Volt, W/M pressure, EGT...

 

Whats the mod to the right of the shifter? Looks to have a Coke Bottle Top to it.

 

Hey Nate, I know you had told me about a flexible 3M product for the fabbinig, but I cannot remember what it was. Also, would you advise laying fiberglass to help out this gauge set-up?

 

Sometimes a coke bottle is just a coke bottle...

 

my boost gauge placement. made a little bracket to snap into the back of the vent, and drilled holes so i still get air-flow.

 

That's pretty sweet. So, how is the view of these gauges from the driver's seat?

 

not bad. easy quick glance

 

Bump Need to see more Gauges....

 

I am working on an A-Pillar like what gnatster has. If you look in his thread I posted a few pics in there of my progress, I am waiting on two more pods.

 

Lyle (Vinyl Styles) hooked me up phat with CF faces for my NAV R53. I had him do one better & had the faces overlaid with brushed aluminum 'Fracky'. It's one of the favorite things in my interior. I've already received my shipment from PLX Devices for AIT, a/f & exhaust temp. Dr.Steve (Custom Mini Shop) has me on the calender for install. When they're in, I'll take pictures & post. It should look pretty interesting, ie. PLX + Promini in dual 52mm Cravenspeed gauge pods.

 

How do you read the gauges? Doesn't look like there are any number on them.

 

Cool .Now all you need are wings !

 

Has anyone bought/installed one of these? I like the look and functionality.

 

Fracky doesn't drive his car too much, he don't need no stinking numbers No really, I belive they light up when he turns on his key.

 

very nice thread! i was wondering if there was a DIY for placing guages int he center vents?

 

You can see the numbers ok during the day, but when it gets really bright I kinda have to squint a bit. When I turn the lights on there's no problem reading the lights. Nitromini's I have the custom/CF 'Fracky' Mini wings front & back. You can check em' out on Lyle's page: http://www.lylesvinylstyles.net/imag...s/IMG_3183.JPG. When are we going to get together so I can "flame up"?

 

here are my guage faces:these were done by lyle from vinyl styles with a bit of modification from me

and the boost guage mod that dark MCS wrote up(only good pic i have of it was before the dash modding began...looking to get a A-M CF guage to match all

 

is that a slurpy?

 

aye

 

Ever since I got my "new" MINI, I've been missing the extra gauges I had installed in Mo', especially the oil temperature gauge. I just don't trust idiot lights because, by the time they blink on, it may already be too late and you have damaged your engine. I've been trying to figure out what to do with Blue because the gauge pod I had won't fit him due to the dual gauges already on the steering column. After a lot of internet searches and questions to Chad at Detroit Tuned, I've decided on the Defi-Link System, using the Defi-Link Display, a digital meter. Here's the company blurb...

Defi-Link Display is a multipurpose monitor which provides information on speed, oil temperature, water temperature, oil pressure, fuel pressure, and exhaust temperature by connecting to the Defi-Link Control Unit II.


So, Phase 1 began today when the Display arrived. After a lot of trial and error, I have positioned it on the dash to the left of the steering wheel. It is very visible there and I can route the wiring thru the side of the dash really easily. Here's a couple of pics.





The control unit will fit nicely just below the toggle panel in the center console area. Here's the info on it.

Defi-Link Control Unit II is a necessary controller to install Defi-Link Meters, Defi-Link Meter BFs, and Defi-Link Displays. Up to 7 gauges and displays can be connected and controlled by one Control Unit II. The name of the connection system is "Defi-Link System."
Defi-Link System allows gauges and displays to be attached to Defi-Link Control Unit II with a single "DAISY CHAIN" wiring system.




One of the things that really sold me on this system is that you can set a warning limit for each of the sensors, and when that limit is reached, the unit emits an audible and visual warning that something is amiss. Idiot proof.

Stay tuned for Phase 2.

 

Digital suspension gauge/control unit under the toggles OEM Fit and finish

 

What brand is that? Haven't seen it before.

 

Easystreet

I've got the ECU brain hidden in the trunk and there are 5 separate pressure senders. The gauge displays and controls the 5 pressures and also gives a voltmeter reading as well.

 

Very nice but isn't it more of an airshock controller/gauge?.

 

Yup....that's what I'm saying. It controls the air pressure for the four corners to determine the ride height and the 5th pressure that it controls is the pressure in the reserve tank. It's set to kick on the compressor when the tank gets down to 145psi and turn off at 175psi and each corner has it's own two valve setup with a pressure sender attached inline.....so 5 pressures plus the voltmeter just in case.