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Meller · 5th September 2009, 09:08 PM

oh yes i can see that will see if i can fix it

ru' · 5th September 2009, 09:34 PM

Cool guide

dan-hipgrave · 5th September 2009, 10:00 PM

Spotted a mistake already - ive mentioned wiring in the illumination line but not said where to get it from

There will be more than a few changes to the guide im sure. I havent got the MFD back in my own car yet, and when I do, i want to try and get g-force and steering angle working.

Meller · 5th September 2009, 10:22 PM

http://www.melbyelarsen.com/R34MFD.html new link for the online version if anyone is interested you can zoom by pressing "ctrl" and scrolling your mouse wheel

dan-hipgrave · 8th September 2009, 07:19 PM

I put the MFD back into my R33 today, and it seems to be working fine. Ive now got Injector Duty and G-Force working

I also think I know the wiring needed to get steering angle working, but haven't tried it as its not one im interested in.

Oil temp is definately not working, R34 sensor needed, along with water temp and exhaust temp. Everything else is there.

I'll update my MFD guide ASAP for anybody interested in the conversion.

One thing I need to know though, are MFDs supposed to re-start when you start the car. Mine comes on with the ignition, then re-starts when I start the engine, which seems to kill the diagnostic mode so I cant get it to not show gauges that arent working

Miller99Skyline · 9th September 2009, 05:07 AM

This sure is truly a unique mod. Can't wait to see the full and finsihed product! Ever think of putting some kind of polished badge/stamp were the vents use to be? Or some guages maybe? Unless the backs of them would get in the way just as much as the vents did.

DeanN · 9th September 2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan-hipgrave

I put the MFD back into my R33 today, and it seems to be working fine. Ive now got Injector Duty and G-Force working

I also think I know the wiring needed to get steering angle working, but haven't tried it as its not one im interested in.

Oil temp is definately not working, R34 sensor needed, along with water temp and exhaust temp. Everything else is there.

I'll update my MFD guide ASAP for anybody interested in the conversion.

One thing I need to know though, are MFDs supposed to re-start when you start the car. Mine comes on with the ignition, then re-starts when I start the engine, which seems to kill the diagnostic mode so I cant get it to not show gauges that arent working

Yep they do re-start due to the voltage drop when cranking.

I got round it by doing the hold button thing whilst starting the engine, then when you get into diagnostic, leave it there and go for a drive, when the temps get to the threshold they will register, also speedo signal will be picked up when you drive.

dan-hipgrave · 9th September 2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miller99Skyline

This sure is truly a unique mod. Can't wait to see the full and finsihed product! Ever think of putting some kind of polished badge/stamp were the vents use to be? Or some guages maybe? Unless the backs of them would get in the way just as much as the vents did.

Instead of Mellers conversion where he has smoothed over the front vents, ive left them in, so the dash looks stock, but they dont work. Im happy with the look for now

Thanks Dean, I was wondering if I had hooked up my powers wrong, but if its supposed to go off thats good. I'll try and get it into diagnostic mode next time I drive it.

Meller · 12th September 2009, 05:09 PM

New version of the guide
Thanks Dan
heres the links (it's the same)
for download http://www.melbyelarsen.com/R34%20MFD%20Conversion.pdf
for online viewing http://www.melbyelarsen.com/R34MFD.html

it takes some time to load the online version but the pictures are in better quality than the last and also i big sizes

dan-hipgrave · 12th September 2009, 05:13 PM

Once again, thanks for the hosting Meller.

If anyone decides to take on this conversion and needs pointers just give me a shout.

Darren-mac · 21st September 2009, 07:29 PM

How did you get the g-force meter to work?

dan-hipgrave · 23rd September 2009, 12:57 PM

Its in the updated quide. Tap into 2 lines on the g-meter by the handbrake.

professor matt · 2nd October 2009, 12:58 PM

amazing work,do you have any pictures of the finnished dash?

