mad4x4
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| posted on 16/10/03 at 11:46 AM |
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Dash Gauges
Looking for some insite on this.
Some of the costs are scary. But some are less scary.
So Far I looked at SMITHS and TIM Gauges.
The TIM Gauges are good I like the look of them (costs good) but they don't do a speedo!.
I was willing to shell out for a complete set but no speedo in the range.
Smiths Telemetrix range is cool as well but at 450 ish way over budget.
Can anyone else suggest where to get reasonably price gauge sets with the white dials , black text and red pointers.
Decided on
Fuel
Water Temp
Oil Press
Volts
Tacho
Speedo
Maybe an Ammeter & Clock if budget stretches.
Was looking at the Dual Water T/Oil Press from smiths.
Suggestions ?
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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nick205
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| posted on 16/10/03 at 11:50 AM |
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4X4
A friend of mine use ETB instruments in his Indy. They look great (IMO) and are pretty reasonable on cost as well - I think he paid about 200-250 for
Speedo, Tacho, fuel & temp inc. senders for a Pinto.
Check out http://www.etbinstruments.com/ for details.
HTH
Cheers
Nick
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JoelP
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| posted on 16/10/03 at 12:13 PM |
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i personally am going to use the speedo, temp and fuel guages from the donor, and not bother with the rest. maybe get an ammeter but probably not.
just gonna cut the guages out of the original dash and make mounts for them.
probably put them in the centre over the tranny tunnel so they arent obscured by the wheel.
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Spyderman
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| posted on 16/10/03 at 05:16 PM |
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Try http://www.greengauges.com/
You can design your own style.
Terry
Spyderman
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 16/10/03 at 07:10 PM |
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I got mine from the states........
http://www.egauges.com
they post to UK
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givemethebighammer
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| posted on 19/10/03 at 09:06 PM |
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If you want to be really cheap.
Ebay should see you for a set of reasonable old smiths gauges for less than a ton !!
Worked for me
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 19/10/03 at 09:35 PM |
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Greengauges worked for me!
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bob
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| posted on 20/10/03 at 08:36 AM |
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I got mine all 2nd hand bar the fuel gauge which came with the dip sender (Durite £35) Speedo was 2nd hand £40 and the sender and magnets £30 new from
http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk
Tacho i found at a jumble (luck) and it matched VDO speedo new and £18 martini car parts .
water temp gauge was racetech and a coule of quid.
they are out therte if you look,ebay is good as mentioned earlier,but if you want new racetech gauges are nice and good prices at Rally Design
http://www.raldes.co.uk
[Edited on 20/10/03 by bob]
 
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Deckman001
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| posted on 20/10/03 at 09:03 AM |
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 Bob, you still not moved that 'henry' !!
You'll never finish it with that in there !!
Jason
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bob
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| posted on 20/10/03 at 09:05 AM |
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Jason
go to work
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Deckman001
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| posted on 20/10/03 at 09:06 AM |
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I will in about 8 hours time ! 
Jason 
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Jon Bradbury
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| posted on 4/11/03 at 02:14 PM |
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I have...
..a set of Spitfire gauges if anyone is interested. This comprises Revcounter (electronic, 4 cyl), Speedo (0 - 125mph) which should be calibrated for
Ford Type9 box, fuel and temperature gauges. Funny thing is the Sierra speedo cable fits thae speedo tail.... wierd... but very handy. They're
all Smiths and match. I also have a rather interesting Smiths multi gauge that has fuel, volts & temp in one 4" gauge (same size as speedo
& revcounter).
If anyone's interested, that is....
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givemethebighammer
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| posted on 4/11/03 at 10:31 PM |
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should be calibrated for a type 9 box ???
Only I have a Dolomite speedo that I am hoping not to have to have calibrated.
If it is already done it's one less cost to worry about..
Probably won't be that lucky though !!
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mad4x4
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| posted on 11/11/03 at 03:46 PM |
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Thanks to everyone for replies.
I have just bought a set of VDO gauges.
Speedo Electrical (220Mph)
Tacho
Fuel
Water
Volts
Oil
Including Sensors. for a Low Price
U2u And I'll put you in contact.
I don't work/know this person I have only bought stuff from them.
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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