Erko Donating Members 1,079 Member For: 21y 3m 18d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 30/03/08 09:26 AM Share Posted 30/03/08 09:26 AM Gday Lads,I am after some input about gauges for the F6.As we all know, the stock parts arent much good, and I am looking to replace them with something better. Ideally, I want to keep the standard FPV binnacle rather than go with a Tripod.So the question is which gauges.....Boost + Oil pressureBoost + Oil temperatureBoost + Water temperatureLooks like the best bet is electronic gauges, in size 52mm / 2 1/16". Looks like Autometer Cobalt are popular, and have also seen some Defi gauges too.Appreciate your input guys!CheersRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-SPEC You are a dead set goose Silver Donating Members 3,968 Member For: 19y 1m 21d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 30/03/08 09:29 AM Share Posted 30/03/08 09:29 AM (edited) Don't go electrical for your boost! Get a boost sensor. Get boost and oil pressure imo.The actual brand is just personal preference really. Cobalts are about $300 each from Autobarn, and Defi gauges are quite expensive too. You've already seen my ones.Good luck and show us when they're done Rob. Edited 30/03/08 09:34 AM by R-SPEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboknapp Donating Members 783 Member For: 17y 9m 28d Gender: Male Location: perth w.a Posted 30/03/08 09:32 AM Share Posted 30/03/08 09:32 AM what is wrong with having electrical gauges as opposed to mechanical? I've got electrical and they seem to be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TORN8O Member 120 Member For: 17y 7m 30d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 30/03/08 09:34 AM Share Posted 30/03/08 09:34 AM y not go electrical for boost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-SPEC You are a dead set goose Silver Donating Members 3,968 Member For: 19y 1m 21d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 30/03/08 09:41 AM Share Posted 30/03/08 09:41 AM (edited) Mechanical boost gauges are more accurate and give you instantaneous information. The electrical boost gauges take forever to get where they need to be, and by then you've changed gears.Electronic oil pressure is okay, because it's a realy messy job running an oil line through the firewall, but if you want instant accuracy, mechanical is the way to go I think, especially with temp gauges.If you're doing track days or drag racing, you may want the most accurate information, but in your case Rob, you should definately go mechanical boost and electrical oil pressure or oil temp. I was amazed at the difference tapping a line into the boost made to the readout. I never knew I was making any boost at 2000rpm on the electrical gauge as it didn't register until you hit close to 4000rpm! Edited 30/03/08 09:48 AM by R-SPEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 20y 11m 6d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 30/03/08 09:52 AM Share Posted 30/03/08 09:52 AM I do not agree with your views on Mechanical gauges.Electrical gauges are far better in normal automotive conditions.Good quality elec gauges are faster, easier to install and far more accurate than any mechanical ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 8m 25d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 30/03/08 10:29 AM Share Posted 30/03/08 10:29 AM R-SPEC, are you happy with your boost gauge?Guess what? It's electric. It has an electric sensor tapped into the boost line that relays information to the gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-SPEC You are a dead set goose Silver Donating Members 3,968 Member For: 19y 1m 21d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 30/03/08 10:46 AM Share Posted 30/03/08 10:46 AM (edited) Yes but it has a sensor, it's not fed information from the computer.I don't know enough about it to make any statements, all I was trying to say was that I noticed a huge difference from the stock FPV VDO gauges compared to my new ozegauge stepper motor gauges. Edited 30/03/08 10:52 AM by R-SPEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper361 Member 407 Member For: 20y 4d Location: Brissy Norf siide Posted 30/03/08 10:46 AM Share Posted 30/03/08 10:46 AM I'll be getting a pair of these once the metric are available.http://www.xtremeautogauges.com.au/index.p...t&Itemid=28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboknapp Donating Members 783 Member For: 17y 9m 28d Gender: Male Location: perth w.a Posted 30/03/08 10:54 AM Share Posted 30/03/08 10:54 AM they do look good, I can feel a hole burning in my pocket ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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