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[email protected] · 12-20-2007, 05:52 PM

I just finished up the install of a Defi DSSC cluster on a customer's car (Z32), just sharing some pics of this uber rare cluster...

Bunch of parts received with the DSSC:

In addition to these, we also ordered a fuel pressure sensor, and a BF boost gauge and BF oil pressure gauge to be installed on the A-pillar.

Indicator lights, fuel gauge, power, etc wiring completed:

I fabricated a aluminum/carbon fiber cluster for the DSSC, not as easy as it looks though. Test install to check wiring:

Control box installed w/ access to SD card slot:

All finished:

chad_everson · 12-20-2007, 05:55 PM

That is the same unit I went with for my s15. Except I got the NA model one since I was going with the LS7 motor. Have yet to wire it up.. Its a hard unit to get ahold of since DEFI will not import them into the US.
-Chad

brokeAs240sx · 12-20-2007, 05:56 PM

fancy!

good lord, how long did that take to just wire up? is it a lot of splicing and cutting or does defi actually make a "plug-and-play" harness type deal for the z32?

MomentumGT · 12-20-2007, 05:56 PM

Nice

! How does it compare to the AIMS digital dash unit?

-Jon

Subzeroqc · 12-20-2007, 06:04 PM

Did you add the oakley bag on the shifter to keep clean? If so, props to major attention to detail, I always get bitchy when someone greases up my shifter. Definite proof of professionalism. And if not, well extra clean job on the install, looks real good almost oem in the last pic!

[email protected] · 12-20-2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by brokeAs240sx

fancy!

good lord, how long did that take to just wire up? is it a lot of splicing and cutting or does defi actually make a "plug-and-play" harness type deal for the z32?

It has to be spliced into the stock harness for indicators, warning lights, fuel level, etc... Defi supplies the crimp type splices but I soldered/heat-shrink all the connections. That took me about 3 hrs, excluding the time it took for me to translate the instructions...

Quote:

Originally Posted by MomentumGT

Nice

! How does it compare to the AIMS digital dash unit?

-Jon

Hi Jon!

I prefer the AIM for a race car, especially if you use a CAN bus or serial connection direct to the computer (eg. Motec, AEM, etc), makes for a super clean install. But for a street car the DSSC is a cleaner install because it has all the indicator lights and fuel level gauge built in.

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Originally Posted by chad_everson

That is the same unit I went with for my s15. Except I got the NA model one since I was going with the LS7 motor. Have yet to wire it up.. Its a hard unit to get ahold of since DEFI will not import them into the US.
-Chad

Yup definitely not easy to get a hold of. Looking at the serial number on this unit, there isn't a whole lot of them in existence either.

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Originally Posted by Subzeroqc

Did you add the oakley bag on the shifter to keep clean? If so, props to major attention to detail, I always get bitchy when someone greases up my shifter. Definite proof of professionalism. And if not, well extra clean job on the install, looks real good almost oem in the last pic!

Haha, the oakley bag belongs to the customer

yokotas13 · 12-20-2007, 06:14 PM

what was cost if you dont mind me asking

eastcoastS14 · 12-20-2007, 06:16 PM

this this still allows you to tell when youre on empty etc?

[email protected] · 12-20-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by yokotas13

what was cost if you dont mind me asking

Retails for about 240,000yen, sorry I cannot divulge where we got this from or what our cost is... btw, we are not selling this by mail order either (don't want to get our supplier into trouble).

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Originally Posted by eastcoastS14

this this still allows you to tell when youre on empty etc?

Yes, I wired up one indicator light for low fuel. The cluster will show fuel tank level as well (was not setup that way when the pic was taken).

180sx Fan · 12-20-2007, 07:22 PM

Just curious but why have two boost gauges? Props on the sweet install job though.

yokotas13 · 12-20-2007, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Retails for about 240,000yen, sorry I cannot divulge where we got this from or what our cost is... btw, we are not selling this by mail order either (don't want to get our supplier into trouble).

thats fine, ill just source it here in japan

its just easier to ask you how much it woud leb at most, since the defi site is blocked at owrk

*S13Boosts* · 12-20-2007, 07:28 PM

damn thats nice...

jdizzy204 · 12-20-2007, 07:29 PM

few questions.
1) doesnt the dssc have a display function for boost? of so, why have a boost gauge?
2) would it be difficult to wire in this unit if the car was using an aem ems standalone unit?

mayco_86 · 12-20-2007, 07:31 PM

Nice set up. Does look like you take a while installing it.

