RICHARDA Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 Going to CW's next week for full decat so would like a boost gauge. Can anyone recommed a good 52mm mechanical version that may also be available in silver to match my dial surrounds. I hope to locate it where the clock is currently. Thanks in advance Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 I bought a HKS Direct Bright one from TDI http://www.tdi-plc.com/Technical%20Gauges.html I like it, just need the white dials now for the rest of my dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 I have the Apexi EL series gauges, very nice http://www.apexi-usa.com/meters_elgauges.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Originally posted by Wez I have the Apexi EL series gauges, very nice http://www.apexi-usa.com/meters_elgauges.asp Didn't think they were 52mm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 I have a nice 52mm Greddy, which I think is very clean looking. If I were to do it again though (with a little bit more money) I would get one with peak hold. This means going to a 60mm, but that can go in the place of one of the vents. TBH though, the ideal is one with hold *and* to have it on the pillar. I find it almost impossible to read the gauge in the clock location. Taking your eyes off the road at 1.2 Bar is interesting ! I always need a friend to read my gauge when I'm testing. Either pillar or peak hold would sort my (and your potential) problem out. All imho of course............. Yeah, so I would go Apexi 60mm Peak hold on the pillar. Or...If you're really flash (or flush) the defi link system. Do a search for defi. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Originally posted by Thorin Didn't think they were 52mm? I have both of mine mounted in an A-Pilar pod, these have peek hold, warning and 30sec record and play back. I can take a pic if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Can you measure them aswell ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 52mm Greddy or 52mm Defi Link Series (not BF). I'd go for the Defi as they are more reliable, but with a control unit slightly more expensive. They look better IMHO. Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahile Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 i have the defi link meter gauge. the best by far. you do have to buy the control unit though, you can link up to 7 gauges, wicked. i fitted mine next to the clock where the air vent was. supa fit. i installed the gauge so that it rotates just like the vent, cool!! see pic.... i hunted high and low to get the best price, and i got the best deal from http://www.scoobymania.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Pic ? I wanna see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 I don't know, he asks for 52mm mechanical and people suggest 60mm gauges and electronic ones. Whats wrong with you people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted November 2, 2003 Author Share Posted November 2, 2003 Thanks for all the info guys. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Here is a pic of the Apexi`s installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahile Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 sorry the image was too big, the pic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahile Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 pic of the control unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Nice 60mm electronic gauges guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Looks really nice Rahul The facelift clocks look much better too. I wonder if they made the digital ones with the intention of them being taken out for gauges. Its a strange shape for a rectangular clock face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahile Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Thanks i did not want to put a gauge in where the clock goes, not because i want to see the time, but purely because the ones i have seen fitted somehow dont look right, there not flush fitting, stick out from the dash. heres a pic of the Defi Link Display. the reason for this was cos my passengers could not see the speedo without leaning right over, which kinda looks odd, if you know what i mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahile Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 damn dunnit again heres the pic its now fitted flush rather than on that bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted November 2, 2003 Author Share Posted November 2, 2003 Thor, you got a point there, how many are 52mm mechanical versions and will any of these fit flush if fitted where the clock is? Ta Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Well, my greddy one doesn't fit flush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 They don't fit flush fitting it where the clock is... http://www.kulthea.net/clean/pic/clean09.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Got 52mm defi's in mine - the best looking and one of the most functional gauges by a long way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Originally posted by Rahul damn dunnit again heres the pic its now fitted flush rather than on that bracket. Rahul, nice car dude, I remember looking at that one when I first bought my Soop - Colin I think the owner was? Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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