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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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Adding gauges

I'm thinking of adding 52mm water temp and oil temp gauges to my mini. I'd appreciate any info or opinions regarding brands of gauges that best match the stock mini panel, best way to mount (am considering Craven flexpod mount), or any other info you think might be helpful. Photos of your gauges would be a big plus.
I did do a search but was UTL.
TIA
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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The Craven flexpod is good. I use it for a ScanGaugeII, and sometimes an iPhone. Considered gauges, but haven't done it.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Robin Casady
The Craven flexpod is good. I use it for a ScanGaugeII, and sometimes an iPhone. Considered gauges, but haven't done it.
Marshall guages are the closest to the real thing.I'm thinking of installing them. Their prices are pretty reasonable.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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I installed the Marshalltown gauges with a kit from Craven Speed. They look great!

Check out the link below:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...gauges-23.html

Don't worry, this thread shows gauges for 1st and 2nd generation although it is in the 1st generation section. It pretty much shows you everything you need to know.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by gregsmini
I installed the Marshalltown gauges with a kit from Craven Speed. They look great!

Check out the link below:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...gauges-23.html

Don't worry, this thread shows gauges for 1st and 2nd generation although it is in the 1st generation section. It pretty much shows you everything you need to know.
Gosh. Good link. Those gauges look damn good
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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Just do a search for gages, there are a lot of threads on them.
Here's a good one with my gage set up photos. I used Smog's instructions for hooking them up, he has a link to his instructions in this thread.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ge-setups.html

Dave
 
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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Here's mine, just took a quick pic with my iPhone... I have boost and oil pressure guages, the gauges is from prosports, and the pod I think I got it from Alta. This shot is taken without lights on. With lights on, the color turns red, which match nicely with MINI stock night color.
 
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