| tacomaprime | 11-08-2005 02:58 PM |
autometer gauges? Crappy?
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So I am thinkin about getting a triple or double gauge pillar, or that defi pod, and putting some gauges in it. Probably boost, oil pressure ,and one more.
Question is, are autometer gauges crappy gauges? I know defi are some of the best, but I cant really justify spending that much on a gauge right now.
Thanks.
Question is, are autometer gauges crappy gauges? I know defi are some of the best, but I cant really justify spending that much on a gauge right now.
Thanks.
| perkowskiforpope | 11-08-2005 03:03 PM |
autometer has many diffrent types of gauges ranging from affordable to just as pricey as the Deft, are they crappy? Nope. Did I notice the change from my basic autometer gauges to my Defi BF gauges? Yep. But if you want cheap gauges that work go with autometer. Oh yeah i was just looking for gauges for a friend of mine and [url]www.daddysscp.com[/url] has some nice gauges for reasonable prices.
| BREWPUBEAVER | 11-08-2005 03:06 PM |
autometer gauges are standard sizes, and everything on your car is metric.
autometer makes gauges in 52mm and 67mm no 60`s.
there EGT probe doesnt work with our bung`s
if i was going to redo anything on my car, the autometer gauges would be the only thing! but not many people have 67mm gauges in a carbon fiber pod though....
autometer makes gauges in 52mm and 67mm no 60`s.
there EGT probe doesnt work with our bung`s
if i was going to redo anything on my car, the autometer gauges would be the only thing! but not many people have 67mm gauges in a carbon fiber pod though....
| SubNoob | 11-08-2005 03:19 PM |
[QUOTE=BREWPUBEAVER]autometer gauges are standard sizes, and everything on your car is metric.
autometer makes gauges in 52mm and 67mm no 60`s.
there EGT probe doesnt work with our bung`s
if i was going to redo anything on my car, the autometer gauges would be the only thing! but not many people have 67mm gauges in a carbon fiber pod though....[/QUOTE]
so autometers egt doesn't work on wrx's???
can anyone fill me in on the pros/ cons of electric vs mechanical gauges
autometer makes gauges in 52mm and 67mm no 60`s.
there EGT probe doesnt work with our bung`s
if i was going to redo anything on my car, the autometer gauges would be the only thing! but not many people have 67mm gauges in a carbon fiber pod though....[/QUOTE]
so autometers egt doesn't work on wrx's???
can anyone fill me in on the pros/ cons of electric vs mechanical gauges
| punga | 11-08-2005 03:36 PM |
[QUOTE=SubNoob]so autometers egt doesn't work on wrx's???
can anyone fill me in on the pros/ cons of electric vs mechanical gauges[/QUOTE]
The autometer egt will work..What i think he ment is the probe will not go into the factory egt location.You have to drill and tap a hole in the manifold. Which isn't a bad thing you will get a better reading from the manifold then where the stock egt is.Because the stock egt is there to make sure the pre turbo cat isn't melting..
can anyone fill me in on the pros/ cons of electric vs mechanical gauges[/QUOTE]
The autometer egt will work..What i think he ment is the probe will not go into the factory egt location.You have to drill and tap a hole in the manifold. Which isn't a bad thing you will get a better reading from the manifold then where the stock egt is.Because the stock egt is there to make sure the pre turbo cat isn't melting..
| tacomaprime | 11-08-2005 03:45 PM |
So I am assuminig the boost would work fine, since its just splicing the hose and inserting a t unit. The oil pressure sending unit from autometer wont fit the subaru's?
Why not?
Why not?
| SubNoob | 11-08-2005 03:59 PM |
does anyone on here have auto meter cobalts? how do u like them? Post pics!! :D
| PARANOID56 | 11-08-2005 04:22 PM |
i have used many of autometers products. all of which have been great. the one time i had an issue, they sent me a new gauge with out any questions. great customer service.
| Master2192 | 11-08-2005 04:26 PM |
I have Autometer Cobalts, i'll get some pics tonight. I love em
| WRXSIG | 11-08-2005 04:26 PM |
[QUOTE=SubNoob]does anyone on here have auto meter cobalts? how do u like them? Post pics!! :D[/QUOTE]
love mine...all the evo guys round town want them after we had our g2g :p
[IMG]http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/WRXSIG112/Photosh00t062.jpg[/IMG]
love mine...all the evo guys round town want them after we had our g2g :p
[IMG]http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/WRXSIG112/Photosh00t062.jpg[/IMG]
| STREETFAME16 | 11-08-2005 04:34 PM |
Great product ! They work just as good as any of those expensive gauges. I have them on my 04 rex (e.g.t,boost, a/f ratio)
| SubNoob | 11-08-2005 04:39 PM |
[QUOTE=WRXSIG]love mine...all the evo guys round town want them after we had our g2g :p
[IMG]http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/WRXSIG112/Photosh00t062.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
damn those are bright. anyone have any pics of them on A-piller?
