Gauge Question

1day · 07-10-2008, 03:08 PM

When I search the forums about Gauges, the majority of the folks seem to prefer the Defi brand which are pretty pricey.
My question is:
Why choose an electrical gauge that is $100-$200 (and then a control unit on top of that??) for one when you can get a mechanical Autometer (boost gauge for example) for around $50 that provides the same info?
I have used the Autometer gauges on my other projects with great results and no problems.

STiSubyMan · 07-10-2008, 04:27 PM

i dont know much about gauges, but i know they like it cause its a good brand,quality and they are LED =]

pharo · 07-10-2008, 04:50 PM

Your gauge cluster is made by defi, so the color match is amazing. Also, the sensors supposedly will last much longer than cheaper brands. Also, you can control the brightness for day light and night time, plus there are many awesome features to log info.

I don't see these gauges worth ~$900. I do agree that they are beautiful, and look have some sweet option. To me gauges are for monitoring and thus need at least a peak maximum, otherwise they are useless to me. Check out Maddad for a less expensive option.

07-10-2008, 03:08 PM	#1
1day Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 DMG STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 161 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Gauge Question When I search the forums about Gauges, the majority of the folks seem to prefer the Defi brand which are pretty pricey. My question is: Why choose an electrical gauge that is $100-$200 (and then a control unit on top of that??) for one when you can get a mechanical Autometer (boost gauge for example) for around $50 that provides the same info? I have used the Autometer gauges on my other projects with great results and no problems. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-10-2008, 04:27 PM	#2
STiSubyMan Banned Car: 2002 Civic LX Fav Mod: 30+ MPG =] Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,771 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Gauge Question i dont know much about gauges, but i know they like it cause its a good brand,quality and they are LED =]

07-10-2008, 04:50 PM	#3
pharo The Next Petter Solberg Car: OBP STi Fav Mod: really quick left foot & anything made my TIC Location: thousand oaks Posts: 900 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Gauge Question Your gauge cluster is made by defi, so the color match is amazing. Also, the sensors supposedly will last much longer than cheaper brands. Also, you can control the brightness for day light and night time, plus there are many awesome features to log info. I don't see these gauges worth ~$900. I do agree that they are beautiful, and look have some sweet option. To me gauges are for monitoring and thus need at least a peak maximum, otherwise they are useless to me. Check out Maddad for a less expensive option. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.