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    Extra switches and gauges

    Hia folks.
    Seeking people opinions on running some extra switches and gauges in the cabin of a D2.
    There's not exactly a vast amount of room for extra gauges and switches, and I'd like to use rocker switches.
    The Ebay store Air On Board has started marketing horizontally opposed rocker switches that could go in the binnacle.
    Do people think it would be possible to play with the idea of putting some rockers in the centre dash bit of an auto? I don't think it's deep enough currently but perhaps some magic could be worked.
    Also interested to see where people add extra gauges, as personally I'm not a fan of any sort of dash pod. I'm going to play with running an EGT gauge mounted on an A pillar clip on phone mount so I don't have to go screwing into my dash, as I'd like to end up with all engine monitoring going through an in-dash tablet.
    Ideas, comments, picks of your set-ups appreciated.
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    Muppet
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    I have a boost gauge mounted on right side of dash between the binnacle and A pillar. Good to be just out of the line of sight with tacho/speedo.

    For egt I have the madman ems1 underneath the cup holders on the centre console placed over the top of the 4wd selector label. I let it cycle through the various readings and read it easily enough.

    The overhead removable panel below the front interior light looks to be a good spot for a line of rocker switches.

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    I'd like to look at a pair of air pressure gauges and two 'up/down' switches in between for rear airbags in the roof console.
    Between the binnacle switches, and using D1 switch banks converted to runner rocker switches, I have at least 9 spare slots. That should do me for a while
    The Phantom - Oslo Blue 2001 Td5 SE.
    Half dead but will live again!

    Nina - Chawton White 2003 Td5 S
    Slowly being improved

    Quote Originally Posted by Judo View Post
    You worry me sometimes Muppet!!


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    You pimpin' your ride there Muppet? It's only a short step from there to a Commodire, a cap on backwards, some slammin' tunes and certain death at the hands of sheerluck and a blunt machete........

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    You can talk Mr chome bonnet badges and car-poota
    Just working out how to do the things I want to, because that's how I roll. I do what I want
    I want....
    EGT
    Boost (for when I get dat VNT)
    Coolant temp

    And need switches for....
    Compressor
    Winch Isolation
    Traction Control off switch (just in case)
    Potentially spotlights, although already have on in place but would like to tidy it up
    2 X Airbag up/down switches
    Maybe winch in/out
    LED lightbar switch
    Anything else I can think of

    And technically, Mr Sheerluck, I need both a mullet and a commodore before you can cut my head off
    The Phantom - Oslo Blue 2001 Td5 SE.
    Half dead but will live again!

    Nina - Chawton White 2003 Td5 S
    Slowly being improved

    Quote Originally Posted by Judo View Post
    You worry me sometimes Muppet!!


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    I was thinking about using the blank switches on the left around the dash suround. I'm looking for some spare fog light switches to re label for driving lights etc. just a thought

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    I'm currently in this process to I have 4 more switches from around the cluster make sure u get the plugs as well they are all different shape damit. I have 4 going in my 4 spare spots 3 sets of front lights and winch isolator. Also putting 2 light up push buttons in the power Windows pannel where the heated seat switches normally are for in out of the winch. Can I ask what isolator u are using for the isolator. I have also put 4 relays down next to the battery box for the lights.

    Will be watching to see where u put ur gauges as I need ideas

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    Currently have a Tigerz winch which I'm going to get rid off but it's got an in-built isolator which is handy, when it works.
    I'll get something else when I upgrade.
    The Phantom - Oslo Blue 2001 Td5 SE.
    Half dead but will live again!

    Nina - Chawton White 2003 Td5 S
    Slowly being improved

    Quote Originally Posted by Judo View Post
    You worry me sometimes Muppet!!


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    Just out of interest, are you going full SLS bags or helper bags in your coils?

    I have had both. Mine came with the SLS removed and helper bags installed in the coils. I have reinstalled the SLS.

    Happy Days

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    At some stage would be interested in full SLS reversion, however for now it will just have full rear airbags manually controlled in cab.
    The Phantom - Oslo Blue 2001 Td5 SE.
    Half dead but will live again!

    Nina - Chawton White 2003 Td5 S
    Slowly being improved

    Quote Originally Posted by Judo View Post
    You worry me sometimes Muppet!!


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