Interesting point about your temp gauge

Dave Mason · Post by **Dave Mason** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:23 pm

It's possible that an identical unit will not perform so well in the next Bongo, but there is only one way to find out.

Paul9, if/when you give the OK on the first production unit and send the test unit back to me, I'll set that test unit up the same as your first production unit and supply it to the second Bongo customer. That way if it doesn't perform the same there are some immediate options to make adjustments with the switches inside the test unit and refine the design - slightly I'd hope. Then I'd swap the test unit for another production one as I've done for you.

I won't be building any quantity until it's clear that it's worth fitting the Mason alarm into a Bongo.

paul9 · Post by **paul9** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:00 pm

i have just got another bongo,taking it for mot next week,if i get chance i will try my unit on that one shall i?maybe a week or so before i get any results but will give it a go,Paul.

Dave Mason · Post by **Dave Mason** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 6:55 pm

Well, Paul, that's certainly an easy way to get a second result.

I'll send you a second alarm cable then you won't have to take the first cable out.

Grahame at work · Post by **Grahame at work** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:46 pm

Hi all,

This has gone quiet - any news on the testing?

I would be very interested in this type of enhancement for our Bongo Joanie.

Regards Grahame

paul9 · Post by **paul9** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:00 pm

recieved second cable from dave now ,and still working on it,the one i have been testing seems fine on my bongo,but may give different results on other vehicles,just waiting to test on my other bongo, probably tomorrow if it passes mot,then maybe know a little bit more.

ok fitted alarm to second bongo,will have to wait until tomorrow 19th to see if it performs the same as on my other bongo,no mot at moment but is booked in tomorrow,will update asap.

paul9 · Post by **paul9** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:57 pm

i fitted the alarm to my other bongo and it performed the same way as when fitted to original bongo,dave mason has made a few more and they are on sale now via his link,they are being sold on a first come basis,so anyone want to try one out get in touch with dave.

very simple to fit and a very usefull addition.

http://www.townace.plus.com/ie/ietemga2.htm

the janner vanner · Post by **the janner vanner** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:29 pm

It would have been a nice jester if you had asked permision to use a photo of my bongo before you used it on your commercial web site DAVE MASON.
To all fellow members of Bongo Fury "I have not used or endorsed this product"

Grahame at work · Post by **Grahame at work** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:49 pm

I've ordered mine.

I'll let you know how I get on.

Regards Grahame

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:41 pm

Yes please Grahame

John the sparky · Post by **John the sparky** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:42 pm

hello,

a message for Paul I guess, you ran the cable to the top of the dash, does the alarm sit on top of the dash then?

John

paul9 · Post by **paul9** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:55 pm

you can mount it anywhere you like,i just have a stick on piece of velcro and mout near clocks,anywhere as long as you can get to it to adjust easily,once you find your setting you can place anywhere,even hidden behind dash,you get a beep when first switch ignition on and this lets you know its working,and sometimes when you switch indicator on you may get a beep

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 11:23 pm

Oh cr*p - not another beep

paul9 · Post by **paul9** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 11:33 pm

mikeonb4c wrote:Oh cr*p - not another beep

Only a single though

John the sparky · Post by **John the sparky** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:45 am

I've ordered one!!!

now I just need a bongo to fit it too!!

(my bongo should be ready at the weekend, I have a 626 speedo, so thought kill 2 birds with 1 stone!!)

(now something will get mixed up... I've just jinxed it!)

John

paul9 · Post by **paul9** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 10:51 am

fit the cable first,you can attach alarm unit later,take a note of were the temp gauge normally sits at running temp and also at speed under a little strain like going up a steep incline,then fit alarm unit to cable and you will see the difference in gauge reading,don't be alarmed if gauge goes up more than before,this is quite normal after fitting alarm unit,then you can set the alarm to go off when engine temp reaches or goes above normal temp,sounds confusing but its quite simple really,