Gauges

does anyone know of a company that makes guages with red backlighting??? and if so are they reliable/accurate?? thanks. :thumbsup:

are you talking about your dash speedo/tach or other ie boost, f/a gauges?

Ebay is the cheapest place for gauges. They will have red ones, the only thing you have to make sure is that the gauges are just like your stock ones (redline, max speed, etc.) I bought my gauges from ebay and they are sweet.

Just get Autometers with whatever face color you want and stick a bulb condom on the bulb in the back.

I got mine off ebay and they look pretty nice, especially at night.

http://www.logicrealms.com/ken/car/index_files/car05.jpg

http://www.logicrealms.com/ken/car/index_files/car19.jpg

i should have been more specific, i meant boost, oil pressure, temp, etc. sorry about that. thanks for the help. :thumbsup:

See my reply ;)

See my reply ;)

yea i saw it, thanks i will have to look into it, i was just appologizing to everyone that took the time to post pics/info on replacing the stock gauge faces. :thumbsup:

don't worry about colors for those gauges, go with performance. use a GReddy boost gauge. i have only heard scarry stories about all other boost gauges being inaccurate and not reading properly resulting in unnecessary damage...

i guess i'm tryin to say don't sacrifice perfomance for rice ;)

Nothing wrong with Autometer, you'll pay out the ass for a Greedy one, but either will work fine.

You have heard scary stories about 'all other boost gauges' ? well, GReddy must be the only working boost gauge company I guess. Choosing a color that matches your car isn't rice, its not having an ugly multi-colored interior.

I wish people who had no idea about things wouldn't open their cakeholes. Pay 120bucks for a boost gauge if you care about the name. A frigging 30 dollar VDO works just as well.

i think i am going to go with the autometer ultralite. thanks for the input everyone. :thumbsup:

i'm just sayin i saw an autometer gauge read 4 psi lighter than the actual boost pressure reading from an electronic boost controller. i don't mind paying a little more for a high quaility part. if i were to pay 30 for a part, i would exect it to act like a 30 dollar part... but that's just my opinion... ;)

In which case it was probably a kinked hose, RANDOM faulty gauge, or a improperly installed tap.

I have a 45 dollar gauge that is dead on, and FWIW I have seen Apex-i gauges that read -2 when the car is off....those are 110 apiece.

I have heard people say that the guage faces are sometimes inaccurate depending who you get them from. Run into any problems?

The thread starter was looking for stand alone gauges, however in response to your statement, the aftermarket faces are only as reliable as you make them. Mark where your needles were and you shuldn't have problems.

when i buy parts i try to research the subject and find out what product performs the best, has had the least problems, etc. i found out that GReddy boost gauges were at the top of the list, and i heard things about apex'i, and autometer (and in that case the gauge was not very new, so that may have been a factor). this is not to say i don't use those brands for other parts; i have an autometer F/A ratio gauge right below my boost gauge, and an apex'i downpipe. for myself, i don't mind throwing down the cash for parts that i have found to be "better", and i have always felt that "cheaper" parts are inexpensive for a reason... also the guy i'm workin with to tune my ride is the same guy that Injen chose to testbed their turbo intake that most of us use, and he is one of the most knowledgeable dsm tuners on the block... just some thought

What have you 'heard' about Apex and Autometer?

do any autometer boost gauges light up at night?......

Yes, provided you use the included bulb.

when i buy parts i try to research the subject and find out what product performs the best, has had the least problems, etc. i found out that GReddy boost gauges were at the top of the list, and i heard things about apex'i, and autometer (and in that case the gauge was not very new, so that may have been a factor). this is not to say i don't use those brands for other parts; i have an autometer F/A ratio gauge right below my boost gauge, and an apex'i downpipe. for myself, i don't mind throwing down the cash for parts that i have found to be "better", and i have always felt that "cheaper" parts are inexpensive for a reason... also the guy i'm workin with to tune my ride is the same guy that Injen chose to testbed their turbo intake that most of us use, and he is one of the most knowledgeable dsm tuners on the block... just some thought

If you do reserch before getting stuff for your car then why did you get the Autometer "light-show" rice A/F gauge, its a waste no matter what the cost.

ok you got me on the light show, i needed another gauge for the space and didn't want to pump out the cash for an EGT, so i ended up with the F/A. i'm using an electronic boost gauge, and as far as apex'i goes, for the $$, it just ain't worth it cuz i got the profec b spec 2 for peak hold, warning etc...

i'll admit it, i stuck my foot in my mouth on this one, and i asked for it....

