Digital Guages

Tal · 06-21-2004, 08:44 PM

I took my first test drive of this wonderful car this past weekend. I currently have an Audi and a Miata and am ready to ditch both and go with the S. At this time of year, only unsure as to a closeout price on a 04 (if I can find blue... inventory is low), or wait for the 05, should be just a couple of more months. I have also considered used, but would like at least a year left on the warranty.

Anyway... one of the more impressive and unique items is the digital guage layout. I love the feedback to the responsive throttle. I test drove a Prelude back in 95 or so and liked the digital readouts then. I'm just surprised more cars don't have this. Anyone know why? And is this something one is more likely to find in a motorcycle? I had a Honda 750 streetbike, but it, and along with every other car I've had, sporty or not, had analog guages.

Super car though, guess that's what the S stands for.

Tal

Halo · 06-24-2004, 03:32 PM

Most peeps think of the digital gauges as somewhat 80s (unless they've seen the inside of a Formula1 car). The S has those gauges because it's going for the F1 car feel. The gauge cluster really is very tiny thanks to those digital readouts. Imagine how small the faces would have to be for separate analog dials to fit into that space.

Some sport bikes have a digital speedo (LCD) and analog tach.

Tal · 06-26-2004, 07:16 PM

I am attracted to the car because of the Formula 1 styled cockpit; I was reading Carney's S2000 book from MBI that showed various design changes it went through, starting with Ayrton Senna sitting in the McLaren-Honda.

I remember a 1962 Oldsmobile my Dad had, with a light band that went from green to orange to red (or something like that , maybe yellow to red, it's been awhile!), that showed the speed. Totally cool, especially at night!

I'm simply surprised more use hasn't been made of things like the digital guages and the start button. The Toyota Prius incorporates these, and I suspect they may catch on. But it makes a unique car even more so in the true sports car class.

I'm saving my lunch money and plan on buying a 2005. I've decided the big hit on first year depreciation is OK, so long as you get the car when it first comes out. Unless I find a blue or silver 04 with red interior at a truly great price before that!

Tal

rossnunn · 07-06-2004, 02:56 PM

Vauxhall / Opel put digital guages in the following:

Astra 16v
Senitor
Cavilier
Carlton 24v

Lads put them in there nova's etc.

I was wondering the other day, looking at young lads cars, if people like Honda with their start button & Lexus with their rear lights, would have such a huge impact on the yoof's of today.

06-21-2004, 08:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tal Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2	Digital Guages I took my first test drive of this wonderful car this past weekend. I currently have an Audi and a Miata and am ready to ditch both and go with the S. At this time of year, only unsure as to a closeout price on a 04 (if I can find blue... inventory is low), or wait for the 05, should be just a couple of more months. I have also considered used, but would like at least a year left on the warranty. Anyway... one of the more impressive and unique items is the digital guage layout. I love the feedback to the responsive throttle. I test drove a Prelude back in 95 or so and liked the digital readouts then. I'm just surprised more cars don't have this. Anyone know why? And is this something one is more likely to find in a motorcycle? I had a Honda 750 streetbike, but it, and along with every other car I've had, sporty or not, had analog guages. Super car though, guess that's what the S stands for. Tal

06-26-2004, 07:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tal Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2	Digital Guages I am attracted to the car because of the Formula 1 styled cockpit; I was reading Carney's S2000 book from MBI that showed various design changes it went through, starting with Ayrton Senna sitting in the McLaren-Honda. I remember a 1962 Oldsmobile my Dad had, with a light band that went from green to orange to red (or something like that , maybe yellow to red, it's been awhile!), that showed the speed. Totally cool, especially at night! I'm simply surprised more use hasn't been made of things like the digital guages and the start button. The Toyota Prius incorporates these, and I suspect they may catch on. But it makes a unique car even more so in the true sports car class. I'm saving my lunch money and plan on buying a 2005. I've decided the big hit on first year depreciation is OK, so long as you get the car when it first comes out. Unless I find a blue or silver 04 with red interior at a truly great price before that! Tal

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Halo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 610	Most peeps think of the digital gauges as somewhat 80s (unless they've seen the inside of a Formula1 car). The S has those gauges because it's going for the F1 car feel. The gauge cluster really is very tiny thanks to those digital readouts. Imagine how small the faces would have to be for separate analog dials to fit into that space. Some sport bikes have a digital speedo (LCD) and analog tach.

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rossnunn Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 6	Vauxhall / Opel put digital guages in the following: Astra 16v Senitor Cavilier Carlton 24v Lads put them in there nova's etc. I was wondering the other day, looking at young lads cars, if people like Honda with their start button & Lexus with their rear lights, would have such a huge impact on the yoof's of today.