HK power sports · 2nd October 2009, 02:16 PM

stunning work. i would love to see pics of the finished dash myself. just curios tho....has anyone tried fitting the R34 gtr dash into the r33 gtr to do the conversion that way? if it would fit that would look pretty good i think.

dan-hipgrave · 2nd October 2009, 05:53 PM

Thanks for the comments guys. I havent taken any pics of the finished product, I will do next time the car is out. Its gotten positive comments from everyone thats seen it and most think its a standard item which is cool as thats the look I was going for.

Funnily enough, I was thinking about a whole R34 dash conversion yesterday. If I ever see one come up for sale I may try it out. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Darren-mac · 2nd October 2009, 08:24 PM

Brave man indeed! Top work, i wouldn't have a clue where to even start

HK power sports · 5th October 2009, 09:03 PM

but do you think the r34 dash is similar enough to the r33 to get it to fit in pretty easily?

Meller · 5th October 2009, 09:09 PM

the r34 dash is wider and longer so i wont fit whitout a lot of modifications, i tried mesauring and so on and would need a lot of fiberglass work to make it fit.

dan-hipgrave · 6th October 2009, 04:44 PM

Yeh I looked into it in a bit more detail after one did come up in the for sale section on here the other day...A few guys on SAU looked into it, and fibreglassing work would be needed, as well as fitting some R34 doorcards to align with the dash, and also the mileage counter is electrically driven. A lot of work for not a lot of gain, when the MFD can be placed onto the r33 dash anyway.

*Shane* · 8th October 2009, 01:22 PM

fair play fella

5th September 2009, 09:08 PM	#81 (permalink)
Meller Meller is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 41	oh yes i can see that will see if i can fix it __________________

5th September 2009, 10:00 PM	#83 (permalink)
dan-hipgrave dan-hipgrave is Gtr-less GTROC Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hampshire Cars owned: R33 GTR v-spec Posts: 1,589	Spotted a mistake already - ive mentioned wiring in the illumination line but not said where to get it from There will be more than a few changes to the guide im sure. I havent got the MFD back in my own car yet, and when I do, i want to try and get g-force and steering angle working. __________________

5th September 2009, 10:22 PM	#84 (permalink)
Meller Meller is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 41	http://www.melbyelarsen.com/R34MFD.html new link for the online version if anyone is interested you can zoom by pressing "ctrl" and scrolling your mouse wheel __________________

8th September 2009, 07:19 PM	#85 (permalink)
dan-hipgrave dan-hipgrave is Gtr-less GTROC Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hampshire Cars owned: R33 GTR v-spec Posts: 1,589	I put the MFD back into my R33 today, and it seems to be working fine. Ive now got Injector Duty and G-Force working I also think I know the wiring needed to get steering angle working, but haven't tried it as its not one im interested in. Oil temp is definately not working, R34 sensor needed, along with water temp and exhaust temp. Everything else is there. I'll update my MFD guide ASAP for anybody interested in the conversion. One thing I need to know though, are MFDs supposed to re-start when you start the car. Mine comes on with the ignition, then re-starts when I start the engine, which seems to kill the diagnostic mode so I cant get it to not show gauges that arent working __________________

9th September 2009, 05:07 AM	#86 (permalink)
Miller99Skyline Miller99Skyline is Always looking for a GT-R GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland Cars owned: 1995 Eagle Talon Turbo AWD, 1999 Skyline R34 GT-R Vspec Posts: 57	This sure is truly a unique mod. Can't wait to see the full and finsihed product! Ever think of putting some kind of polished badge/stamp were the vents use to be? Or some guages maybe? Unless the backs of them would get in the way just as much as the vents did. __________________ 2009 Satin White Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Coupe 1999 Bayside Blue Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R 2000 Black/Grey Suzuki Hayabusa GSX-1300R 1995 Black Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-spec (2010) 1995 White Toyota Supra TT Hardtop 6-Spd (SOLD) 2005 Black GMC Yukon Denali 4x4 (SOLD) ~ I love AWD, I'm addicted!

