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pavulon 10-12-2018 03:13 AM
Anyone else recall seeing a 930 vid posted here years ago showing a fully functional, analog combo afr and boost gauge? It was hypnotizing!

rfuerst911sc 10-12-2018 03:23 AM
masraum you do know you can swap a 5 gauge 996 cluster into your Boxster correct ?

masraum 10-12-2018 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc (Post 10213390)
masraum you do know you can swap a 5 gauge 996 cluster into your Boxster correct ?
996 --> 986, yes. 997 --> 987, no.

986/996
https://cdn4.pelicanparts.com/techar...small/Pic1.jpg

987
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/262242...-1/s-l1000.jpg

This is the same story as me trying to retro-fit a dipstick. It just isn't going to happen in my car.

dmcummins 10-12-2018 04:45 AM
The trend in avionics is digital. But I’ll just keep my old round gauges for now. With a little help from the iPad.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1539348197.jpg

asphaltgambler 10-12-2018 04:45 AM
If you look at dash / gauge / steering wheel designs mid 50's to early 60's from all 3 Detroit manufacturers like what is pictured in the first part of this thread. Art deco meets jet aircraft at its finest. Simply beautiful.

Fly Mach .86 10-12-2018 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by dmcummins (Post 10213450)
The trend in avionics is digital. But I’ll just keep my old round gauges for now. With a little help from the iPad.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1539348197.jpg
Gotta love an old Beechcraft. I had a 1958 "V" tail Bonanza. (lots of round gauges) Loved the airplane but had to sell it after a new engine installation ruined my budget.:( I fly a 1965 Cessna 150 now and love flying it as well.:D

Daves911L 10-12-2018 11:57 AM
Aftermarket gauges are round because for the average home mechanic customizing his car, its easier to drill (hole saw) a round hole than to cut a rectangular hole.

Jims5543 10-12-2018 12:04 PM
Who needs aftermarket gauges anymore? Get a OBD port blue tooth and download an app to your phone, cradle your phone launch app, and display any gauge or gauges you want.

berettafan 10-12-2018 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Jims5543 (Post 10213919)
Who needs aftermarket gauges anymore? Get a OBD port blue tooth and download an app to your phone, cradle your phone launch app, and display any gauge or gauges you want.
I think this is what the kids are doing these days with those tesla type giant ipad screens on their dash.

JackDidley 10-12-2018 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by masraum (Post 10213184)
2018 718
Wow, the 718 has all the info one needs and still gets two speedometers.:D:D

masraum 10-12-2018 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Jims5543 (Post 10213919)
Who needs aftermarket gauges anymore? Get a OBD port blue tooth and download an app to your phone, cradle your phone launch app, and display any gauge or gauges you want.
Yeah, but I don't want my phone hanging out like that. If there was a better place to put it maybe.

masraum 10-12-2018 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JackDidley (Post 10213935)
Wow, the 718 has all the info one needs and still gets two speedometers.:D:D
I noticed that as well.

seafeye 10-12-2018 01:23 PM
On the Airbus, I think the only round gauge left now is the brake pressure. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1539379398.jpg

Jims5543 10-12-2018 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by seafeye (Post 10214000)
On the Airbus, I think the only round gauge left now is the brake pressure. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1539379398.jpg
Who you fly with, a good friend of mine flies with Wisconsin Air contracted to American IIRC.

He loves his Airbus's, carries on about how awesome they are.


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