TRD Gauges - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

JustAnotherAsian · 08-29-2006, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Hyde

autometer is just plain lame, i cant see why anyone want those ugly things in their car.

true, but i wouldn't mind the nexus lineup.

on the other hand, the electroluminecent (like the yaris' gauges) defi-link gauges seem better indeed- i can imagine a medium-sized tach on the center panel, and two other smaller ones on either side of it, or their defi-link 3-gauge din/iso mount (though it isn't electroluminecent- just conventional lighting

).

paultyler_82 · 08-30-2006, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JustAnotherAsian

true, but i wouldn't mind the nexus lineup.

on the other hand, the electroluminecent (like the yaris' gauges) defi-link gauges seem better indeed- i can imagine a medium-sized tach on the center panel, and two other smaller ones on either side of it, or their defi-link 3-gauge din/iso mount (though it isn't electroluminecent- just conventional lighting

).

Yaris gauges arent EL, the Liftbacks are Optitron, and the Sedans are conventional backlit, there's a big difference, EL is flat printed material that works in a matter similar to other types of fluorescents. Optitron is High contrast LED behind a smoked acrylic dispersion layer. Optitron is also many times more efficient and reliable than EL.

JustAnotherAsian · 08-30-2006, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by paultyler_82

Yaris gauges arent EL, the Liftbacks are Optitron, and the Sedans are conventional backlit, there's a big difference, EL is flat printed material that works in a matter similar to other types of fluorescents. Optitron is High contrast LED behind a smoked acrylic dispersion layer. Optitron is also many times more efficient and reliable than EL.

sigh*

well, i meant optitron-like. you're right on the electroluminecent point- my optitron gauges (before they were called "optitron") on my lexus were incorrectly called electroluminecent (by lexus itself via booklets, manuals, and many magazines).

lexus had this crap for a long time under "electroluminecent gauges" (for both LED-behind-smoked-layer and true electroluminecent a la 2nd gen GS), i guess someone pointed the real use for the word "electroluminecent" (what you mentioned a la gen 9.0 corolla (bright green gauges) and those commonly seen bright-blue/green gauges).

but my point: optitron is more of a trademark than the actual term for those gauges. i don't know what to call those aftermarket gauges that are like the optitrons (backlit behind smoked layer). so i guess "optitron-like" is good for now and better than "electrolumecent".

sorry.

good thing someone's nitpicky here. lol.

Hyde · 08-27-2006, 05:02 PM

btw
i'm waiting for my Blitz R-VIT i-Color. apparently, we can adjust a/f ratio with it as well. that function only works on late model toyota cars.

SmellyTofu · 08-29-2006, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyde

btw
i'm waiting for my Blitz R-VIT i-Color. apparently, we can adjust a/f ratio with it as well. that function only works on late model toyota cars.

I think u also need to wire it into the ECU somehow, not just the diagnostic plug underneath.

slvryaris · 08-30-2006, 07:29 AM

Was looking at the Blitz controller and was wondering how much they ran?? Then what sites that are in English please that carry them. I was wondering if it was worth the extra cash to get the Blitz versus the simple Scangauge II.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyde

btw
i'm waiting for my Blitz R-VIT i-Color. apparently, we can adjust a/f ratio with it as well. that function only works on late model toyota cars.

Yaris Yaba · 08-30-2006, 08:17 AM

Here are some night shots of the gauges not the TRD ones but some aftermarket, i rekon it looks better.... this guy painted his streering wheel the same color as his center consol, i guess its a new DIY mod.

riceboy · 08-30-2006, 09:55 AM

Hey what kind of guages are those? it looks like a pretty sweet setup!

Yaris Yaba · 08-30-2006, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by riceboy

Hey what kind of guages are those? it looks like a pretty sweet setup!

there probaly making replica TRD clusters now........ i can feel it. Dont know what the center gauge is but the left and right ones come from spider.

at ebay if intrested.

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...trypage=search

ToyVitz · 09-22-2006, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Yaba

Here are some night shots of the gauges not the TRD ones but some aftermarket, i rekon it looks better.... this guy painted his streering wheel the same color as his center consol, i guess its a new DIY mod.

