Suggestions for gauges for my GT tribute Options

[jhynesrockmtn]

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.

[GregAmy]

When I'm prepping a race car, I minimize what The Monkey has to do aside from driving the car. Minimal visual interruptions.

I like the triple-gauge setup: easy, period correct, and you can wax pencil some norm operating lines on the glass and not worry aboutmucking up the gauge.

I don't like the idea of "extra backup" gauges. Too many things to manage. Yours either work or they don't. And if they don't work, then make them work.

However, I do like the idea of hidden data acq somewhere, with engine parameters input. This way you can download and review logs - in the paddock - for potential problems occuring at times when you may not be watching the gauges (which is almost "always".)

BTW, for anyone suddenly getting the vapors on my calling the driver The Monkey, do note that I drive the cars I build, too. I got more important things to worry about than monitoring gauges. My strategy is to put one big red shiny flashy light in front my my face and config anything to turn it on when it's time to park the car. I can review data later for trends. This ain't LeMans, you know...

[infraredcalvin]

When I'm prepping a race car, I minimize what The Monkey has to do aside from driving the car. Minimal visual interruptions.

I like the triple-gauge setup: easy, period correct, and you can wax pencil some norm operating lines on the glass and not worry aboutmucking up the gauge.

I don't like the idea of "extra backup" gauges. Too many things to manage. Yours either work or they don't. And if they don't work, then make them work.

However, I do like the idea of hidden data acq somewhere, with engine parameters input. This way you can download and review logs - in the paddock - for potential problems occuring at times when you may not be watching the gauges (which is almost "always".)

BTW, for anyone suddenly getting the vapors on my calling the driver The Monkey, do note that I drive the cars I build, too. I got more important things to worry about than monitoring gauges. My strategy is to put one big red shiny flashy light in front my my face and config anything to turn it on when it's time to park the car. I can review data later for trends. This ain't LeMans, you know...

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I have a big red light too, you’d be amazed how many drivers ask me what it’s for and why I have????