Hello all and may I take this opportunity to wish you a happy new year!
So, I am seeking some advice please regarding 2 extra gauges for a Z3. I have a spare Z3 centre console and plenty of time on my hands so thought I might try and mod this console to accept 2 new gauges in place of the switches that sit left and right of the centre round clock.
I am looking for 52mm in size, analogue look with a chrome bezel and preferably comes with a matching or can be matched with a reccommended sensor (electric or mechanical) that will work to give an accurate reading.
I would also like the illumination to match the reddish glow of the other instruments. Bulb fitment preferable as this is easier to mod to get the right colour tinge.
I would like to fit a volt or ammeter on one side and a oil temp or pressure gauge on the other. For the latter I am considering 1/8 NPT fitment into a modified oil filter cap that accepts this size.
I see a number of tribute builders have fitted additional gauges so may have some recommendations as to what works bearing in mind the above. I am not really interested in buying Z3M gauges etc.
If anybody has a link to a website or retailer that they have used to maybe do the above would be really useful.
Modding, relocating, wiring, plumbing etc I already have a plan for.
Many thanks
So, I am seeking some advice please regarding 2 extra gauges for a Z3. I have a spare Z3 centre console and plenty of time on my hands so thought I might try and mod this console to accept 2 new gauges in place of the switches that sit left and right of the centre round clock.
I am looking for 52mm in size, analogue look with a chrome bezel and preferably comes with a matching or can be matched with a reccommended sensor (electric or mechanical) that will work to give an accurate reading.
I would also like the illumination to match the reddish glow of the other instruments. Bulb fitment preferable as this is easier to mod to get the right colour tinge.
I would like to fit a volt or ammeter on one side and a oil temp or pressure gauge on the other. For the latter I am considering 1/8 NPT fitment into a modified oil filter cap that accepts this size.
I see a number of tribute builders have fitted additional gauges so may have some recommendations as to what works bearing in mind the above. I am not really interested in buying Z3M gauges etc.
If anybody has a link to a website or retailer that they have used to maybe do the above would be really useful.
Modding, relocating, wiring, plumbing etc I already have a plan for.
Many thanks
