Switch Panel and Gauge recommendations

93puggy · Sep 21, 2017

Just looking for recommendations for both. Only panels I have been able to find are 12 Volt Unlimited and there are hundreds of gauges to choose from. Thanks in advance for the help.

mac5005 · Sep 21, 2017

We just installed autometer elite oil and water temp gauges. Expensive but they can trigger relays for fans and warning alarms. Also can use oil pressure to shut down motor if drops below setting.

dwa2469 · Sep 21, 2017

Auto Rod Control ARC 8 or 12 switch panel. They are touch screen switches very easy to wire relay panel

1tfrot · Sep 21, 2017

happy with my autometer phantoms. think the panel is a 12 volt guy

Neal3000 · Sep 21, 2017

Moroso makes a nice switch panel

Beerj · Sep 21, 2017

dwa2469 said:
Auto Rod Control ARC 8 or 12 switch panel. They are touch screen switches very easy to wire relay panel

This one has my vote.

Slowstroke01 · Sep 22, 2017

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I'm running a switch pro in my buggy. All built in relays so very simple to wire up. Completely water proof. No complaints so far. Can even start my buggy from my phone if I feel the need.

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Eddyj · Sep 22, 2017

Y'all fancy...
12 volt guy and that cheap 3 pack of gauges from Vatozone.

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sleepsontoilet · Sep 22, 2017

I've always ran Quickcar panels from Smiley's Racing.

BUG-E J · Sep 24, 2017

I hate switch panels. They give me nothing but trouble after about a year of mud and pressure washing and I will forget to turn my fans on. I run everything off one switch except lights and nitrous. If my main switch is on my fans and pcm come on.

dwa2469 · Sep 24, 2017

BUG-E J said:
I hate switch panels. They give me nothing but trouble after about a year of mud and pressure washing and I will forget to turn my fans on. I run everything off one switch except lights and nitrous. If my main switch is on my fans and pcm come on.

You can wire a panel the same way you can turn on the pcm and fans with the ignition and use the remainder for accessories, the arc can be programed to turn all or any switch off with the ignition as well. I have been pressure washing mine for over a year no problems, the way it is sealed I do not anticipate any, but , we shall see

Beerj · Sep 24, 2017

dwa2469 said:
You can wire a panel the same way you can turn on the pcm and fans with the ignition and use the remainder for accessories, the arc can be programed to turn all or any switch off with the ignition as well. I have been pressure washing mine for over a year no problems, the way it is sealed I do not anticipate any, but , we shall see

The ARC panel is definitely not waterproof. After a 10 hr ride on the trailer in the rain, my panel was thoroughly confused the next morning. As soon as you would flip on the battery switch, random **** would start turning on and off, including the starter. That being said, it is an analog unit so there wasn't any complex circuitry to permanently damage and after I let it dry for a day it was working perfectly again. From then on, if they're calling for rain I simply loosen 2 hose clamps, pull the plug and keep it in the truck till I'm ready to ride. Also works as anti-theft.

I should probably mention too that mine is mounted with the buttons down, up on cage roof with no panels. I've also gotten caught on the trails in some nasty rain storms without any issues.