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**MM2000GTS** · 04-20-2005, 01:19 PM

I've always wanted to get an external LCD temperature gauge for the Celi. Has anyone done this? I've found this thing at Radio Shack:

http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Pro...product=6311500

I'm not sure that's the final look I'd want, but its a beginning....

Anyways - some thoughts, if you have them:

1) Location of the external sensor? I know that the engine bay would be bad, due to the heat there. I'd just need to find somewhere inconspicuous, but still very exposed to the external air/wind. Remember, wind itself doesn't matter, as windchill ONLY affects living things. Perhaps the rear wheel-well area? Or maybe tucked under a sideskirt?

2) Location of the internal sensor? Any ideas? I was thinking down on the bottom left of the driver's side dash/console area. Nowhere highly visible, since it may not match the interior extremely well.

3) The unit itself? Has anyone come across a better unit, or a better place to look for one?

Thx.

04-20-2005, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
MM2000GTS Location: Mississauga Posts: 539 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 01-16-2007 12:05 PM	External Temperature Gauge - Ideas? I've always wanted to get an external LCD temperature gauge for the Celi. Has anyone done this? I've found this thing at Radio Shack: http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Pro...product=6311500 I'm not sure that's the final look I'd want, but its a beginning.... Anyways - some thoughts, if you have them: 1) Location of the external sensor? I know that the engine bay would be bad, due to the heat there. I'd just need to find somewhere inconspicuous, but still very exposed to the external air/wind. Remember, wind itself doesn't matter, as windchill ONLY affects living things. Perhaps the rear wheel-well area? Or maybe tucked under a sideskirt? 2) Location of the internal sensor? Any ideas? I was thinking down on the bottom left of the driver's side dash/console area. Nowhere highly visible, since it may not match the interior extremely well. 3) The unit itself? Has anyone come across a better unit, or a better place to look for one? Thx.