[Ant FR]

Ok, i have seen various gauges over the last few years.

I am currently considering the JCW optional oil temp kit that goes under the window switches.

But also wondered on some of these SPA gauges, i have seen the ones in GRS's car which look nice again down below the switches, or i was thinking of going for Alta pod set that can go around the rev counter. Any ideas people. Don;t want spend loads ( i kinda can't )

[alski]

chrono pack? you get a better water guage as well, and keep oem

[Ant FR]

Quote: Originally Posted by alski (original)

chrono pack? you get a better water guage as well, and keep oem

i suppose, But i hate the look of em, and prefer to have the speedo in the middle. Plus not cheap to retrofit i bet

[MINIMANIAUK]

The cheapest option would be an A pillar pod £25 and gauge of your choice various available,plus the temp sensor and a bit of wiring-
The greatest cost is the installation ,but if you DIY ,all up under £100

[GRSmotorsport]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

Ok, i have seen various gauges over the last few years.
I am currently considering the JCW optional oil temp kit that goes under the window switches.
But also wondered on some of these SPA gauges, i have seen the ones in GRS's car which look nice again down below the switches, or i was thinking of going for Alta pod set that can go around the rev counter. Any ideas people. Don;t want spend loads ( i kinda can't )

These SPA gauge aren't cheap, however you can set parameters so the red flashing light can come on at a preset value. This means you can keep your eyes on the track and not worry too much about looking at extra gauges, if the oil pressure does drop to a parameter set then you'll see a flashing light in the corner of your eye

[Meeerrrk]

i use the prosport copies of the Defi Gauges.

really pleased with them

[R56]

I have the prosport boost and oil temp in a alta pod that sits around the tacho,I think this is the best place for them

[MINI-Morgan]

If only I could find a pod that has blue lights, dial that can be set to anyone of the readings and monitors water, oil temp & pressure and boost. All on the LCD display but pressing a button to make the dial read the correct value for that input. With max and minimum threshold alarms. Wouldn't that just be really cool?? Or am I just after the moon on a stick?

[Jaw_F430]

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original)

If only I could find a pod that has blue lights, dial that can be set to anyone of the readings and monitors water, oil temp & pressure and boost. All on the LCD display but pressing a button to make the dial read the correct value for that input. With max and minimum threshold alarms. Wouldn't that just be really cool?? Or am I just after the moon on a stick?

Have you had a look at that dynodash? I know its not a gauge but its an LCD display that will monitor all of the above. Just wonder if the LEDs flash when one limit is reached?


Regards


James

[tirlibibi]

Dynodash can flash but Oil Temp is not available from the ECU (no sensor on the Mini) boost and coolant temp can be monitor and alerts can be set !

[captint]

I have the oil pressure and oil temp gauges coming that you put in the vents, any idea of the cost of instal and also who does it?

[PmP]

Looking at the alta gauge pod and prosport gauges, how difficult are these to wire into the electrics? And where do you wire them too?

Also I was looking at getting them from the US, where in UK would be cheap for said items?