Instrument panel

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Instrument panel

Postby axshack » Sat Aug 03, 2019 6:03 am

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
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Re: Instrument panel

Postby Hans Efde » Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:17 am

Yes David Manifold has.
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Re: Instrument panel

Postby Rich » Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:35 pm

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.
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Re: Instrument panel

Postby Rich » Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:39 pm

Koso RX2N from Digital Speedos incidentally. There is a much broader range now..
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Re: Instrument panel

Postby Rich » Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:29 pm

Thinking about it, I may have a cluster knocking about, should be able to check through the week.
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Re: Instrument panel

Postby axshack » Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:25 pm

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 !!

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Re: Instrument panel

Postby Rich » Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:43 am

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.
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Re: Instrument panel

Postby axshack » Sun Aug 04, 2019 11:31 am

Thanks for that Rich
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Re: Instrument panel

Postby johno » Fri Aug 09, 2019 7:11 pm

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

Postby axshack » Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:56 pm

I do like that...!!! :)
I now have binnacle envy :)
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