12th September 2009, 05:09 PM	#89 (permalink)
Meller Meller is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 41	New version of the guide Thanks Dan heres the links (it's the same) for download http://www.melbyelarsen.com/R34%20MFD%20Conversion.pdf for online viewing http://www.melbyelarsen.com/R34MFD.html it takes some time to load the online version but the pictures are in better quality than the last and also i big sizes __________________

12th September 2009, 05:13 PM	#90 (permalink)
dan-hipgrave dan-hipgrave is Gtr-less GTROC Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hampshire Cars owned: R33 GTR v-spec Posts: 1,589	Once again, thanks for the hosting Meller. If anyone decides to take on this conversion and needs pointers just give me a shout. __________________

21st September 2009, 07:29 PM	#91 (permalink)
Darren-mac Darren-mac is loving the boom of my blitz nur spec again! GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tyrone Cars owned: Veilside GTT Posts: 425	How did you get the g-force meter to work? __________________

23rd September 2009, 12:57 PM	#92 (permalink)
dan-hipgrave dan-hipgrave is Gtr-less GTROC Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hampshire Cars owned: R33 GTR v-spec Posts: 1,589	Its in the updated quide. Tap into 2 lines on the g-meter by the handbrake. __________________

2nd October 2009, 12:58 PM	#93 (permalink)
professor matt professor matt is unleashing Godzilla Registered Join Date: Nov 2005 Cars owned: R35 GTR BLACK EDITION R34 GTR V-SPEC/TURBOCHARGED 5 & 3 SERIES BMW Posts: 1,605	amazing work,do you have any pictures of the finnished dash? __________________

2nd October 2009, 02:16 PM	#94 (permalink)
HK power sports HK power sports is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA,usa Cars owned: 95 nissan skyline gtr Posts: 172	stunning work. i would love to see pics of the finished dash myself. just curios tho....has anyone tried fitting the R34 gtr dash into the r33 gtr to do the conversion that way? if it would fit that would look pretty good i think. __________________

2nd October 2009, 05:53 PM	#95 (permalink)
dan-hipgrave dan-hipgrave is Gtr-less GTROC Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hampshire Cars owned: R33 GTR v-spec Posts: 1,589	Thanks for the comments guys. I havent taken any pics of the finished product, I will do next time the car is out. Its gotten positive comments from everyone thats seen it and most think its a standard item which is cool as thats the look I was going for. Funnily enough, I was thinking about a whole R34 dash conversion yesterday. If I ever see one come up for sale I may try it out. Nothing ventured, nothing gained! __________________

2nd October 2009, 08:24 PM	#96 (permalink)
Darren-mac Darren-mac is loving the boom of my blitz nur spec again! GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tyrone Cars owned: Veilside GTT Posts: 425	Brave man indeed! Top work, i wouldn't have a clue where to even start __________________

5th October 2009, 09:03 PM	#97 (permalink)
HK power sports HK power sports is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA,usa Cars owned: 95 nissan skyline gtr Posts: 172	but do you think the r34 dash is similar enough to the r33 to get it to fit in pretty easily? __________________

5th October 2009, 09:09 PM	#98 (permalink)
Meller Meller is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 41	the r34 dash is wider and longer so i wont fit whitout a lot of modifications, i tried mesauring and so on and would need a lot of fiberglass work to make it fit. __________________

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6th October 2009, 04:44 PM	#99 (permalink)
dan-hipgrave dan-hipgrave is Gtr-less GTROC Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hampshire Cars owned: R33 GTR v-spec Posts: 1,589	Yeh I looked into it in a bit more detail after one did come up in the for sale section on here the other day...A few guys on SAU looked into it, and fibreglassing work would be needed, as well as fitting some R34 doorcards to align with the dash, and also the mileage counter is electrically driven. A lot of work for not a lot of gain, when the MFD can be placed onto the r33 dash anyway. __________________

8th October 2009, 01:22 PM	#100 (permalink)
Shane Shane is loving his GTR Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cork City, Ireland Cars owned: R34 GTR Posts: 1,495	fair play fella __________________