Custom Dash Trim Kits And Digital Gauges (Page 1/5)
IMSA GT SEP 19, 09:15 PM
I know many people are familiar with Tom's products but for those of you who aren't, he makes blue and red digital gauges for the Fiero and also a really clean dash trim kit. For those interested, his website is www.tomsdigitalelectronics.com

He also has a couple threads about his products that have not gotten the attention they deserve:
For the Gauges: http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum4/HTML/034606.html
For the Dash Trim Kit: http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum4/HTML/041729.html

Here are a couple of pics:






[This message has been edited by IMSA GT (edited 07-12-2012).]

donnie072003 SEP 19, 09:30 PM
God I love the look of these gauges. Wish I could afford a set. Thats IMSA thats one more thing on my wish list! lol
Australian SEP 20, 06:12 AM
This may complement the look it is a dash cover.

http://cyco.home.cyberverse...parts/rpa/rpaint.htm
Macs86GT SEP 20, 08:13 AM
Has anyone ever dealt with these guys though?
GADJet SEP 20, 12:15 PM
Those look SICK. But, for $500.00, I am going with a 3.4L swap. Much more bang for the buck. I would be more apt to buy these for 1/2 the cost. Those are way too high!
Sourmug SEP 20, 01:24 PM

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Originally posted by GADJet:

Those look SICK. But, for $500.00, I am going with a 3.4L swap. Much more bang for the buck. I would be more apt to buy these for 1/2 the cost. Those are way too high!



Hmm, let's see:

1. Specifically designed for the Fiero which is a niche market (low volume)

2. Essentially plug and play installation.

3. Price up a set of good quality aftermarket digital gauges and see how they compare, quite reasonable I think.

4. New bezels included. You would have to purchase custom bezels or make your own for aftermarket gauges.

I don't think you understand the amount of work and costs involved to make something like this.

Just my $0.02 and not ment as a flame.

Nolan
IMSA GT SEP 20, 01:37 PM
Thats the whole thing. Tom MAKES these things. I'm sure a lot of knowledge went into the design and a LOT of testing.
GADJet SEP 20, 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by Sourmug:


Hmm, let's see:

1. Specifically designed for the Fiero which is a niche market (low volume)

2. Essentially plug and play installation.

3. Price up a set of good quality aftermarket digital gauges and see how they compare, quite reasonable I think.

4. New bezels included. You would have to purchase custom bezels or make your own for aftermarket gauges.

I don't think you understand the amount of work and costs involved to make something like this.

Just my $0.02 and not ment as a flame.

Nolan



I am sure they are great quality and they look fantastic. However the problem I run into, is for the cost I could pep up the powertrain instead of the looks. I am sure this will be a great buy for others that are well advanced in their build than I am. No doubt there is a ton of time and knowledge in these. I hope I didnt come off as you understanding me to think they were cheap or something. That is farther from the truth than anything. I just am not in the market for that at this point. But yes, they are nice.

YellowArtero SEP 20, 06:46 PM
I have a set and I know of two others. All seem to suffer from grounding problems that affect the fuel and temp. It often makes them inaccurate. We have tried all kinds of ways to add new grounding but have had little success. However, I do really like the look.
The Fieromaster SEP 20, 07:06 PM
They are sweet.... Not to offend anyone but allot of Fiero people wont spend big money on parts like that... For the LONGEST time I have seen people offer amazing products relatively fair priced get dumped on because they are "too expensive". I am a robotic technician and we build all of our own control panels also, i KNOW the work that goes into electrical design and testing. Plus the price of good parts... I had looked into doing parts before for guys (custom tig welded intake manifolds, cold air intakes, and such). I had a LOT of interest but what they wanted to pay would cover my parts + a HAIR more money.... Not worth the work and lost time from family/friends.

As for the gauges... I just dont have 500$ to spend on that kind of thing... Like others, if I had the 500$ I would probably spend it on motor swap parts or maybe brake upgrade or bump stop eliminator suspension. However, they are sick and if i had a SHOW car then id be on those things like crazy.