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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 :P

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 sm61 )
Here is the picture I was looking for... The 3 gauges and the GT steering wheel!

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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!! sm61

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