Gauges
 

Ok, since I do not know how to make a fancy poll (yes I have read how to but cant find the option) I have searched and haven't seen any polls for gauges so...

I am looking to replace my shitass gauges that just seem to break. I would like feeback on what you would purchase and why. If you already have any please leave some feedback! Any comments and advice will help! Looking for price, reliablility, and quality aspects.


AEM
APEXi
Autometer
Blitz
Defi
GlowShift
GReddy
HKS
Innovate
S-Gear
Tomei

Defi, quality, easy install, one of the most accurate gauges out there, adjustatabiliy with brightness, peak/warning function.

Plain and simple Defi.

Ive had nothing but good experiences with my STRI Gauges.

Affordable, accurate and physically appealing as well..

But depending on budget, you really cant beat Defi...

This thread is worthless without "POLL"....

I vote for HKS and STRI

This is how to make "POLL", When you create new thread, there is an option section below...

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i am going to buy SAGA, since they look nice.

thanks peter but for some f'd up reason i dont have that option and it really pisses me off! if you can make a poll that would be awesome i know it sucks and i did email zilvia about it idk y i cant!

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stack, cheaper then defi, equal if not better quality.

Poll has been added.

Stri DSD SLM II.

GReddy.
Super easy to install (like fucking mad easy), quality units.

I love apexi gauges... sooo dope.... I had used glowshift before and i really liked the digital series...

never had a problem with autometer. sunpro is cheap ass autozone bullshit. my first boost gauge was sunpro and the needle would get stuck so i would have to tap on the gauge to get it to read right

I hate the stri gauge I have. It will not sit at zero after it goes through it calibration on start up. So the boost it reads is always off by 1lb or so.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...f/P1020169.jpg

Auto meters are pretty accurate just like Hks, greddy, Apexi... I have Mazdaspeed Protege and I'm using Prosport gauges they are ok to...

Sunpro, Glowshift... Suck hippo balls... Lol

Why dont you take it back to where you bought it from unless you bought it used??

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Got it brand new but it stayed in the box for a few years till I got around to use it. No dice on taking it back lol. I was trying to be cheap back then and not pay for the defi boost gauge. I tried to contact stri but didn't get a reply. I just found a use Defi boost same color as my others so I'll be putting that in soon and selling this gauge.

Stackstackstack

ok good good glad to see the comments thx for your help making this a real poll haha prob end up going defi and i can only assume u guys running aem wideband??

just another feeler whats more common the 52mm or 60??

I run the Zeitronix wideband on mine.

STRi, or Defi.
And I LOL'd at all the people making comments about installing gauges. If you can't install a gauge.. you shouldn't be working on cars.

Defi all day!!! Pricey but you won't have to buy another one. Lolz to having Autometer on here. They are crap. Nobody has voted for them

Counting out speed hut?

fjo wideband is the best out there imo. for all other gauges, I like defi but own glowshift digital series.

i have Defi! love it. going to be switching up to the Greddy Informeter Touch soon!

I am biased. :)

Personal preference for looks is Stack, which is why I have them in my car.

Stack on stack on stacks. Best

/endpoll

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waiting to be installed.

I have to say I like the ProSport gauges because of the experience I had with them on my cousins STi, but these Stack Pro-Control gauges look amazing. I like the features and options available also.

sunpro. jk, defi is my personal choice.

msglngth

speedhut gauges

Fuck 6 gauges on top of my dash !!! I went with a AIM MXL Strada

I agree with Bubba on this one.

Autometer Sport Comp II series

Prosport.............

Defi, just look at Broadfields work if you need a reason.

That's just Broadfield... I don't doubt he could make Autozone gauges look fresh.

defi is the best gauge to buy for form and function. but the blitz dlm gauges are some of the sexiest alive i think

thanks for input guys going with defi but first thing first gota replace my wideband picking up aem tomorrow! I appreciate all of the input and a lot more feedback/ voting than i expected its very clear!

