what gauges do you use?

[Myspeed12]

what are some good gauges...cause im looking into a 2 pod din under my stereo for my msp, but dont know what to choose from, anybody got pictures of what they have or what gauges are good to use for looks and durability. My thought would be a boost gauge and something else. I dont know much about gauges, so any input would help

[joka1]

umm, i have boost,a/f,volts,pryometer,nitrous pres.

i use autometer phantom! i have not had any issues with them!

rob

[GoProtege]

I also use the autometer phantom gauges and haven't had any issues with them. As for what to use, a boost gauge is pretty much a necessity. I've also got an a/f gauge. It's pretty much worthless because of the narrowband o2 sensor. I thought about swapping it out for a fuel pressure gauge, but the light show keeps me entertained at red lights.

[Myspeed12]

where can I get autometer phantom gauges?

[GoProtege]

They're pretty common. You can probably find them at a local autozone or similar store. You can also look on jegs (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/www.jegs.com) I think I got my gauge pod from jegs and my a/f gauge from a local speed shop.

[Myspeed12]

thanks for the help go protege

[GoProtege]

no prob

[Myspeed12]

what brand boost gauge are you using goprotege

[GoProtege]

autometer phantom. came with my turbo kit

[GoProtege]

One thing about the boost gauge. You might want to spend a little more for one that has a light. Mine doesn't and is impossible to see at night.

lol I just rhymed

[B1GHAM]

You should check out the autometer nexus gauges.... they are like the bentley of gauges.... PLUS they have a nice warning system of out of range readings that you set to trigger a warning.

check out autometer's full line here http://www.autometer.com

Sean

[BRICE]

Stewart Warner Gauges are the best for the interior match. With gauge rings! WOW!

[MSP#735]

thinking of redoing my interior (gauges and a little cf) gonna be searchin for new gauges soon...i too have the Phantom series boost guage.

[joka1]

phantom's have a light! maybe ur bulb burnt out! all my guages have 4 blue led's in them (btw u can get the from superbrightled's.com)
rob


One thing about the boost gauge. You might want to spend a little more for one that has a light. Mine doesn't and is impossible to see at night.

lol I just rhymed

[Myspeed12]

anybody have pics of what their setup looks like?

[joka1]

i can't find any good pics, all i have is this:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/interior/interior.JPG

my motor is blown and my battery is dead now so i can't get any new night pics but i will grab some better guage shots!! btw i have a new steering wheel pod to hold 1 more guage! oil pressure will replace the boost guage on the a pillar and the boost will go to the steering wheel!

rob

[GoProtege]

I like the blue, looks good. Moving the boost gauge to the steering wheel sounds like a good idea. I might do that.

[boomergt]

Here is my setup.
I have all stewart warner gauges except for my Innovate Wideband.
Boost, Oil Pressure, Digital tach with shift light, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure and my Wideband. Here are some pics.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f351/boomergt/MISC/IMG_2369.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f351/boomergt/MISC/IMG_0397.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f351/boomergt/MISC/IMG_0406.jpg

[Rush]

.. Autometer carbon fiber boost gauge and AEM wideband gauge.

I can take pics of the setup tomorrow, if you're really interested.

Am I the only one that posted so far that decided to go with black-faced gauges, and not white?

[MSpeed2397]

I got the CF gauges too, but I would like to get rid of them.

[SeR_Cyclops]

i use autometer C2 boost gauge, air/fuel gauge and water temp gauge there really nice. give off a cool glow and look nice too

[jmv]

i've got the stewart warner silverface gauges, i like em. Hey boomergt, i'll trade ya vac readings!! lol. Mines at like 16 till i can get my WGA fixed.

[KYMP5]

we use Defi in all of the cars we build. Some of the cars we use the Defi with the Dlink system but they just released a new line that is priced great and looks good to that we are going to start using in everything.
http://www.injectedperformance.com/Search.aspx?BID=&Q1=blue%20racer

[msp2003.5]

we use Defi in all of the cars we build. Some of the cars we use the Defi with the Dlink system but they just released a new line that is priced great and looks good to that we are going to start using in everything.
http://www.injectedperformance.com/Search.aspx?BID=&Q1=blue%20racer
yea DEFI boost, EGT, and Oil Temp :)

go DEFI, best gauges you can buy!

