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Suggestions for gauges for my GT tribute |
jhynesrockmtn |
Jan 17 2021, 11:22 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 418 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'm in the process of prepping this GT tribute for some vintage race events and DE. It was built and used in CA previously for autox and time trial events.
It was built using a 914-6 donor car, so it has the dash of a factory euro 6 from what I can tell. Notice Speedo in KPH. The gauges do seem to function although the tach is in need of some love and for my use I want to make sure I'm getting accurate temps and oil pressure. I'd also like to add a fuel gauge as I have the factory sending unit in my fuel cell. Do I put new gauges in the pod or leave it and add some gauges elsewhere on the dash? I do want to preserve as much of the factory look as possible. |
Racer |
Jan 17 2021, 12:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Looks like the OP has a regular 911 Oil Temp/Pressure gage? The combo one posted by mepstein is nicer though. For my 914/4, I had oil temp and oil pressure gages (small, VDO gages) in a bracket where the ashtray was. Nice line of sight location imho. Others would argue that race cars don't need speedos (except for pit lane limiters) so you could consider replacing that with something else.
You'll likely have to ditch that cheap foam padding for some more modern dual density padding on your rollcage ( something like this? https://www.ogracing.com/collections/car-roll-bar-padding ) - read your rulebook for what is required |
jhynesrockmtn |
Jan 17 2021, 03:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 418 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Looks like the OP has a regular 911 Oil Temp/Pressure gage? The combo one posted by mepstein is nicer though. For my 914/4, I had oil temp and oil pressure gages (small, VDO gages) in a bracket where the ashtray was. Nice line of sight location imho. Others would argue that race cars don't need speedos (except for pit lane limiters) so you could consider replacing that with something else. You'll likely have to ditch that cheap foam padding for some more modern dual density padding on your rollcage ( something like this? https://www.ogracing.com/collections/car-roll-bar-padding ) - read your rulebook for what is required Separate gauges is another good option and I'll look at that. Has anyone done both as a fail safe and to add another option in the cockpit? All the old padding is coming out. I'll be inspecting the cage and repainting it. |
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