Date:         Sun, 30 Oct 2005 20:08:12 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA>
Subject:      Eight Function Digital Display for the Vanagon
Comments: To: Mailing List - TDI-conversion <TDI-conversion@yahoogroups.com>
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Volks,
Many of you have been aware that we have been developing an eight function
digital display for the Vanagon and for the Golf A2.  The following is a
sneak peak of our working prototype of this gauge which is installed in our
TriStar TDI.  Just a note, the gauge pictured is a prototype and the final
revision will be displaying different readings once everything is finalized.

http://www.fastforward.ca/gallery/1005instrumentpod.jpg
This digital gauge will measure the following engine parameters:

Oil Temperature
Oil Pressure
Water Temperature
Pre Intercooler Temperature
Post Intercooler Temperature
Exhaust Temperature
Engine RPM
Boost Pressure

Temperature measurements can be in Celsius or Fahrenheit and pressures can
be in bar or PSI - temperatures and pressure do not have to be the same, for
example temperatures can be in Celsius and pressures in PSI.  Values update
once every second.

As well as measuring these valves, the gauge can be programmed to warn the
driver when they are approaching maximum or minimum valves and it will
record the date and time each of these values have been exceeded.

Other modifications to the above cluster include a 200km/h speedometer a
fuel gauge (with backlight!) where the clock is supposed to be and the
addition of check engine and glow plug icons.

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

Internet: www.fastforward.ca   Email: sales@fastforward.ca
Phone: (250) 992 7775

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