I have been looking for gauges and don't want to pay for something that is just the name while i can get something else that works just as well and also has style. C2 is just way out of hand Greddy, possibly, but for now i am just going to get a boost gauge so any help on other gauges would be greatly appreciated.

Also autometer are they any good what is the difference? Pros...Cons.

You can replace the bulb in an Autometer Phantom gauge with a bulb of a different color or a LED replacement. That lets you have whatever color on a cheap gauge, if that's what you're looking for.

does a cheap gauge actually do the job? I am with boostedspyder on if its cheap the product isn't made so well and liable to break or work improperly...just wondering if this is how it is with gauges?

If expensive meant it worked better, the Ultra-Lite would have a bad reputation, which they don't. There is nobody that recommends the $300 boost gauge because of the 'double reverse EL lunar carbon fiber switchblade gauge with ultra-variable peak/hold shift light'.

Well what i am thinking of getting now is the Greddy boost gauge and possibly a cheap A/F just to "rice" it up a bit, i will wait on an EGT until i actually need it, or should i get an oil pressure gauge, will they show if your low and how is their accuracy?

Saw this OBX one on ebay can anyone tell me if its a good buy?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6755&item=2474379555&rd=1

Oil pressure is exactly what it says, pressure. Not level. Now if your level is so low that the pickup tube is slurping like a straw then yes, the pressure will fluctuate. Again, the more reputable gauge makers (autometer Ultra Lights are my personal choice) are more accurate than say the one you buy at autozone.

Well what i am thinking of getting now is the Greddy boost gauge and possibly a cheap A/F just to "rice" it up a bit, i will wait on an EGT until i actually need it, or should i get an oil pressure gauge, will they show if your low and how is their accuracy?

Saw this OBX one on ebay can anyone tell me if its a good buy?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6755&item=2474379555&rd=1

I have an Autometer Phantom Ultra-Lite...I have had no problems with it. I think I paid about $75 for it and there is no need to buy a different bulb. The autometer I bought came with 3 different "bulb condoms" (they are little rubber thingies that you slide over the bulb to change it's color)

I like my shit to match as far as lights goes except for my tach for some reason the different color makes me pay better attention. every thing is indiglo green except my tach which is arrest me red. :2cents: but, saw these kickass faces with naked chic silouettes that I want. I know thats kind of lame, but I like it. I can't remember who puts these out. I personally don't give a hoot who makes my gauges as long as they are accurate and reliable while I'm running.

damn this was like one of the first threads i got into... lol... from then i have learned that it is all really personal preference, but i do still believe that you should expect a dime to act like a dime, not a quarter. ;)

so in ones mind autometer lunar gauges or Greddy gauges?

i can afford GReddy Electronic ones, and i have heard great things about them. i have also heard good things about Autometers too. save for a couple of oblivously bad seeds for both.

It would probably look pretty S**** if you mixed between the two huh? hmm still at question on which to buy

right now i have a GReddy Boost/Vac and an autometer Phantom F/A ratio. the GReddy has green backlit #'s with a red needle and warning line [like the redline on a tac]. the autometer flips from red over to green, so they complement eachother nicely in the lighting department.

