install gauges on CL9

[Accord Basic]

any idea for installing gauges (Oil pressure, Oil temp, A/F ratio) on CL9? electrical type gauges.

Thanks

[ndeuro_]

lol iv done it

oil press, water temp, boost n another tacho looks mad =]
tacho vid (changes colour when vtak kicks in)
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=CvmP7ENgQzk&feature=channel_page

pics
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/gun_zero_x/DSC00900.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/gun_zero_x/DSC00897.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/gun_zero_x/DSC00901.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/gun_zero_x/DSC00896.jpg

[Type R Positive]

That looks nice there ndeuro!

[aaronng]

For oil temperature, you can use a sandwich plate.

For oil pressure, it is a bit more tricky because a sandwich plate will only show you upstream pressure unless you get a special one with a port that goes into the downstream side (some people claim this exists, I have not seen one myself). Alternative is to plug a T-piece into the oil pressure switch port and then run the switch on one side and the oil pressure sender on the other. If it is only for bling, then plug the sender into the oil sandwich plate.

For A/F ratio, you need to weld on a port upstream of the cat and install the wideband A/F sender that hopefully comes with the gauge.

For power, run +ve off the cigarette lighter line, the ground to the bolt on the chassis just on the left of the headunit and the light wire to the small bulb in the ashtray compartment.

[Crapdaz]

For oil temperature, you can use a sandwich plate.

For oil pressure, it is a bit more tricky because a sandwich plate will only show you upstream pressure unless you get a special one with a port that goes into the downstream side (some people claim this exists, I have not seen one myself). Alternative is to plug a T-piece into the oil pressure switch port and then run the switch on one side and the oil pressure sender on the other. If it is only for bling, then plug the sender into the oil sandwich plate.

For A/F ratio, you need to weld on a port upstream of the cat and install the wideband A/F sender that hopefully comes with the gauge.

For power, run +ve off the cigarette lighter line, the ground to the bolt on the chassis just on the left of the headunit and the light wire to the small bulb in the ashtray compartment.

aaron - was there any additional fabrication required or was it just a buy saber gauges and install them straight away ??

[Accord Basic]

any DIY instruction with photos or diagram can provide? that is a good works for Christmas holiday at home. hehehe :D

[hisoka]

you can buy a whole kit from mugen, it looks awsome and just costs a bit more then the set from defi. think i just plugs into your obd thing.

http://www.rhdjapan.com/images/product/53973/Image/Normal/Image.jpg

[Crapdaz]

you can buy a whole kit from mugen, it looks awsome and just costs a bit more then the set from defi. think i just plugs into your obd thing.

http://www.rhdjapan.com/images/product/53973/Image/Normal/Image.jpg

rofl cost you an arm and a leg for it buddy.... sigh hahaha

[hisoka]

lol gotta pay to play~ there pretty good and if you can find second hand ones you will see theres no point, its better to buy them new.

its like defi gauges, lol even used ones cost the same lol

[ndeuro_]

any DIY instruction with photos or diagram can provide? that is a good works for Christmas holiday at home. hehehe :D

generalized wiring diagram:
red - ignition (usually connect to ciggie lighter)
orange - illumination (connect to anything that turns on when u turn on your eadlights)
black - ground
green - function (to pressure sender or temp sender)

oil pressure = need oil sandwich plate usually 50bux
water temp = need water temp sender adapter around 20-25
oil temp = just share one of the port from the sandwich plate

happy gauge'ing buddy

[aaronng]

aaron - was there any additional fabrication required or was it just a buy saber gauges and install them straight away ??

The pressure gauge that I had required a long wire extension from the sender to the gauge. That's 2 pieces, one long one for signal, and a shorter one for the ground because you can connect the ground to the chassis in the engine bay.

The wire goes through the wiring grommet just behind the glovebox. You can see it from the engine bay. It's a rubber grommet with a round plastic frame inside it. Getting the wire through is a bitch, getting the grommet back on is an even bigger bitch!

