Cbs Gauges

[danielbrookes]

Evening,

 

I've been looking at these from CBS as they are considerably cheaper than anything I can find and I like the look of them (http://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/black-faced-instrument-set)

 

A couple of questions from me, am I missing something in quality or what's included? The smiths gauges from Kitspares are three times the price.

 

I have the easyfit loom from kitspares, from my research I can either buy the smiths gauge set + subloom from kitspares (expensive). Then make my own sub loom but the connector isn't available to buy, I would have cut the wires and put a new connector on and invalidate my warranty for easyfit loom. What would you guys do?

 

I am leaning towards CBS loom, cutting GBS and using new connectors, but I have a niggle with the warranty voiding and "bench tested" loom I have. Having said that, two if the wires to the connectors on the loom fell out in my hand last weekend...

 

Thanks,

 

Danny

[knights_templar]

I would check your research, the plugs or plugs + fly leads are available.

 

looking at the gauges on your link, they have all the senders, and a time clock, would need to try fuel sender in tank but it should be be made to fit, they are bigger gauges than the Kit Spares ones, but I have no idea of their quality, prehaps others have tried them.

[Guest 2b cruising]

All ok except speedo.

How do you know what speed you are at when you are over the 140 mph.

Edited July 13, 2016 by 2b cruising

[danielbrookes]

Thanks, the quality is something I am worried about as they are so much cheaper. Would be interesting if other people have tried them.

 

Interesting you say the leads/plugs are available, I would much prefer to go down that route rather than cut into my easyfit loom. Perhaps I should call gbs, or do the fly leads normally come with the instruments?

[danielbrookes]

All ok except speedo.

How do you know what speed you are at when you are over the 140 mph.

Lol good point!

[nelmo]

I have the easyfit loom from kitspares, from my research I can either buy the smiths gauge set + subloom from kitspares (expensive). Then make my own sub loom but the connector isn't available to buy, I would have cut the wires and put a new connector on and invalidate my warranty for easyfit loom.

I had the same dilemma. I've bought the gauges from GBS and they do sell the plugs and flying leads for the 2 main plugs on their main loom. They aren't on their website so you'll need to call and ask for them. They charged me £50 or so for both flying leads and plugs.

 

I haven't seen the CBS instruments but being half the price suggests they may be dubious quality.

[tractor]

I have fitted the Cbs gauges and they are of lower quality but you get wot you pay for

[Guest 2b cruising]

Cost might be down to them not being electronic gauges? Or are they?

[tractor]

Yes they are electric I would buy them again cos I like a bargain

[Guest 2b cruising]

Do you mean electric or electronic.

[tractor]

Yes they use electric cos they are electronic

[fry61]

May be worth taking a look at www.speedycables.com for a comparative quote on Smiths Flight Gauges -- which are made by a company called Caerbont & Speedy are based in ---- Caerbont.

[Guest 2b cruising]

Now they really are electronics.

[fry61]

And are exceeding good as a well known baker has often commented -- We purchased a set over 5 years ago because I wanted 270degree sweep for all the Gauges where-as most are 270 for speedo & tachometer but 90 degree for all the smaller clocks.

Had a few problems with installation which couldn't be rectified by GBS so went direct to Caerbont who were very helpful even sending missing diodes & connectors FOC.

All have run with-out problems since.

[Guest 2b cruising]

I want a clock for my dash so thank for the tip Bob.

I will be on to them shortly.