08-11-2012, 11:59 PM
Same old question! Seeing as im getting the hdi back this weekend im thinking i need to join the world of moving needles!
Boost Gauges
Ive been looking at the prosport ones on ebay but they use some kind of electronic interface instead of just a piece of hose. Has anyone got any suggestions?
Also seeing as im such a diesel n00b a link to some boost hose (if needed) and self tappers for the manifold would be great!
Probably got about £30-40.
Rather clear and not smoked
and white illumination if possible
Loads of them seem to have really big plastic silver surrounds which im trying to avoid!
Also if i want to put in a volt gauge does that need to go direct to the battery or can i do it off any 12V supply such as the cigarette lighter? Was trying to get them all to match so if there was a series rather than just a single gauge that would be great!
FMIC
Also money dependant im looking at FMICs. Has anyone got a list of all the parts needed or the link to that ebay kit i cant find? I remember there were various sizes and the medium one was good! Pics of the route you took would be great. I want mine to be symetrical on each side of the cooler so does that mean the drivers side going back on itself? or can i squeeze it round the drivers side of the radiator?
De-EGR
Ive read quite a bit on this but what is the best way besides welding a blank on? Just disconnect it?
Maps
Pretty much understand whats going on here as im already on a stage 1 but is there any turbo twiddling or anything that happens along side a map or is just that? And whats the options for bigger turbos on a HDI?
Estate exhaust
I need one box to be MOT legal? So the middle box is the best to leave in as its the least restrictive? but does make it quieter! Decats are cheapest off ebay? And all the estates have a down turned exhaust as far as im aware. Do they share all the same sections as the hatch but just dont stick out because its too short? So i presume id have to extend the centre pipe and cut the bumper to make it stick out the bumper?
Massive n00bery and just wanted to get something clarified before i go jumping in!
Thanks
Sam
Boost Gauges
Ive been looking at the prosport ones on ebay but they use some kind of electronic interface instead of just a piece of hose. Has anyone got any suggestions?
Also seeing as im such a diesel n00b a link to some boost hose (if needed) and self tappers for the manifold would be great!
Probably got about £30-40.
Rather clear and not smoked
and white illumination if possible
Loads of them seem to have really big plastic silver surrounds which im trying to avoid!
Also if i want to put in a volt gauge does that need to go direct to the battery or can i do it off any 12V supply such as the cigarette lighter? Was trying to get them all to match so if there was a series rather than just a single gauge that would be great!
FMIC
Also money dependant im looking at FMICs. Has anyone got a list of all the parts needed or the link to that ebay kit i cant find? I remember there were various sizes and the medium one was good! Pics of the route you took would be great. I want mine to be symetrical on each side of the cooler so does that mean the drivers side going back on itself? or can i squeeze it round the drivers side of the radiator?
De-EGR
Ive read quite a bit on this but what is the best way besides welding a blank on? Just disconnect it?
Maps
Pretty much understand whats going on here as im already on a stage 1 but is there any turbo twiddling or anything that happens along side a map or is just that? And whats the options for bigger turbos on a HDI?
Estate exhaust
I need one box to be MOT legal? So the middle box is the best to leave in as its the least restrictive? but does make it quieter! Decats are cheapest off ebay? And all the estates have a down turned exhaust as far as im aware. Do they share all the same sections as the hatch but just dont stick out because its too short? So i presume id have to extend the centre pipe and cut the bumper to make it stick out the bumper?
Massive n00bery and just wanted to get something clarified before i go jumping in!
Thanks
Sam