jamesmark Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Hi there all Is this Boost Guage any good? Just after feedback. http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/1985/pict1253wy8.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Yes, they're a very good gauge - if it's a genuine one and not a knock-off counterfeit one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Yes, they're a very good gauge - if it's a genuine one and not a knock-off counterfeit one. Any good way of telling? it has all the gubbings, un opened etc instructions the box is fully marked with HKS as is the instructions and warranty, but box is in Japanese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I don't know really. Getting it from a reputable dealer should ensure you get a genuine one. Getting it from [1]KAR Racing or [2]eBay may not. (Where [1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 I don't know really. Getting it from a reputable dealer should ensure you get a genuine one. Getting it from [1]KAR Racing or [2]eBay may not. (Where [1] Got it from a member on here unsure where he got it from, cost me £60 but even then thats nothing to go by it looks the real deal but you can never tell sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 didnt think you could really go wrong with a boost gauge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Same one as mine, except mine's white face. Box looks the same and everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotatom Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Ive got two spare HKS gauges sitting next to me and there isnt even a stamp or a sticker on the back. If people can copy the face then it might be quite easy to get away with. Think in your case though that the needle on them is a pretty individual HKS feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Excellent, just need to get it fitted now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Very easy to fit, I fitted mine in around 30 mins.! all you need to some vacuum hose and a t-piece..! There is a fitting guide somewhere around, I used that and had no probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotatom Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Before you do mate, dont suppose you could do me a favour and send me a pic of the plugs that go in the back of the gauge, either pm or post on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Before you do mate, dont suppose you could do me a favour and send me a pic of the plugs that go in the back of the gauge, either pm or post on here. I will no doubt forget so please please send me a PM tonight after 6pm, why you ask as this is the last time I am on before i go home. I will try and remember I will take a pic of everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Very easy to fit, I fitted mine in around 30 mins.! all you need to some vacuum hose and a t-piece..! There is a fitting guide somewhere around, I used that and had no probs. It has the tubes and T piece in the box and whole other stuff, but my idea of technical is getting the beetroot jar open and not getting it all over me, but I am going have a go lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Is it a mechanical or electronic gauge..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Is it a mechanical or electronic gauge..? Erm I have to source an electrical source and I plug the tube into the back of it, it's also back litght is blue, I only got it yeasterday and was late in so I have not properly looked at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 It's mechanical, just need a power supply for the backlight. I found some random plug and spliced power off that IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 It's mechanical, just need a power supply for the backlight. I found some random plug and spliced power off that IIRC Fancy helping me fit it then?? I will make buy ya a pastie and a cup of tea at squires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotatom Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Ah, if its mechanical then dont worry about the pic mate. Cheers anyway and good luck fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Should be easy, take the vacuum hose from the engine bay using the t-piece, think the feed comes off the MAP sensor, then feed the hose through the bulkhead and to the back of the gauge. Power/lights, I would take from the Ashtray light, or ciggie lighter. Shame you are not closer or I would fit it for you.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Shame you are not closer or I would fit it for you.! Cheers for the offer mate!! will have a go though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 You can take the illumination off the radio harness, its right next to the clock face bit anyway, or you could just probe the clock harness to see if there is an illumination wire in there. Its so long since I put ym boost gauge in that I cant remeber whats on the clock wiring plug... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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