G2X is it's most basic is GPS based track mapping tool that measures and records lap times. For all the details of what the G2X can do please see http://www.g2extreme.com/

Recently we installed such a system in my mini, GNAT, and of par for the course we went a bit overboard with the specs and implementation. Besides the basic system with it's dash display we added a gauge cluster. Gauges are housed in the Craven Speed Flexpod. Thanks to Kellen at Craven for creating 66mm cups from a conversation we had at AMVIV.

The base unit was mounted behind the shifter. Since I no longer have heated seats or electric mirrors that switch panel could be sacrificed.



To avoid the gauge clutter around the steering wheel and keep the G2X dash display visible the other gauges are house in a custom built A Pillar. Starting with am OEM pillar generic off the shelf 66mm pods were fitted, The picture below does not due the detail and finish of the pillar justice.



Sitting in the drivers seat the pillar is not as bulky as it looks in the photo. The front section visible through the windscreen is also finished to a very high standard. The back of the G2X Dash display is also shown here.



Many of you will think this is overkill, yeah it is, it's over the top, it's excessive, that I must be :nuts:. Yeah Its all true. :D

 

Very nice. How much to get one of those gauge clusters(a-pillar)?

 

The A-Pillar is a one of. We took an OEM pillar cover and grafted in generic Greedy gauge cups.

 

What type of gauges? Any pics of them illuminated?

 

Very nice...


Art

 

Racepak gauges, designed for use with the G2X brain.

No illuminated pictures yet.

 

Nice job! Are those the white speedo and tach dials from Outmotoring? This is the first that I've seen how they look. Any more pics of them?

 

Do you have track insurance?

 

Always ahead of the curve, Nate.

Gnat looks fantastic!

Personally, I would have wanted a better view of the altimeter and the vertical speed indicator, but I tend to have trouble landing.

 

great job with the one off...how long did it take you to fab it up?

 

Yes, those are the Out Motoring White face.

At this time I have no other pictures.

 

There was probably a good 40 some hours in fabbing the pillar. I'm very lucky to have a fab and paint guy that is this good at my disposal.

The picutres do not do it justice, all that have seen it are amazed at the OEM type finish.

 

Just amazing...

Can't wait to see some night time pictures.

 

I want that OEM look A-pillar gauge pod sooo bad!!! Why won't a vendor sell one? Screw the side impact air bags!

I assume the gauge pod was hand made fiberglass? Did he make an extra mold!?

 

It's not hand made fiberglass. We took an OEM pillar and mated 4 generic Greddy A pillar cups to it. The gauges are 2 5/8" or 66mm and the largest cups we could find were 60 mm there was some relief work in that area as well. The Craven cups required a very light pass with emory cloth to remove the interior anodizing and the gauges were still a bit of a tight fit, they won't be moving around.

We started off with these:



After some intial trimming this is a mockup to see how placement would work.



This will give you some idea of the amount of trimming reqired.



The entire rear of the pod had to cut off and new ones fabricated.



This is the best shot I currently have of the finished product.



From top to bottom.

Volts
Air/Fuel Ratio
Boost
Oil Pressure

In the Craven pod

Water Temp
Oil Temp

Along with the analog type needle there is a digital readout located in the lower face of the gauge. The A/F R kit also contains a module with a digital readout that was placed under the bonnet. This allows for live readings during dyno testing. As stated in the first post all the data is also logged via the G2X brain on a CF card. A 512MB card, the upper size limit the unit can handle, will hold approximately 25 hours of data. A 25 min track session took just over 1MB on the card.

 

Under Bonnet A/F R display. This is part of the A/F sensor kit used with the Racepak gauges.

 

Nate...now all you need is to mount a camera up front and a large LCD monitor in front of you to see where you're going...

 

Still got ya beat ...can you read:

1-calculated load value?
2-AIT in intake manifold?
3-AIT pre/post intercooler?
4-EGT?
5-WMI pressure?
6-timing advance?
7-GPS calculated speed?
8-fuel trim?
9-read/erase error codes?

Ok...you got me on the G2X...been trying to get one of those for a couple of years now but the price keeps going up...

 

Verry nice pics. Great detail on the a-pillar with the newer pics.

 

GPS Speedo, yes, I have it display in the G2X dash when not on the track
Error Codes, yes, the Auterra software in my Treo does that.

I'm not sure about the rest, still learning what Auterra can do for me.

 

IT IS overkill, over the top, excessive, and you are nuts BUT WE understand and you are not alone this is NAM after all.

 

I was looking into this Gauge pod before going with the Craven.

http://www.minispeed.co.uk/new_mini/...duct&id=mrb164

The picture shows the British version opposite side but they do make it for the left A-Pillar
Available in black as well as Carbon Fiber.

I've installed the Volt/Boost and Air/fuel ratio gauges.

Good Luck!

 

Here is the start of my version of gnatster's gauges. I have to wait because I have to get two more greddy pods in to finish this up. I will be forming the last two pods soon and then it is time to find the proper bondo (maybe fiber-glassing) and lastly I think that I am going to go with an ultra flat black and do all of my pillars and other "upper-half" interior pieces of trim in the ultra flat.

 

Ok here are the pics

 

...did not work right...