bad azz gauges
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '08
bad azz gauges
need suggestions for gauges on FI project
got the two pod pillar, need guages but want something trick.
give me your .02 and pics if possible.
the appexi are cool but only 60mm and i dont think that there is engough "meat" on the pod to bore out.
got the two pod pillar, need guages but want something trick.
give me your .02 and pics if possible.
the appexi are cool but only 60mm and i dont think that there is engough "meat" on the pod to bore out.
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There was a post on some new AutoMeter gauges "nexus" that can change colors, remember peak readings and on and on. I have not seen them yet but it would be my first choice had I not bought the cobalts.
Auto Meter NEXUS
Auto Meter NEXUS
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St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by IM QUIKR
There was a post on some new AutoMeter gauges "nexus" that can change colors, remember peak readings and on and on. I have not seen them yet but it would be my first choice had I not bought the cobalts.
Auto Meter NEXUS
Auto Meter NEXUS
defi are are cooler then nexus but that my .02 thank though
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I really like the technology behind the Nexus line, but FWIW, I've received a few compliments on how well my Defis match my existing dashboard gauges. One guy said how much most gauges stick out and don't look like they fit in, but mine look like they BELONG in the car!
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St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by diynoob
I really like the technology behind the Nexus line, but FWIW, I've received a few compliments on how well my Defis match my existing dashboard gauges. One guy said how much most gauges stick out and don't look like they fit in, but mine look like they BELONG in the car!
if you were to listr gauges in the order of importance how would it go.
dont what a bunch of gauges all over the place i have blitz sbs so..
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The Nexus gauges you can hook up to a data acquisition system (SD memory card) and record from them. They also can turn red according to settings, such as if you have your boost max set to 15 lbs, they can be set to turn color, so that you don't have to watch the gauge. They are pretty trick, and are priced about $250 each. Which isn't really bad when you price what a regular boost gauge costs. Besides, with what you guys put into your FI apps, what's another $500, especially if it saves your motor?
Just my .02, and you get what you pay for!
Just my .02, and you get what you pay for!
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St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by LuvmyC5
The Nexus gauges you can hook up to a data acquisition system (SD memory card) and record from them. They also can turn red according to settings, such as if you have your boost max set to 15 lbs, they can be set to turn color, so that you don't have to watch the gauge. They are pretty trick, and are priced about $250 each. Which isn't really bad when you price what a regular boost gauge costs. Besides, with what you guys put into your FI apps, what's another $500, especially if it saves your motor?
Just my .02, and you get what you pay for!
Just my .02, and you get what you pay for!
thansks luvmyc5, are they available yet and where
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Originally Posted by NICK YOSKIN
if you were to listr gauges in the order of importance how would it go.
dont what a bunch of gauges all over the place i have blitz sbs so..
dont what a bunch of gauges all over the place i have blitz sbs so..
If you're going to run alky with your setup, and you're confident your boost will be consistent (maybe turbos are better on boost consistency than blowers), then maybe swap boost for a alky tank level gauge.
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Originally Posted by NICK YOSKIN
thansks luvmyc5, are they available yet and where
Nexus Gauges at good prices...........
I think that the best part of these gauges is that they light up at a pre-determined pressure, so that you can see them without looking at them. It'd be like a shift light, in that you don't actually watch it, but see it ( if that made sense).
Last edited by FreddyG; Jan 14, 2005 at 12:22 AM.
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Not trick or anything but i have standard black faced autometers with the red pointers and the silver surround ring - I put the silver rings on the stock gauges and put in white LED bulbs in the Autometers - The colors are almost a dead match and I had my father in the car the other day and he thought the gauges were stock. He was quite impressed with how they matched.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by SmoothFRC
Not trick or anything but i have standard black faced autometers with the red pointers and the silver surround ring - I put the silver rings on the stock gauges and put in white LED bulbs in the Autometers - The colors are almost a dead match and I had my father in the car the other day and he thought the gauges were stock. He was quite impressed with how they matched.
ALOT of people want all gauges to look oem.
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Originally Posted by SmoothFRC
Not trick or anything but i have standard black faced autometers with the red pointers and the silver surround ring - I put the silver rings on the stock gauges and put in white LED bulbs in the Autometers - The colors are almost a dead match and I had my father in the car the other day and he thought the gauges were stock. He was quite impressed with how they matched.
So where did you get the white LEDs from?
Melting Slicks
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I believe they were just direct 194 replacement bulbs...
I forget the website - but i will try to dig it up - they have all different kind of bulb configurations - for whatever brightness you may desire.
I forget the website - but i will try to dig it up - they have all different kind of bulb configurations - for whatever brightness you may desire.
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Originally Posted by SmoothFRC
I forget the website - but i will try to dig it up - they have all different kind of bulb configurations - for whatever brightness you may desire.
Melting Slicks
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http://autolumination.com/194.htm
I have not tried their new "Web Matrix Bulb", but i would think this may be the best for the Autometer gauges in Super white.
I have Pictures of my gauges with some of the standard led bulbs - if i remember tonight i will try to post some pics.
I have not tried their new "Web Matrix Bulb", but i would think this may be the best for the Autometer gauges in Super white.
I have Pictures of my gauges with some of the standard led bulbs - if i remember tonight i will try to post some pics.
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St. Jude Donor '08
got my fuel pressure gauge today from egauges.com.
i went with defi link model. its imperial and 52 mm and has built in warning light. i also got the defi link control unit ii. logs and can replay all the gauges at the same time. the defi link control ii also allows to plug and play any additional gauge that i might add. the gauge also allows for external warning light if the internal isnt engough. the finish on the gauge is excellent. i am
i went with defi link model. its imperial and 52 mm and has built in warning light. i also got the defi link control unit ii. logs and can replay all the gauges at the same time. the defi link control ii also allows to plug and play any additional gauge that i might add. the gauge also allows for external warning light if the internal isnt engough. the finish on the gauge is excellent. i am
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Originally Posted by IM QUIKR
There was a post on some new AutoMeter gauges "nexus" that can change colors, remember peak readings and on and on. I have not seen them yet but it would be my first choice had I not bought the cobalts.
Auto Meter NEXUS
Auto Meter NEXUS
Yea, those were pretty cool!
