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hey gauges im looking at getting some gauges for my car. is there anything out there that is cheap but still good or is it prettu much you get for wat you pay for? ive seen these http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Race-Tech-60mm-Smok...=item2a078a21fb just wondering if these are a peice of shit or they will be ok?

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I recommend Shadow for good accurate gauges that won't break the bank. I have Shadow Pro Series boost, water temp, oil temp, and volts gauges, they are all very accurate and read the same as my ARK multi function dash. The boost gauge reads the same as my Greddy Profec BSpec II boost controller, and the voltmeter reads the same as my Apexi turbo timer, so i can't fault them for accuracy. They are also Defi look alikes, so they are great looking gauges too.

http://justjap.com/store/home.php?cat=502

Rough guide. I didn't pay that much for mine though, speak to Clint (username: monga); he was able to source me my boost gauge for a little bit cheaper than JustJap have. No promises though because he doesn't usually stock them, i don't know how hard it was for him to find for me.

They are a little bit more expensive than the 'cheap' gauges, but i can't fault them for anything really, and if you are going to be monitoring vital engine statistics then it is better to be safe than sorry

Edited by Hanaldo

look around, i seen a 3 pack of deffi and control bock for 600 bucks, then gages at 150 bucks, good look hard tho, but worth it, can do everythign with them

the ones u looking at r rip of deffis it looks like

Edited by thedrummer

Problem with defi's is if you want to expand your range of gauges in your car and you do it a few years down the track, they have changed the design.

at least with autometer they have kept their same design for as long as I can remember

bubba.. what are you paying through summit apposed to rocket here in aus?

Edited by BANGN
bubba.. what are you paying through summit apposed to rocket here in aus?

I think it worked out to about half the cost, and they actually had the gauges I wanted, IIRC I got a 2-5/8 electric 100psi oil pressure gage with peak/warn, 2-5/8 30psi electric boost gauge with peak/warn, 2-1/16 METRIC water temp and 2-1/16 METRIC oil temp for about $600 delivered, the quote I got from Rocket was for nearly $1000 AND they didn't even have the gauges I wanted, had to be ordered in.

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