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Instrument panel

PostPosted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 6:03 am
by axshack
Hi all,
my MG instrument panel is showing signs of graceful degradation !!
I have no indication of fuel level (might be the sender though)
I have lost a segment of the digital clock.
and the odometer has occasional fits of not counting the distance covered when zeroised - a mechanical problem in the clock I suspect.

So generally, I think the time is fast approaching for me to sort it out;
I fancy a total revamp and was considering one of the electronic pods designed for motor bikes, that Car Builder solutions sell.

Has anybody tried this?
Alternatively, where can I get a replacement MG Metro instrument cluster ?

Cheers
Dave

Re: Instrument panel

PostPosted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:17 am
by Hans Efde
Yes David Manifold has.

Re: Instrument panel

PostPosted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:35 pm
by Rich
I used one, easy enough to connect up, you just have to use the wiring diagram to pick the right wires. Had to be a little creative with the speed sender, using the rear hub in the end. Mine didn't have a fuel gauge option, so I still had to have a separate gauge.

Re: Instrument panel

PostPosted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:39 pm
by Rich
Koso RX2N from Digital Speedos incidentally. There is a much broader range now..

Re: Instrument panel

PostPosted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:29 pm
by Rich
Thinking about it, I may have a cluster knocking about, should be able to check through the week.

Re: Instrument panel

PostPosted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:25 pm
by axshack
thanks for the input guys.

Definitely doing a lot of research on these whizzy motorbike instrument panels, especially if I can fit one inside the MG casing !!

Dave

Re: Instrument panel

PostPosted: Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:43 am
by Rich
axshack wrote:thanks for the input guys.

Definitely doing a lot of research on these whizzy motorbike instrument panels, especially if I can fit one inside the MG casing !!

Dave


The RX2 I used fits within the binnacle.

Re: Instrument panel

PostPosted: Sun Aug 04, 2019 11:31 am
by axshack
Thanks for that Rich

Re: Instrument panel

PostPosted: Fri Aug 09, 2019 7:11 pm
by johno
I have one, will stick a picture up when it stops raining and I can get in the garage.
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Re: Instrument panel

PostPosted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:56 pm
by axshack
I do like that...!!! :)
I now have binnacle envy :)