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Posted: 31 May 2004 09:59 pm
by 5lab
thats the wrong side of the dash for uk cars isnt it? cirtainly is on mine
might run off ya foggys switch if you've got one at the bottom of the gearstick.. cant think of much else round there..
Posted: 31 May 2004 10:03 pm
by foggyjames
Ah, but that one only works when the sidelights (at least) are on....
cheers
James
Posted: 07 Jun 2004 10:41 pm
by Duvel78
Duvel78 wrote:
And what about this solution: the gauge mounted horizontally, the 2 spaces for the switches are totally unecessary! (or for fake switches maybe

)
Here is the picture I was looking for... The 3 gauges and the GT steering wheel!

Posted: 07 Jun 2004 10:47 pm
by Volvo 360 GL B200K
Duvel, do you know the guy with the above 360, that sterign wheel i've gotta have it!
Cheers
Posted: 07 Jun 2004 10:50 pm
by Duvel78
Yeah someone in the Netherlands but I'm sure he won't sell that... Leather, the 3 gauges, he is a Volvo300maniac as we are!!

Posted: 07 Jun 2004 11:02 pm
by Volvo 360 GL B200K
Tell the Dutch Guy he's a Legend! I'm very envious!
Cheers
Posted: 07 Jun 2004 11:09 pm
by foggyjames
That's not the standard wheel - he must have removed the padded button! Without the big button, I agree its very nice....however there is a list as long as my arm of things I have to change before the steering wheel (one of the best looking bits of the car IMHO)!
I didn't realise anyone had actually put the gauge there when you suggested it Aymat. I think you'd have to cut the 'cubby hole' beneath the panel too, although at least we know its possible now!!
cheers
James
Posted: 07 Jun 2004 11:14 pm
by Volvo 360 GL B200K
I'm not convinced with the horizontal gauge, having fitted the turbo and volt meter gauges yesturday with the vacuum pipe connected to the turbo gauge, i find it quite clear to see thats its not as easy to monitor as the econometer on the dash display! I think the aux panel is best suited for those gauges you want to look at every now and then to check everythings in order, not for a pretty much consantly monitored gauge!
Cheers
Posted: 07 Jun 2004 11:18 pm
by foggyjames
Guess why I only put the oil ones down there
I think the idea line-up is volts and oil pressure 'down below', then oil temp and boost in A-pillar pods (can't thrash til the oil is warm

).
I'm probably going to fit the uncalibrated 740 gauge in place of the econ gauge in the main cluster, then have a handy blanked off vac line (in the glove box?) for precise monitoring with a calibrated gauge when making adjustments to the boost pressure!
cheers
James
Posted: 07 Jun 2004 11:22 pm
by Volvo 360 GL B200K
Oooh Check out you, and your fancy set up, ho ho! I still want my Maybach style rev counter though for the rear!
Cheers
Posted: 07 Jun 2004 11:26 pm
by foggyjames
Show off! I'd rather not let my passengers know how hard I'm having to rag the weedy B200
cheers
James
Posted: 07 Jun 2004 11:28 pm
by Volvo 360 GL B200K
Ahhh Toochay! It's all in the spirit of good fun!
Posted: 07 Jun 2004 11:33 pm
by foggyjames
A boost gauge would be fun though - "That's right, only 10psi needed to WASTE that saxo"
cheers
James