Gjohnson7 · 12-20-2007, 08:41 PM

Hottt!!!! That's really nice. Wish I had the coin to pick that bad boy up.

[email protected] · 12-20-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jdizzy204

few questions.
1) doesnt the dssc have a display function for boost? of so, why have a boost gauge?
2) would it be difficult to wire in this unit if the car was using an aem ems standalone unit?

The customer prefers some gauges on the a-pillar, easier to read while keeping eyes on the road.

An AEM EMS would make no difference on the install, the DSSC uses its own sensors, and the wiring for the indicators/fuel level should still be stock w/ AEM EMS.

Dousan_PG · 12-20-2007, 09:33 PM

sweet
i love it! so cool

i saw it at TAS in 05 and i know they show it year
nice to see people w/ it lately
its awesome

YoungGun · 12-21-2007, 02:49 AM

Damn! Looks really good, also looks like more gauges are coming eh?

Gnnr · 12-21-2007, 03:09 AM

Wow, thats a sweet unit! I like the combination of analog and digital gauges, and the amber looks nice and crisp.

[email protected] · 12-21-2007, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by YoungGun

Damn! Looks really good, also looks like more gauges are coming eh?

Nope, the cutouts you see on the dashboard were left from removing his old gauges... the customer will be covering that up appropriately...

240trainee · 12-21-2007, 07:32 AM

God, that cluster is awesome.

props on a clean ass install.

liv2drift045 · 12-21-2007, 09:18 AM

yea i love that thing... god its expensive haha..

why 2 boost gauges? (one on the cluster)

Dousan_PG · 12-21-2007, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 8ggalant

yea i love that thing... god its expensive haha..

why 2 boost gauges? (one on the cluster)

kuah mentioned previously:

Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected]

The customer prefers some gauges on the a-pillar, easier to read while keeping eyes on the road.

jackjack · 12-21-2007, 10:19 AM

damn thats nice. looks good.

silviaguy240 · 12-21-2007, 11:07 AM

so once you figured out what wires went where you just matched them up to the stock ones and soldered them in?

Coolwhip · 12-21-2007, 01:47 PM

Not saying this was the reason for the choice of 2 boost guages but I've seen where people would hook up 2 guages one to read how much boost your turbo is putting out, and how much your intake manifold is receiving. Its a nice thing to know when your pushing your turbo to the edge of its efficiency range.

wonkuuzenki · 12-21-2007, 01:50 PM

Fucking awesome work quality man, top notch!
amazing gauge cluster aswell

Coolwhip · 12-21-2007, 01:50 PM

regardless, super nice cluster, and awesome work on the install!

jrocslider · 12-21-2007, 01:56 PM

that thing looks badass... and the install makes it look oem.

i need to hit you guys up sumtime

Carl H · 12-21-2007, 03:32 PM

are the submenus in japanese only or is there an option to shift it to english as well?

12-20-2007, 05:52 PM	#1
[email protected] Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Austin TX Posts: 660 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Defi DSSC gauge cluster installed on a customer's car I just finished up the install of a Defi DSSC cluster on a customer's car (Z32), just sharing some pics of this uber rare cluster... Bunch of parts received with the DSSC: In addition to these, we also ordered a fuel pressure sensor, and a BF boost gauge and BF oil pressure gauge to be installed on the A-pillar. Indicator lights, fuel gauge, power, etc wiring completed: I fabricated a aluminum/carbon fiber cluster for the DSSC, not as easy as it looks though. Test install to check wiring: Control box installed w/ access to SD card slot: All finished:

12-20-2007, 05:56 PM	#3
brokeAs240sx Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,917 Trader Rating: (40) Feedback Score: 40 reviews	fancy! good lord, how long did that take to just wire up? is it a lot of splicing and cutting or does defi actually make a "plug-and-play" harness type deal for the z32? __________________ bew bews!

