece of bluetac..

[Mechan1k]

Blackers ... where'd you tap the temp sensor in for the gearbox????
As I am interesting in getting one of these as well at a later date.
I was thinking of putting it in the line from the trans to the aux trans cooler ... in past the clamp on the hose.

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by blackers10

just chuck some electrical tape over the LED mate.. or use a niko or a piece of bluetac..

Hee hee .. I use black electrical tape ... that sorted it.
I took it off the other day cos it looked tacky (was replacing it) and nearly blinded myself in the daytime .... LOL

[private9]

Originally Posted by BLUEPRINT

Depends on what you need them for. If the guages are vital for your everyday driving then yes, they will be a distraction, but if you are only using them to suss out problems when working on things, then not as much of a problem.

I also suggest that if the light is distracting when night driving, setup a push button to activate the lights so they stay off until the button is pushed...

What else do you need that the XR cluster doesnt give you anyway? boost, oil temp, fuel to air ratio... anything else worth noting?

Sorry, should have been a bit clearer in what I was trying to say. The light isn't distracting at all and doesn't bother me. I've got a hand controller in a similar spot in my other car, and it displays some useful info that I have been trying to watch for diagnostic purposes. In that spot though, it is simply too hard to drive and glance at the panel. I've had A pillar guages in one of my previous cars, and although very ricey, I did find them much more useful in that spot.

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by Whoosha

P.S "BUCKY" I have a spare set of dice (or is that dye) now mite have to put them on E Bay

Thanks for the offer Whoosha, but we just had this new gift store open in Canberra, and it stocks ford fluffy dice and it also stocks Essendon Fluffy Dice. I'm undecided at which set to get. :

[RG]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Thanks for the offer Whoosha, but we just had this new gift store open in Canberra, and it stocks ford fluffy dice and it also stocks Essendon Fluffy Dice. I'm undecided at which set to get. :

No question there on what to get. You MUST get BOTH!

[V3RSAC3]

not bad bro .. do they work?

[blackers10]

the trans temp guage im going to put in the trans cooler line somewhere..
just need to pop down to enzed and get a pile of fittings to make it work

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by blackers10

the trans temp guage im going to put in the trans cooler line somewhere..
just need to pop down to enzed and get a pile of fittings to make it work

Cool ... something to think about later I guess.
I picked up my gauges yesterday afternoon ... now i just need to get the t-piece fitting from Pirtek now for the oil pressure sender ... and then I'll get them fitted.

I just got Short Sweep Autometer Sport Comp black face gauges.

Will post pics later on.

[StealthAu]

I'm thinking about making up a fibre glass centre facia that will take 3 gauges accross the top where the clock would normally go. Ive just moved so will probably start looking at it mid november.

[InfernoSR]

Originally Posted by stockoau

I'm thinking about making up a fibre glass centre facia that will take 3 gauges accross the top where the clock would normally go. Ive just moved so will probably start looking at it mid november.

THat will be interesting, but wouldnt that require cutting up alot of facia? are you considering making a full 1/3 facia for the top 1/3 of the entire unit? so all you have to do is cut and install...

[StealthAu]

Nope, that would be too easy. The entire facia will be one piece, as it already is but will require a bit of cutting to make sure all the dals and buttons still sit fit in the same with a few coats of glass. I'll be getting a few facias from the wreckers to work it out.

[Mechan1k]

Here's mine sitting in place ... just need to do the final wiring up .... already have the oil pressure sender wire run through ... just need to hook up to power now and they will be working.

[xr8 007]

So is it a yes or no, to the astray still being able to be used???

[blackers10]

ill brb and let you know hehe

[blackers10]

it doesnt open mate
only about 1cm

the left pod blocks it

[AU2PWR]

Mine opens all the way

[xr8 007]

it doesnt open mate
only about 1cm

the left pod blocks it

[QUOTE]Mine opens all the way[QUOTE]

What are you two guys doing differently? I really want to change the look of my car but dont want to change it if the astray is compremised!!

[blackers10]

stop smoking then LOL

mines a fairlane..

[AU2PWR]

Meh dont know what all the hype is , the Xcite one that i have from MISSALY is designed to function in with the ashtray ..

[blackers10]

i believe mine is the ebay item.. which from my knowledge IS the MISSALY item?? as i beleive it is the only item available like that??

look at my pics on an earlier.. page.. is yours the same as that au2pwr?

[AU2PWR]

yep its the same one ..

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by xr6007

So is it a yes or no, to the astray still being able to be used???

Mine opens all the way as well.
Taking it out completely though to clean it might be a different story.
But I gave up smoke about 3 years ago ... so it doesn't bother me too much now anyway ... a vacuum cleaner could still clean it out though if needed.

[Whoosha]

MMM mine opens all the way to my geuss would be the fairy has a slightly higher consul in it

and no thats not ash it"s air fresh crystals :

[Mechan1k]

Mine opens that far as well ... but to remove the entire ashtray I think is a no-go unless you remove the pods.

Hee hee ... i have the same granules in mine as well ... can't remember the last time I replaced them actually.

[Whoosha]

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Mine opens that far as well ... but to remove the entire ashtray I think is a no-go unless you remove the pods.

Hee hee ... i have the same granules in mine as well ... can't remember the last time I replaced them actually.

Yeah i have enough wire to pull the pod out a fare way if needed ..had some small change in there with those cystals they eat 5 cent peices and crode the screws in the consul ware I spilt some months ago mite have to suck it out b4 it eats it way through the floor just as well it smells good

[blackers10]

i see the problem
on the lane the face of the ash tray is VERY THICK (like1-2cm thick)
where as the forte? item is thin as pictured above
will get pic soon