Nexus Gauge movie!

[TooManyFords]

Ok, I'm strictly an amature movie maker so I need to stress this UP FRONT! :D

Here is a video clip of the startup and shutdown of the Nexus gauges in my Marauder.

LINKY! (http://john.frieltek.com/toomanyfords/Marauder/Nexus/default.asp)

[TAF]

Now THAT is cool!!!!!!


Well done John....give me a call when you get a chance...I've been a little tied-up with the shop but want to hook you up with Aric.....

Wait till Diamond Nutz sees this.........

[TooManyFords]

Once I get the ProCharger installed I will want to have a custom tune to merge the N2O with the system. It should be quite interesting, although nothing on the scale of LK!! ;)
And I can certainly understand being busy! We've got a few weeks now before I need to come down there so you get squared away and then we'll talk!

Cheers!

john

[blackf0rk]

Those look really great! Color me green!

[martyo]

Once I get the ProCharger installed I will want to have a custom tune to merge the N2O with the system. It should be quite interesting, although nothing on the scale of LK!! ;)
And I can certainly understand being busy! We've got a few weeks now before I need to come down there so you get squared away and then we'll talk!

Cheers!

john

John:

Looks great!

I will be in the ATL area on May 19th and through that weekend if that influences your schedule in anyway.

[TooManyFords]

I will be in the ATL area on May 19th and through that weekend if that influences your schedule in anyway.
I'd love to Marty, but that is the weekend Dutroll, Jwheeler and myself are hosting the Cedar Falls Raceway meet for the others coming to town.

We'll find another weekend this summer when I am down that way, or, over that way, or ... well, you know!

Cheers!

john

[bigslim]

Man, those are real sharp. Something for me to think about in the future. ;)

[03SILVERSTREAK]

The video looks fine and those meters look great...:up:

[HwyCruiser]

Now that's cool... good job! :2thumbs:

[DEFYANT]

Kewl man! I like those alot!

[Petrograde]

Those are awesome! :up: I've wanted those gauges since Donny posted a thread about them a few weeks ago.

Great work man!

[Warpath]

Not worth the money IMO. $500 for a boost gauge ($250 for gauge, $250 for command unit - only need 1) is ridiculous. I'll take my $35 gauge and spend the rest on mods.

[LordVader]

:banana2: No need to apologize about anything on your video. The gauges are really cool and the effects (fade in/out) are good! Definitely something to consider when the mods begin!

[fastblackmerc]

:banana2: No need to apologize about anything on your video. The gauges are really cool and the effects (fade in/out) are good! Definitely something to consider when the mods begin!
Good video, sweet looking gauges... :banana2: but too rich for me.... :cry:

[01 Interceptor]

Sweet gauges.

[Two Hawks]

Excellent video and some awesome gauges.

Great job! :2thumbs:

[Blackened300a]

Those Gauges Are Awsome!! but too Much $$ Ill assume admire yours lol

[Donny Carlson]

Wait till Diamond Nutz sees this.........
I have... now. Wow! Those are very, very nice! They look better than I imagined.

These gauges are pricey, true, but worth every penney, imo. They are about the same as those "double" LCD digital gauges in price, but are far more interesting and look fantastic. These are also link to the control unit where there's a remote control for programming.... and you can download into a memory card data that can be played back on your PC. You can record runs at the track, then play them back later. These are great gauges. I especialy like the crisp lighting, "step" readings.

Good job John. I want them!

[GodOSpeed]

Very nice!

[SergntMac]

Nice setup, John, and congrats on the neat video too. I couldn't watch it from home, had to wait until I returned to my desk, but I am impressed by your presentation.

Sorry to say that cost does matter, it figures in there somewhere for all of us I'm sure. These gauges seem a bit pricey, when I consider the gauge array I would want on my MM. The Nexus line seems out of reach for me at this time, but I haven't made any final decisions. Thanks for the test drive?

Is our trunk organizer deal still alive? If so, I need a USPS address where I can send your money.

Oh, and please keep us posted on your ProCharger experience?