Here are some of the clusters and center vent setups I have done to give you an idea of what some various gauges look like installed. Where are your gauges going by-the-way? Sorry if there are a couple non-gauge pics in there, I simply copy and pasted from another thread.

http://images15.fotki.com/v223/photo...MG_6218-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v248/photos...MG_6579-vi.jpg

http://images15.fotki.com/v235/photo...MG_3487-vi.jpg

http://images59.fotki.com/v255/photo...MG_3849-vi.jpg

http://images15.fotki.com/v230/photo...MG_8022-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v114/photos...MG_3064-vi.jpg

http://images57.fotki.com/v139/photo...MG_9161-vi.jpg

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http://images116.fotki.com/v617/phot...MG_1877-vi.jpg

http://images15.fotki.com/v235/photo...MG_3541-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v248/photos...MG_6608-vi.jpg

http://images54.fotki.com/v627/photo...MG_6017-vi.jpg

http://images59.fotki.com/v683/photo...MG_6013-vi.jpg

http://images108.fotki.com/v205/phot...MG_4340-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v730/photos...MG_6592-vi.jpg

http://images58.fotki.com/v510/photo...MG_6395-vi.jpg

i like some of those setups (had to look on iphone damn work security!) i want to rip out stock gauges and do like in those pictures but my mph already wrong since i go tthe rb in there.. i have total 7 gauges tach/ shift light on steering column cover and i got 3 in center vent and 3 and my turbo timer on a custom plate. since its a race car lol no need for a radio lol i took that out and i have a carbon fiber table ( i work at a hospital and purchased a $20,000 cat scan table [all medical parts are carbon fiber due to x ray and diagnostic purposes] well it got damaged suring shipping and threw it out but i took it home and cut panels out lmao i made a nice center piece between my valve covers too) but any way i cut out 3 52mm holes for my gauges 3 lined across and bottom center is my turbo timer i plan on putting my switches in there too i cant post pics cuz im at work and security blows

Racepak IQ3. Uses all oem sensors if you're running a haltech.

http://airepoweraviation.com/carprog...uster-0555.jpg

I got apexi power fc but I WANT RACEPACK! that would be ideal but idk how to install

If you kno anything about these pleaseet me know I'm buying my wideband tmr but that's great if I could get everything I want on there I'd like to see one In person and get familiar with one before I bought it I just need display not to log anything

ok laugh laugh here is mine yes it is ghetto homemade and free haha

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...like I said, Broadfield and can ANYTHING look good (although everything posted was top quality to begin with) ;)

Seconding Speedhut, if for no other reason than aesthetics. Little else out there you can order fully customized without having some donk looking 90's indiglo going on. That, and I'm not a fan of the single screen racecar displays. I'm sure they're accurate and awesome and all, but I prefer a simple sweeping needle.

My Broadfield special:

Race Technology
Wideband 02 (Left)
Fuel Level (Right)


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If you ask me, why have 4 gauges you have to simultaneous glance at (which isnt going to happen while road racing) or a single cluster with programmable warning lights? You see a flash, you have 1 place to look. Also has integrated shift lights, turn signals and aux ports for boost gauge and other such features. Oh did I mention data logging? If you can afford it, go with a single cluster (race tech, racepaq, aim mxl).

Mooneyes!!!

ive never done 1 but i do like that!

Has anyone had a problem with the Defi units that read in KPA? or is it just something i'll have to figure out and get used to?

I've had glowshifts the last couple years. no real issues other then the sensors going bad on the trans temp once. other then that they have been good.

I have been looking strongly into the speedhut gauges, but i heard Defi has some new gauges coming out soon that look promising.

You mean you just don't know how to read in metric? How is that a problem with the gauge?

I haven't heard of any new Defi gauges. I would be surprised since their lineup now is pretty new... unless they have a totally different type of setup coming out. I look forward to some new ones if they are indeed releasing some. I guess it's too bad I won't have a need for any traditional gauges though.

I wouldn't mind someone doing the Cusco gauges. They are obviously made by Defi for Cusco. They have very limited selections, but they are Cusco.... BALLER! I'm still a Cusco dealer, so I thought about getting them in just to check them out then sell them. They would be perfect in a center vent setup since they only make three types.

http://www.cusco.co.jp/en/jpg/Racing...s%20Letter.jpg

only 60mm they do look nice and shoot me quote for each one - curious

Other



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voted other... zeitronix ftw... no flashy gauges if you're not into that.. all info on one LCD screen

you can monitor a/f, oil, EGT, etc... whatever you feel like monitoring pretty much. hooks up to laptop with ease and you can buy extra sensors to add to it.

A bit pricey though but a slick look. Cheaper than buying a bunch of gauges through defi.

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I have that one I only monitor A/F and egt with it. It's a little small to glance at fast when your driving tho.

Running prosports now, would go defi if funds were avail.

Same here!

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/3f130157.jpg

I really like defi myself