PDA

View Full Version : What gauges do you have?



Misky
02-12-2008, 10:51
What gauges have people got in their 5's?
I currently have a boost gauge where the clock should be.
I was thinking of getting a water temp gauge aswel.

James5
02-12-2008, 11:03
I have replaced the center vents on the dash with one of those chrome CGB 3 x gauge holders 9pain in the arse when sunny) I have a psi boost gauge, a dual oil pressure and water temp gauge, and the other I did have an XD-16 AFR gauge, soon to be replaced with EGT gauge.

Mudslinger
02-12-2008, 11:05
a good water temp gauge is a good investment m8 :agree:

check out the dual oil pressure/water temp SPA gauge ,thats what im using . ive also got the spa rev counter/speedo , and a dual boost /exhaust gas temp still to hook up .

jantheeven
02-12-2008, 11:41
AFR, water temp and oil temp:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g88/jantheeven/IMG_2784-1.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g88/jantheeven/25102008.jpg

Chris Hebden
02-12-2008, 12:01
I have 2x dual SPA gauges located on the A pillar. I have a boost/charge temp & oil pressure/water temp useful bits of kit but more to worry about!

BriC
02-12-2008, 12:08
Boost gauge, Water temp, Oil pressure

Brigsy
02-12-2008, 12:12
In the van i have boost & oil pressure. Might fit an oil temp gauge soon.

My gtt has boost, oil pressure & voltmeter.

Mudslinger
02-12-2008, 12:43
i think id like an oil temp gauge in mine just to see whats going on , its running to cold i think , water temp never went above 70 , need to change the low temp thermostat me thinks just to allow the oil to get a bit warmer , normall running water temp should be in the 80's i think ??

jantheeven
02-12-2008, 13:22
i think id like an oil temp gauge in mine just to see whats going on , its running to cold i think , water temp never went above 70 , need to change the low temp thermostat me thinks just to allow the oil to get a bit warmer , normall running water temp should be in the 80's i think ??

Normal water temp during cruising is in the low 80s. Oil temp should be in the low 90s when cruising...
I have a low temp thermostat and still have these temps, so I don't know why yours are so low. Where did you fit the water temp sensor? Mine is welded into the head...

Mudslinger
02-12-2008, 13:48
Normal water temp during cruising is in the low 80s. Oil temp should be in the low 90s when cruising...
I have a low temp thermostat and still have these temps, so I don't know why yours are so low. Where did you fit the water temp sensor? Mine is welded into the head...

the temp sensor is plumbed into the 1 of the pipes going to water pump ,
the way the water circuit is done is slightly diff to normal 5 ,but it just seems super cool , also having the seperate oil cooler helps keep the water temp down , the fan comes on about 86 but very rarley does it get that hot unless stationary for a lengthy time, so its something im going to look at soon , normally you wouldnt be complaining about a 5 gt turbo running to cold :crap:

Chris Hebden
02-12-2008, 15:44
Today i have been getting running temps of 62c coolant temp hasnt risen above 70 for ages because of the freezing weather!

ollyhock
02-12-2008, 17:50
http://www.rtoc.org/boards/album.php?albumid=217&pictureid=1773


these are in mine

MR TURBO
02-12-2008, 17:52
http://www.rtoc.org/boards/album.php?albumid=217&pictureid=1773


these are in mine

Looks sweet :goodJob:

dgdogz
02-12-2008, 18:09
i got a
boost in a pillar
water temp
oil temp
volts

:)

markey b
02-12-2008, 18:31
i got a few...

AFR, manifold boost and water temp on the rollcage a pillar bit
then carbtop boost, oil pressure and voltage in the clio centre gauge pod

Penfold aka The Dealer
02-12-2008, 19:10
http://www.rtoc.org/boards/album.php?albumid=217&pictureid=1773


these are in mine

Double din consols FTW, ps i have 2 for sale in the classifieds!

Alex
03-12-2008, 08:14
Boost gauge
Oil pressure/temp gauge
Volt metre

Will have an AFR gauge also at some point...

:)

Misky
03-12-2008, 08:20
I dont know where to mount anymore gauges?
Cant say im a massive fan of pillar pods, but I dont want to remove my centre heater oulets. (excuse the red fleck, only temp :cooter:) Any ideas?


http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=284&pictureid=2872

BriC
03-12-2008, 11:57
Double din centre console, and then put 3 gauges in one of the din slots?

Amber5GTTurb
03-12-2008, 12:18
I have replaced the center vents on the dash with one of those chrome CGB 3 x gauge holders 9pain in the arse when sunny) I have a psi boost gauge, a dual oil pressure and water temp gauge, and the other I did have an XD-16 AFR gauge, soon to be replaced with EGT gauge.

I've got on eof those too but stainless - but i've only got a boost gauge at the mo. Want to get an oil temp and pressure as well

markey b
03-12-2008, 14:32
put the gauges in ya cage ;)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/mark_wsmcuk/DSC00251.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/mark_wsmcuk/DSC00270.jpg

Misky
03-12-2008, 14:37
I spy a pillar pod on the passenger seat, markey! :D

Guess i could always paint it to blend in.

markey b
04-12-2008, 14:34
yeah, sold it on flea bay.. it was painted in bumper grey and matched the interior perfect!

in fact.. pic:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/mark_wsmcuk/Dscf2445.jpg

Misky
04-12-2008, 14:40
Nice one! :agree:
Was one of them universal jobbies?

LukeRobbo
04-12-2008, 16:27
yeah, sold it on flea bay.. it was painted in bumper grey and matched the interior perfect!

in fact.. pic:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/mark_wsmcuk/Dscf2445.jpg
That looks really good.Where did you get the polished stalks?

dgdogz
04-12-2008, 17:00
yeah 2nd to that
them polished stocks are loveeeeeeely
:)

OUTLAW
04-12-2008, 17:07
if you dont mind, i`m gonna have to 3rd that:laugh:...lov`in those chrome stalks, where did you get them?

markey b
04-12-2008, 19:01
member on here (i think) called big g... had em in my old car too.. they pimp! lol

pod was made from a universal one, os8472 actually made it, i just painted it grey ;)

gttjames
06-12-2008, 18:22
good place to put them would be in centre blowers as they allways blow cold anyway

dgdogz
08-12-2008, 21:39
bumpy bump bump
any of you fine chaps able to point me in the direction of those chrome stalks???
:)