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Postby bobopud » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:14

What gauges does everyone have and wha to you like/dislike about them.

I just bought a vent gauge pod (52mm) off of a guy on 6club, so I am looking at gauges right now. The one that has caught my eye so far is the VEI Hi-Res Gauge.
2006 SPEED6 Liquid Platinum Sport w/ Nav
Mods Completed - VG Sharkfin, 3M Clear Bra, SU Motor Mount, SU Test Pipe, 35% tint, VEI Digital Boost Gauge, Custom Defrost Vent Pod, PG Exhaust Manifold, CPE Turbo Inlet Pipe, CPE FMIC, Hacked Mazdaspeed CAI into SRI, Synapse BOV, Cobb Accessport EMS Tuner, CPE Dual 3" Catback Exhaust
Mods Needed - Catted Downpipe and finally a tune.

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Postby firestoned » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:14

VEI digital gauge comes in either blue or red led, is 52mm, and is reasonably priced... I think mine was $75 or so, works great, and looks awesome

http://www.veisystems.com/

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Postby S4poor » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:14

Autometer, Nexus series. I had the same one in my previous car. I love it! Just haven't had time to install this bad boy yet. Watch the demo. Adding a SD card is a sweet plus for it. Looks better than any boost gauge I have had or seen....

http://www.autometer.com/demos/nexus/

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Postby firestoned » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RMSpeed6 @ Aug 19 2008, 12:04 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=60603]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>
Autometer, Nexus series. I had the same one in my previous car. I love it! Just haven't had time to install this bad boy yet. Watch the demo. Adding a SD card is a sweet plus for it. Looks better than any boost gauge I have had or seen....

http://www.autometer.com/demos/nexus/[/b]

holy expensive.... but definitely bad ass

S4poor

Postby S4poor » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (firestoned @ Aug 19 2008, 12:17 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=60606]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>
holy expensive.... but definitely bad ass[/b]


Agreed, but not too bad when you can get it at cost. Less than half of retail ;-)

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Postby bobopud » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:14

Don't you have to install a box with it as well?

It really looks nice, but I can't justify spending that much on a boost gauge.
2006 SPEED6 Liquid Platinum Sport w/ Nav
Mods Completed - VG Sharkfin, 3M Clear Bra, SU Motor Mount, SU Test Pipe, 35% tint, VEI Digital Boost Gauge, Custom Defrost Vent Pod, PG Exhaust Manifold, CPE Turbo Inlet Pipe, CPE FMIC, Hacked Mazdaspeed CAI into SRI, Synapse BOV, Cobb Accessport EMS Tuner, CPE Dual 3" Catback Exhaust
Mods Needed - Catted Downpipe and finally a tune.

S4poor

Postby S4poor » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (bobopud @ Aug 19 2008, 12:51 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=60608]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>
Don't you have to install a box with it as well?

It really looks nice, but I can't justify spending that much on a boost gauge.[/b]


Yes, it's not a mechanical gauge. It's electrical.

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Postby rush24 » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:14

I run a ProSport....good and inexpensive gauge......Streetunit has the mechanical for around $40....
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Forge V1 BPV...ProSport Boost Gauge
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SURE Motor Mount...
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Dash Hawk...Altered Customs CX-7 FMIC
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Postby Rich » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:14

I have a VEI hi-res in red. I'll be installing this weekend if mine gets in on time.

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Postby bobopud » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:14

How much was your's Rich? I can only find it on vgauges.com for close to $120 for the hi-res in red.
2006 SPEED6 Liquid Platinum Sport w/ Nav
Mods Completed - VG Sharkfin, 3M Clear Bra, SU Motor Mount, SU Test Pipe, 35% tint, VEI Digital Boost Gauge, Custom Defrost Vent Pod, PG Exhaust Manifold, CPE Turbo Inlet Pipe, CPE FMIC, Hacked Mazdaspeed CAI into SRI, Synapse BOV, Cobb Accessport EMS Tuner, CPE Dual 3" Catback Exhaust
Mods Needed - Catted Downpipe and finally a tune.

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Postby Rich » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (bobopud @ Aug 19 2008, 03:32 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=60620]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>
How much was your's Rich? I can only find it on vgauges.com for close to $120 for the hi-res in red.[/b]


I got in on a group buy for the VEI hi-res, cost me $112.

http://www.vgauges.com/catalog/product_inf...;products_id=75

Try 7AKRZA for a discount code. If it works, then great :)

S4poor

Postby S4poor » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:14

Great guys, great prices.

The Defi Red racer series are really sweet also.

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http://www.egauges.com/eg_typeI.asp?Type=T...ll&Manf=All

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Postby GR-8 » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:14

Heck no....the whites much much better looking. When I become boosted I'm gonna go with defi. White. Gives it a nice OEM feel compared to the 8's instrument cluster. Not sure how the 6's and 3's look like but I would go with a guage that looked as close to OEM as possible.

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Postby S4poor » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Greek8 @ Aug 19 2008, 08:17 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=60635]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>
Heck no....the whites much much better looking. When I become boosted I'm gonna go with defi. White. Gives it a nice OEM feel compared to the 8's instrument cluster. Not sure how the 6's and 3's look like but I would go with a guage that looked as close to OEM as possible.

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Red matches the MS6 ;-)

That's the Link series = Biggggg bucks

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Postby bobopud » Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:14

Thanks for the insight. I think I'll be going with the VEI Hi res in red. Close to stock gauge and the price is resonable, plus the digital readout will be a little easier to read that the dial kind.

Thanks.
2006 SPEED6 Liquid Platinum Sport w/ Nav
Mods Completed - VG Sharkfin, 3M Clear Bra, SU Motor Mount, SU Test Pipe, 35% tint, VEI Digital Boost Gauge, Custom Defrost Vent Pod, PG Exhaust Manifold, CPE Turbo Inlet Pipe, CPE FMIC, Hacked Mazdaspeed CAI into SRI, Synapse BOV, Cobb Accessport EMS Tuner, CPE Dual 3" Catback Exhaust
Mods Needed - Catted Downpipe and finally a tune.


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