Defi DSSC gauge cluster installed on a customer's car

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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:

http://www.splparts.com/Tuning/MikeZ32/HPIM1000.jpg

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:

http://www.splparts.com/Tuning/MikeZ32/HPIM1002.jpg

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

http://www.splparts.com/Tuning/MikeZ32/HPIM1005.jpg

Control box installed w/ access to SD card slot:

http://www.splparts.com/Tuning/MikeZ32/HPIM1043.jpg

All finished:

http://www.splparts.com/Tuning/MikeZ32/HPIM1044.jpg

http://www.splparts.com/Tuning/MikeZ32/HPIM1052.jpg

[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

[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?

[MomentumGT]

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

-Jon

[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!

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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...

Nice :bigok:! 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.

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.

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]

what was cost if you dont mind me asking

[eastcoastS14]

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

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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).

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]

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

[yokotas13]

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]

damn thats nice...:bigok:

[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?

[mayco_86]

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

[Gjohnson7]

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

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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]

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]

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

[Gnnr]

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

[[email protected]]

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]

God, that cluster is awesome.

props on a clean ass install.

[liv2drift045]

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

why 2 boost gauges? (one on the cluster)

[Dousan_PG]

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

why 2 boost gauges? (one on the cluster)



kuah mentioned previously:

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

[jackjack]

damn thats nice. looks good.

[silviaguy240]

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

[Coolwhip]

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]

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

[Coolwhip]

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

[jrocslider]

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

i need to hit you guys up sumtime

[Carl H]

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

[oldschoolsilvia]

ohhh thats nice :drool:

[jdm styles]

thats so sick

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props on a clean ass install.

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

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

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

Thanks everyone!

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

Pretty much, once I translated the instructions (I don't speak/read/write Japanese so that makes it tough), then soldered them appropriately to the stock harness. That is for the indicators, warning lights, fuel level gauge and power. Then I installed and ran the wiring for the sensors (boost, oil press, fuel press, oil temp, water temp) just like you would with any other aftermarket gauge...

[silviaguy240]

seems simple enough...but damn i really want one but i dont have the $$ to get it when i do my swap. well i would but that would compromise wheels or coilovers.

[liv2drift045]

kuah mentioned previously:

shit i didnt see that haha... just seems like a waste since the unit has one onboard... w/e i still love this setup

[Siizzzoooo]

do you have any pix of the radio bezel? I've been wanting to put a double din in my Z32 but found the radio bezel to be setup for single dins

[burnsauto]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gTOGC1Da32M
i was pokin around youtube, found a video of it in action.

[mr_240sx]

^^^ dqammm that thing in action is insane!!!

btw that car has bad boost spike

[punxva]

props to Kuah he's the man. i don't have any questions about it lol, just in awe of it

[signalpuke]

Anyone have the pin-outs for this thing? I can't see the pics in the first post if they are already posted. Tried to PM the OP, but his box is full.

Thanks!

[K_style]

Anyone have the pin-outs for this thing? I can't see the pics in the first post if they are already posted. Tried to PM the OP, but his box is full.

Thanks!

But, did you have to bump 5 year old thread just for that?

[signalpuke]

But, did you have to bump 5 year old thread just for that?

You got a better way of contacting the OP?

[DreamN]

PM, E-Mail, visiting his actual site and using the 'Contact' options there.

[signalpuke]

Yeah, his PM box is full. Thanks. Anyone else have input in regards to my actual questions? Maybe someone saved the pictures and can post them up?

[Hoffman5982]

I love how everyone here preaches the "search you fucking noob" concept, and then when they do search they still get bitched out.

Fucking Zilvia..

[signalpuke]

No worries lol, people just like to add their input in things.

I found a picture of a translated diagram, but it is difficult to make out. I have sent that person a message about it. Figured I would ask here, as there are two people in this thread with this cluster.