I like that center gauge as well...it has the redline displayed on it as (I believe the Yaris' redline is 6500), that's the way it should be!!! I'm looking for something like that. I can't stand most of the cheap gauges out there, especially ones with the big ones with shift lights on them...let's face it the Yaris isn't a drag car.

MI_canuck · 12-24-2006, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris Yaba

Here are some night shots of the gauges not the TRD ones but some aftermarket, i rekon it looks better.... this guy painted his streering wheel the same color as his center consol, i guess its a new DIY mod.

Is this a DIY kit (ie. gauges and fairing purchased separately) or is it available as a kit? Looks quite good and definitely helps to take the attention away from the center mounted speedo pod...

peace

acrbill · 12-25-2006, 11:27 AM

One way to copy that gauge cluster would be to make a mold and use fiberglass.

Using that pink hardboard insulation used to insulate outside concrete walls and some whittling tools you could get it into the shape you want. Make a plaster mold of the foam and then use fiberglass, carbon fiber or ABS plastic to make the cluster surround.

Eventually I am going to go with the Apexi decs tach. It has a small digital readout that you can use with various sensors. I really want a water temp gauge so it will work perfect. I should be able to mount it to the column cover and tip it forward to access the glove box.

dngz · 08-29-2006, 03:06 AM

therez this thing that you put under your windshield and it acts as an heads up display. forgot what its called but i saw it in modifiedmag

ChinoCharles · 08-30-2006, 10:35 AM

That actually was starting to look like a car... instead of a kart haha.

spacemanoeuvres · 08-30-2006, 10:40 AM

this setup was my first choice when researching an aftermarket tach.

unfortunately the cost is prohibitive, especially when you consider the reason(s) many of us purchased this car.

riceboy · 08-30-2006, 11:34 AM

I wouldn't mind buying a replica TRD housing, that way I can install my own guages.... please let us know if you hear anything about it...

ChinoCharles · 08-30-2006, 01:39 PM

The housing would be superb. Screw paying $1150 or whatever the hell someone was asking for the gauges.

*Chris07LB* · 08-30-2006, 02:00 PM

Im going digital.. much cleaner IMO.

12-25-2006, 11:27 AM	#12
acrbill Drives: Polar White Hatch Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 407	One way to copy that gauge cluster would be to make a mold and use fiberglass. Using that pink hardboard insulation used to insulate outside concrete walls and some whittling tools you could get it into the shape you want. Make a plaster mold of the foam and then use fiberglass, carbon fiber or ABS plastic to make the cluster surround. Eventually I am going to go with the Apexi decs tach. It has a small digital readout that you can use with various sensors. I really want a water temp gauge so it will work perfect. I should be able to mount it to the column cover and tip it forward to access the glove box. __________________ ChinoCharles Intake supporter.

08-30-2006, 10:40 AM	#15
spacemanoeuvres spase peepole Drives: BLAZING BLUE Liftback 5 Speed Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 119	this setup was my first choice when researching an aftermarket tach. unfortunately the cost is prohibitive, especially when you consider the reason(s) many of us purchased this car. __________________ we am spase peepole

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Hyde Drives: M3,CayenneS,SL500,550i,GT3RS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 181	btw i'm waiting for my Blitz R-VIT i-Color. apparently, we can adjust a/f ratio with it as well. that function only works on late model toyota cars.

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Yaris Yaba Drives: 07yaris5d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 61	Here are some night shots of the gauges not the TRD ones but some aftermarket, i rekon it looks better.... this guy painted his streering wheel the same color as his center consol, i guess its a new DIY mod.

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riceboy Drives: icebox Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CAN Posts: 1,003	Hey what kind of guages are those? it looks like a pretty sweet setup!

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dngz View User's Garage Drives: black yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: vancouver Posts: 475	therez this thing that you put under your windshield and it acts as an heads up display. forgot what its called but i saw it in modifiedmag

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ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	That actually was starting to look like a car... instead of a kart haha.

08-30-2006, 11:34 AM	#16
riceboy Drives: icebox Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CAN Posts: 1,003	I wouldn't mind buying a replica TRD housing, that way I can install my own guages.... please let us know if you hear anything about it...

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ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	The housing would be superb. Screw paying $1150 or whatever the hell someone was asking for the gauges.

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