12-20-2007, 05:56 PM	#4
MomentumGT Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverside/Perris CA Age: 46 Posts: 356 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice ! How does it compare to the AIMS digital dash unit? -Jon __________________ momentumgt.com - "building blocks of speed"

12-20-2007, 06:14 PM	#7
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12-20-2007, 08:41 PM	#15
Gjohnson7 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 44 Posts: 980 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Hottt!!!! That's really nice. Wish I had the coin to pick that bad boy up. __________________ LSX Kouki Project, swap completed in Dec 09

12-20-2007, 05:55 PM	#2
chad_everson Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: oregon Age: 41 Posts: 367 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That is the same unit I went with for my s15. Except I got the NA model one since I was going with the LS7 motor. Have yet to wire it up.. Its a hard unit to get ahold of since DEFI will not import them into the US. -Chad

12-20-2007, 06:04 PM	#5
Subzeroqc Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: mtl Age: 37 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did you add the oakley bag on the shifter to keep clean? If so, props to major attention to detail, I always get bitchy when someone greases up my shifter. Definite proof of professionalism. And if not, well extra clean job on the install, looks real good almost oem in the last pic!

12-20-2007, 06:16 PM	#8
eastcoastS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: the land of snow potholes and no tracks Posts: 3,984 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	this this still allows you to tell when youre on empty etc?

12-20-2007, 07:22 PM	#10
180sx Fan Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Island Posts: 188 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just curious but why have two boost gauges? Props on the sweet install job though.

12-20-2007, 07:28 PM	#12
S13Boosts Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VEGAS Posts: 5,292 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	damn thats nice...

12-20-2007, 07:29 PM	#13
jdizzy204 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: berlin Age: 37 Posts: 1,041 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	few questions. 1) doesnt the dssc have a display function for boost? of so, why have a boost gauge? 2) would it be difficult to wire in this unit if the car was using an aem ems standalone unit?

12-20-2007, 07:31 PM	#14
mayco_86 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 988 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Nice set up. Does look like you take a while installing it.

12-20-2007, 09:33 PM	#17
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	sweet i love it! so cool i saw it at TAS in 05 and i know they show it year nice to see people w/ it lately its awesome __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

12-21-2007, 02:49 AM	#18
YoungGun Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 818-951 SoCal Posts: 3,961 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Damn! Looks really good, also looks like more gauges are coming eh?

12-21-2007, 03:09 AM	#19
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow, thats a sweet unit! I like the combination of analog and digital gauges, and the amber looks nice and crisp. __________________

12-21-2007, 07:32 AM	#21
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 38 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	God, that cluster is awesome. props on a clean ass install. __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

12-21-2007, 09:18 AM	#22
liv2drift045 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicagoland Age: 42 Posts: 1,483 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: liv2drift045 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	yea i love that thing... god its expensive haha.. why 2 boost gauges? (one on the cluster) __________________ StreetSliders.Blogspot.com

12-21-2007, 10:19 AM	#24
jackjack Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chi Posts: 2,899 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	damn thats nice. looks good.

12-21-2007, 11:07 AM	#25
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 36 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	so once you figured out what wires went where you just matched them up to the stock ones and soldered them in?

12-21-2007, 01:47 PM	#26
Coolwhip Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 497 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Not saying this was the reason for the choice of 2 boost guages but I've seen where people would hook up 2 guages one to read how much boost your turbo is putting out, and how much your intake manifold is receiving. Its a nice thing to know when your pushing your turbo to the edge of its efficiency range.

12-21-2007, 01:50 PM	#27
wonkuuzenki Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: rio rancho, NM Posts: 312 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Fucking awesome work quality man, top notch! amazing gauge cluster aswell __________________ *Function. Form.* Step Up Drift Club/Upper Limit!

12-21-2007, 01:56 PM	#29
jrocslider Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DownSouth Age: 38 Posts: 1,344 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: jrocslider Feedback Score: 4 reviews	that thing looks badass... and the install makes it look oem. i need to hit you guys up sumtime __________________

12-21-2007, 03:32 PM	#30
Carl H Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Baltimore, Md Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	are the submenus in japanese only or is there an option to shift it to english as well?