Description
This kit will only fit the Series 1 RX-8 2003-2008 due to the changes on the later R3 this kit will not fit.
Monitor critical oil temperature, oil pressure, and water temperature levels on your 2004-08 RX-8 (Manual Transmission) with this fully functional Racing Beat Gauge Panel Kit. This kit is fully assembled and is ready for installation in your RX-8! This Racing Beat Kit includes ALL required mounting hardware and sensor fitting adaptors needed to quickly install this kit. No messy wiring harnesses or fussy mounting brackets that are common with most “do-it-yourself” kits, the Racing Beat Gauge Panel Kit is intended for the enthusiast that would rather spend more time behind the steering wheel, than under it lying on his back with a flashlight! Most importantly, we include a fully detailed and illustrated, step-by-step installations that will guide you through the entire installation process.
The high-gloss black gauge panel has been fitted with three precision AutoMeter Sport-Comp gauges – water temperature (50°C – 115°C), oil temperature(60°C – 140°C), and oil pressure (0-200 PSI). Selected for their outstanding performance and interior-matching appearance, these high quality AutoMeter gauges look great during the daytime, and back-lit illuminated “red” at night – just like the stock gauges on the RX-8!
The Racing Beat Gauge Panel Kit comes complete and pre-assembled for quick installation, and includes provisions for connection to the instrument panel lighting. The panel unit is mounted in place of the stock ash tray/lighter assembly and routing of the sensor lines is surprisingly easy! To facilitate the assembly process, each kit includes the Racing Beat Oil Pressure and Temperature Adaptor and the Water Temperature Adaptor.
Note: Although it is possible that this unit will mount in the auto transmission equipped RX-8, the installation instructions were written for the installation of the sensor lines through an opening near the manual shift arm.
The Racing Beat Gauge Panel Kit comes complete and pre-assembled for quick installation, and includes provisions for connection to the instrument panel lighting. The panel unit is mounted in place of the stock ash tray/lighter assembly and routing of the sensor lines is surprisingly easy! to facilitate the assembly process.
Please note this item is special order only and is subject to our special order T&C’s. Lead time if in stock with Racing Beat can be 2-3 weeks.
DriftIn, s.r.o. (verified owner) –
Gauges are absolute must for RX-8 unfortunately this particular gauge that fits into ashtray does not come in material that would withstand fit installation. Mine even came broken. For the gauge it would definitely be better if it comes in same material as center console black plastic parts that can withstand little bit more pressure and flex nicely when fitted. There is nothing wrong with temperature gauges whatsoever however the oil pressure gauge can be tricky especially if one does not pay attention to lines that has real engine oil in theme driven into cabin compartment just behind the gauge panel. If installed inappropriately, broken line can leak oil and that would be quite a mess that cannot be revealed straightaway. Anyway the dials are nice, old-school, has got back light that is connected onto electric wiring of ashtray lights. For some reason the oil tube is much longer than temperature lines so it needs to be bend and store somewhere in the center console or engine bay. Would it not be the fiber glass material that just snaps off too easily I would give it 4 stars but still it is quite pricey gadget even it is really a must for the car of this kind of reputation.
Admin: Customer opted to have this item transported by a friend instead of our chosen courier, damage to this item during installation or transit are extremely rare, however with any fiberglass part if not handled with care or forced then damage is a possibility.