Fresh from forum discussion on problems with "smart charging" I have been lamenting the disappearance of gauges or readouts in modern cars. Apart from engine temperature and some fluid level warnings and over temperature warnings, not much else.
My wish list is:
Vacuum gauge
Turbo boost
Gearbox oil temp
Battery output voltage and amps
Alternator output voltage and amps ( to see when "smart charging" is charging or sleeping and leaving the battery to supply power)
I am sure sensors are reading all these, if I could only tap these readings to an array of nice black and white analogue gauges. Digital are not as good in all light conditions
My father was an instrument fitter in WW2 and could have done all this in that era. What about now?
My wish list is:
Vacuum gauge
Turbo boost
Gearbox oil temp
Battery output voltage and amps
Alternator output voltage and amps ( to see when "smart charging" is charging or sleeping and leaving the battery to supply power)
I am sure sensors are reading all these, if I could only tap these readings to an array of nice black and white analogue gauges. Digital are not as good in all light conditions
My father was an instrument fitter in WW2 and could have done all this in that era. What about now?