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Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19002 05/01/2006 10:08 05/01/2006 10:08
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Hi, I'm looking to fit a boost gauge to my 20VT? Any opinions on what would be a good brand / model to go for. Further am looking at the dilema of where to mount it. Am looking for a reversible mod rather than permanent so have been considering a nomad racing pilar pod as recently sold on the forum. Does anyone have any pictures with a coupe with one of these fitted? Any help much appreciated, GRAHAM.

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19003 05/01/2006 21:46 05/01/2006 21:46
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I've just had this one installed - Click. Nice and simple, doesn't go up to silly levels of boost that you'll never use, and matches the dials quite nicely. As for installation, well personally I hate pillar mounts, they get in the way ! If you imagine where the starter button is on an LE, it's installed in the same place but on the other side of the wheel. Nice and stealthy

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19004 05/01/2006 21:59 05/01/2006 21:59
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Anonymous Unregistered A	You'll need a fitting kit too. That gauge, or any 52mm one, will also fit in place of the clock in the 20VT. Not too tricky to install/remove. Some have found a bit tricky to read from there though.

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19005 05/01/2006 21:59 05/01/2006 21:59
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames bockers Hon Club Member 007
bockers Hon Club Member 007 Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames	I went for this one to fit into a Nomad Pod. It looks good but have not fitting it until next week. I like the stealth looks whne the ignition is off. Fitting kit is also included. Boost gauge JOhn Last edited by bockers; 07/01/2006 01:19.

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19006 05/01/2006 22:03 05/01/2006 22:03
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Anonymous Unregistered A	there are loads of gauges to choose from. Ebay is your best bet. Dont buy a TIM one - they are cheap, and rubbish as a result. If you want something reversible then you are pretty much stuck with a pod of some description. Other makes are Blitz, Equus, autometer. The Nomad pod is designed for a 52mm guage. I have a dual nomad pod. The upper pod gets in the way of your line of sight in some right hand corners and is a pig TBA. I'd get a single pod with just a boost gauge as a narrow band AFR is not much use really. Pics: http://www.rcgroups.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19321&sort=1&cat=500&page=1 http://www.rcgroups.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19319&sort=1&cat=500&page=1 Si.

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19007 05/01/2006 23:11 05/01/2006 23:11
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,158 Near Reading JohnS I need some sleep
JohnS I need some sleep Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,158 Near Reading	I've got a SARD 2.5 bar boost guage - very accurate (compared with other guages and my MAP sensor). Former low boost hero - 616BHP@1.5 bar. 2.4 20VT RIP

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19008 05/01/2006 23:23 05/01/2006 23:23
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Doesn't Nomad make a 60mm a-pillar pod as well? I seem to recall something like that.

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19009 06/01/2006 00:07 06/01/2006 00:07
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,158 Near Reading JohnS I need some sleep
JohnS I need some sleep Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,158 Near Reading	The Nomad 'A' pillar pods makes can be hole-sawed out to fit 60mm guages. Former low boost hero - 616BHP@1.5 bar. 2.4 20VT RIP

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19010 07/01/2006 00:07 07/01/2006 00:07
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,112 The clues in the name D DanTheManc Competition Level
DanTheManc Competition Level D Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,112 The clues in the name	I have a 60mm Blitz 2 bar gauge with fittig kit if anybody is interested in swapping for a 52mm gauge? If not ill be sticking it on eBay or £45 with postage if anybody wants it? 2000 Moony 20VT6 VXR BMW 335i BMW M135i 2017 Cupra 290 Black Edition

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19011 07/01/2006 00:17 07/01/2006 00:17
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 812 Sussex StuP Enjoying the ride
StuP Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 812 Sussex	Any pics Dan?

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19012 07/01/2006 00:26 07/01/2006 00:26
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,917 J JimO Forum veteran
JimO Forum veteran J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,917	I have a broken Equus which reads out by 0.2 bar, although after doing up a nut at the back the other day it now reads right. I need to get some tests done it, but if it is OK, then I have a replacement Equus gauge in which the needles flickers above 0.5 bar and makes so much noise that you have to turn the radio up. Who said Equus are sometimes a dodgy quality

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19013 07/01/2006 00:45 07/01/2006 00:45
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	I got this Mocal 52mm from burtonpower.com: http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c241/yellacoupe/MOCTBG220Gauge1.jpg Only about £35 delivered with the fitting kit and you can read up to 1.2bar easily in the clock position.

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19014 07/01/2006 01:03 07/01/2006 01:03
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,112 The clues in the name D DanTheManc Competition Level
DanTheManc Competition Level D Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,112 The clues in the name	Quote: Any pics Dan? See here Last edited by DanTheManc; 07/01/2006 01:19. 2000 Moony 20VT6 VXR BMW 335i BMW M135i 2017 Cupra 290 Black Edition

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19015 07/01/2006 02:34 07/01/2006 02:34
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	"Dont buy a TIM one - they are cheap, and rubbish as a result" oh dear i just got a TIM one for crimbo!

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19016 07/01/2006 02:56 07/01/2006 02:56
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Iv got a 52mm Slitfire (same manufacturers as the spark plugs)boost gauge. Available in 20psi or 35psi with a siver face, ideal fur a Plus or late 20vt. here it is Last edited by Bananaman; 07/01/2006 03:02.

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19017 07/01/2006 03:57 07/01/2006 03:57
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	I went for one of these You can get them cheaper here Bockers, I had one of those blackout ones but it arrived with the needle well below '0' so I chucked it. The previous Autogauge I had was OK but after a couple of months the needle movement went all jerky and it read well out. There are loads of cheap and cheerful gauges available but some are crap quality and won't last long, or worse, won't be accurate! My advice would be: spend as much as you can afford to get a quality reliable brand.

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19018 08/01/2006 04:03 08/01/2006 04:03
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Couple of pics here Pic 1 Pic 2

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19019 09/01/2006 08:32 09/01/2006 08:32
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Thanks for the advice. Will get shopping.

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19020 09/01/2006 08:39 09/01/2006 08:39
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Clicky clicky

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19021 09/01/2006 08:46 09/01/2006 08:46
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Does opieoils do Bar boost gauges instead of PSi ones?

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19022 09/01/2006 08:51 09/01/2006 08:51
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Pm oilman & ask. But i would think they would of had them listed if they did Last edited by Bananaman; 09/01/2006 08:52.

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19023 10/01/2006 00:07 10/01/2006 00:07
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames bockers Hon Club Member 007
bockers Hon Club Member 007 Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames	Quote: Bockers, I had one of those blackout ones but it arrived with the needle well below '0' so I chucked it. The previous Autogauge I had was OK but after a couple of months the needle movement went all jerky and it read well out. There are loads of cheap and cheerful gauges available but some are crap quality and won't last long, or worse, won't be accurate! My advice would be: spend as much as you can afford to get a quality reliable brand. James I agree. However as I am running standard I will stick with the autogauge. I fitted it today and it looks especially in the dark. If I go for any performance mods I will change the boost guage to something a bit more acurate. Will post some pics later. JOhn

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19024 10/01/2006 01:26 10/01/2006 01:26
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: "Dont buy a TIM one - they are cheap, and rubbish as a result" oh dear i just got a TIM one for crimbo! Well Nigel has one and he thinks it's OK! Remember just my opinion, but then I have owned and used one - briefly mind you!

Re: Choosing a Boost Gauge Advice #19025 19/01/2006 20:43 19/01/2006 20:43
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	best install ive seen is on bezzers old coupe (see for sale section). thats how it should be done and thats the way im doing it. it was fitted by jlow the previous owner. he even matched the backlight colour !!!

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