Clock installation

[Poopaconk]

I'm thinking of installing a clock in the Seven, I know such luxuries are frowned upon.....but I'm always out too long enjoying myself which only gets me into bother :-)

The clock I've seen requires a three wire connection, presumably a earth, permanent live and a switched live. The earth and the permanent live should be straightforward but I'm wondering where best to pick-up the switched live.

Does the ignition switch on new cars have an accessory feed or would I need to come off something else, if so,what would you suggest? The cigarette lighter seems to have a permanent live.

Cheers.

[anonymous-user]

You have a cigarette lighter?

[Helluvaname]

I have a 52mm round analogue clock (similar to the fuel gauge dials etc) that I was going to sell if you're interested?
Will have to work out a price, and find it first though!

[analog_me]

REALIST123 said:

You have a cigarette lighter?

Hahah,

My first and immediate comment as well!

[CharlesElliott]

I would expect for a clock, the third wire is for a light. There's not a lot of point having a permanent and switched live in a clock. Most of the instruments have a light feed as well, so just tap into one of those.

[upsidedownmark]

Digital watch and double sided sticky tape

[Stridey]

When I had intermittent alternator issues I wanted to get a voltmeter, so fitted a gauge into the passenger knee panel. It's in sight of the driver but not obtrusive or needing a ho,e in the dash.

Ps. Wear a watch?

[Poopaconk]

Thanks guys,

This is the clock I had in mind:

https://www.digital-speedos.co.uk/gauges-c4/motorc...

Thoughts?

[caterham_lad]

I have one of these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TW331-Kitchen-Timer-Clock...

[Aeroscreens]

One of these for me as I'm aero'd and wanted waterproof. Available in silver too.

[Poopaconk]

I've gone for one of these:

http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...

They have a metal lug on the back of the case which I've cut off so the clock will sit close to the dash. Works pretty well to the "R" spec carbon dash.

[Poopaconk]

Aeroscreens said:

One of these for me as I'm aero'd and wanted waterproof. Available in silver too.

Just realised I've gone for the same.

Well picked, clearly you got taste...

[Aeroscreens]

Ah, forgotten about the protruding bit on the back. I actually cut a hole in the dash and used the supplied foam ring and a large washer and secured it to dash from behind. That way it can't be nicked....