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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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JCW / Mini Accessory for Temp / Electrical Gauges

Hi there,

I'm really bummed that I don't have temp / electrical gauges on my Clubman. I didn't really think about it until the weather got cold. I'd love to know what the engine temp is so I don't fire it up too soon in the frigid weather.

When I was ordering my Clubman I thought I saw some gauge add-ons that would mount on either side of the tach on the steering column. Hopefully it'd be an add on at the dealership; if it's too involved I won't be able to do it (though I can do some work myself).

Am I imagining things? Is there a solution that blends in with the look of the current instrument cluster?

Thanks!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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There are numerous aftermarket options.

Chekc out the following

outmotoring.com

AltaPerformance.com

coopersport.com

cravinspeed.com

and others in the Vendor Directory.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Easy: ScangaugeII. Plugs right into the OBDC socket, gives temp, volts, boost, engine load, etc. and fits perfectly into the center cubby. Looks like it belongs there. Of course, it's digital, but so are most "guages". Also, the orange background color (which is selectable) matches the Mini's.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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Thanks for the replies... Sounds good

I'll take a look at these. I thought I saw an option, perhaps under JCW in terms of an offering during the order process, but I must be remembering wrong....

Sorry for posting something that may already be out there; I did a search first and it wasn't clear....
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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www.scangauge.com will set you up with temp, electrical, Air inlet temp and a whole lot more!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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Scanguage is about the cheapest and easiest solution if you don't mind not having a round gauge.

Pics in my gallery.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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+++ (ScanGauge website HERE)



click HERE for a large photo, easiest install you could imagine and comes with all you need,
including velcro adhesive strips (you can see the edges at top and bottom).

Powered by your OBD II Port; it is amazing all the information and recording that is available.

To download a PDF of the Manual, click HERE.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Wow.. thanks again everyone. Very good info!
 
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