"Inspirations" for my ERA 289

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by jeffy

The only thing I would change is the placement of the oil pressure gauge. Where it is now it is partially blocked from view by the steering wheel. I think I'll have it swap places with the less critical fuel pressure gauge so it is easier to keep an eye on.

No. If it is one of the spokes on the wheel that is impeding your view then have them install a Quick Release hub on your steering wheel. You can then easily adjust the wheel so it is exactly where you want it. Not to mention the fact that if you, or anyone else, has to do any work under the dash being able to pull the wheel is a real blessing.

[jeffy]

Originally Posted by patrickt

No. If it is one of the spokes on the wheel that is impeding your view then have them install a Quick Release hub on your steering wheel. You can then easily adjust the wheel so it is exactly where you want it. Not to mention the fact that if you, or anyone else, has to do any work under the dash being able to pull the wheel is a real blessing.

I have the detachable wheel. The rim is blocking the gauge, not just the spokes. CSX 2557 has the layout with the oil pressure on the right (my car mimicked CSX 2558 which had the oil pressure on the left).

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by jeffy

I have the detachable wheel. The rim is blocking the gauge, not just the spokes. CSX 2557 has the layout with the oil pressure on the right (my car mimicked CSX 2558 which had the oil pressure on the left).

Yep, I see. If you were an inch taller, or an inch shorter, or sat an inch closer, or sat an inch farther back, then you probably wouldn't have the problem. Switching mechanical gauges is a bit more of a PITA than most people think, but certainly not more than an afternoon's work. I don't know why you would grind going from 4th to 5th. That bears watching.

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by jeffy

I have the detachable wheel. The rim is blocking the gauge, not just the spokes. CSX 2557 has the layout with the oil pressure on the right (my car mimicked CSX 2558 which had the oil pressure on the left).

Hi Jeff,
Tell me (for my own purposes, and as always, thinking ahead), would gauge visibility be improved if the whole grouping was shifted in towards the vehicle centreline a little?
Great shots, by the way, and I'm not surprised you're pleased with the Webers. Tuned by an expert, they're great.
And have you deserted NY?
Cheers,
Glen

[jeffy]

Originally Posted by xb-60

Hi Jeff,
Tell me (for my own purposes, and as always, thinking ahead), would gauge visibility be improved if the whole grouping was shifted in towards the vehicle centreline a little?

Yes it would.

And have you deserted NY?

Only in the winter.