Saw this picture today.




I'm wondering what the gauges are underneath the center console. All the aftermarket gauges I can find are mounted on the steering column. I'd like to fill up that empty space underneath the center console.

 

http://motoringfile.com/files/aux_ga...structions.pdf

 

Last couple sets left in the world all the other's went NLA with the chrome trim rings. These will be NLA after they sell.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/82940303934/

 

Oh awesome. Wish I had the money to do that, would be nice to have a rarity and fill up that space. Put one on hold for me ECS

 

Wish I could put them hold. Once they are gone , they are gone. Nice Gen 1 old school factory gauges.

 

They really are sweet. So, in the instructions it says to replace the oil drain bolt with the oil temp. bolt included. Does that mean I'll never replace the drain plug again once it's installed?

 

Yes, you just change out the crush washer after each oil change. Or if the drain bolts get damaged for some reason , we have the sensor / plug listed.

 

I mounted a Scangauge in that location ...

 

I think I would rather have analog gauges for the speed. How fast do the ScanGauges update?

 

Had a set in my first MINI (2004 S)….If I had known what a RARE set they were I would have removed them before i sold it.

Jeffrey

 

Do you remember how visible they were behind the shifter? I can't find many more shots of them. How about at night?

 

I had an MC40 as a loaner for a week and these gauges were standard in them. I could not see them very well.

 

The OEM gauges are Oil Temp and Voltmeter. Not much need for speed.
But you won't get oil temp from a scangauge.
Note that the drain plug temp sensor has all of three threads on it. After oil changes only by MINI and me, the threads on the pan stripped out. Still plenty of threads for a regular drain plug, but not the temp sensor. :/

 

Hmm. I've had a set of those gauges in since I bought the car new in 2004, and haven't had any trouble stripping the oil pan from the sensor plug. I like them a lot - good display of info that is useful, decently visible, with color/lighting to match the rest of the gauges.

 

Thanks for your thoughts guys. I'll see if I can't pick up a set of these before they go NLA. Jeff, do you have any pics of the gauges? Would be nice to get some different angles and a night shot

 

You might want to look into (more useful) gauges that bracket the speedo.

 

You mean the tach? Yeah, I want to get some Marshall gauges for boost/vac and oil pressure but that kit is still like $600 from Cravenspeed.

 

Oops ... yes

 

Really good system is P3 cars if you want another option, and its digital / color matched, dash vent guage. They have a Boost Gauge and a VIDI Gauge.

VIDI Gauge , reads and clears codes also.

https://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_R50_R52_R53_Cooper_Convertible_Base_S_JCW_P3C ars_Vent_Integrated_Digital_Interface_2002_2003_20 04_2005_2006_2007_2008/





Connect with your car in an entirely new way. Why settle for just a boost gauge? Sporting features available in products 3x the price, the P3Cars Vent Integrated Digital Interface (VIDI) is the Swiss army knife of performance data, with design and integration that won't spoil the clean lines of your interior.
The P3Cars gauge is a state of the art digital data center that displays critical vehicle metrics like boost pressure , vacuum for N/A applications, coolant temp, intake air temp, oil temp, exhaust gas temp, speed, RPM , 0-60 timer, and battery voltage - as well as peak recall and run/record recall in all modes.
Simply put, P3Cars VIDI is the most popular, advanced gauge on the market.
This gauge installs inside the dash vent for easy installation while retaining smooth appearance and the heating and air conditioning feature, a perfect solution for MINI. VIDI = Vent Integrated Digital Interface .

- Fully Reversible Installation: Simply plug into your OBD-II port and you're functional. No splicing or rewiring required.
- Precise Color Match and OEM Integration: Seamless integration with interior lighting including auto or manual dimming to match dash brightness.
- Advanced Custom Programming: Designed and programmed specifically for each car and engine, so you can be sure all features will function as expected.
- Live Performance and Sensor Data: Real time “as it happens” data display of multiple parameters with virtually no lag or delay.
- Built In Acceleration Performance Timer: Automatic start and stop 0-60mph (0-100kph) timer for evaluating your car’s performance and driving skill.
- 3x Analog Inputs for High Precision Sensors: Universal 0-5v inputs for adding additional sensors or switching boost to an analog vacuum tap
- Diagnostic Data Interpretation & Reset: Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) to reduce trips to the dealership.
- Easiest Installation Possible: Put it in, plug it in, installation for even the most novice do-it-yourselfer. Mounts to the front right hand vent without blocking the vent.
- Integrated design into your MINI Cooper's interior, makes it feel at home between the vent and tachometer display.



Boost Gauge.

https://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_Cooper_R50_R52_R53_P3_Cars_Boost_Gauge/




Connect with your car in an entirely new way. Tired of tacky looking, out-of-place boost gauges? P3 cars presents the P3 Boost Gauge. Featuring the same clean digital display you're used to seeing on their Vent Integrated Digital Interface (VIDI) line, only at a fraction of the price.

P3 Cars boost gauge specs:
- High quality anti glare / anti scratch screen with laser etched P3Cars logo.
- Same display resolution and brightness as our VIDI line of gauges.
- Standard 45 PSI high resolution boost sensor
- Available 80 PSI high resolution boost sensor (from our VIDI line)
- Auto dimmer line
- All inclusive package with hose kit , sensor , display , wire , wire nuts, electronics
- USER configurable
- Color matched illumination per platform
- Ultra accurate Boost display
- Peak recall
- Quick look battery voltage
- One touch Vehicle sleep battery voltage check (ideal for people who store their cars and want to check battery health) Also useful at shows or when using your cars entertainment system without the ignition switched on.
- Works with any tune, any set up .
- Install instructions on line, quick start guide in box

 

What readings are displayed on the VIDI gauge? Just wondering. Sorry if that's a dumb question.

 

You can click the links and find out.

 

I updated my post above ^^

 

pics as requested

 

Definitely an old school rare MINI part.

 

Man I dig it.
Looks like a cockpit in there.