[Rush]

i use autometer C2 boost gauge, air/fuel gauge and water temp gauge there really nice. give off a cool glow and look nice too
I had those gauges -- C2 in both boost and air/fuel -- and hated them with a passion. They glow VERY brightly, so be prepared to be half-blinded at night. When Kooldino and I were driving back from .. somewhere back in the day .. he could still see them THROUGH my 15% tint from about a quarter mile back.

IMHO, at least. I wanted to burn those gauges in the backyard when I switched them out for my current set.

[bazooka joe]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=82269&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1150422245 (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=82269&d=1150422245)
auto meter phanton's with red LED's

[MSP608]

ive got the autometer ultra lite boost gauge w/that red lil bulb cover and it matches the factory speedo/tach very nicely. along side that i have the aem wideband which is an awesome gauge, cept i think my sensor went bad. it displays flat line lean whenever i floor it and i know im still running rich as crap. btw theyre both mounted under my radio angled at me. sry no pics for now.

[SeR_Cyclops]

the c2's are bright but my cd player puts off just as much light as they do so i was use to it. also i am gonna hook them up to a switch pannel of some sort so i can turn them off when im not using them.

[yashart_mp3]

I went with autometer nexus gauges. I can post pics later tonight. Until then, here is a video of them at start up & shutdown....

Shutdown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yHSW8Ry7y4

Startup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAPb234d0FM

[bazooka joe]

I went with autometer nexus gauges. I can post pics later tonight. Until then, here is a video of them at start up & shutdown....

Shutdown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yHSW8Ry7y4

Startup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAPb234d0FM

nice!!!

[Myspeed12]

yea nice gauge

[GoProtege]

phantom's have a light! maybe ur bulb burnt out! all my guages have 4 blue led's in them (btw u can get the from superbrightled's.com)
rob


Sorry, been away from computer for a while. There wern't any lights that came with my gauge. No bulbs, no wires. However, there is a place for a light when looking at the back of the gauge. Thanks for the web site, I was about to ask where I could get some leds.

[Shift_Lost]

just wanted to bump this post, I am interested in keeping my setup and also getting the tripple piller setup

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/may271986/dashgauges.jpg

Got this free Just havnt hooked up the Oil Pres Gauge to the sender

[CitizenPro]

AEM Boost & UEGO

http://www.msprotege.com/members/CitizenPro/gauge_install_2.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/CitizenPro/Gauge_install_3.JPG

[MSP#735]

as of today. *Autometer Phantom series: Boost/Vacuum, A/F and Voltmeter.

[Kansei]

I'm ordering these sometime in the next few weeks to prepare for my turbo install:

http://prosportgauges.com/Amber%20series2.jpg

http://prosportgauges.com/Performance%20Gauges-Amber.htm

VERY reasonably priced, and when lit they look just like our stock gauges.

[lasermp5]

autometer ultra-light

[alexB]

AEM Boost & UEGO

http://www.msprotege.com/members/CitizenPro/gauge_install_2.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/CitizenPro/Gauge_install_3.JPG

How do you like that setup? That is probably gonna be my next purchase. Just curious as to how other people like them. Need a wideband very soon. Would like for my gauges to match.

[Drox]

Where do you get the gauge mount where it is above the radio such as the ones posted in CitizenPro and Shift_Lost's? I am looking to get one of those but am unable to find where to get them.

[MSP Kirk]

I don't have any guages yet but I am planning on getting the Phatom II series.. they look awesome.

