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rfuerst911sc 10-05-2021 12:13 PM

Digital rectangular oil pressure and temp gauges- Help !
 
So I have a 2002 Boxster S with the worthless in dash console drink holders . I never use them I have floor level holders . So I would like to add a digital oil pressure and temperature gauges and want them to fit in/on the face of the cupholders . So that means I need to find gauges that are maybe 1" high and 2.5" wide , depth is not an issue there is lots of room .

I have looked on auto sites , aircraft sites , motorcycle sites , fleabay etc. and am not finding much . If I find one I can't find the matching other . You guys have any ideas where I can find both ? I really thought this would be easy to find .

masraum 10-05-2021 12:25 PM

At least you've got a dipstick or the possibility to retrofit one.

Can't you add a 996 gauge cluster? I know that is possible with some 986 cars.

My '08 3.4L, I can't retrofit a dipstick (some of the earlier cars you buy the parts and install and you're good to go). And from what I have been able to find, it's also not possible to get real oil pressure on my car, at least, not easily.

If this applied to my car...
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/90-ELEC-996_Cluster/90-ELEC-996_Cluster.htm

rfuerst911sc 10-05-2021 12:33 PM

Yes I could go with a 996 gauge pod but that's not what I want . My cupholders are in the top console slot so perfect height/viewing angle . I do have a dipstick but over the years comparing it to the dash gauge my dash gauge is spot on so I rarely use the dipstick .

masraum 10-05-2021 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc (Post 11476655)
Yes I could go with a 996 gauge pod but that's not what I want . My cupholders are in the top console slot so perfect height/viewing angle . I do have a dipstick but over the years comparing it to the dash gauge my dash gauge is spot on so I rarely use the dipstick .

I assume my dash is right. I'm not sure about yours. If my car is fully warmed up, I have to stop the car, then let it sit with the keys in the on position for 5 mins before it'll tell me my oil level. Having to wait 5 mins is a pain. I loved my old 911. I fully trusted the gauge and dipstick and could instantly tell with either of those.

fanaudical 10-05-2021 08:08 PM

Closest I can think of is Dakota Digital; you might have to talk to them about something custom:

https://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=59/mode=cat/cat59.htm

Or maybe these guys:

https://www.intellitronix.com/universal

rfuerst911sc 10-06-2021 03:44 AM

I had looked at Dakota Digital but not the other so thanks for the links . I am really surprised this is so difficult . I would have thought the limited dash space on motorcycles/atv's/boats etc these would be more prevalent . May have to do plan B .

Dansvan 10-06-2021 08:07 AM

https://zada-tech.com/

911boost 10-06-2021 08:26 AM

A lot of muscle cars had odd shaped gauges like that, does Autometer do custom gauges?

rfuerst911sc 10-06-2021 09:04 AM

I have an email into Intellitronics thanks for that link. Dansvan that website looks promising I will get in touch with them . Thanks guys

Scott Douglas 10-06-2021 10:04 AM

You might also get in touch with Bob Ashlock at Ashlocktech. He makes the Tac-Adapt thing. He's also made himself custom gauges too. His wife recently got a Boxster so he might have an interest in coming up with something.

Don't tell him I sent you as he's really busy rebuilding CD boxes.

flipper35 10-06-2021 10:07 AM

Speedhut does custom stuff but everything I see is round. They might sell you the digital part on its own though.


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