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May 11, 2004 | 02:21 PM

bandit_99

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Options besides Autometer Gauges?

Title says it all. I like the look of the Cobalts, but would have to take the path of Dr. Coffee- The bezels really need to be toned down.

So besides blowing $400 on Autometer (boost + Fuel Press) , is there anything else out there?

Looked through Jegs and summit racing- all other options are either mechanical gauges or digital read out.

Thanks,
Dave

May 11, 2004 | 02:31 PM

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Re: Options besides Autometer Gauges? (bandit_99)

Defi....

Tigersharkcorvette has these, they are pretty close to stock looking - my only hang up with them was the boost gauge is 30psi... I prefer 20 for ease on the eye's.

I am sure their are plenty of others, you can look at import site's as they typically have TONS of gauges....

May 11, 2004 | 03:59 PM

bandit_99

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Re: Options besides Autometer Gauges? (SmoothFRC)

I did try Tigershark and they are no longer carrying the Defi. I wasn't the biggest fan of the reddish glow they provide at night- but they were a nice alternative.

I have also been looking at import pages...

Everything I've seen is mechanical gauges or not 2 1/16- so they wont fit in the A pillar.

May 11, 2004 | 05:51 PM

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Re: Options besides Autometer Gauges? (bandit_99)

There was not much out there that looked good and since that was all anyone would be able to see, I chose to blow my wad on the Cobalts. No regrets. As you know I had the bezels changed to look more stealthy. Also these gauges are electric and far more sensitive than mechanical gauges. There was one company I almost bought because the gauges were $50 and $80 Boost/fuel but they only had the white faces. Stewart Warner.

VDO aslo make a nice gauge.

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May 12, 2004 | 09:27 AM

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Re: Options besides Autometer Gauges? (drcoffee)

I hope this helps you out: http://www.machv.com

May 12, 2004 | 07:58 PM

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Re: Options besides Autometer Gauges?

Dakota Digital work good for me

May 12, 2004 | 08:37 PM

bandit_99

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Re: Options besides Autometer Gauges? (Black_Magic)

Quote:

Dakota Digital work good for me

I'll be honest, I wasn't a fan of those digital gauges- but they do look decent in the pillar and they have got to be much easier to read than the tiny numbers in the analog gauges.

Thanks for the pic.

May 19, 2004 | 05:35 PM

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Re: Options besides Autometer Gauges? (bandit_99)

Quote:

I like the look of the Cobalts, but would have to take the path of Dr. Coffee- The bezels really need to be toned down.

I didn't like the bezels either but found the Autometer Z-series which has black bezels that are not overstated. As a matter of fact they're going in tomorrow, weather permitting. Vac/boost $47; fuel pressure $231; dual pillar $56. found online (Overboost.com) and the shop will match it!!!