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[sam27]

hi im not sure if this is the appropriate section to put this in but if it isn't im sorry :/ but what i would like to no is, im wanting some small gauges (oil pressure ect) in a gauge bracket attached to the top dash rail because i have a open dash but im not sure what would be the best sort of gauges to put in ... i defiantly want the time in there but what else i don't no i was thinking oil pressure, battery and maybe fuel ?? and if so weres the best place to get these gauges? thanks sam

[crazycoleman118]

anywhere and everywhere sells gauges, most people go for volts, oil pressure vaccuum maybe, if you want a clock you might be better off going for the classic look mechanical gauges as ive not seen a modern clock type one, minspares/sport sell some, and so do ebay

[Dan]

What gauges do you have already? Do you really need two fuel gauges? If you don't have water temperature gauge then get one, same goes for oil pressure, and a time clock and a voltage gauge are probably the most useful.

[TopCatCustom]

As above, oil pressure is the most important one, followed closely by water temperature. After that then a voltmeter is very handy to have in an older car like a mini, ammeters are good but not recommended with alternators, as if they fail they can also destroy your alternator. (Saying that I do have an alternator wired in to my Landy!)

[sam27]

at the moment i have the 3 clocks like the standard to but with rev counter attached

also were could i get a bracket to put them in??

Edited by sam27, 12 February 2011 - 12:17 PM.

[Dan6061]

I've got a time clock, and voltmeter in mine. Then still have the standard 2 dials with fuel, water temp, and speed. - All I need really!

[AVV IT]

1. Oil pressure gauge - (very reassuring & could save your engine from disaster!),
2. Voltmeter - (very useful & can answer an awful lot of questions if your car wont or, is struggling to start!)
3. Time Clock - (saves you trying to catch a glimpse of your wrist whilst driving, especialy in the dark!)

[crazycoleman118]

have you looked on ebay, minispares/sport yet? theres loads everywhere just look

[mingy]

I would suggest you put a temperature / oil pressure / volt meter gauge setup in the car as these are the most important things you need to keep an eye on. If you have,nt got a centre binnacle then obviously a fuel gauge is more important than a volt meter. Try the "Gauge Shop", i got reconditioned full face smiths gauges from them and they are great.