Best CW Way to Add Gauges?, I'd like to add VDO Head Cyl. Temp. & Oil Pressure Gauges |
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Best CW Way to Add Gauges?, I'd like to add VDO Head Cyl. Temp. & Oil Pressure Gauges |
Tom_T |
Nov 4 2009, 05:19 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
What, where & how would be the best way to add some supplemental Gauges to my early-73 2L's restoration?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
I'd like to add the small 2-1/16" VDO Head Cylinder Temperature & Oil Pressure Gauges for the 914s, & have looked at VDO's 2-hole gauge bracket. However, I don't know if that will look decent, if I really want to drill to do an under dash mount of it to the L or R of the Wheel? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I also don't want to cut-up the center console with some hincky 5 gauge face! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) I also want something that will pass CW muster! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Given the age of my 914 now & the fact that I'm resurrecting it from a 24+ year slumber (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) - I think she's deserving of more monitoring than the factory provided, since I'll be driving it around some too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Any suggestions, examples, pix, etc. which could help me???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
tod914 |
Nov 5 2009, 04:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Tom how about swapping them out for the clock and volt gauge? Or do a staggered 5 gauge set up in the console. If you use velcro on the back of the gauge holder, you'll be able to easily swap it out with an original set up for events.
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detoxcowboy |
Nov 5 2009, 04:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
Tom how about swapping them out for the clock and volt gauge? Or do a staggered 5 gauge set up in the console. If you use velcro on the back of the gauge holder, you'll be able to easily swap it out with an original set up for events. that true what you could do is have 2 gauge panels one a 3 hole for trophy contest and another for your drivng peace of mind, you could even leave the gauges connected and the swapping panel behind the traditional 3 hole panel for use after the concourse judges leave. Swapping would take less than 2 minutes.. but the pressure sensor in the engine comp will be the only "eye sore" to a judge... but you could swap that too the day of the event.. |
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