Thanks for the link Muddy, I agree it does look good but it does not appear to have the SD slot which I have become quite attached to the idea of (LOL I haven't even bought the bloody thing yet!!)
So now I have decided on stereo, the spotlight of research has swung onto the original scope of gauges!
I have been having a look around and REALLY like the simplicity of the Defi Din gauges:
http://www.defi-shop.com/products/din/summary_dinBUT I have 2 concerns over this solution.
1. My original scope was for gauges to monitor oil temp, oil pressure and boost pressure, but Defi say
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the DIN-Gauge is a 1-DIN sized triple meter for providing information on one pressure and 2 kinds of temperatures.
Which is the wrong way round for my requirements
2. It is not expandable and whilst my original scope is only for 3 gauges, I might want to change my mind in the future (well I am a girl!)
A bit more looking has revealed a ‘triple meter package’ which nicely fits the requirements
http://www.defi-shop.com/products/advance_set/summary_triple It is expandable BUT there is no ‘nice’ mounting solution that I can see
and I don’t really fancy the 'Blue Peter' Perspex blanking plate with cut-outs for the gauges that I have seen before (I would like the install to look as professional and/or ‘stock’ as possible)
Theoretically the only other Defi solution available that isn’t going to cost the world is the Defi-Link Display. I would need to mount that in the single din slot above the nice new stereo. Again this has no ‘nice’ mounting solution and more importantly it doesn’t have gauges, it is just a text/number display which may not be the best solution for me
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So the spotlight of research is going to swing away from Defi for the moment.
I am going to investigate single Din blanking plate availability etc and also seriously consider whether I am really going to ‘look’ at the gauges or just rely on alarms for early warning . . .
Something like this would be FAB!
Anyway, i'll update this thread with all developments and research until I find my perfect solution. . . . .
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