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Old 30 September 2006, 05:09 PM
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where is the best place to get a triple gauge pod? either for the a pillar or a centre one if anyone does them for a my94?
Old 30 September 2006, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ianch
where is the best place to get a triple gauge pod? either for the a pillar or a centre one if anyone does them for a my94?
make me an offer i have a mint one...

boost,volts,temp....

Old 30 September 2006, 06:50 PM
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This is where i got my 'A' pillar pod from.

http://www.nomadracing.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=55

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Old 30 September 2006, 06:55 PM
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thanks for the replys think i prefer the a pillar mount as it will be easier and safer to glance at whilst driving seen some gauges on ebay think they were auto gauge are these any good? id have defis but cant afford that much on gauges there are more important things id spend on my scoob.
Old 30 September 2006, 07:03 PM
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ianch - I too was put off by the price of Defis and after much research etc, bought these:

http://domain887009.sites.fasthosts....iewCat&catId=4

They are from - www.gaugeplace.com

I'm always a bit dubious about eBay for these types of things, at least these are coming from a reliable supplier and a very helpful guy.

I think they are very good for the price and have the 'black' stealth look until the ignition is turned on and then they light up.

Pictures of these fitted to my car can be seen here (www.wrx-carpc.co.uk) under the 'photo' section.

Good luck and i'm sure you won't be dissapointed with these Gauges.

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mm i like the look of those will take a look at those are they easy to fit as id rather do it myself? what gauges have you got?

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Yes mate very easy. I say easy, i got someone to do them for me as i am not particularly mechanically minded !! I did the physical fitting of them to the car and the electrics with no problems at all as this is my area of expertise (thus the CarPC!!)

However, what ever make of Gauge you buy, you will still have to have the parts fitted to the engine to send signals to the Gauges. ie Boost and Oil Temp / Pressure sender units.

The good bit about these Gauges is they come with all that is required, ie all the necessary sender units.

In my opinion, and that of others, do not go for a Sandwich plate for the Oil sender unit. I had a specific line fitted for this unit.

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Old 30 September 2006, 07:20 PM
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would that be the remote oil pressure sender adaptor and oil temp sender adaptor on the same site? dont suppose you have any pics of where you fit these bits i like the gauges so if i buy them ill get those other bits at same time.how difficult was the elctrics part what did you connect them upto?

thanks again for all your help
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I personally went for Oil Pressure and Boost. I didn't see the need to have Oil Temp as i thought Oil Pressure was the most important one to show if things were going wrong with the Oil.

Wiring is very easy, as all they need are +ve (from ignition / accessory line), GND and then each of the sender units has a line to connect to the Gauges.

I will put something together, which i have been meaning to do for my own purpose and send it accross to you.

I have had a line fitted from the engine block which the Oil pressure sender unit attaches directly too.

I will include this in the documentation i am putting together.

Speak laters,

Steve
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ok thanks steve that would be a big help and is much appreciated just have to tell the other half i found some gauges i like and i know how to fit them lol
once again many thanks
ian
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Oil temp is still important to monitor. IIRC excessive oil temp can lead to bearing failure. Boost, oil temp/pressure fitted to mine.
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the three i was thinking of were boost , oil temp and oil pressure i would think that keeping check of oil temp and pressure has got to be better for the engine? what gauges do u have?
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Cheapish TIM ones. They do the job though.


Old pic.
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i picked a up a set of defi BF boost, oil temp/pressure gauges with genuine defi pod, all sensors and in-built knocklink by posting in the wanted section - got them for a steal too - get posting
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I have one for MY93-MY96. It a s centre dash pod for 3 52mm gauges.
Great condition, has never been used - am going down a different route.
PM for details
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you have pm puppetmaster
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