Fpv Dash Cluster

[Arkayne]

Hi guys,

Saw this item on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Falcon-FG-FPV-F6-TY...1742.m153.l1262

Contacted the seller and asked if this would work fine in an FG XR6T - asked if the gauges would work, etc. He said that he's had no complaints about it from previous buyers, but I wanted to check with the forum.

First thing I picked up is that the F6 cluster red lines at 6 and a half revs, other than the normal 5 and a half revs for 6T. So this is a bit of a visual issue.

Second thing is that if it has gauges, and the standard 6T doesn't, does this mean some sort of wiring would need to be done from the dealer to install the others bits and pieces so it reads? Would they do this without a FPV VIN?

What do you recon.. is it worth it, or should I be looking at some after market gauges? What suits the FG XR6T dash?

Thanks!

Edited 03/05/09 02:35 PM by Arkayne

[Superdan]

What are the extra guages in the cluster? Whate guages do you want? Are you honestly watching your redline whilst belting it?

FTG Auto Salvage are well known for their parts sales, so I'd be happy to take their advice on these products.

[Arkayne]

The gauges on the FPV cluster are boost and oil temperature.

I'm probably looking for more on the lines of boost and air/fuel ratio. Oil Temperature isn't as prioritised.

Regarding the red line - yeah, I think it's something that I would look at. Plus, it's just something that you don't want to look visually wrong in an expensive car. It's like having a rip in the rear passenger seats, but not worrying about it because no one ever sits back there. You know it's there, and it looks bad.

How did you find out the eBay item was from FTG Auto Salvage?

Thanks for the reply!

Edited 03/05/09 04:40 PM by Arkayne

[djkice]

you need to find a dealer whos game to fit it first.

that will be your main problem.

[Arkayne]

Yeah was one of my questions; they won't do it as part of a fit service right? I'm assuming you must know someone who knows someone that can do it for ya.. ha ha

Edited 03/05/09 05:29 PM by Arkayne

[wrecku]

I saw a few of these on ebay last week and though about getting one for the boost gauge. then I ran through the checklist I would need to get it all done and really couldn't weigh up the cost of the cluster itself + having someone install is properly. and come to think of it I like the look of the xr blue dash I have, goes with the other blue in the cabin.

so basically I came to the conclusion that it would be a waste of time and money that could be spent better elsewhere on the car.

[Arkayne]

Would you recommend any other sort of gauges for an FG falcon? Sort of looking at a few, but unaware if they'll fit properly in the dash.

[PHANTMXR6]

No gauges will fit anywhere in the FG without making a gauge pod first.

Have a search around the interior section and you'll find some pics of the one I made for my car.