gaugues that match msp best

[CHICO2003]

I'm sure there's a thread (or 50) on this already... but after some searching, I couldn't find s***.

So anyway... I'm going to be putting in my dual gauge yeller instrument bezel soon and figured I may need to get some new gauges.

The ones I had before (which resided below my single-din HU) were/are OK (stewart warner boost and A/F) but, since these will be directly in the line of site of the sped/odometer... I'm looking for something as close to (if not exactly) the same as them. My SW gauges are a sort of beat up anyway so it's probably time for a new set.

So what gauges would you guys recommend?

Also, that A/F ratio gauge will probably drive me crazy (positioned in my direct line of site) so something a little less ridiculous is probably in order. next to boost, what's the next most important?

 

[Mutmatt]

autometer ultralites looks dang close

 

[daedalus]

White faced defi d-gauges... [/thread]

 

[terbow]

ultralite v2. they are silver face and backlit. u can get red lights for em too i think. thats about close as its gettin'

 

[CHICO2003]

White faced defi d-gauges... [/thread]

those look pretty good... but, after going to streeeetunitdotcalm... it seems these are only available in a din casing (like yours) been there done that... since I've got an indash nav now, I need to relocate... hence the aforementioned dual gauge bezel...

 

[CHICO2003]

ultralite v2. they are silver face and backlit. u can get red lights for em too i think. thats about close as its gettin'

I was checking out the differences between v1 & v2. V2 features a black center (which match my 03 cluster better) but, after lookin at their website, it seems like they wouldn't really match at all at night... (white lettering instead of orange/red) see for yourself...

http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugeop.aspx?sid=61

mouse over where it says 'view illumination'

 

[daedalus]

Yea, they discontinued the D-Gauge back in Dec. of '06, but there are still some new ones floating around. The thing they sell in the DIN casing isn't what I have. I've got separate D-Gauges with a VW golf DIN plate.

Hope you find what you're looking for.

Cheers!

 

[SeR_Cyclops]

the D gauges are sick but high

 

[terbow]

I was checking out the differences between v1 & v2. V2 features a black center (which match my 03 cluster better) but, after lookin at their website, it seems like they wouldn't really match at all at night... (white lettering instead of orange/red) see for yourself...

http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugeop.aspx?sid=61

mouse over where it says 'view illumination'

right, but u can buy different color led bulbs (as i mentioned) so the night illumination thing can be matched closer.

http://www.autometer.com/cat_accessorieslist.aspx?pid=27

so im still right. damnit

u dont want v1, the around the dial lightning is horrible and doesnt match at all.

 

[CHICO2003]

haha thanks for the headsup on v1... that was the biggest problem with my stewart warners so I appreciate the info.

thing on the v2s though... it changes the color of the entire gauge face instead of the numbers.

ideally, I'd like guages that have a silver finish face with black numbers during the day... and a black face with orange/reddish #s at night. (to match the msp)

 

[terbow]

its through the dial lighting. the numbers light up not the face. its black cause the lights are off. just like ur car does now. so get the light replacements and trust in a fellow connecticutian

 

[CHICO2003]

haha if you say so... i still don't see it but I'll take your word fo it

 

[AusOrion]

right, but u can buy different color led bulbs (as i mentioned) so the night illumination thing can be matched closer.

http://www.autometer.com/cat_accessorieslist.aspx?pid=27

so im still right. damnit

u dont want v1, the around the dial lightning is horrible and doesnt match at all.

I was looking at the description for those replacement bulbs and it says that they will not work with the v2's. I also looked at just getting covers and they also said that they would work with Ultra-lite v2's.

 

[daonly1around]

i would say just buy all new gauges!!!

 

[crashkelly]

eh matchin colors is over-rated...i got the Ultralite carbon fibers....hey at least they match my hood

 

[terbow]

I was looking at the description for those replacement bulbs and it says that they will not work with the v2's. I also looked at just getting covers and they also said that they would work with Ultra-lite v2's.

excellent point. the site i was at didnt mention that haha. oh well i guess

i sit corrected. but during the day tehy will match. its never going to be perfect, theres going to be some sacrifice somewhere.

if u dont care about warranty u can always change the led's. but thats prolly not a good idea on new gauges.

 

[terbow]

eh matchin colors is over-rated...i got the Ultralite carbon fibers....hey at least they match my hood

i agree. even tho mine light up 8 diff colors. to match almost anything. but u cant see em during the day, thats the only thing i hate about them.

 

[CHICO2003]

i found a couple defi d gauges online... $110ish/each I know that' expensive but these seem to have the look I'm going for. time will tell...

 

[terbow]

defi is nice stuff. thats not really bad . i paid 1200.00 for my 3 gauges lol

 

[CHICO2003]

12.... hundred... dah..dah...dollars???? god lord.... no wonder you were able to donate $5