93' Miata stolen and flipped build thread
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I installed a Pioneer CD player instead, and moved my "gauges" to the top spot while I did that.
#1088
Question on the boost gauge. Does the gauge itself need to be sealed in order for it to display the correct boost? I.E does the faceplate need to be sealed at all?
If not I think I could order another of the AEM gauge rings and then cut both at an angle on the left side so that it angles towards the driver. Then mount it at the top of the blank plate.
Cheap and would look good no?
If not I think I could order another of the AEM gauge rings and then cut both at an angle on the left side so that it angles towards the driver. Then mount it at the top of the blank plate.
Cheap and would look good no?
#1092
The gauges were actually really really easy to put together, added more so due to the insane attention to detail Adam has. Let just say this, I hope he factors in the cost of his shipping materials & packaging into his prices but a small bomb could hit the packaging and it would remain unscathed.
My packaging: I once had a gauge package sit in a puddle for 3 days in front of a customer's house. The package started to disintegrate. The contents were completely untouched.
Thanks for the great gauge pix Jeff!
And BTW, I can make faces for those spendy AEM analog gauges. I've done it many times.
#1094
Maybe so, but I just bought some more.
For quick glances on track with multiple sun angles, nothing beats a single-function analog gauge with black face and orange pointer positioned high.
Only a HUD would be better -- although there are some sun angles where a HUD isn't usable.
For quick glances on track with multiple sun angles, nothing beats a single-function analog gauge with black face and orange pointer positioned high.
Only a HUD would be better -- although there are some sun angles where a HUD isn't usable.
#1095
I was planning a Nexus 7 indash to replace the double din. Then use shadowdash to display all the megasquirt stuff as gauges. I like what this guy did as far as using it to get actual radio. I was trying to tether it to my phone for the Google music stuff. Personally a little terrified to root my phone to tether though Nexus 7 in dash install - ClubRoadster.net
#1096
Fauk the glare 1st off 2nd off a tablet is not exactly track friendly. I bet that thing would overheat if you left the screen on too long. As efficient as tablets are made out to be they really are not that efficient. Also everytime you turn the car off and on you have to reconnect the bluetooth according to that vid in soviets build thread. Aint got time fo that.
#1097
Actually the Maxigagues are better than analog for one reason. User-settable upper and lower limits for each parameter monitored. If it goes outside of those limits it sounds a very loud alarm that is easily heard on track. I never even look at them until it goes off and then see what is causing it. And before someone says "yeah but by then it is too late" you can set it wherever you want. Want it 20* below a self-imposed threshold? Set it. You can also change it anytime with the buttons on the front so different settings for track or DD is no problem.
#1098
Monitor/alarm system is sweet.
I've just begun using an iPod for lap timing and video -- have it positioned front and center, just below the rear view mirror. Wonder if I can get the MS to talk to it and have it do that monitor/alarm stuff.
Hey wait . . . isn't this Jeff's thread? Are we moving to "Race Prep"?
I've just begun using an iPod for lap timing and video -- have it positioned front and center, just below the rear view mirror. Wonder if I can get the MS to talk to it and have it do that monitor/alarm stuff.
Hey wait . . . isn't this Jeff's thread? Are we moving to "Race Prep"?
#1099
I think it is funny that gauges spawn this much debate, of all the things in this thread, the gauges man!
Well my Discover card's amazon cash-back sure was nice. I like technically free things! The plastic cleaner gives a perfect matte finish and smells like citrus, I love it! The little tube is for trim and rubber restoration. Supposedly it is awesome stuff although I've never used it.
Well my Discover card's amazon cash-back sure was nice. I like technically free things! The plastic cleaner gives a perfect matte finish and smells like citrus, I love it! The little tube is for trim and rubber restoration. Supposedly it is awesome stuff although I've never used it.