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		Got a few question on gauge. Im thinking about fitting some more gauges in my d turbo. I have already got a boost gauge. I have been thinking about what gauges are worth getting, I have been thinking of going for oil temp and pressure and EGT. Are these good choices to go for? 
Also then I come on to the question which make gauges to go for? I don't want real cheap 1s or mega expensive 1s but at the end of the day I want them to do there job. From what I have read it is better to go for the more expensive 1s especially for a EGT gauge. I don't like to say a definite amount I want to spend but around £30 per gauge. Also as I would be fitting them where the stereo would usually be I would ideally what them to all be the same make so it looks a bit better/smarter. 
 
I like the look of these gauges
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OIL-PRESSURE-G...3a83163cf3 
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		Anyone got any advice on this? Need to get some gauges ordered up soon
	 
		
	 
	
	
	
		
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		Id have all them gauges I've never had a egt gauge if its coaling ole mad you have too much egt lol
 I have oil pressure temp and boost always gone auto gauge not mega expensive but decent gauges seem to be accurate stay away from anything Digital imo
 
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		you want your egt guage to be the most expensive you can afford ideally, a nice quick reacting egt is a real nice addition.
 ive gone a bit overkill on mine, i have:
 
 Boost
 Oil pressure
 Oil temp
 Water temp
 Volts
 internal pump pressure (useful for tuning)
 EGT
 
 I try to use racetech gauges, very accurate and not over the top expensive
 
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		 (31-07-2013, 11:25 PM)ozonehostile Wrote:  you want your egt guage to be the most expensive you can afford ideally, a nice quick reacting egt is a real nice addition.
 ive gone a bit overkill on mine, i have:
 
 Boost
 Oil pressure
 Oil temp
 Water temp
 Volts
 internal pump pressure (useful for tuning)
 EGT
 
 I try to use racetech gauges, very accurate and not over the top expensive
 
Cheers, where the hell are you going to fit all them gauges lol
	 
		
	 
	
	
	
		
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		ive got 3 in the radio slot, 2 in pods on top of dash and 2 where the ashtray used to be haha
	 
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		Cable tied to the dash? -.-
	 
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		 (31-07-2013, 11:37 PM)ozonehostile Wrote:  ive got 3 in the radio slot, 2 in pods on top of dash and 2 where the ashtray used to be haha 
What have you used for the 1s in the radio slot? 
 
I brought 1 of the things off eBay but I'm not that impressed with the fit of it
	 
		
	 
	
	
	
		
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		 (01-08-2013, 12:47 PM)Frosty Wrote:   (31-07-2013, 11:37 PM)ozonehostile Wrote:  ive got 3 in the radio slot, 2 in pods on top of dash and 2 where the ashtray used to be haha What have you used for the 1s in the radio slot?
 
 I brought 1 of the things off eBay but I'm not that impressed with the fit of it
 
erm m not sure where its from. its rickys old car and it was in there when i bought it. fits well though, nicely staggered so i can see all 3 gauges clearly
	 
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		This is the 1 I got but it just doesn't seem to fit securely as it doesn't clip in very well where the centre dash bolts up. I don't know if it will be better when the gauge are in ithttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271093967570?s...1497.l2649
		
	 
	
	
	
		
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		that looks the same as mine, must be hit or miss with them as this one fits fine :/
	 
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		 (04-08-2013, 12:11 PM)ozonehostile Wrote:  that looks the same as mine, must be hit or miss with them as this one fits fine :/ 
I have modified mine a bit and it now fits better    
		
	 
	
	
	
		
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		I use stack mate, very good but pritty steep on price, think the boost gauge was £60odd
	 
		
	 
	
	
	
		
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		+1 for Autogauge on a budget, stack if you can afford it / know how to pull a brummy's leg.
	 
		
	 
	
	
	
		
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		quick hijack    were do you run the oil temp/press from?
	
		
	 
	
	
	
		
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		Normally from the oil plate
	 
		
	 
	
	
	
		
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		Sandwich plate that's bolts between the oil cooler and oil filter. About £15/20 off eBay
	 
		
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