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Old 03-01-2004, 02:17 AM
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Default Outside Temperature gauge...? where to find one

Hey what's up guys,
i was thinking adding an outside temperature gauge would be a good idea.
I miss this option =(
Living in NYC, you have ever so changing weather. =(

all i can find is one from VDO siemens...but i think that's only in celcius..
anyone else have an idea?
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Radio shack sells them
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oh really?
i better check it out...
hopefully it's illmuniated...
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I found these at radioshack.com

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...t%5Fid=63-1039

Battery powered one here too... Don't think that it's what you are looking for though... No product descrip even on it

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...ct%5Fid=63-959
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yeah i guess the products from radioshack isn't what i'm looking for =(

but thank you for your suggestions..=)
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Also look for an aftermarket rearview mirror, that has a temp display on it. That might be a good addition for ya and it already has a place to display it.



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I'm sure brookstone and/or sharper image will have things too...
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oh yeah you're right...a mirror with the temp gauge will be nice =)
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It might cost a bit, but it would be nice, you would even get front map lights if you dropped the dough...


http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...ID=100&afsrc=1


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Holy ____... $300 for a mirror... crazy
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How about this:



Includes voltage monitoring from 11.0V to 16.0V with thermometer, ice alert, clock, stop watch and lap counter. Runs off 12V bike power and is lighted. Also has remote sensor for temperature. Attaches with Velcro. Size is 5-1/2" L x 1" H x 3/4"

http://www.casporttouring.com/store/...de=Electronics
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wow that mirror looks pretty hot...
but $300...woah...
i guess that's not too bad though...it does have some interior lights where the xB is lacking

i guess i'll put this as one of my mods :D
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Watch it though, the xB mounts it's mirror to the roof, I'm guessing the xA is the same, most mirrors I've found mount to the windshield. Just make sure what you buy will fit.
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