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[New Batch as of 05/23] LED Oil Gauges (pressure, temp)


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Price: $389
Location: USA


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NOTE AS OF MAY 2023: We just finished up another small batch, ready to ship. We currently have a surplus of “Fasten Seat Belts” indicators and are not accepting cores. This will most likely be our last run of kits, so if you’re on the fence, now’s the time!

 

Please purchase here: http://thepaddock.xyz/store/bmw-2002-oil-kit

 

 

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Our oil gauge kits are made from scratch for the BMW 2002 - engineered in Germany and assembled in the US. Utilizing the original "Fasten Seat Belts" housing for an OEM+ appearance, these sleek kits replace the goofy 1970s “technology” with modern, real-time LED oil temperature and oil pressure indicators.

Our comprehensive kit allows you to monitor your engine's vitals in real-time, at a glance. Check the oil temperature so that you're not causing avoidable wear, while the oil pressure provides an indicator of load, helping prevent a seized engine and/or other catastrophic failures.

Once installed, the kit is invisible to the naked eye. The "brain box" (electronics) can be mounted in the glovebox or center console, while the wires can all be routed under the dash, along with the factory wires. Best of all, the kits include everything needed to install in your 2002. All you need is a few hand tools and basic wiring skills.

 

Out of the box, the kit can be easily wired in 4 different ways:

  1. Always on*

  2. Always on*, and dimmable

  3. Switched

  4. Switched, and dimmable

*turns on with the key.

For options 3 and 4 you need to provide your own switch.

 

Parts included:

  • "Brain box" - fused circuit boards/computer housing

  • VDO oil temperature sender + crush washer

  • VDO oil pressure sender (NPT tapered threads, no washer needed)

  • Custom machined oil tee to mount pressure and temperature senders (mounts in the factory oil “idiot light” sender location) + crush washer

  • All necessary wires, color-coded and labeled

  • Terminal wire connectors

  • A walkthrough PDF with detailed photos will be emailed to you upon purchase

 

Please note, this kit is designed for the US-spec 1968-1976 BMW 2002/1600. European-spec cars and some other models do not have the "Fasten Seat Belts" indicator housing. Please check your application to ensure correct fitment. May work with some early E12, E21 models that feature the same warning indicator as a 2002.

Works with engine swaps, too - installation is the same as outlined in our PDF, although location of the pressure and temp senders may differ (e.g. may be on the side of engine block, bottom, etc).

 

Free shipping in the USA. For international orders, please contact us prior to purchasing.

 

 

 

 

 

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1966 2000ti Chamonix - old racer, new project

1967 1600 Bristol - stock as a rock

1976 2002 Pastellblau - Alpina tribute

Parts For Sale - The Paddock

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"..these sleek kits replace the useless 1970s technology..."

How dare you, sir!!! Some '70's German Engineer somewhere, is highly insulted!!!! :lol:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Okay, seriously, what a cool add on! GLWS..

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Life is short, enjoy the ride!
L'Ultimo Ciclista, 200Km race, Nove Colli 2012

1976 Mint Grun

Philip

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OK.  That’s really cool.  The only way it could be cooler would be if it switched over to a “Fasten Seat Belts” mode whenever a concours judge was in close proximity....☺️

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

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1976 2002 Polaris, 2742541 (original owner)

1973 2002tii Inka, 2762757 (not-the-original owner)

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Very very nice!  ...shame my '71 doesn't have the Fasten Seat Bet pod !

 

A very nice looking piece of kit, congratulations on bringing this to market.

 

Ed

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'69 Granada... long, long ago  

'71 Manila..such a great car

'67 Granada 2000CS...way cool

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13 hours ago, Conserv said:

OK.  That’s really cool.  The only way it could be cooler would be if it switched over to a “Fasten Seat Belts” mode whenever a concours judge was in close proximity....☺️

 

15 hours ago, bublinki said:

"..these sleek kits replace the useless 1970s technology..."

How dare you, sir!!! Some '70's German Engineer somewhere, is highly insulted!!!! :lol:

 

Thanks guys!

 

If anyone is truly concerned about originality, your stock "Fasten Seat Belts" housing can be swapped back on in about 20 seconds - just a couple of screws and it's concours-ready!

 

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1966 2000ti Chamonix - old racer, new project

1967 1600 Bristol - stock as a rock

1976 2002 Pastellblau - Alpina tribute

Parts For Sale - The Paddock

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