nismo_lp Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 i know the defi ones need the control unit ... but normal ones such as... http://www.mkivstore.com/index.php?target=products&product_id=1671 ...can they just be fitted on their own? Whats the benefit on getting an electronic gauge rather then a mechanical? Thanks xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Those GReddy gauges do not need a central controller, most don't and include everything needed to fit. Mechanical Gauges These are cheaper and have a tube coming from the engine bay to the gauge. Electronic Gauges These are more expenive, they have an sensor in the engine bay that is connected to one of the vacuum hoses, a wire sends signal to gauge. Main benefit of the electronic gauges is that they usually include peak hold, warning and other features. Both gauges will give similar accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Can mechanical gauges also not give you peak hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Can mechanical gauges also not give you peak hold? Most don't they are just the gauge, there maybe some that do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Ok cheers Nic. PS, i'm still looking out the window every day for a delivery man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_lp Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 Cheers nick ... ur a legend! Electrical is a bit harder to fit then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Cheers nick ... ur a legend! Electrical is a bit harder to fit then? Yes a little more complex, but if you can fit a mechanical gauge you should be able to fit an electronic gauge, just a few more parts/wires to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npotts Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 i know the defi ones need the control unit ... I didnt realise the defi ones needed a boost controller?? Ive just got some off Nic (cheers mate). Is this right? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I didnt realise the defi ones needed a boost controller?? Ive just got some off Nic (cheers mate). Is this right? Nick Hi Nick Yes you need the Control Unit to link the Defi gauges to, without this they won't work. If you need one, stock available here. http://www.nippon-seiki.co.jp/defishop/product/cu2/cu2_top.html cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npotts Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Hi Nick Yes you need the Control Unit to link the Defi gauges to, without this they won't work. If you need one, stock available here. http://www.nippon-seiki.co.jp/defishop/product/cu2/cu2_top.html cheers Hey thanks Nic. I will order one asap..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaeley Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Guys, Will only a 52mm gauge fit where the clock is on the Supra dash or can you drop in the 60mm one in the same hole ? I noticed that most of the electrcial gauges with peak/hold are 60mm.... Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npotts Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Guys, Will only a 52mm gauge fit where the clock is on the Supra dash or can you drop in the 60mm one in the same hole ? I noticed that most of the electrcial gauges with peak/hold are 60mm.... Thanks ! Looking at your signature, you have a pre-facelift car, so Im pretty sure only a 52mm will fit in the clock hole. My facelift car will only fit a 60mm gauge there as the clock is bigger on the facelift cars... You could always stick a 60mm gauge in the air vent hole though if thats any use?? I think a lot of guys have done this with success.... Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaeley Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Thanks Nick, I think I will keep life easy and go for a 52mm mechanical gauge unless there is a decent 52mm gauge with peak/hold out there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npotts Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Hey no problem mate. Actually, if you are after a 52 mm mechnical gauge I have one you could have off me for £30. Its a spitfire jobby, with white face and silver chrome ring around the edge. I actually bought it off a member here but realised it was too small for my clock (hence the note I put in about facelift clocks using 60mm!! - doh)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaeley Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Could be interested, any chance of a picture ? Do you know what colour illumination it has and what brand did you say it was ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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