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sirscooby
10-02-2006, 09:41 10
hi,

still sourcing gauges at the moment - seen a nice defi link display think to work alongside defi link control unit 2. but may just go for normal gauges.

any advice on where to go to get them fitted if it looks too complicated for me...

as a school teacher, i am not always that good with cars!!

ta
Agent Smith
10-02-2006, 09:58 19
Got mine from here on SIDC group but, very reasonable.

Fitting them in the next couple of weeks.

http://www.gaugeplace.com/
Dspeed
14-02-2006, 13:44 42
What year and where they going Rob?
sirscooby
14-02-2006, 16:33 27
it is a 2002 bugeye, I have purchased a carbon fibre pod to go in the centre of the dash to replace the panel with the clock in. also purchased a sandwich plate to fit between oil filter. The gauges are electronic and I have gone for boost, oil temp and oil pressure. here is a pic of one;
http://domain887009.sites.fasthosts.com/shop/images/uploads/boostbar.jpg

I am not sure on sandwich plate fitting and am hoping instructions with gauges are clear..

cheers

Rob
Agent Smith
14-02-2006, 16:35 35
thats the ones Ive got.
sirscooby
14-02-2006, 16:41 34
When I saw them I thought they were cool, so opted for them too. I also bought this to go with them - centre pod dash mount-
SUBARU REAL CARBON FIBRE TRIPLE DASH POD
http://domain887009.sites.fasthosts.com/shop/images/uploads/scoobypod.jpg
after researching, I like the centre pod idea better..
Agent Smith
14-02-2006, 16:50 48
ive got the flat top to match the interior.

as far as I can tell (havent fitted them yet) the sandwich plate should be fairly obvious to fit.

I havent fitted them as a mate is making up a better tee for the boost gauge, hopefully anodised in red.
Broxi
14-02-2006, 16:58 57
you got a pic of the sandwich plate?

iirc their is not much room by the oil filter, so it would take some fitting.

I would have thought a T-piece connector and an additional sensor put where the std oil pressure switch is would be best. (Behind the Alternator)

Derek
sirscooby
14-02-2006, 17:02 10
yeah,

something along these lines..

hope it is ok as it is in the post somewhere...going on my bugeye (2002)
Agent Smith
14-02-2006, 17:02 50
opot sandwich plate
Agent Smith
14-02-2006, 17:03 12
2 pics lol
sirscooby
14-02-2006, 17:04 54
if the other way is easier it can always be sent back, I am not sure about some of this stuff, this being my first scoob and first car I will have tinkered with...
Broxi
14-02-2006, 17:17 20
I will let you know how much room their is, but i do not recall their being enough for that to fit.

I could be wrong though.
sirscooby
14-02-2006, 17:19 42
Thanks Derek,

any help is appreciated
Agent Smith
14-02-2006, 17:21 51
I hope it will fit.

It may be different on a newage.
Broxi
14-02-2006, 17:22 15
would fit them too, but im all the way up here and you are all the way down their.

Would recomend a New oil Filter at the Same time, and if oil has not been changed for a while would be a good time.

Derek
Agent Smith
14-02-2006, 17:23 18
got all the bits at home including new oil filter.
Agent Smith
14-02-2006, 17:27 16
anyone got any pics of oil filter fitted before I start, so I can see how much room.
Broxi
14-02-2006, 17:27 36
good man what oil are you going to use?
Agent Smith
14-02-2006, 17:29 12
already got silkolene Pro S at home, but not draining all the oil as only been in there for 1000 miles.
sirscooby
14-02-2006, 17:30 35
mine not done all that long ago, 1500 miles. when the time comes derek I might be pestering for more detailed advice.

thanks again
Agent Smith
14-02-2006, 17:31 19
but im still pestering.
Broxi
14-02-2006, 17:32 00
ok no problems.

I have just looked at the Newaga manual and it looks like loads of room so should be no problem.
Agent Smith
14-02-2006, 17:32 59
the opot also comes in different sizes as from web

"Product Information


OIL GAUGE SENDER RECEIVE PORT. OPOT For the easy installation of senders from OIL PRESSURE and OIL TEMP gauges.

Simply unscrew OIL FILTER and screw in OPOT, then replace OIL FILTER..(sandwich plate) Each OPOT has 4 receive ports and 4 plugs.Simply screw in supplied gauge senders into suitable ports then wire as normal. NO MESS. NO FUSS.

OPOT`s are available in 3 sizes.. PLEASE STATE VEHICLE TYPE WHEN ORDERING! "
sirscooby
14-02-2006, 18:00 49
Thank goodness for that, I was beginning to wonder what I would do. I currently have 5w 40 oil in, where would be a good place or what is a good brand of 5w 40 oil to buy?

Now cannot wait to get the gauges in the post and attempt a fitment.

nice one guys
Agent Smith
14-02-2006, 18:14 17
I use the Silkolene Pro S from Opie Oils

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/