Instrument panel for Neo914, some parts are fitting nicely Options

[neo914-6]

QUOTE (JoeSpark @ May 20 2005, 02:49 AM)

Hey Neo What year is the Audi ? What you have in your hands is basically a computor. You not only have to worry about sensors...you need to worry about the comunication errors, the second you power it up. Its very hard to reverse Audi Dash coding (depending on the year). It can/has been done, but is it worth the trouble? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) Maybe check out the "HotRod" sites, back in the day they were pioneers, in the new digital displays. Cheep kits that would be plug and play for a 914. Trust me, you are playing in my back yard... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif) Good luck with it, and if you want to go for it, PM me and Lets Do It ! Later Joe (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)

Joe,
It's from a 2000 S4. I priced other displays with lots of features and engine management computers and it would have evolved into quite a project and costs. I live near Sonu who's converted an Audi 1.8 turbo in his 914 using the stock instrument panel and ECU. He was able to make it work w/o too much problems. Once I'm ready to wire it, I'll contact you with any problems. Believe me, I'm counting on help. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) I have another friend who is German automotive tech with diag equip and I also live near Jason who is converting to Boxster drivetrain. He bought the stock instrument panel and will have similar challenges.

Bob,
That's nice! I was looking at some smaller fpd's used in some Ultima race cars. I'd like to almost eliminate a dash pod...

[914_1.8t]

QUOTE (Neo914 @ May 20 2005, 07:06 AM)

QUOTE (JoeSpark @ May 20 2005, 02:49 AM) Hey Neo What year is the Audi ? What you have in your hands is basically a computor. You not only have to worry about sensors...you need to worry about the comunication errors, the second you power it up. Its very hard to reverse Audi Dash coding (depending on the year). It can/has been done, but is it worth the trouble?  :confused: Maybe check out the "HotRod" sites, back in the day they were pioneers, in the new digital displays. Cheep kits that would be plug and play for a 914. Trust me, you are playing in my back yard... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif) Good luck with it, and if you want to go for it, PM me and Lets Do It ! Later Joe (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) Joe, It's from a 2000 S4. I priced other displays with lots of features and engine management computers and it would have evolved into quite a project and costs. I live near Sonu who's converted an Audi 1.8 turbo in his 914 using the stock instrument panel and ECU. He was able to make it work w/o too much problems. Once I'm ready to wire it, I'll contact you with any problems. Believe me, I'm counting on help. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) I have another friend who is German automotive tech with diag equip and I also live near Jason who is converting to Boxster drivetrain. He bought the stock instrument panel and will have similar challenges. Bob, That's nice! I was looking at some smaller fpd's used in some Ultima race cars. I'd like to almost eliminate a dash pod...

Felix, Wasn't too difficult for me.

Do you have the internal harness for the S4? If not, I have a spare body haness out of a Audi A4 sitting in my shed that we can probobly use to mate to your setup. Since the internal harness only provides power to the ECU and accesories, we can make it work and will make the job easier.

The ECU and engine can run with just the engine harness...you just need to provide power to the ECU (very easy once you look at the wiring diagram, it is only one wire and the wiring diagrams show you what type of fuse to use). ECU has wires coming out of it that give signal to the Dash...speedo, water temp, and RPM are the main ones you need. It's gets even easier (you won't need the internal harness) if you don't want to use the audi relays to contrl water temp (radiator fans) and fuel pump. You can run power to the lighting on the cluster wired into your 914 headlights/interior lights switch. However, since I had the internal harness, I just trimmed it and kept the functionality I wanted.

Not sure if the S4 had the "immobalizer" feature...but people have posted workarounds for this over on vwvortex. Let me know when you get to the wiring stage...i'll help out the best that I can. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)

[neo914-6]

You bet I'll call! I can get the S4 harness but if your A4 works...

I'm still getting my V8 together I trial fit the V6 engine and tranny. I get my flared 914 mid June so I can trial fit the drivetrain to design the mounting. It will likely be couple of months before ready to wire. We still need to meet for lunch, how's next week look?

[914_1.8t]

QUOTE (Neo914 @ May 20 2005, 09:56 AM)

You bet I'll call! I can get the S4 harness but if your A4 works... I'm still getting my V8 together I trial fit the V6 engine and tranny. I get my flared 914 mid June so I can trial fit the drivetrain to design the mounting. It will likely be couple of months before ready to wire. We still need to meet for lunch, how's next week look?

Pretty open at the moment...give me a call when you have time.

[neo914-6]

Mike (Dr Evil) couldn't make the 914 dash work so I went ahead and bought an S4 dash. Surprisingly the length is close but the steering wheel is offset ~2.5" closer to the left side. I plan to cut and modify the complete dash assembly to retain the vents or just use the instrument pod cover and mount it on the 914 dash.

[neo914-6]

Another view...

the dash cover will match nicely with the GT3 seat with rounded head rest.

[Andyrew]

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You've got WAY to many small projects for that car....

Remembering back to your toy shed (as i'll call it)

You have enough parts to replace everything in that car.... with something modern...

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You continue to impress me with your idea's!!

[bondo]

QUOTE (neo914-6 @ Oct 29 2005, 07:16 PM)

Mike (Dr Evil) couldn't make the 914 dash work so I went ahead and bought an S4 dash. Surprisingly the length is close but the steering wheel is offset ~2.5" closer to the left side. I plan to cut and modify the complete dash assembly to retain the vents or just use the instrument pod cover and mount it on the 914 dash.

Why not move the steering wheel? It isn't centered on the seat anyways, and 2.5" may just do it. You'd just have to cut off the mount, reweld it where you want it, and lengthen the rod between the U joints to make it work. Or at least it seems like it'd be that easy. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

[neo914-6]

QUOTE (bondo @ Oct 30 2005, 07:57 PM)

Why not move the steering wheel? It isn't centered on the seat anyways, and 2.5" may just do it. You'd just have to cut off the mount, reweld it where you want it, and lengthen the rod between the U joints to make it work. Or at least it seems like it'd be that easy. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Had not considered that, good idea...

I doubt I'll use the metal frame anyway. Still waiting for the climate control unit as soon as the seller removes it from his wreck...