vaughnc

Hey these prices are great.

Sine SPI doesn't make the more accurate digital temp gauges anymore, I decided on the VDO as a good quality lower cost alternative.

www.egauges.com

1) 310-501 2 1/16 inch 100F-250F / 40C-120C Elec. engine temp gauge Industrial Chrome $28.88
http://www.egauges.com/vdo_mult.asp?...ustrial_Chrome

2) 323-095 Temperature Sender: 250F/120C - 1/8-27 NPT - $7.31
http://www.egauges.com/vdo_send.asp?Sender=250F_120C

3) 240-021 Wiring Kit - Ammeter kit $15.56
http://www.egauges.com/vdo_acce.asp?...up=Wiring_Kits

4) 240-313 86-92 Mazda RX-7 - Dual Pod for 2-1/16 inch Gauges $36.02
http://www.egauges.com/vdo_acce.asp?Subgroup=Mazda_RX-7

Sub Total : $87.77
Shipping Type : UPS - 3rd Day Select
Shipping : $12.36
Tax : $0.00
Total : $100.13

SoloIIdrift

very cool, I just purchased a VDO water temp gauge myself, except I got it from Summit racing, and got the Pro Cockpit series that is 2 5/8

I've never seen the series you purchased, but it looks nice!

Next on the list, oil press, oil temp. I think I'll stick with the larger size of pro cockpit.

I noticed they list a bunch of senders, my kit from summit only came with one. They also talk about a special sender for a warning light, but I didn't see any for the VDO gauge

SoloIIdrift

Whoa,

Did you see these full sweep electric guages?

"ISSPRO Enhanced Visibility"

I wonder what the quality is like....damn I wish I had seen these before I ordered the water temp. It's pretty rare to find an electric full sweep gauge.

TonyTurboII

Hm, I havent seen much from VDO. Looks like the guages they sell at AutoZone. If theyre better than Autometers, then theyre a deal.

SoloIIdrift

VDO makes OEM Porsche gauges!

While not as well known I guess, I thought everyone had heard of them. Not many places carry them, but they offer as much as autometer in terms of different styles

vaughnc

I saw those, but does it really matter they start at 0 degrees (besides cosmetically) ??

RETed

I run a trio of VDO gauges in my FC.&nbsp Oil temp, oil press, voltmeter - these are electric units with 90&#176 sweep.

My SPI is a 270&#176 "full" sweep electric water temp and fuel pressure gauges.&nbsp They were some of the first "full sweep" electronic gauges made.&nbsp These things were pricey.

I have never had any problems with the VDO units over the past 5 years I've had them.&nbsp Most folks in the US don't know about them - they are made in Germany, and I would trust them over any Autometer gauge any day.&nbsp Autometer is like Budwiser - lots of advertising on an "economical" built product.&nbsp Like SoloIIdrift mentioned - they are OEM on Porsche (and some other European brands - Saab?&nbsp Volvo?&nbsp VW?).&nbsp Ever seen an Autometer on a Porsche?

Yes, the styling is rather bland.&nbsp I don't buy my gauges to impress someone else.&nbsp I just need them to WORK.



-Ted

diablone

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Audi has used them in the past as well, not sure about now.

Juan

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are their boost gauges any good?

banzaitoyota

Excellant point RETED. Go with what works. Like my saying on a certain Catback: "Just because its cheap, shiney and loud does not make it good!!!"

Juan

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BUMP

Cheers!

looks like VDO is affiliated with Siemens

http://www.vdokienzle.com/

and

http://www.vdo.com/en/index.asp

boXer

VDO is the most popular and well known gauge producer in europe.
They used it on old beetles , so they have been around for a long time.
Quality alle the way! Good choice

Juan

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setzep

Has anyone tried those isspro gauges before? Look like a decent quality?