bruce1986

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I need oil pressure and oil temp sensors for my defi's, looking ta the kinugawa replacement defi sensor they are nearly half the price at £75 (defi £130 odd) for oil pressure.
Anybody have any experience with these,are the cheap crap inaccurate copies or as good as a defi one?
cheers

The Trooper 1815

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Cheap for a reason.

bruce1986

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Thought that would be the case,these defi's are turning out to be expensive

Henrik

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Tbh I would give them a go myself.

I'm on the hunt for a defi oil temp and water temp sensor as well, and I'm not about to pay defi prices for them. IMO the important thing about a sensor is that it shows differences in values, so that if something is different to the usual value, you know something is up, and even the cheaper ones would do that, I'm sure.

Also, 75 quid for a pressure sensor, it's not exactly cheap is it?

alcazar

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Bit like buying an Audi R8 and fitting remoulds?

You could...but why would you?

Henrik

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Whatever.

It's up to everyone to make their own choices. I don't see how 150 for an oil pressure sensor is in any way justified, especially as it's probably just a voltage dividing sensor anyway with a specific plug. To me, that seems like madness, but again, if someone wants to pay 150 to have a specific one, then who am I to stop them?

The Trooper 1815

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There are some pretty sh@t after market sensors out there.
I would prefer to fit reputable parts with a proven track record than guff on my pride and joy. "No expense spared" is relative to some people.

bruce1986

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My electrical knowledge of sensors ain't the best hence asking peoples opinion on the kinugawa sensors as they are priced in the middle compared to a cheap 15quid eBay one or the £100 + defi one

nortonscooby

I wouldnt buy an R8 either

Dav13s

Check out Stack gauges, decent rep as a brand and cheaper than defi. A few mates of mine have had them and had no issues, and I'm looking in to getting some soon.

bruce1986

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I already purchased used defi gauges but yesterday I managed to track down some defi sensors,just got to cover the postage so happy days