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Old 06-12-2009, 02:20 PM   #1168 (permalink)
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Looks good, Ben! I actually prefer the idea of analog guages for the power draw, versus digital. The fact that there are sweeping needles to quickly look at (instead of digital numbers) means that you can get a pretty good idea of what's going on without having to focus in on actual numbers. If you were to try to take it all in while moving, having three or more digital gauges could actually be quite dangerous, as it might divert your attention off the road for longer than would be advisable.

Obviously it would be a benefit to get the gauges higher up on the dash in order to keep looking down the road while quickly glancing at them, but as you've stated there is only so much room in a subcompact for placement of all the things you'd like to have... Keep up the good work!

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