Any Interest in a Digital Temperature Gauge?

vindaloo · 21st May 2012, 21:20

A lot of you will remember the Hans Gauge and some (like me) will have one fitted. This has not been readily available for some time so I thought it might be an idea to get a similar and possibly improved version manufactured.

I approached the manufacturer of the coolant sensor kit and asked him if he would like to research a new project, which he agreed to. A prototype has been designed, built and is now working but with quite a lot more work to do. It is hoped the display can be a little smaller than Hans's version and we are hoping the readout will match the orange of the 75 rather than the red of the Hans.

What I need to know is there any member interest in a Digital Temperature Gauge otherwise it will not be worth continuing into manufacture? Price should be below £50 delivered, at least that's the target. Availability, if it goes into production may perhaps be 2 to 3 months away.

In the first instance can those interested please post their names on this thread & I will make a note and contact you when things have moved on. You will not be committed to buy, obviously.

Thanks
Jim

I'll start a list here for my own information, so I don't have to trawl all the posts later on. Please note that this a provisional list only and not a commitment to buy.

1. Bolin
2. stocktake
3. J1MBO
4. scorpio stu
5. Astraeus
6. Mikejr
7. Airedale
8. GRAHAM1961
9. Topgear16
10. norfie
11. stevemac
12. radi8or
13. chipsceola
14. baconbuttyman
15. ganno65
16. paul706003
17. trebor
18. Teddy
19. pricey
20. slatlec
21. biljo
22. BigJohn
23. beejay
24. stevesav
25. Kos_ta
26. A Rover
27. neilb740
28. Championaddy
29. Turbo75

Bolin · 21st May 2012, 21:23

Yes please - I've not been able to find a Hans gauge for sale so this would be ideal.

My IPK has a broken button from using the OBD so much but it is just about still working

stocktake · 21st May 2012, 21:24

I would be interested in this Jim

J1MBO · 21st May 2012, 21:29

Could well be interested Jim, pondering a TF in the future and I said I'd never have a car with a K series again

scorpio stu · 21st May 2012, 21:30

yes very....

Astraeus · 21st May 2012, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by J1MBO

Could well be interested Jim, pondering a TF in the future and I said I'd never have a car with a K series again

I would be interested too.

Cheers

Chris

Mikejr · 21st May 2012, 22:01

Yes, definitely interested..........

Airedale · 21st May 2012, 22:03

Definitely very interested.

Regards,

Dave

Graham1961 · 21st May 2012, 23:48

As a 1.8 owner i would certainly buy one...Confirmed.

Topgear16 · 22nd May 2012, 01:13

yes please i`d love one for my 1.8t

21st May 2012, 21:20	#1
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	Any Interest in a Digital Temperature Gauge? A lot of you will remember the Hans Gauge and some (like me) will have one fitted. This has not been readily available for some time so I thought it might be an idea to get a similar and possibly improved version manufactured. I approached the manufacturer of the coolant sensor kit and asked him if he would like to research a new project, which he agreed to. A prototype has been designed, built and is now working but with quite a lot more work to do. It is hoped the display can be a little smaller than Hans's version and we are hoping the readout will match the orange of the 75 rather than the red of the Hans. What I need to know is there any member interest in a Digital Temperature Gauge otherwise it will not be worth continuing into manufacture? Price should be below £50 delivered, at least that's the target. Availability, if it goes into production may perhaps be 2 to 3 months away. In the first instance can those interested please post their names on this thread & I will make a note and contact you when things have moved on. You will not be committed to buy, obviously. Thanks Jim I'll start a list here for my own information, so I don't have to trawl all the posts later on. Please note that this a provisional list only and not a commitment to buy. 1. Bolin 2. stocktake 3. J1MBO 4. scorpio stu 5. Astraeus 6. Mikejr 7. Airedale 8. GRAHAM1961 9. Topgear16 10. norfie 11. stevemac 12. radi8or 13. chipsceola 14. baconbuttyman 15. ganno65 16. paul706003 17. trebor 18. Teddy 19. pricey 20. slatlec 21. biljo 22. BigJohn 23. beejay 24. stevesav 25. Kos_ta 26. A Rover 27. neilb740 28. Championaddy 29. Turbo75 Last edited by vindaloo; 2nd July 2012 at 10:45.. Reason: List updated

21st May 2012, 21:24	#3
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	I would be interested in this Jim __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

21st May 2012, 21:30	#5
scorpio stu This is my second home Jaguar 3.2 Executive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buckhurst Hil Posts: 3,269 Thanks: 508 Thanked 154 Times in 116 Posts	yes very.... __________________ Current cars V8 Petrol Range Rover Kia Sportage Hybrid Triumph Street Triple R

21st May 2012, 22:01	#7
Mikejr Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Auto Connie SE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: London E4 Posts: 248 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, definitely interested.......... __________________ *Mike (Mem. No. 898)* *[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]*

21st May 2012, 23:48	#9
Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	As a 1.8 owner i would certainly buy one...Confirmed. __________________ Graham.

21st May 2012, 21:23	#2
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Yes please - I've not been able to find a Hans gauge for sale so this would be ideal. My IPK has a broken button from using the OBD so much but it is just about still working

21st May 2012, 21:29	#4
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Could well be interested Jim, pondering a TF in the future and I said I'd never have a car with a K series again

21st May 2012, 22:03	#8
Airedale Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lancaster Posts: 988 Thanks: 112 Thanked 51 Times in 36 Posts	Definitely very interested. Regards, Dave

22nd May 2012, 01:13	#10
Topgear16 Loves to post Rover 75 1.8T club se white gold auto Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rochdale lancashire Posts: 282 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yes please i`d love one for my 1.8t