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Old 08-17-2003, 09:23 AM
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i dont know exactly where i should put this question but scince this has to do with electronics im going to put it in here. Is it possibe to take out the analog guages in your guage (integra GSR) cluster stick an LCD in there that reads out all the engine readings that you want but you would be able to adjust it to show what you wanted at certain times. For example could you have it show just miles per hour and then change it to show miles per hour, oil temp, and turbo all on the same screen. About all those reading at the same time i was just seeing if it was possible. If you need more clarification on what i mean just tell me.
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Old 08-18-2003, 09:27 PM
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yeah its called at laptop plugged into your expensive ecu

digital may look nice, but for damned sure reliability AND cheap, stick with analog
Old 08-18-2003, 09:30 PM
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I sometimes thought about the same thing. Either replacing factory gauges with all aftermarket ones (requiring some rebuilding or altering of dash) or replace with simple, clean digital diplays for everything. Funny thing is that old Buicks and Oldsmobiles had that...h:

But yeah, I think it would be hella cool to make your own dash/gauge display and make it look nice AND clean.
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thats what i plan on doing when i have a lot of money when i say a lot i mean enough to do the LCD moniter but not enough to buy on of those italian exotics
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Go and have a look at this site. You may get some ideas.
Old 08-20-2003, 07:55 PM
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Here is the site: http://www.defi-shop.com/
Old 08-20-2003, 08:31 PM
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Originally posted by cheerful_ppl
Here is the site: http://www.defi-shop.com/
i dont see where it says anything about LCD guages
Old 08-21-2003, 09:35 PM
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Yes, you are right, no LCD... but it has gauages and head up display products. Not interested? That's fine.
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thanks for the site though
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Electronic gauges just wouldn't look right on a Honda. The old GM all digital dash boards were so confusing, anyway (17 different ways to tell you how your gas was and how fast you are going, but no tach!) All you need is a big analog speedo and a big analog tach, with a fuel gauge and you're all set.



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