Monitor critical engine performance on your RX-8 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 gauges – water temperature, oil temperature, and oil pressure. 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 (PN 11803), and the Water Temperature Adaptor (PN 11493).
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.
For the dedicated “do-it-yourself” mechanic we offer the gauge panel unit for use in the RX-8. This high-gloss black gauge panel features three (3) openings that are suitable for use with a variety of 2-1/16” OD gauges. The concave face of this panel has been designed to match the graceful curves of the RX-8's center console and replaces the cigarette ashtray. Please note, mounting your own gauges will require that you develop your own retaining bracket for use with your own specific gauges. The retaining bracket that we developed for use in the Complete Gauge Kit Assembly that we offer was designed to function specifically with the AutoMeter Sport Comp gauges that are included in the set.