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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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opinions on Gauges

I have gone through several gauges, and I want to make the next purchase count. I have tried the carbon fiber Autometer gauges, and the Defi D gauges.
I want to stick with a 52mm gauges, I was thinking about Greddy

Give me your opinions, which 52mm do you run? and Why? Does it work well?

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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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defi BF
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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Defi Link system....why do you keep on changing gauges?
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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Well the Autometers were not what I exactly wanted, the Defi D gauges I liked but now the boost gauge is not working correctly niether is the A/F gauge.

The Defi BF gauges are 60mm, so they're too big to fit my triple a pillar.
I really want 52mm gauges, anyone have success with the greddy gauges?
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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VDO. I think they look somewhat OEM (the look I was going for), and they get the job done without looking to "busy". See pic.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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I wanted to get them Autometer Nexus ones... they look so damn pretty
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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Anyone have opinions on the Greddy 52mm Gauges?
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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defi link display. That is going to be going in by r1 din along side my blitz ebc. That way i have boost readings oil temp and water temp. Also theifs wont know its their since it will be hidden when the lid is shut. Other wise, blitz makes good quality gauges, oir old school hks i belive both are 52mm. Many of the supra owners use greddy gauges too, so its safe to assume that they perform rather well.
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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i have the autometer nexus boost gauge they have nice features and one of the colors is pretty close to stock. i have heard people dog autometer but ive had cobalts in my sti and they were accurate just like these. just waiting on a din panel and more mods to make the next gauges count
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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I have tried both Autometer and the Defi Link series and I have to say that the Defi Link series was much better in terms of craftsmanship......but to each his own. I know that the Defi Link guages I had was one of the best investments I EVER made for my car. Those things were awesome. Regarding the color not matching, if you do some searching on the web you will see that the color can be changed with a little bit of work.
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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I really like my VDO gauges . Porsche uses them as OEM, so you know they are good quality. Surprisingly, they are not expensive. Here's a link to a place that sells them at good prices:

http://www.egauges.com/vdo_mult.asp?...s=Vision&Cart=
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