42 draft design

[Fede_italiano]

Guys,

I am still debating abount installing some gauges for the speed.

I was looking at the Stewart Warner gauges and i would like to know if should I get a boost gauge only or a vacuum/boost gauge combination.
Why do we need to measure the vacuum? What value should I expect?

Additionally, does anyone ever installed the 42draftdesign triple gauge holder for the VW. I think deadalus had it and I would like to know how would you go about installing it in the speed.


Thanks

[Fede_italiano]

Guys,

I am still debating abount installing some gauges for the speed.

I was looking at the Stewart Warner gauges and i would like to know if should I get a boost gauge only or a vacuum/boost gauge combination.
Why do we need to measure the vacuum? What value should I expect?

Additionally, does anyone ever installed the 42draftdesign triple gauge holder for the VW. I think deadalus had it and I would like to know how would you go about installing it in the speed.


Thanks
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[mspeed101]

I have the same din on my car! It should come with stuff to mount it under the radio! As for the gauges its better to get the vacuum/boost combination that way if you have a leak in one of your vacuum lines you will be able to tell because your vacuum reading will be off!

[Fede_italiano]

I have the same din on my car! It should come with stuff to mount it under the radio! As for the gauges its better to get the vacuum/boost combination that way if you have a leak in one of your vacuum lines you will be able to tell because your vacuum reading will be off!
What is a good value for the vacuum?

I do not want to be a pain but would you mind posting a picture of your set up?

Thanks a lot for the help

[mspeed101]

What is a good value for the vacuum?

I do not want to be a pain but would you mind posting a picture of your set up?

Thanks a lot for the helpVacuum at idle should be around 20ish! I actually dont have any pics of my gauge setup but I can find you a pic if something similar just give me a few minutes to post it.

[ChopstickHero]

What is a good value for the vacuum?

I do not want to be a pain but would you mind posting a picture of your set up?

Thanks a lot for the help

vichubbard.com has the SW -30 to 15psi for around $50 ... i bought mine from there.

[Vampyre]

i have the 42nd draft design guage holder for the vw. i superglued some plastic on the back of it to make it fit inbetween. the support and the cover . it just snaps in place. i also used wetherstriping foam to secure it so it doesnt rattle. i see if i have some pics. i ahve stewart warner guages too. i have the vac boost guage for 15 psi. moves alont
lol

[mspeed101]

i have the 42nd draft design guage holder for the vw. i superglued some plastic on the back of it to make it fit inbetween. the support and the cover . it just snaps in place. i also used wetherstriping foam to secure it so it doesnt rattle. i see if i have some pics. i ahve stewart warner guages too. i have the vac boost guage for 15 psi. moves alont
lolMine actually came with double sided tape so I didnt have to glue anything (shrug)

[mspeed101]

Heres a pic of azian6ers that I found! http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1301464&postcount=1

[Jeph]

Hehe I bought that holder from him actually. It works really well, it stays in place a lot better than i thought. The weight of the gauges, and the double sided tape work perfectly!

[Vampyre]

i wanted something interchangable. still waiting for ledfoot bezel. so i just snap on and off the cover to pull out my guages

[TX Speed Demon]

I bought my VDO gauges from them. Great service and fast shipping (was 2 years ago though). Also their red led lights are a perfect match for our gauge cluster.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/TX%20Speed%20Demon/night.jpg

[Fede_italiano]

i have the 42nd draft design guage holder for the vw. i superglued some plastic on the back of it to make it fit inbetween. the support and the cover . it just snaps in place. i also used wetherstriping foam to secure it so it doesnt rattle. i see if i have some pics. i ahve stewart warner guages too. i have the vac boost guage for 15 psi. moves alont
lol
That 's exactly what I was looking for.

I wouldlike stewart gauges as well.

Guys you are super helpfull.

Thanks again.

I like it black better than aluminum.

[mspeed101]

That 's exactly what I was looking for.

I wouldlike stewart gauges as well.

Guys you are super helpfull.

Thanks again.

I like it black better than aluminum.They come both ways! I got mine in black also

[Vampyre]

it looks kinda bad from the back, but that isnt what ya see in the car. and it only takes two seconds to take on and off and no doiuble tape residue. maybe once i get all my guagesw in where i want them finally i will secure it better, but for now. it holds tight and doesnt move

[ChopstickHero]

it looks kinda bad from the back, but that isnt what ya see in the car. and it only takes two seconds to take on and off and no doiuble tape residue. maybe once i get all my guagesw in where i want them finally i will secure it better, but for now. it holds tight and doesnt move

that looks great!

[Fede_italiano]

it looks kinda bad from the back, but that isnt what ya see in the car. and it only takes two seconds to take on and off and no doiuble tape residue. maybe once i get all my guagesw in where i want them finally i will secure it better, but for now. it holds tight and doesnt move

Thanks ?a bunch. Are those 2.16 gauges?

I will follow your steps.

[Vampyre]

yeah those are 2/1/6 guages

[Fede_italiano]

yeah those are 2/1/6 guages
Guys I have a general question.

How is the quality of VDO gauges?
I like the fact that they sit flash on the plate.

Thanks again

[Fede_italiano]

Guys I have a general question.

How is the quality of VDO gauges?
I like the fact that they sit flash on the plate.

Thanks again

Anyone with VDO?

[Fede_italiano]

I bought my VDO gauges from them. Great service and fast shipping (was 2 years ago though). Also their red led lights are a perfect match for our gauge cluster.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/TX%20Speed%20Demon/night.jpg

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[TX Speed Demon]

The VDO gauges are good but I only have the boost gauge hooked up.

The oil pressure and temp gauges I bought need an adapter fitting. The VDO gauges are made for european vehicles and come in the wrong thread pattern. You can get an adapter online or at a hydrolics store, just haven't gotten around to it.

[daedalus]

Additionally, does anyone ever installed the 42draftdesign triple gauge holder for the VW. I think deadalus had it and I would like to know how would you go about installing it in the speed.


Thanks

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