[yashart_mp3]

Not the most recent pics, but good one :) The pillar pod now has an AEM Wideband.

http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/nexuscontrolunit.jpg
http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/nexuscontrolunitcontents.jpg
http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/nexuscontrolunitopen.jpg
http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/nexusmodule.jpg
http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/Nexuswatertempgauge.JPG
http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/nexusupclose1.JPG
http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/nexusupclose2.JPG

http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/interior.jpg
http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/dash.jpg

[terbow]

oh those are nice!

i use good ol autometer.

http://www.t3rbow.com/fc2_sm.jpg

http://www.t3rbow.com/fc_sm.jpg

[MSP608]

very nice yashart! but your boost gauge looks a lil crooked haha. how much did all that cost you?

[gimpo2]

The plus side to the Nexus is they are 52mm.
I like the Defi Link Meter BF better than the Nexus tho

http://myspace-909.vo.llnwd.net/00696/90/97/696047909_l.jpg

gotta post's Pirana's shit

http://www.msprotege.com/members/RzR669/msp_4775.jpg

[CitizenPro]

How do you like that setup? That is probably gonna be my next purchase. Just curious as to how other people like them. Need a wideband very soon. Would like for my gauges to match.

I love the set-up, they work great and both look good doing it :D I like that there both digital and very accurate.....u can take readings very easily. Another plus is that the Boost gauge/controller reads vaccum.


Where do you get the gauge mount where it is above the radio such as the ones posted in CitizenPro and Shift_Lost's? I am looking to get one of those but am unable to find where to get them.

Ill hit u up a PM where u can find it.....its made for the bottom row below the radio, but i did some modifying and placed it up top. Much better visibility....

[hoindawall]

greddy

http://www.msprotege.com/members/hoindawall/gauge.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/hoindawall/night.JPG

[MSP608]

Ill hit u up a PM where u can find it.....its made for the bottom row below the radio, but i did some modifying and placed it up top. Much better visibility....

i have the same single din gauge pod. you can get it at $treetun!t

[CitizenPro]

^ Thats one way to post it :D nice.

[Drox]

Ill hit u up a PM where u can find it.....its made for the bottom row below the radio, but i did some modifying and placed it up top. Much better visibility....

Thanks for the help!

[B1GHAM]

you DEFINATELY have to show me these if I can make it out on Saturday! They look good already.


Not the most recent pics, but good one :) The pillar pod now has an AEM Wideband.

http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/nexuscontrolunit.jpg
http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/nexuscontrolunitcontents.jpg
http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/nexuscontrolunitopen.jpg
http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/nexusmodule.jpg
http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/Nexuswatertempgauge.JPG
http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/nexusupclose1.JPG
http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/nexusupclose2.JPG

http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/interior.jpg
http://www.yashart.com/Photoshoots/dash.jpg

[Nickd]

^^^^^^ That looks damn good!

[djarkitek]

Autometer Ultralite Series and a TenzOr Tach. All with red lighting to match the main console

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a377/djarkitek/4-2.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a377/djarkitek/3-3.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a377/djarkitek/3-2.jpg

[Shift_Lost]

Where do you get the gauge mount where it is above the radio such as the ones posted in CitizenPro and Shift_Lost's? I am looking to get one of those but am unable to find where to get them.
The Panel i have is just a 3/8ths inch thick peice of plastic that "snapped" into the spot. its in there tight all by its self.

I got it for free from a VW friend.

[503MSP]

i jus got my my gauges installed and its the same pods as citizenpro but mine are on the bottom and i have autometer ultralite boost and oil pressure. they were installed by corksport and i love it. When i first got into the car i thought i was in a new car since i never had gauges in my car before. hehe

[kamon8404]

I have a triple gauge din above the cd player. I have a dual gauge pod avaible if someone wants to buy it. Just PM me.

[msp2fast]

Who here installed theyr own gauges?Need Help installing C2 boost gauge and procomp oil pressure gauge,i need to know which vac line i have to use for the boost gauge.

[kamon8404]

For the boost gauge you can t the vac line on the back of the intake mani. If you punch out the hole in the fire wall its directly to the left of the hole. If you need pics of mine just PM me.

[daedalus]

defi rocks your socks off...

[kamon8404]

Cf Ftw!