Tilt Gauges

Post by **Gobbles** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 6:11 pm

Hey Guys....Just wondering if anyone could tell me where abouts i could find a tilt gauge with front back left and right readings.

Cheers

Post by **baggers** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 6:49 pm

Post by **Meldge** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 7:30 pm

I noticed one in autobarn the other day, dodgy movement though, like it was sticky inside

Post by **dumbdunce** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 8:54 pm

wreckers

Post by **Heathx4** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 9:06 pm

Saw one in Wolfy's Auto One in Newcastle. Double gauge (front-back and side) with 4wd car picture overlays that screws into the dash. Was about $45 so I didn't bother. Called an inclinometer I believe.

Post by **"CANADA"** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 11:30 pm

in the center of the dash in my pajero :finger:

Post by **Nev62** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 4:26 am

Just curious, does anyone actually look at these dials where fitted? I normally just think up-down, left-right and oh sh!t

Post by **BundyRumandCoke** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 6:06 am

The Rockys have them as well. I pulled mine out and replaced it with an oil pressure gauge. Much more useful.

Post by **-Scott-** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 10:22 am

I use mine (when it works :bad-words:

) on side slopes - I look at it to decide whether or not I should worry. Up or down hills I have better things to worry about.

Post by **"CANADA"** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 10:30 am

i think ours gets used mosly on round abouts to see how far it goes :oops:

Post by **GRIMACE** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 10:36 am

i got one here at home if you want it

Post by **Nev62** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 11:21 am

AnthonyP wrote:i got one here at home if you want it

You should keep it and take it to the pub with you. Then when the beer wont flow into your mouth you can check and see if you've fallen over

Post by **Bitsamissin** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 12:02 pm

The oil leaked out of mine so I'm gonna replace it with an oil temp gauge or pressure gauge for the air tank.
Their really too sensitive (touchy) to be of any use.

Post by **Gordo** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 1:02 pm

Also known as a puckometer

Mine gets to 4/4 and it starts yawning :roll:

Post by **Rainbow Warrior** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 2:04 pm

Nev62 wrote:Just curious, does anyone actually look at these dials where fitted? I normally just think up-down, left-right and oh sh!t

Your passenger is usually a good indicator, well before rolling.
You can roll a car without the guage too.

Post by **mickyd555** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 3:21 pm

i wouldnt have the balls to look at the dash to "calculate" if im gonna roll...... i just try not to go too far over and use the horizon to gauge it... :finger:

Post by **whiteweaponlux** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 3:24 pm

I had one in a nissan nivara, it came standard. found it of no use at allcos by the time i stop concerning myself with actually controling the truck, the meter is already showing level again (or a more comfortable angle at least) Further more if you roll its not going to stop for you to show the point of no return.
Save your money.(S@#T what am i saying) Spend the money more wisely on a snatch strap or a temp/oil pressure guage.
A mate just came in reading overmy shoulder said "hang a weighted string from the mirror works well"
HA ha if it coils up on the roof you went to far LOL :roll:

Post by **mickyd555** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 4:17 pm

i like the weighted string idea.........i might try that

Post by **Vulcanised** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 4:17 pm

i thought of one for mine........ more for side slopes.... i pucker badly on side slopes :shock:

haven't see a decent one yet, 'cept for maybe one out of a Paj which i might source from the wreckers when i make my dash pod.

Post by **grazza** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 5:31 pm

Got one from a wrecker for a Toyota surf. Same colour as my dash and look factory (Patrol) Also included altitude meter!

Overall pretty useless though, but I am going to use it to house my new fuel gauge (rip out the altimeter)

I thought it would be useful to record how far I can tip the car and amuse myself by seeing how far I can go, without rolling.

Post by **Vulcanised** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 6:49 pm

if anything they would be moderate on the bling scale :cool:

Post by **Dodger** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 11:07 pm

Nev62 wrote:
AnthonyP wrote:i got one here at home if you want it

You should keep it and take it to the pub with you. Then when the beer wont flow into your mouth you can check and see if you've fallen over

So that's what they are good for, always wondered. :armsup:

Post by **Gobbles** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:36 am

Thanks for replys guys....i spose i shoulda thought the rice shops would have em but didnt know if they were dodgy like most things from there or not.......Where abouts should it be mounted? Flat area on dash only?

Post by **Wooders** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:01 am

Gobbles wrote:.......Where abouts should it be mounted? Flat area on dash only?

Flat area at the bottom of the garbage bin?
Seriously they aren't a useful tool for offroading.
If you're really that interested you'll probably flop it trying to see how far you can take it....or you'll flop it becasue your too busy watching it not the track

Or hang it plumb style from the rear vision mirror so then at least they will work properly :idea:

Post by **ausyota** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:04 am

The only thing I have heard they are usefull for is if you sleep in/on your fourby you can get it levelled up before you park for the night.
Paul.

Post by **Pat Murray** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:15 am

I find if I have time to look at it, Iam not even close! And do you know at what angle two of youer wheels leave the ground???

Post by **Rainbow Warrior** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:46 pm

Pat Murray wrote:I find if I have time to look at it, Iam not even close! And do you know at what angle two of youer wheels leave the ground???

That's why when you get close you hold a nikko pen in your hand and as you feel the wheels leave the ground you mark the tiltmeter just as it's going over for future reference.

Post by **rOd** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 1:04 pm

Th seat of my pants I find is a good gauge.

Post by **Tiny** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 1:34 pm

You can get the one that does side only from any marine place....whitwoths marine have an online store, or mail order catalouge.

Thinking about getting one, but the only time I have been in that situation, the pucker factor tells me and I don't have time / guts to look at some bloody tilt gauge on the dash

Hmm got tips at menia on the weekend, and I seem to remember looking straight ahead with :shock:

eyes

Post by **Guy** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 2:24 pm

dumbdunce wrote:wreckers

Just dont get one from a rolled vehicle, obviously those ones didn't work

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