[jgc61sr2002]

John - Very nice install. :D The look fantastic. :up:

[TooManyFords]

Nice setup, John, and congrats on the neat video too. I couldn't watch it from home, had to wait until I returned to my desk, but I am impressed by your presentation.

Sorry to say that cost does matter, it figures in there somewhere for all of us I'm sure. These gauges seem a bit pricey, when I consider the gauge array I would want on my MM. The Nexus line seems out of reach for me at this time, but I haven't made any final decisions. Thanks for the test drive?

Is our trunk organizer deal still alive? If so, I need a USPS address where I can send your money.

Oh, and please keep us posted on your ProCharger experience?
Yes, these gauges are not for everyone, but I was hoping to have something more unique to set mine apart. I sometimes wonder if some of the heated discussion that happen here in the forums is because it is so hard to differentiate our cars from one and other. Mustangs have 40 years of change to let everyone carve a niche and we have 2 years (not dissing the older pairs, but the 03-04s are what we all fight about!).

The gauges serve as more than eye candy and as Donny eluded to they store data for various runs and let me document how my car performed. I don't know any race car driver that can keep an eye on all the vital statistics that a gauge can show all while going 100+ in only 1320! I can replay the entire run and see if the fuel pressure leaned out at any particular point during a particular boost level or oil pressure level.

So, yes they are expensive. No they are not for everyone. I just hope that the video was helpful for those that may be interested, nothing more!

From those of you who liked them, THANKS!



As for the trunk organizer, I was hoping to surprise ya at the Chicken Run Sunday, but now there is a delay so the car will not be ready. I'll get it boxed tomorrow and shipped off. When you get them it will have a return address info. No problems!

And the goal is still to be done with the ProCharger so I can compete at CFR on the 20th! This time I'm bringing more cameras too!

Cheers!

[scareme]

That's bad a$$ - do they make a gauge for the battery? Also where did you purchase?

[TooManyFords]

That's bad a$$ - do they make a gauge for the battery? Also where did you purchase?
Thanks!

I got them through Summit Racing. And no, there was no volt meter so I don't have one on my car. Not that I really need one as the factory one is more for show anyway. I'm sure I can tell if the alternator quits or the battery gets low.

;)

John

[scareme]

Thanks!

I got them through Summit Racing. And no, there was no volt meter so I don't have one on my car. Not that I really need one as the factory one is more for show anyway. I'm sure I can tell if the alternator quits or the battery gets low.

;)

John

Good point!

[scareme]

Where did you get the Pillar that holds the gauges?

[TooManyFords]

Also from Summit. Part numbers were ATM-10110 and ATM-10111

Cheers!

John

[Mike M]

I am familar with the Reinhart SuperCharger and the Trilogy but where do I find out about the ProCharger????
Thanks

[Motorhead350]

Thats really great. I want em too!

[scareme]

Last question, what does a pyrometer do?

[TooManyFords]

It is for measuring exhaust gas temps. If your car is running lean, it will be high and rich will run low. I'm holding out for an AFR gauge in the future though!

John

[SergntMac]

The gauges serve as more than eye candy and as Donny eluded to they store data for various runs and let me document how my car performed. I don't know any race car driver that can keep an eye on all the vital statistics that a gauge can show all while going 100+ in only 1320! I can replay the entire run and see if the fuel pressure leaned out at any particular point during a particular boost level or oil pressure level.

So, yes they are expensive. No they are not for everyone. I just hope that the video was helpful for those that may be interested, nothing more!

Good point. If you are going to intergrate those features into serious data logging, then the expense may be well worth it. Best wishes on your ProCharger initiative.

[Petrograde]

You're gonna run out of places to put gauges John! :P

I think the volt gauge will be out this fall? Seems I read that somewhere..

[Todd]

Good job man. Much better than I could do!!!!

Thanks. I may want a set of these now....

[TooManyFords]

I've been studying my dash since the install and I think I have a better plan for the gauges than on the A-Pillar....


# # # # # SECRET PROJECT ALERT! # # # # #

John
;)

[TooManyFords]

You're gonna run out of places to put gauges John! :P

I think the volt gauge will be out this fall? Seems I read that somewhere..
If that happens then I'll have to pull the cigarette power port and put it there for now... (see ^^ msg)

I wonder if they are going to upgrade the control box for this as there is no port for any other gauges. Unless they use the USB technology and daisy-chain control boxes via the "network" port in it.

