What brand of Gauges to buy?
08-25-2002, 02:57 PM
#3
Originally posted by metallic97gxe
Autometer is good....
Autometer is good....
08-25-2002, 03:02 PM
#4
Originally posted by SLC I30t
I've read that most people use Autometer, but what makes it beter than SUN or VDO? I know I remember seeing VDO gauges in both a Toyota and Honda I've owned as stock components. Then I see this Sunpro stuff and it has what appears to be pretty much the same gauge as Autometer. Is it just trendy to have Autometer(paying for a brand)?
I've read that most people use Autometer, but what makes it beter than SUN or VDO? I know I remember seeing VDO gauges in both a Toyota and Honda I've owned as stock components. Then I see this Sunpro stuff and it has what appears to be pretty much the same gauge as Autometer. Is it just trendy to have Autometer(paying for a brand)?
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08-25-2002, 03:43 PM
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Autometer is just the pick of choice because of it's reputation, quality and reliability. Price may also be an issue. I paid about $60 US from a local shop around here for a boost gauge, but I've seen people selling the HKS boost gauge for nearly double that 
.. I'd go with autometer.
.. I'd go with autometer.
08-25-2002, 03:52 PM
#6
SunPro = Cheap and very poor quality.
VDO = Hard to find so usually expensive.
Apexi = Very nice (many types) but expensive.
Autometer = Industry standard. Reliable and fair priced.
HKS = Expensive but good quality.
-Cyrus
VDO = Hard to find so usually expensive.
Apexi = Very nice (many types) but expensive.
Autometer = Industry standard. Reliable and fair priced.
HKS = Expensive but good quality.
-Cyrus
08-25-2002, 04:30 PM
#9
Originally posted by Vyrus
SunPro = Cheap and very poor quality.
VDO = Hard to find so usually expensive.
Apexi = Very nice (many types) but expensive.
Autometer = Industry standard. Reliable and fair priced.
HKS = Expensive but good quality.
-Cyrus
SunPro = Cheap and very poor quality.
VDO = Hard to find so usually expensive.
Apexi = Very nice (many types) but expensive.
Autometer = Industry standard. Reliable and fair priced.
HKS = Expensive but good quality.
-Cyrus
i second this notion.
08-25-2002, 04:35 PM
#10
If I order a guage does it come with the wires and the hookup stuff too? Autometer that is..
I'm thinking about also getting this cyberdyne RPM/MPH digital gauge... its just a LED read out in 1 gauge.
I'm thinking about also getting this cyberdyne RPM/MPH digital gauge... its just a LED read out in 1 gauge.
08-25-2002, 04:42 PM
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Re: What brand of Gauges to buy?
Originally posted by SLC I30t
I've been looking at some extra gauges for an unmentioned upcoming mod. I was wondering what the real difference is?
VDO?
Autometer?
Sunpro?
HKS?
I've been looking at some extra gauges for an unmentioned upcoming mod. I was wondering what the real difference is?
VDO?
Autometer?
Sunpro?
HKS?
I chose the HKS 60mm electrical warning guages. It's great to have all the fittings included. The instructions are OK. The two drawbacks with HKS are $$$$$ and if something should go wrong warranty work may be difficult. Apexi' also has a excellant reputation but I could not find a reasonable price for those.
08-25-2002, 07:40 PM
#16
Read this post ->>>
Good point made here regarding why Autometer:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ghlight=gauges
Keep us posted on your choice...
Where are you going to mount them? A pillar, secret spot...?
DL
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ghlight=gauges
Keep us posted on your choice...
Where are you going to mount them? A pillar, secret spot...?
DL
08-25-2002, 09:41 PM
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I love my autometer guages. If you want guages then its them. I also would recommend apexi if you want like a SAFC or RSM to monitor more in depth and best of all digitally.
08-26-2002, 04:25 AM
#20
Originally posted by 96BLUMAX
I love my autometer guages. If you want guages then its them. I also would recommend apexi if you want like a SAFC or RSM to monitor more in depth and best of all digitally.
I love my autometer guages. If you want guages then its them. I also would recommend apexi if you want like a SAFC or RSM to monitor more in depth and best of all digitally.
08-26-2002, 09:32 AM
#21
Originally posted by SLC I30t
I would use the Apexi RSM, but unless you have an aluminum dash kit their "star trek" design doesn't match anyones interior. I would like all the amenities that the RSM offers... but I'm really only interested in the Rev/Speed and the cyberdyne is very conservative in its design..black 2 1/16 dial guage. Speaking of pillars... Are there any 3 pod pillars for the maxima/i30? I could only find a 2 pod. I'm also going to put the rest in my dash with a single din stereo.
I would use the Apexi RSM, but unless you have an aluminum dash kit their "star trek" design doesn't match anyones interior. I would like all the amenities that the RSM offers... but I'm really only interested in the Rev/Speed and the cyberdyne is very conservative in its design..black 2 1/16 dial guage. Speaking of pillars... Are there any 3 pod pillars for the maxima/i30? I could only find a 2 pod. I'm also going to put the rest in my dash with a single din stereo.
IanS
08-26-2002, 09:41 AM
#22
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Louie, any hints to through out to your old friends back in slc? Crickets?? Some special sauce? turbo?
I bet your aren't even gunna hook the gauges up, i bet your just ricing out your car, gunna use some electrical tape to put those babies on the A-piller gauge adn attrach to a power source to light up @ night!!! :grin: lol
I bet your aren't even gunna hook the gauges up, i bet your just ricing out your car, gunna use some electrical tape to put those babies on the A-piller gauge adn attrach to a power source to light up @ night!!! :grin: lol
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