smudgersmb
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| posted on 17/12/04 at 11:49 AM |
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What Gauges
As some might of read I am after various gauges - speedo, rev, oil pressure etc
But which ones to go for? I have had a good look at the EVO Dash which has everything that I want all in one place, which makes it easier for me, but
the price is a bit steep for me.
If I run various gauges then I need to sort out the loom, lights for the indicators, main beam etc
So what to go for and how to make a bracket for the speedo?
I know this will of been asked before but I am new here so please help. Ta,
Smudger
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kb58
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| posted on 17/12/04 at 03:37 PM |
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It's a very personal decision, based on what you like. We can say what we like but you're the one who should pick. For example some
people think a completely digital dash is perfect (as in, all LED displays,) but I think it's terrible. Since I'm making something
vaguely like an old Mini, I like the retro-look of traditional gauges, but that's just me.
It's a bit like asking people what color you should paint your car... there really is no answer.
Mid-engine Locost - http://www.midlana.com
And the book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/midlana/paperback/product-21330662.html
Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
And its book -
http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/kimini-how-to-design-and-build-a-mid-engine-sports-car-from-scratch/paperback/product-4858803.html
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smudgersmb
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| posted on 23/12/04 at 08:45 PM |
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kb58. Have been following your build for a while. first noticed it some years ago. As for gauges have looked at the VDO deal at lowtension but it does
not have a speedo sensor. So just need to know about the sensor and what shape bracket for sensor and where to mount bracket to!
Smudger
Wet Dogs Stink 
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kb58
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| posted on 23/12/04 at 10:15 PM |
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Depends how many pulses per unit it wants. Some drivetrains have a pulse generator in the tranny. Some people just epoxy a magnet to a driveshaft
and sense that.
Mid-engine Locost - http://www.midlana.com
And the book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/midlana/paperback/product-21330662.html
Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
And its book -
http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/kimini-how-to-design-and-build-a-mid-engine-sports-car-from-scratch/paperback/product-4858803.html
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