I left the gauge in the centre compartment because I already had a hole drilled in the back of the compartment. You might have to find a way to route the wires around if you don't want to drill holes.

If you buy Saber gauges, check that all the gauges are the same generation. When I bought mine, the temperature gauge was different to the pressure gauge! One could measure peak, while the other couldn't. One dims while the other turns blue when the lights are turned on. :(

[aaronng]

you can buy a whole kit from mugen, it looks awsome and just costs a bit more then the set from defi. think i just plugs into your obd thing.

[IMG]http://www.rhdjapan.com/images/product/53973/Image/Normal/Image.jpg[IMG]

It doesn't plug into OBDII port. It should have the same requirements with senders to be installed. I prefer Defi.

[Crapdaz]

The pressure gauge that I had required a long wire extension from the sender to the gauge. That's 2 pieces, one long one for signal, and a shorter one for the ground because you can connect the ground to the chassis in the engine bay.

The wire goes through the wiring grommet just behind the glovebox. You can see it from the engine bay. It's a rubber grommet with a round plastic frame inside it. Getting the wire through is a bitch, getting the grommet back on is an even bigger bitch!

I left the gauge in the centre compartment because I already had a hole drilled in the back of the compartment. You might have to find a way to route the wires around if you don't want to drill holes.

If you buy Saber gauges, check that all the gauges are the same generation. When I bought mine, the temperature gauge was different to the pressure gauge! One could measure peak, while the other couldn't. One dims while the other turns blue when the lights are turned on. :(

how do the sensors get attached just wondering?
Do you have to replaced any piping to a T junction to attached them?

[ndeuro_]

how do the sensors get attached just wondering?
Do you have to replaced any piping to a T junction to attached them?

as i said u need an adaptor for them

[aaronng]

how do the sensors get attached just wondering?
Do you have to replaced any piping to a T junction to attached them?

Sensors are 1/8" NPT. You need a 1/8" BSP t-piece, with 1 male and 2 female. The oil pressure switch goes straight on with thread sealant, while the sender needs a NPT to BSP adapter before going onto the T-piece. Then when all is done, you have the proper pressure reading, but a risky assembly because it can snap off when the car goes through bad bumps. For me, I used the oil sandwich plate, so I get a reading from the oil pump to the filter only. My gauge tells me that my oil pump is still working, it doesn't tell me if my engine is getting enough oil pressure. :(

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101289

[Accord Basic]

is the Mugen guages and contol unit just plug in? don't need install all the sensors like the other gauges?

[aaronng]

is the Mugen guages and contol unit just plug in? don't need install all the sensors like the other gauges?

Doubt it. It should use sensors because the Euro doesn't have a pressure sender, only a pressure switch.

[Crapdaz]

Sensors are 1/8" NPT. You need a 1/8" BSP t-piece, with 1 male and 2 female. The oil pressure switch goes straight on with thread sealant, while the sender needs a NPT to BSP adapter before going onto the T-piece. Then when all is done, you have the proper pressure reading, but a risky assembly because it can snap off when the car goes through bad bumps. For me, I used the oil sandwich plate, so I get a reading from the oil pump to the filter only. My gauge tells me that my oil pump is still working, it doesn't tell me if my engine is getting enough oil pressure. :(

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101289


damn sounds like alot of fiddling, i would do it but i am scared i might break something hahahah

[hisoka]

its so easy, this was first mod i did to my civic eg5,

you can buy everthing u need from speco thomas, autobarn has this brand and its good quality and australia and cheap. just tell them your car model and they can do the rest.

then purchase some thread sealant, 8 dollar or so, get high temp one btw.

the rest of the instructions are in the box of the gauges, easy.

[tron07]

Defi is a whole lot nicer and ricer too... :P

[Accord Basic]

how easier on the Defi gauges?

