Boost gauge options

[JamesyB]

Hi guys

Looking at getting a boost gauge for my misses' LCR.

Its currently runing at 285bhp and i just want to be able to keep a check of the boost its running.

Any suggestions as to what to get, and where to mount it - ideally an A-pillar pod if theres one available?

thanx

 

[miscreant]

A few seem to recomend the gauge from halfords as the red light matches the leon dash lights, there is also an a pillor pod and a steering wheel mounting adaptor aswell, for the pillor i only know of this link http://www.nomadracing.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=56&products_id=439.

 

[JamesyB]

thats great many thanks mate

is there anywhere that does the a-pillar pod for just one gauge?

 

[JamesyB]

.... or if not, what other gauge is best for these cars as well as Boost?

 

[sambryant]

Nomad do a single and a double pillar mount. I have the double. I have boost and oil temp as both are very easy to fit

 

[JamesyB]

ok mate lovely thanx will check it out!

 

[GlanzaV]

**cough**

Defi BF's

 

[volvic]

http://www.impconcepts.com/vwgolfboostgaugeforsale.htm

takes time but the end result is nothing short of amazing. These images don't do it justice as I cannot find the other post in MkiV

 

[GlanzaV]

^^ Wow, looks quite nifty actually! lot of work though!

 

[Fien]

that does look pretty mint! bet it looks even better when u see the needle flying round!

how much all in all do u reckon it'd cost to get a boost gauge put in?

 

[CupraTurbo81]

I use Swoosh Fighter gauges (boost + oil pressure) where my centre vents used to be. They are pretty much an exact match for the red of the leon and are a cheap version of the defi gauges.

My boost is like this one.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Swoosh-60mm-F...69395488?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM

 

[Mo Arif]

damn the nomad pillar pod is expensive, I want one though, can't justify paying that much for it

 

[chris_200120vt]

i run one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/52mm-BLACK-7-...73198289?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM great piece of kit i normal just let it run on colour changing mode

 

[volvic]

I remember someone in the golf forums offering this service for £150 I think... You get to choose colours etc. Check out that link I posted, there's a video of one in action

 

[coops10]

Have a look at my readers ride thread, Im custom building mine into my right side air vent...

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=241776&page=5

 

[JamesyB]

**cough**

would love them but cant even justify spending that on gauges in my supra lol

 

[JamesyB]

I use Swoosh Fighter gauges (boost + oil pressure) where my centre vents used to be. They are pretty much an exact match for the red of the leon and are a cheap version of the defi gauges.

My boost is like this one.

yeah seen them and heard pretty good reports for the price range so they are a definite maybe!!

 

[JamesyB]

damn the nomad pillar pod is expensive, I want one though, can't justify paying that much for it

is this nomad pillar pod the ONLY one available for the LCR does anyone know? they do look the part

 

[&rew]

I'd advise against the cheapo Autogauge ones from Halfords. I've got one in a vent pod and the needle buzzes/vibrates/generally makes an annoying noise when you're on full boost.

Spending a bit more money seems to be the way forward!

 

[GlanzaV]

I'd advise against the cheapo Autogauge ones from Halfords. I've got one in a vent pod and the needle buzzes/vibrates/generally makes an annoying noise when you're on full boost.

You can buy a cheap filter to run inline with the boost capillary/pipe to counter the buzzing. I had that problem in my Mk3 Ibiza Cupra.

would love them but cant even justify spending that on gauges in my supra lol

I'm either selling them or sticking them in my car. There's still sets for the Scoobies going for £600+ second hand.