Allright been a huge help, i think i have made up my mind! Greddy Boost Autometer Phantom A/F and wait on the EGT till its needed, what MBC do you have?

i have a GReddy Profec B-spec II. it's electronic. i love it to death but i've heard it has issues boosting over 25 or so psi. but that's lots of boost and you got to have MAJOR supporting mods. check the link in my sig for a full report on ma ride

One tight ass ride you have there boostedspyder...none of my business but where are ya able to get the cash, or has this been a long process? So much i want to do but not enough cash specially when i am getting a compact truck to keep the miles of my already high miled GS-T.

i'm a Loan Officer heavily involved in Southern California Real Estate, mostly people with bad credit. i do refinancing and purchases. great $$ and long hours. right now i'm working around 12 hour days. i run a telemarketing room at night and work on my deals all day. i average 3% commission for every deal i close and they are usualy some where around $400,000, which is about 8-10 grand a pop after my split with the broker. unfortunatly i'm horrible with $$, lol and right now i have been in somewhat of a trough :( but i got a handfull of deals in the works, so next month should be great.

i have had my car for almost a year, although 80% of the work got done in the first 7 months. it was stock when i got it. i have found there are 4 major areas of customization you can apply.

1. engine / drivetrain / fuel
2. suspension
3. soundsystem
4. dressup / cosmetic

in my experience thus far, i would have focused all on the engine [save for the soundsystem i got, everything minus subs], and not so much on the rims/suspension untill i had the engine done right. all i really need for it now is an upgraded turbo and a SAFC and injectors for some serious power gains and i could have had that done long ago if i would have focused only on that.

Damn...the military sure won't be paying me that much, not even as an officer, just hope a civi job in automotive engineering will get the job done, be a while for that happens.

You have an injen intake, whats the size of it...would it be good to get one that takes out the 2G MAS with a GMAF30, but then you also have to spend a lot of cash on 2G MAF Translator. Is it worth the cash? or just keep the Stock 2GMAS? I am planning on getting the Greddy Type S BOV with UICP, but that won't be for a while, so i need an intake that will go with the stock BOV and later be able to switch to the Greddy Type S BOV.

also am looking at getting this A/F gauge, how does it look to you (Autometer Phantom)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2474153804&category=46100&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT

Nstyle29, what branch are you in? I'm an e-5 in the army. Just returned from a long ass deployment overseas. From my experience you wonderful officers get paid MUCH better than lowly NCO's such as myself haha.

About your car though. I wouldn't worry about switching out the mas unless you are thinking about some serious power upgrades. My injen intake is beautiful and fits my EVOIII like a charm. now all I have to do is get the bastard installed! Hope you get everything together. Good luck with the ride.

Ehh well technically not officer....yet, i have another year of Military Academy then i will be. Army--wanting aviation to be a chopper pilot, have to see the grand Order of Merit List goes first. Whats your branch and where at overseas?

All right glad to hear about the MAS, saves up quite a sum of money that i can put into the UICP and BOV then, with the injen intake do i need the one with the aftermarket BOV extension or stock, for a Greddy Type S BOV. How easy is the BOV to install yourself? For the UICP should i go with buying the S pipe and L pipe separately or in one package deal?

With the injen you will want the one with stock BOV. it works with the stock, type-s and 1g bov's. I believe the aftermarket ones are angled differently. So if you're running the type-s (myself and boostedspyder love them... nobody else does for some reason) you'll want the stock BOV return. the best price for the injen that I've found was on prostreetonline.com Have a look on there for everything you are lookin into.

Good luck with the academy. and don't be a typical prick officer! I hate brass... no offense. I spent a long ass year in the sandbox and I'm payin for it with a bum leg now. sucks dick.. but at least I'm home. Good luck with the aviation thing. Enjoy your year of flight school haha. Go with the 64.. wonderful helicopter... angels on our shoulders!

w00t apache all the way, actually wanted the comanche but now that it is discontinued...oh well. Sorry to hear about the leg, you get medically discharged? Or just stationed back in the states? I won't be a dick of a brass, specially as a new butter bar...just listen to my NCOs and go from there.

I believe the dejon is the way to go, i can use the money i save from buying it rather than the Injen towards the Type S. What kind of Boost controller do you have and what do you recommend.

When you want to buy a MBC, whatever style. Hit up

Http://www.boostcontrollers.com

I am running the greddy profec B. it's nice and easy. if you go with and EBC I highly suggest it. if you go with the MBC I'd say Joe P. it's cheap and easy. and gets the job done.