[ndeuro_]

lol about the same. but the way it work is the same also but the price for defi is about 1.2k for 3 gauges plus a control unit

[Accord Basic]

that is expensive, i can get all 3 gauges c/w sensors of course for about 210 , and I might get the tachometer for another 100 approx. but need time and instruction for wiring and install. even I can have some extra for an auto electrican to install for me.

[ndeuro_]

its mostly diy. its simply but finding a place to mount is diff. ud have to sacrafice ur top dash.

[hisoka]

how easier on the Defi gauges?

wiring is a lot cleaner in cabin, cause its a single wire thats going to the gauge, because its running off a control unit. but other brands are individual so more messy in cabin

[EUR003act]

SABER gauges FTW!!! :cool::thumbsup:

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff128/eur003/Edit3.jpg

[Accord Basic]

look good man. they all matched with the dash lights... i want that done. but I am a beginner on a car and DIY.

[aaronng]

Defi is good because you can daisy chain the gauges, thus leaving very little wiring to clutter your cabin. The gauges also run much cooler than the cheaper Saber gauges.

[EUR003act]

Defi is good because you can daisy chain the gauges, thus leaving very little wiring to clutter your cabin. The gauges also run much cooler than the cheaper Saber gauges.

:eek: !!! insulted! lol

i got the saber because the black/silver housing matched the interior and the white/red gauge matched my gauges :D

[hisoka]

look good man. they all matched with the dash lights... i want that done. but I am a beginner on a car and DIY.

go and buy them, and we will guide you through it lol. the first time i did this i was 15 years old. lol and it was on motorbike, it looks complex i know but its not hard at all. you made me feel sorry for you lol.

just need to buy the 3 gauges from that brand if you want that look.

3 gauges,
high temp thread sealant, all autobarns got it,
sandwich plate, autobarn has it
water temp adapter.
and now some wire.
all this shit is at autobarn off the shelf, or u can just tell them what car you got and they will sort out sandwhich plate and water temp adaptor. They can probably install for you if your not that confident

[aaronng]

:eek: !!! insulted! lol

i got the saber because the black/silver housing matched the interior and the white/red gauge matched my gauges :D

Haha, I'm also using Saber gauges on mine. :p
Too bad both of mine are from different generations.

[aaronng]

Coolant temperature gauge is a bit of a waste of time because the Euro has a digital coolant temp indicator.

[ndeuro_]

but its rice factor

[hisoka]

lol yer, oh well.

i remeber this fag once ages ago tried to overtake my mum from the left on a 2 lane turning into one lane road, he came up beside and had all these TYPE R brand gauges on his shitty ford fiesta or something, sounded like it was hitting the limiter, and my mum was just driving normal and the guy couldnt overtake lol.~

[ajphillips92]

looks so dope, want defi gauges badly now.. gotta save up cash not cheap lol

[ndeuro_]

just get shadow gauges

[ajphillips92]

pics?

[ndeuro_]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/67461_10150101261659408_544869407_7574866_2811944_ n.jpg

[ndeuro_]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/60249_10150090003599408_544869407_7356935_4725963_ n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/59103_10150089969909408_544869407_7356330_6945189_ n.jpg

[MingZai]

how do you do that with the PSP? care to teach ;D

[ndeuro_]

LOL blutack and aux cable to my pioneer headunit. it was just for fun. just to watch movies etc.

[ricerockets]

I'm gonna put a boost gauge in front of the tacho when I get the turbo in no idea where to put oil pressure and oil temp =/

[ndeuro_]

tell me when u get turbo. i want it too

[adis]

ohh god! WHy the fuk u would stick oil gauges etc on a honda euro is beyond me hahaha but made me laugh!! (unless u gotta turboed one)

[ajphillips92]

makes it go faster

[ndeuro_]

for diagnostic purposes?

[vteccoupe]

mine:

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/9369/img0533yz.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/819/img0533yz.jpg/)

[integral90]

Adis, I really hope that's not your car in your dp and you're still questioning peoples' taste...