Guages and guage placement
06-01-2007, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 2_much_tc
anyone have any input on the megan racing gauges? i like the look, and they are fairly inexpensive. any thoughts?
here is the link:
http://www.wesellcarparts.com/store/...idCategory=907
06-01-2007, 04:50 AM
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Those gauges look real nice. And the price is right.
I don't know...I have an issue buying Megan stuff because of the lack of RnD that went into their springs, but I've heard good things about their coilovers. I'm sure their gauges come from another department, and I'd like to see if anyone else has tried them out.
I don't know...I have an issue buying Megan stuff because of the lack of RnD that went into their springs, but I've heard good things about their coilovers. I'm sure their gauges come from another department, and I'd like to see if anyone else has tried them out.
06-01-2007, 07:28 AM
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mr meaty, i think i want to go with autometer or aem. i want a boost/vac gauge. but each one ive found is over 200.
and i agree on the megan gauges, they look real nice, but i just dont trust their parts that much.
and i agree on the megan gauges, they look real nice, but i just dont trust their parts that much.
06-01-2007, 03:03 PM
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My AEM gauges were close to $300 each, except oil pressure which was just under $200. Autometer has many styles, and I beleive their cobalt and carbon fiber series are less expensive. here is a link to the carbon fiber series at dezod's website:
http://www.dezod.com/cat_carbon_fiber.cfm
I'm not sure which are boost/vac and which are only boost, but you can compare the part numbers with autometers' website.
I would recomend splurging on the AFR and getting it from AEM. dezod has that as well for $309. and alot of people say it's the best. Then get autometer for the rest of your gauges, if you wanna save a little cash.
http://www.dezod.com/cat_carbon_fiber.cfm
I'm not sure which are boost/vac and which are only boost, but you can compare the part numbers with autometers' website.
I would recomend splurging on the AFR and getting it from AEM. dezod has that as well for $309. and alot of people say it's the best. Then get autometer for the rest of your gauges, if you wanna save a little cash.
06-01-2007, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by olaHalo
mr meaty, i think i want to go with autometer or aem. i want a boost/vac gauge. but each one ive found is over 200.
and i agree on the megan gauges, they look real nice, but i just dont trust their parts that much.
and i agree on the megan gauges, they look real nice, but i just dont trust their parts that much.
06-01-2007, 04:59 PM
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Yeah, that's what I'm saying. I spent about $800 on 3 AEM gauges and a gaugepod.
I'm hoping megan's gaguges are good, because they look nice, and I'm considering them for my next 3 (egt and some others) The only BAD thing I've heard was Megan's springs, but bcnu just got them on, and their supposed to be redone, so if they turn out to be good, my confidence will be restored in the company.
I'm hoping megan's gaguges are good, because they look nice, and I'm considering them for my next 3 (egt and some others) The only BAD thing I've heard was Megan's springs, but bcnu just got them on, and their supposed to be redone, so if they turn out to be good, my confidence will be restored in the company.
06-01-2007, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 2_much_tc
Originally Posted by 2_much_tc
anyone have any input on the megan racing gauges? i like the look, and they are fairly inexpensive. any thoughts?
here is the link:
http://www.wesellcarparts.com/store/...idCategory=907
Here is why:
Originally Posted by Joe Dezod
There are two major types of gauges out there, electrical and mechanical. It should be obvious which one is better. In case you don’t know, yes it’s electrical! They are far more accurate, easier to install, and can offer more features such as data logging or linking (connecting 2 or more gauges together to work with each other). The only downside is the cost. Typical electronic boost gauges will go for around $200 where most mechanical gauges cost about $50-60. It’s better to have a cheap gauge than to not have one at all. So if you’re putting a turbo or S/C on your car, you want to have a gauge, regardless of the type.
06-01-2007, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr_Meaty
I've heard was Megan's springs, but bcnu just got them on, and their supposed to be redone, so if they turn out to be good, my confidence will be restored in the company.
his car looks like a drag car. its kinda cool, but not the way its supposed to be
06-01-2007, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 2_much_tc
Originally Posted by 2_much_tc
anyone have any input on the megan racing gauges? i like the look, and they are fairly inexpensive. any thoughts?
here is the link:
http://www.wesellcarparts.com/store/...idCategory=907
Here is why:
Originally Posted by Joe Dezod
There are two major types of gauges out there, electrical and mechanical. It should be obvious which one is better. In case you don’t know, yes it’s electrical! They are far more accurate, easier to install, and can offer more features such as data logging or linking (connecting 2 or more gauges together to work with each other). The only downside is the cost. Typical electronic boost gauges will go for around $200 where most mechanical gauges cost about $50-60. It’s better to have a cheap gauge than to not have one at all. So if you’re putting a turbo or S/C on your car, you want to have a gauge, regardless of the type.
06-01-2007, 09:42 PM
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olahalo:
Well, that's better then the old ones which looked higher then stock in front and were lower then 2.5 in the back!!!
Hopefully, they settle a little more. My hothckis took a good 3 weeks to fully settle.
2 much tc:
That's a great idea! Let us know what megan says about them.
By the way, it seems like most of GlowShift's gauges are electrical, and still under $100, except their boost gauges which are mechanical.
Well, that's better then the old ones which looked higher then stock in front and were lower then 2.5 in the back!!!
Hopefully, they settle a little more. My hothckis took a good 3 weeks to fully settle.
2 much tc:
That's a great idea! Let us know what megan says about them.
By the way, it seems like most of GlowShift's gauges are electrical, and still under $100, except their boost gauges which are mechanical.
