AMG Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Right, i am trying to decide which gauges to get soon. I know everyone raves about Defi gauges but are they really worth the extra money? Has anyone had any problems with them etc? What are the alternatives? I was thinking Sard or Blitz. Also, has anybody get any fitting guides or instructions for fitting various gauges to the SUPRA? I have done search's but there are none for fitting them yourself. Maybe it would be a good idea to get fitting guides together in one place for everyones refference?!?! Things like where sensors go and wiring etc. Any info at all. If people disagree i won't mention it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 ive got the defi b/f boost and egt and they are the boll*x. fitting guides can be found on http://www.mkiv.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I've just got: DEFI BF Boost Gauge, Oil Pressure & DEFI Control Unit II from Ebay. Paid on Thursday - arrived today. Well chufffed. Well impressed. All the kit comes complete with english instructions of how to fit it. And the necessary cabling. It also comes with an instruction book written in Japanese - if after fitting them you need a new challenge - you're bored and want to take something to bed with yer cuppa coco! If you get some DEFI's I don't think you'll disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 ditto.. i have defi Boost, EGT and Control unit. they rock. http://www.internetwork.org.uk/defi1.jpg and the EGT probe... http://www.internetwork.org.uk/probe.jpg http://www.internetwork.org.uk/dash2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Originally posted by heckler ditto.. i have defi Boost, EGT and Control unit. they rock. http://www.internetwork.org.uk/defi1.jpg and the EGT probe... http://www.internetwork.org.uk/probe.jpg http://www.internetwork.org.uk/dash2.jpg any closer pics of the position of the probe as im fitting mine the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Originally posted by leett any closer pics of the position of the probe as im fitting mine the weekend nope, thats as close as i could get my camera. I had Chris Wilson do mine.. I didnt wanna take the chance of getting swarf into the turbos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Ive got Autometer Boost and EGT gauges. They match the Toyota dash.....Very reasonable price too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightwave Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Dumb question time... what's an EGT gauge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Originally posted by lightwave Dumb question time... what's an EGT gauge? Not stupid at all Exhaust Gas Temperatures Measures exactly what it says on the tin High EGT's are synonymous with poor fuelling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 EGT - Exhaust Gas Temperature. A mate of mine has the Defi's, I think they're a bit too bright myself but then he has got quite a few! I like the HKS and Greddy's, more subtle and have some nice features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightwave Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 I really like the Defi technology, and the colour goes with the dash of course. I was wondering about this, because I need a few gauges (not for the look - cos I NEED them) and still can't decide between Defi or the HKS ones with the blue and pink that look gorgeous. The only thing is that HKS don't make many gauges in those nice illuminated colours I don't think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 I was considering getting some SARD gauges that i keep seeing on ebay. They look like they would match the dash well but as i have not seen or heard about them before (new i think) i am undecided. Has anybody got any tips for fitting the sensors etc as i have had a look on mkiv.com but can not find anything. I am mainly looking for EGT, Oil Pressure and Water Temp gauges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Originally posted by Agndrs I was considering getting some SARD gauges that i keep seeing on ebay. They look like they would match the dash well but as i have not seen or heard about them before (new i think) i am undecided. Has anybody got any tips for fitting the sensors etc as i have had a look on mkiv.com but can not find anything. I am mainly looking for EGT, Oil Pressure and Water Temp gauges. EGT - get professionally done Check out our site under general - EGT fitting position on mine http://www.miami-gt.com/prod/686.jpg Oil pressure - get a relocation kit from me - and the head has a fitting for your gauges (rather than the convolted Union bolt way!) then you can get to your oil filter quicker too and makes changing it very easy! Water temp - you need a boss in the metal polished rad pipe really http://www.miami-gt.com/prod/1682_small.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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