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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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What do you guys use? I know defi is probably the best (& most expensive!), just wondering if you use others & if they're any good?

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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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I have used a tim ,a prosport ,apexi & a blitz over the last 2 years.I found the blitz to be pretty accurate when comparing it to the one bob rawle was using when he mapped my car.I am currently using a lamco boost gauge which was an option back in japan as it is smaller than the normal boost gauges and situated on my steering cowl without hindring me seeing any of the clocks.

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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by midnight
I have use a tim ,a prosport ,apexi & a blitz over the last 2 years.I found the blitz to be pretty accurate when comparing it to the one bob rawle was using when he mapped my car.I am currently using a lamco boost gauge which was an option back in japan as it is smaller than the normal boost gauges and situated on my steering cowl without hindring me seeing any of the clocks.
Sorry to hijack this thread, but I would love to see what that looks like. Could you post a picture?
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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Got stack gauges in mine.

Relatively cheap, especially compared to Defi's and seem to be accurate.
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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I use a total crapper(a motor meter affair :shudder in conjunction with my PSI3 and it is pretty accurate.
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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My Defi shows about 0.2 bar ABOVE the one Bob Rawle used over the whole range. Probably could be calibrated, but hey, I know what it's doing.
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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I was use before Prosport Stepper gauge,which has been OK,PSi3 monitor has been spot on.
Now i'm using Shadow Pro gauges

Here is nice test of Boost Gauges


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtWUP...yer_detailpage


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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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i have prosport steeper gauges in mine
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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Interesting my defi was high too, just over 1 psi at 1 bar, was not that impressed.
I use low cost gauges now , just for indication, I compare to calibrated guage when getting a map and just make sure nothing changes.
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Loo-knee
Sorry to hijack this thread, but I would love to see what that looks like. Could you post a picture?
ok mate ,not brill pics taken with i phone:





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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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my car came with a set of blitz racing gauges which i found to be really accurate.just taken them out to get rid of...
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 07:05 AM
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I have GloShift gauges in my car (and previous Nissan). Look smart and seem to be accurate with no probs
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mickywrx
Got stack gauges in mine.

Relatively cheap, especially compared to Defi's and seem to be accurate.
Like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006401746...#ht_3696wt_905

Will the above fit & work as sold or do I need anything else Thinking of going with Stack for boost, oil temp & pressure ...

Cheers, TX.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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Autogauge, cheap & cheerfull..
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