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06-25-02, 06:34 PM
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| | Neal 8 Tenths 
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, US GT40: GT40 NZ
Posts: 866
Rep Power: 16  | Re: Smiths vs Autometer Instruments
Autometer has a new line of gauges that replicate the look of Smiths gauges. They have designs for 427 and FIA cobras. I'm using a set of the 427-based gauges for my project. The look without the pain... [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]  | 
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06-25-02, 07:39 PM
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| | Ron Earp Retiree
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NC, USA
Posts: 4,082
Rep Power: 58  | Re: Smiths vs Autometer Instruments
Those look good! And, I bet their electric with the full dial look, instead of the electric Smiths that are only half face designs. To get the full 300 degree sweep in Smith's they have to be mechanical.
Advantage Autometer, plus, they work.
Ron | |
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06-25-02, 10:26 PM
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| | Mark Worthington 10 tenths
Join Date: Dec 2001 GT40: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,814
Rep Power: 26 | Re: Smiths vs Autometer Instruments
Wow, you guys are seriously ragging on the Smiths gauges. What's the deal, are they British or something? [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
Really...why is everyone so down on them? I know for a fact that the Autometer boost gauge is much less accurate than, say, Greddy. | |
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06-26-02, 07:36 AM
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| | Marco Bjerkén 2 Tenths 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 256
Rep Power: 9 | Re: Smiths vs Autometer Instruments
GT40 had Smiths or S/W.
No Hot rod stuff, as it is the way i see on other stuff !
No offense, just my view.
They´ll work, if they´re ok..
Like everything else..
Large parts of the car industry used Smiths as well as the negatively down written Lucas electrics..
Some still do...
Just a matter of personal opinion.
The GT40 is a "60s" car to me !
Should there fore have that sort of "appearance", if you ask me !
I would hate a digitally instrumented Cobra with modern seats and a BMW engine and GT racing spoilers on...for example..
But, it´s a free world
So..
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P.S those new classic Autometer instruments do look good, thou...
You have my "blessing" !!! | |
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06-26-02, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec 1969
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Rep Power: 0 | Re: Smiths vs Autometer Instruments
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06-27-02, 01:40 AM
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| | 3 Tenths 
Join Date: Sep 2001 GT40: australia
Posts: 333
Rep Power: 11 | Re: Smiths vs Autometer Instruments
Whats the problem with Smiths gauges? I opted for them as they look authentic and have had no problem with them. Regards Norman | |
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06-28-02, 10:32 PM
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| | Silver Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2001 GT40: annapolis md
Posts: 877
Rep Power: 16 | Re: Smiths vs Autometer Instruments
I have had Smiths gauges in a few British cars including my current Mini (78) and they work fine. | |
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