DynoTune Digital Boost Gauge
Has anyone had experience with this boost gauge? They have a very small rectangular version that takes up very little space.
http://www.speedshop.org/store/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=19 I'm thinking of getting one if it's any good. |
Personally, I would never use a digital boost gauge. It's so much easier to just glance at an analog needle. Digital gauges are ok for monitoring temps, but that's about it, IMO.
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Originally posted by rynberg Personally, I would never use a digital boost gauge. It's so much easier to just glance at an analog needle. Digital gauges are ok for monitoring temps, but that's about it, IMO. I used to have an analog gauge (autometer). I prefer my digital gauge that I have now. There are advantages to both. Your brain will instantly get a sense of where you boost is quicker with the Analog, but its difficult to tell exactly. For example, I could not tell the difference between 12, 13 or 14 psi on my boost guage, it was a PIA. With the digital you know exactly where you are and its much better IMHO. For diagnosing turbo problems such as transition, the analog gauge is better. I dont even think my boost gauge catches the transition as it happens so fast. |
Rynberg, I actually agree with you. I race a Formula Continental in SCCA Nationals and all those gauges are analog round. However, there doesn't seem to be any place to put even a 2 1/16 round gauge without its being in front of something I want to see, or obstructing my outward vision (pillar pods), or being out of the line of sight (Mickey-Mouse ears in place of the center speaker).
However, I do want to get a boost gauge, and this one seemed like a good compromise between being able to see it and not obstructing other things. So although I would rather have a round analog gauge, what I really want to know is any experiences anyone has had with this particular gauge's quality, company that makes it, etc. |
DaveW,
As long as it reads vacuum (and the one you linked apparently does), then I don't think you'll have a problem. BTW, the steering column pods aren't too bad. The only block the bottom of the tach which isn't too useful so that might be an option for you. |
Originally posted by DaveW However, there doesn't seem to be any place to put even a 2 1/16 round gauge without its being in front of something I want to see, or obstructing my outward vision (pillar pods), or being out of the line of sight (Mickey-Mouse ears in place of the center speaker). http://hometown.aol.com/flyrx7/Rx7-Gauge-Pod.html |
Rynberg & Mahjik, Thanks for your input. I am still considering what gauges to get and where to put them. If I decide not to get the subject gauge, I may do the center-pod.
Thanks, again. If anyone does have experience with the subject gauge, I'd still like to hear it. |
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