hardsy555

after a set of gauges but not sure which to get both are roughly the same price, so any ideas or prefrences both sets come with the link system control.

GazTheHat

I couldn't see the hype over the Defi's, but they did lOOk smart.

Took the plunge and now have 4 in amber. It's the only bit of "bling" i have bought for the car, but they are not over the top.

Nice sweeping startup and individual light shut down.

The oil temp guage is priceless. It shows you how long you really have to drive before the oil is upto temp. It's longer than most think. 10-12 miles ish.


1 Vote for Defi's.

(Will try and get some pics up tonight in VMS)

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

I thought the STi Genome gauges were the same as Defis ??

Snazy

I do like the Defi's I have to say. Might end up getting some. Boost and oil would suit me

p1mark

They are the same.

Just Defi's with a STI badge on the display.

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

Just what i thought

GazTheHat

I think the OP is referring to the Defi BFs, the genomes are not like those are they?!?!

postie90

defi`s look great from what ive seen just so expensive i mean 2 gauges & controller in a a-pillar fitted, i was quoted £600 wow i thought is this right?

Tidgy

think controllers 100, oil temp 150, oil pres 90 then sendors for each are 100 each ish

so in fact prob about right

postie90

yeah but are worth all that money? i do like but £600 notes!!! i could do a lot more with that, ....

turboDean

iTrader: (4)

STI Genome gauges are made by DEFI.

£600 for 2 gauges and a controller is expensive. Best to buy them from Japan or the US. Should be roughly £100 per gauge (inc senders) and about £65 for the controller.

try these Apexi, Blitz, HKS, Nismo, Greddy and other JDM Parts direct from Japan - Nengun Performance worked out about £285 for 3 guages (oil pressure, oil temp, water temp) and the controller inc shipping, only thing is u may end up paying VAT and duty when u recieve them.

Tidgy

and fitting costs dont forget

turboDean

iTrader: (4)

Do it yourself Couple of the boys round here have done them and said they're quite easy to do.

Tidgy

lol, don't trust myself pmsl

althought he defi's do look good now there in

Snazy

Hmmm tempting, but must wait to come back off holiday lol

exvaux

iTrader: (1)

or ebay,can get them a hell of a lot cheaper there

hardsy555

thats exactly how i want mine to look. ive been offered a set of genomes and complete wiring , senders and controler for £400 delivered from japan (they are second hand) new is £500. does this sound good then.

Snazy

How many in this clip !!

YouTube - Defi Gauge Start up and Shut down

Tidgy

not sure how much fitting will cost (unles you do it yourself of course) allso not sure on import duty

Snazy

Import nice and cheap for me working for Fedex

Tidgy

lol, shhhhhh

filfy

Got my GENOME gauges of ebay from japan for £350 inc p&p what a deal paid no duty as came as a presant
Fitted them myself with the help of a friend,took less than an hour

Snazy

Nice one, sounds good. What did you have to tap into to get them working ?

Snazy

I love it though, especially with the exchange rate SO bad

GazTheHat

I got mine from a group buy in the U.S, worked out about £450.

They sent me a fuel pressure guage instead of oil pressure, then never replied to any emails. Don't buy from EDO!!!

So i just ended up getting an oil pressure from RCMS & fitting all 4 gauges.

Don't forget import duty if buying overseas. About 20%.

Was charged about £200-250 for fitting, which included a custom install & control unit.

jasonius

iTrader: (1)

I recently bought two 52mm defi's (oil temp & boost) with control unit and two mounting kit's all in for £280 (60mm are same price BTW). £7 for an LMA main oil gallery adaptor and about 2 hrs to easy DIY fit.

So they need not be too expensive and match dash very well, green in my case.

Look back through GB section for 'Defi Madness' offer from Scoobyclinic, closed ~6 weeks ago.