R50/53 Gauges for Cooper with Navigation

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Jun 17, 2007 | 04:48 PM

jasper2222

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Gauges for Cooper with Navigation

I have an 06 MCS and would like to add a Temperature gauge and possible an Oil Pressure. Anybody have any good ideas on placement? Pictures are always nice. Thanks, Richard

Jun 17, 2007 | 05:02 PM

lhoboy

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Oil temp and volt meter available from the dealer that are mounted as a pair under the toggle panel, just behind the cigarette light.

Jun 18, 2007 | 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by lhoboy

Oil temp and volt meter available from the dealer that are mounted as a pair under the toggle panel, just behind the cigarette light.

Much appreciate if you could further elaborate whether the panel will be in-way of mobile phone charger or chargers for Garmin Nav set

Jun 18, 2007 | 07:50 AM

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The gauge panel that mounts ahead of the console does not inhibit the use of the lighter socket, even those like the Lowrance iWay 600 that have a huge plug with the speaker inside.

Jun 18, 2007 | 08:13 AM

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THIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD WAY TO GO - they will work with chrono but it does limit your options...

Jun 18, 2007 | 08:07 PM

lhoboy

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Originally Posted by Greatbear

The gauge panel that mounts ahead of the console does not inhibit the use of the lighter socket, even those like the Lowrance iWay 600 that have a huge plug with the speaker inside.

Correct: lots of room left around the lighter socket.