Gauge Bracket Installation Notes - LotusTalk

Dave · 10-22-2005, 09:09 AM

Gauge bracket from Blackwatch Racing...install time (bracket only) is less than 30 minutes.

The only obstacle in the fed is the location of the OBDII interface, which is exactly where the top of the bracket installs. What I elected to do was simply shift the interface towards the driver side, putting the left screw back in the right hole on the connector. The connector is actually quite stable with the single screw. I considered mounting a shallow sheet metal screw in the left hole, but not knowing what's on the other side, I elected to leave as-is. With my luck I'd run a bit through something I shouldn't.

I then used the right OBDII screw to mount the top of the gauge bracket. I drilled a hole slightly off-center on the bracket. Thus, no drilling on the Elise at all. The bottom of the bracket is lined, and fits snug.

Regarding gauges, I ordered them from Summit Racing www.summitracing.com The 2 1/16" size fits perfectly, and they carry just about anything you want...pick your poison.

Dave · 10-22-2005, 09:13 AM

Here's one more picture. Also, I removed my side carpets. IMHO it looks soooo much better. A minor weight savings is also a byproduct. I'm still working on removing the velcro. The adhesive is brutal, but will come off without leaving any scars.

dbisbee · 10-22-2005, 10:15 AM

Nice install. Please provide the Trickster web site or ordering infornmation.

In the audio forum here there are articles dealing with getting wires to the trunk. In a nutshell behind the driver seat there is a wireing harness that runs to the engine compartment and another one further back than that leads to the trunk.

To get to the one behind the drivers seat: Remove drivers seat the rear speaker panel the foam insulation. I used a metal coat hanger and was careful to not nick the grommet(sp).

babak · 10-22-2005, 11:08 AM

What kind of floor mats are those?

Dave · 10-22-2005, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by babak

What kind of floor mats are those?

http://www.autoanything.com/products...ber_floor_mats

babak · 10-22-2005, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Go_Lotus

http://www.autoanything.com/products...ber_floor_mats

Cheers,

Serebo1 · 10-22-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dbisbee

Nice install. Please provide the Trickster web site or ordering infornmation.

http://trickster.mazoo.net/

Is this it?

Dave · 10-22-2005, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dbisbee

Nice install. Please provide the Trickster web site or ordering information.

He doesn't have a website. Contact him directly...heck of a nice guy: http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/member.php?userid=3873

Serebo1 · 10-28-2005, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

He doesn't have a website. Contact him directly...heck of a nice guy: http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/member.php?userid=3873

Yes, he is. Mine should be here any day... can't wait. Any gauge suggestions would be appreciated.

KMS Elise · 10-31-2005, 06:27 PM

This guy copied our gauge holder.

Shame on you!!

Arno · 10-31-2005, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KMS Elise

This guy copied our gauge holder.

Shame on you!!

You have GOT to be joking!

This bracket type has been sold for the Elise in europe for years!

Bye, Arno.

Jimbo · 10-31-2005, 11:43 PM

KMS mentioned that they got their idea from someone else...

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11060

Trickster · 11-02-2005, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by KMS Elise

This guy copied our gauge holder.

Shame on you!!

Actually Mine were based on ones by a UK company that I think gets them from Japan ...just like yours were...so I dont think there is difference in what you did or I did ...ohhhh 'cept in the UK they were sold for £82 and mine were finished better ,bead blasted and best of all £35...how much were yours thru sector 111?...which of course doesn't actually sell them anymore ..copying the japanese I ask you never been done has it

Serebo1 · 11-06-2005, 05:00 PM

Just installed my bracket from Trickster and it looks fantastic! Thanks, Nick! And thank you for the install notes, Dave. Moving the ODBII interface was a great idea. Just a note... had a bit of a time figuring out where to drill the hole. I ended up sticking a piece of blue painter's tape underneath the dash, so it covered the area where the bracket would rest, including hole. I then laid the bracket in, traced the edges onto the tape, then using the pen punctured the tape where the hole was. When I removed the tape, I had a perfect template to lay back on the gauge bracket. The rest was a snap. Install time was about 30 min. for me as well.

Shiftlock · 11-06-2005, 06:39 PM

Does anybody sell 2-1/16" gauges that get their input from the OBD-II connector? There are a lot of useful data streams on that connector, and how easy it would be.

Dave · 11-06-2005, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Shiftlock

Does anybody sell 2-1/16" gauges that get their input from the OBD-II connector? There are a lot of useful data streams on that connector, and how easy it would be.

I strongly considered this one...
https://www.flp2win.com/store/produc...roducts_id=385

Serebo1 · 11-06-2005, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I strongly considered this one...
https://www.flp2win.com/store/produc...roducts_id=385

That's fantastic - any reason you opted against? Anything out there in the 2 1/16 that will record speed/g's, etc.?

Lotus F1 · 11-06-2005, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Serebo1

That's fantastic - any reason you opted against? Anything out there in the 2 1/16 that will record speed/g's, etc.?