Which reminds me, I have to go get my SD card to see what it wrote on it.

John

[Warpath]

I think the gauges are cool too and I would buy them if they weren't so expensive. So, don't take this post as critism. Its just my thought process...

If you were to buy all of the Nexus gauges except Nitrous pressure and pyrometer, the control module, remote, and a memory card, you would spend about $1500 - $1600. You can get a decent laptop for ~$750. You should be able to get some software that can read engine diagnostics through the OBDII port and a laptop for less than $1500 and you could have all the other engine parameters monitored as well such as injector timing, spark timing, etc.

[Petrograde]

I've been studying my dash since the install and I think I have a better plan for the gauges than on the A-Pillar....


# # # # # SECRET PROJECT ALERT! # # # # #

John
;)


well,.. it's been 3 months since ^^^that^^^ was posted.. what's up your sleeve?


also,..

I received this e-mail from Autometer this morning:

Tom,

Thank you for your email and interest in Auto Meter Products. We do
have plans for the following Nexus instruments:

Speedo

Tach

Voltmeter

Fuel Level

Trans Temp

Boost

The boost, trans temp, and tachometer are going to be the first to be
released, sometime this fall. We will most likely have the fuel level
and the rest of the instruments shipping in early 2006. We will have
updates on the website.

If you have any other questions feel free to contact us.

Thanks again,
Ryan Davenport
National Sales
Auto Meter Products

[TooManyFords]

The project is not yet completed so you'll just have to hang in there a little longer.


As for the Nexus gauges, they already have a boost gauge and it's my top one in the triple pillar movie. I could see popping for the trans temp gauge when it comes out to put it where the cigarette lighter is. After that I'm out of places to put more.

Huzzah!

John

[Petrograde]

The project is not yet completed so you'll just have to hang in there a little longer.


As for the Nexus gauges, they already have a boost gauge and it's my top one in the triple pillar movie. I could see popping for the trans temp gauge when it comes out to put it where the cigarette lighter is. After that I'm out of places to put more.

Huzzah!

John

arg! I hate waiting,.... sigh,... ok :depress:

I noticed the typo about the boost gauge too,.. hmmm.

as far as running out of space,.... how about this (http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=egnsearch.a sp&N=4294925228+400442+4294822089 )

I know it's for a Mustang, but you get the idea.

[TooManyFords]

What I'm looking for now is a complete dash for a Marauder to do some customizing of my own. I don't want to drill into mine and find it doesn't work.

Cheers, uh, Huzzah!

John

[Petrograde]

Keep us posted man! You've definitely piqued my interest!


PS- what's with all of the "Huzzah!"'s lately?
are you serving in Her Majesty's Royal Navy? Stay clear of Trafalgar! :rofl:

:P

[TooManyFords]

Keep us posted man! You've definitely piqued my interest!


PS- what's with all of the "Huzzah!"'s lately?
are you serving in Her Majesty's Royal Navy? Stay clear of Trafalgar! :rofl:

:PGetting into the Spirit for the Minneapolis Renaissance Fair MM mini-meet in September! Once that is out of my system I can go back to plain old 'cheers!' as before.

As for the secret project, I suppose I can show the pictures now since I was not able to make it to MV-III:

Front:http://john.frieltek.com/TooManyFords/Marauder/CarShows/front.jpg

Side:
http://john.frieltek.com/TooManyFords/Marauder/CarShows/side.jpg

Back:
http://john.frieltek.com/TooManyFords/Marauder/CarShows/back.jpg

Huzzah!

John

[martyo]

John: That paint is the ****!

[wchain]

Your secret project is you set the car on fire???? :flamer: :eek: 3

J/K! LOOKS AWESOME DUDE!

[Petrograde]

John,...

THAT F*****G ROCKS! :bounce: :2thumbs: :drool: :nworthy: :fire:


PS- John, this deserves its own thread----- with more pics!!! :banana2: