| Re: [GMCnet] A futuristic body needs a better dash [message #215190] |
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hnielsen2
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Joe
Watching one of the Saturday car shows today.
I think it was on trucks.
He had full gage cluster for a GM truck from Rock Auto
The cost was $150.00
I may run down to the local truck wrecking yard and take a look.
The guy on the show was saying some thing about the stock step motors not working well?
The unit from Rock Auto was an upgrade.
May be an idea.
Thanks
Howard
All is well with my Lord
On Jul 20, 2013, at 4:05 PM, Joe Weir <joeweir@gmail.com> wrote:
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> I hear you. Personally, I like the dual/quad gauge setup of the gps gauges. Keeps it simple, and does not modify for the sake of modification. You have room for two more gauges in between the speedo and quad guage, if you need to monitor more, without really disturbing the feng shui of the original dash..
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> However, for the price of all those gauges, you are in CIP territory.
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| Re: [GMCnet] A futuristic body needs a better dash [message #215201 is a reply to message #215190] |
Sun, 21 July 2013 09:31  |
powerjon
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Howard,
The newer sensors used in todays vehicles are a different resistance range. Ours are 0 - 90 Ohms and the newer ranges used are typically 0-140 ohm. It would take some research to determine what type of sensors that would work with this unit. It is not plug and play.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
On Jul 21, 2013, at 12:29 AM, Howard <hnielsen2@cox.net> wrote:
> Joe
> Watching one of the Saturday car shows today.
> I think it was on trucks.
> He had full gage cluster for a GM truck from Rock Auto
> The cost was $150.00
> I may run down to the local truck wrecking yard and take a look.
> The guy on the show was saying some thing about the stock step motors not working well?
> The unit from Rock Auto was an upgrade.
> May be an idea.
> Thanks
> Howard
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> All is well with my Lord
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| Re: [GMCnet] A futuristic body needs a better dash [message #215203 is a reply to message #215201] |
Sun, 21 July 2013 10:48 |
Joe Weir
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| powerjon wrote on Sun, 21 July 2013 09:31 |
Howard,
The newer sensors used in todays vehicles are a different resistance range. Ours are 0 - 90 Ohms and the newer ranges used are typically 0-140 ohm. It would take some research to determine what type of sensors that would work with this unit. It is not plug and play.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
On Jul 21, 2013, at 12:29 AM, Howard <hnielsen2@cox.net> wrote:
> Joe
> Watching one of the Saturday car shows today.
> I think it was on trucks.
> He had full gage cluster for a GM truck from Rock Auto
> The cost was $150.00
> I may run down to the local truck wrecking yard and take a look.
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Guys, this is all good info to bring out, or repeat if that is the case. Either way I know I am not the only one thinking about this, and that is a good thing for continued development from the community.
I am sure gauge technology will continue to develop. While a flashy dash is nice, the real treasure lies in the knowledge to convert the inputs .
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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