Guys, I really need your advice.
I'm looking to purchase some gauges (oil temp, oil pressure, water temp, boost and volts) and I found these on fleebay. What do you think
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTOGAUGE-CLEAR-B ... arParts_SM
Also for the oil temp and pressure I found this sandwich plate.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OIL-FILTER-SANDWI ... arParts_SM
To be honest I don't want to spend a fortune but on the other hand I don't want to buy any rubbish.
What do you think?
Sorry Guys, another gauge related question. Help needed
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Re: Sorry Guys, another gauge related question. Help needed
If yours is a rev1/2 then I've heard that the sandwich plate is a bit of a no no due to it being right above the exhaust and getting a bit of heatsoak aka false readings,they do seem to leak sometimes too.
I went here for my boost gauge,very pleased with it too
http://www.rspec.co.uk/index.php?main_p ... 5712b7f3c3
Also note that they do 45mm series gauges,ideal for a good boost gauge in the stock intruments
http://www.rspec.co.uk/index.php?main_p ... Path=3_129
Paul
I went here for my boost gauge,very pleased with it too
http://www.rspec.co.uk/index.php?main_p ... 5712b7f3c3
Also note that they do 45mm series gauges,ideal for a good boost gauge in the stock intruments
http://www.rspec.co.uk/index.php?main_p ... Path=3_129
Paul
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Re: Sorry Guys, another gauge related question. Help needed
I have a rev3 but i would be interested to know what the other options are if the sandwich plate is going to leak. With regards to the heat soak issue i guess its more of an indication but then again it should be as accurate as possible.
I did read about the 45mm gauges that could replace the std one on the dash but i think that im going to put the oil pressure and boost gauge on the pillar with the other 3 on the top of the stereo, that's if they will fit. The double din seems to be too small for a stereo and 3 x 52mm gauges, i might have to do some customisation to get them to fit.
Thanks for the advice
I did read about the 45mm gauges that could replace the std one on the dash but i think that im going to put the oil pressure and boost gauge on the pillar with the other 3 on the top of the stereo, that's if they will fit. The double din seems to be too small for a stereo and 3 x 52mm gauges, i might have to do some customisation to get them to fit.
Thanks for the advice
Re: Sorry Guys, another gauge related question. Help needed
Don't think heat soak is a problem with a rev3 as the filter location is slightly different.
I'm sure somebody else can give you more info, I too would be interested on a better way to get oil temps although I'm not keen on sump plugs with temp sensors in,seems a bit exposed to me.
Paul
I'm sure somebody else can give you more info, I too would be interested on a better way to get oil temps although I'm not keen on sump plugs with temp sensors in,seems a bit exposed to me.
Paul
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I guess its the cheapest way of doing things, and very easy to do when your servicing your car.
I need oil pressure as well hence the plate with two inputs.
I need oil pressure as well hence the plate with two inputs.
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Re: Sorry Guys, another gauge related question. Help needed
ive got a rev 3 and have no problems with that type of sandwich plate i also have 3x52 mm guages in my dash you just have to trim a little plastic off for the guages to fit