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Old May 11, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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Do you have the part numbers for the defi boost/water temp/oil pressure gauges (amber)?
http://www.defi-shop.com/product/bf/bf_type.html
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What about A/F ratio gauge? Would that be a waste?
Doesn't exist in this series.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 01:41 PM
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Thanks for the link Hyperite!
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Old May 11, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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i didnt know so many people wanted defi gauges also
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Old May 11, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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wow, didnt so many here also wanted defi gauges
hopefully not everyone wants the bf series
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Old May 11, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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There are several distributors sitting on a LOT of Defi inventory, I've heard about a number of shops having difficulty getting shipments due to some informal non-compete and grudges. If you can hook yourself up with a distributor rather than a retailer, expect a 10% above cost price instead of a 10% below MSRP.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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Are the BF defi gauges only in 60mm? I didn't see them in 52mm. Also where did you get that 3 gauge pod for the dash? I assume it fits in where the center speaker goes.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ShogunOfHarlem
Are the BF defi gauges only in 60mm? I didn't see them in 52mm.
Correct.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 02:15 PM
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i didnt check the other series if they were 52mm but im pretty sure all defi gauges are 60mm
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Old May 11, 2005 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jic
i didnt check the other series if they were 52mm but im pretty sure all defi gauges are 60mm
Not true. Link Meter and D-series are available in 52mm.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 02:22 PM
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i guess i was wrong
but still jealous that hypercrite got a quad pod with bf series all linked up
but ill get there soon
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Old May 11, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Hyperite
Doesn't exist in this series.
A/F does in D-gauge series... so would it be a waste to have one?
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Old May 11, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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Its up to you man what you want to see, if you get what everyone else wants then you will be buying the ones you want again later. I have my 3 below, I dont plan on anymore, but they seem to be doing me fine for 3 years now. (oil temp gauge is a new additional though)

DEFI BF
Boost
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Oil temp
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Old May 11, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by HDP
A/F does in D-gauge series... so would it be a waste to have one?
Yes, it still uses the stock o2 sensor, making it as worthless as a $30 autometer one.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by rynberg
Yes, it still uses the stock o2 sensor, making it as worthless as a $30 autometer one.
by a/f you mean air or fuel pressure?
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Old May 11, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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how much do these things run again?
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Old May 11, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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you can get them new on ebay for about 185-235 depending on what gauge you want
and the link control unit is 100
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Old May 11, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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I had been struggling with this decision recently also. Based on some input from experienced FD owners, I decided on the following gauges:

- Boost/Vacuum (mechanical)
- Water Temperature (electrical)
- Fuel Pressure (electrical)

Choice of manufacturer: Defi

Choice of model: Want BF, but struggling with the price vs. just the D-gauges. It's a form versus function versus cost issue. Difference in price is about $200 not including the Link II.

Choice for mounting: flyrx7's tri-pod mount in center speaker (excellent quality)

Best online pricing I have found for gauges is at: www.optionimports.com & www.egauges.com
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Old May 12, 2005 | 12:27 AM
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those are the exact 3 gauges i will be getting
but def. in bf series.
ive already made adeal with an ebay seller to have free shipping on all the gauges and link control.
it came out to be a total of 715 shipped
i think its a great deal for a brand new setup

now all i need it a power fc with the commander..thats another 900....
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Old May 12, 2005 | 01:09 AM
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Defi does not sell a mechanical boost gauge, unless the D-gauge is.

You can get very high quality Defi gauges and save a bit of money by going with the Link series gauges instead of the BF. The only difference is the fancy lighting of the BF series -- oh, and the 25% price premium over the Link series.
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Old May 12, 2005 | 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jic
by a/f you mean air or fuel pressure?
air/fuel ratio gauge.
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Old May 12, 2005 | 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by rynberg
Defi does not sell a mechanical boost gauge, unless the D-gauge is.
D-gauge boost is mechanical.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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where did you get the 3gauge 60mm pod for the dash at?

thanks
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Old May 16, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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http://hometown.aol.com/flyrx7/Rx7-Gauge-Pod.html

those look high quality
but too bad i didnt order mine yet
will get soon!
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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Bump, are is the amber in the D-gauge the same as the amber in the BF series?
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