Yes I have one... It is the Autometer D-PIC

Lotus F1 · 11-06-2005, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

I strongly considered this one...
https://www.flp2win.com/store/produc...roducts_id=385

Oh Man is this thing sweet! Damn I dont have any more spots for it. I may have to pull the performance meter

I really need this scanner especially when running a turbo with a piggy computer.

Serebo1 · 11-06-2005, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTMX5

Oh Man is this thing sweet! Damn I dont have any more spots for it. I may have to pull the performance meter

I really need this scanner especially when running a turbo with a piggy computer.

Ahhhhhh! I just bought one on Ebay!!! Are you really going to pull it? If so, how much??? There goes my perfect ebay rating...

10-22-2005, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dave OhioLotus.com Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,133	Gauge Bracket Installation Notes Gauge bracket from Blackwatch Racing...install time (bracket only) is less than 30 minutes. The only obstacle in the fed is the location of the OBDII interface, which is exactly where the top of the bracket installs. What I elected to do was simply shift the interface towards the driver side, putting the left screw back in the right hole on the connector. The connector is actually quite stable with the single screw. I considered mounting a shallow sheet metal screw in the left hole, but not knowing what's on the other side, I elected to leave as-is. With my luck I'd run a bit through something I shouldn't. I then used the right OBDII screw to mount the top of the gauge bracket. I drilled a hole slightly off-center on the bracket. Thus, no drilling on the Elise at all. The bottom of the bracket is lined, and fits snug. Regarding gauges, I ordered them from Summit Racing www.summitracing.com The 2 1/16" size fits perfectly, and they carry just about anything you want...pick your poison. Attached Images __________________ Discount Lotus OEM Parts: OhioLotus.com Last edited by Dave : 01-07-2007 at 09:30 AM.

10-22-2005, 09:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dave OhioLotus.com Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,133	Here's one more picture. Also, I removed my side carpets. IMHO it looks soooo much better. A minor weight savings is also a byproduct. I'm still working on removing the velcro. The adhesive is brutal, but will come off without leaving any scars. Attached Images __________________ Discount Lotus OEM Parts: OhioLotus.com Last edited by Dave : 10-22-2005 at 09:15 AM.

10-22-2005, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
dbisbee Service animal Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 476	Nice install. Please provide the Trickster web site or ordering infornmation. In the audio forum here there are articles dealing with getting wires to the trunk. In a nutshell behind the driver seat there is a wireing harness that runs to the engine compartment and another one further back than that leads to the trunk. To get to the one behind the drivers seat: Remove drivers seat the rear speaker panel the foam insulation. I used a metal coat hanger and was careful to not nick the grommet(sp). __________________ The word "PASSION" should aways be uppercase. #349 '05 AS Elise Touring, Hardtop, Starshield, Plinth delete, GPS Garmin 680, V1, V1 mirror, Leather console, Multivex, Alpine CDA9887, JL stealthbox, Focals, Alpine PDX 5, HID, RAC Monolites, R888's, Stage II, Front Slotted rotors, R4-S pads, Stebel nautilus, TitanQR and Odyssey 925 now with bracket.

10-22-2005, 11:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
babak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 8,270 Images: 23	What kind of floor mats are those? __________________ Babak Club111 Central Plains Coordinator '05 Elise - Touring, HT, StarShield '99 Ducati 996 Bip '05 Freelander SE

10-31-2005, 06:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
KMS Elise Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Central Coast of California Posts: 964	This guy copied our gauge holder. Shame on you!! Attached Images

10-31-2005, 11:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jimbo Kaidan Autosport Join Date: May 2004 Location: Near Philadelphia PA Posts: 402	KMS mentioned that they got their idea from someone else... http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11060 __________________ 2005 Laser Blue Elise, 1992 NSX Red/Black 2005 BMW F650cs, 1976 Honda Accord

11-06-2005, 05:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Serebo1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,862 Images: 4	Just installed my bracket from Trickster and it looks fantastic! Thanks, Nick! And thank you for the install notes, Dave. Moving the ODBII interface was a great idea. Just a note... had a bit of a time figuring out where to drill the hole. I ended up sticking a piece of blue painter's tape underneath the dash, so it covered the area where the bracket would rest, including hole. I then laid the bracket in, traced the edges onto the tape, then using the pen punctured the tape where the hole was. When I removed the tape, I had a perfect template to lay back on the gauge bracket. The rest was a snap. Install time was about 30 min. for me as well. __________________ Matte Black, Sport, Touring, ***** intake (TBA), RAC Mono wheels, Painted Shift knob, smoked turn signals, Alpine SPS 6.5" rear speakers, MB Quarts, JVC Nav, Starshield, LBH exhaust, Dpic perf. gauge, Custom true HID projectors, GUT wing and splitter, Mesh side pods, Sector111 harness bar and 4-point harness, Lotus Sport Ohlins double-adjustable suspension, swaybar, '06 LED tailights, Toda flywheel, Lotusport interior. Last edited by Serebo1 : 11-06-2005 at 05:03 PM.

11-06-2005, 06:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Shiftlock Fed Elise #242, Now Turbo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 1,712	Does anybody sell 2-1/16" gauges that get their input from the OBD-II connector? There are a lot of useful data streams on that connector, and how easy it would be.

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