[IMG]http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/WRXSIG112/Photosh00t062.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
damn those are bright. anyone have any pics of them on A-piller?
| lDeez lNutz | 11-08-2005 05:15 PM |
the autometer nexus gauges cost almost the same as the defi BF series gauges.
| xplcitcustmz | 11-08-2005 06:14 PM |
i had some pro comps, but sold them before i installed them
| rexxer | 11-08-2005 06:36 PM |
I had Autometer gauges and a gauge pod in my '02 WRX. I loved them. I wouldn't buy the A/F gauge again as it was fairly useless. You need wideband, not narrowband. The oil pressure sender just needs an adapter to fit the WRX. There are a number of install walk throughs on the net. The boost gauge was great... just make sure you get a Boost/Vacuum gauge.
I had Lunar series. The green lighting went with the WRX gauge lighting. My budy had the Cobalt series. They didn't match the car, but wow, did they look cool... and they looked to be of higher quality.
I had Lunar series. The green lighting went with the WRX gauge lighting. My budy had the Cobalt series. They didn't match the car, but wow, did they look cool... and they looked to be of higher quality.
| orion421 | 11-08-2005 07:36 PM |
i have a pro comp boost/vacuum in my rex and all of a sudden about 2 weeks ago its now reading 5 psi low....reads -5 with the car off
| vipernj | 11-08-2005 08:38 PM |
the autometer oil temp and EGT work great for me. I have the pro comp ultralite series. The oil temp gauge uses a 1/8"NPT fitting... I went to subaru and bought the oil gallery plug and tapped a 1/8"NPT fitting into it and it works great. Fitment was A+. The EGT is good too.. I have a stainless manifold so I welded the included bung on and it work good.
| tacomaprime | 11-08-2005 10:17 PM |
If I get defi gauges, do I have to get that defi link control unit too? Or is that something that is optional?
| refuse | 11-08-2005 10:30 PM |
The autometer gauges work fine, but the house for the boost gauge is like a straw so go to wrxtra.com they sell extras for the autometer gauges like the house for the boost gauge.
| kcook | 11-08-2005 10:31 PM |
i have the sport comp gauge for boost. its not bright at all. i'd recommend the ones pictured above. a buddy of mine had them and i liked them a lot.
| quadturbowrxgtr-s | 11-08-2005 10:42 PM |
as someone mentioned the lunar series seem to match the look of the green backlighting. does anyone have pics of them day or night. that would be great.
| MrH00nel2 | 11-08-2005 10:44 PM |
[QUOTE=ADIDAS]If I get defi gauges, do I have to get that defi link control unit too? Or is that something that is optional?[/QUOTE]
only if you get the BF series
only if you get the BF series
| skycop | 11-08-2005 10:50 PM |
I also have the Cobalts. I love them to death, they were precisely what I was looking for.
[URL=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/611000-611999/611162_14.jpg]GAUGES[/URL]
[URL=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/611000-611999/611162_14.jpg]GAUGES[/URL]
| WR^2X | 11-08-2005 11:34 PM |
I have the Nexus gauges and love them... Yes, the autometer boost gauges come with very small diameter tubing that can lead to slow response time for the gauge... But correcting that issue is as easy as taking a trip to Ace Hardware/any auto parts store and getting some new tubing and a different tee fitting.
| maxitout77 | 11-08-2005 11:41 PM |
anyone have an pictures of pro-comp ultra lights in their wrx?
| BOOST3DWRX | 11-09-2005 01:29 PM |
ask and you shall receive lol
[IMG]http://www.elementalms.com/images/1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.elementalms.com/images/1.jpg[/IMG]
| AndyM | 11-09-2005 01:48 PM |
I like my gauges, but I would have gone Defi in the long run. I also have the Autometer gauge housing too.
[IMG]http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d724b3127cce9a84d8fa01f400000016108AYuW7JyzctR[/IMG]
[IMG]http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d724b3127cce9a84d8fa01f400000016108AYuW7JyzctR[/IMG]
| BREWPUBEAVER | 11-09-2005 02:40 PM |
[img]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/brewpubeaver/My%20STI/DSCN1209.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/brewpubeaver/My%20STI/DSCN1212.jpg[/img]
52mm in the Apillar 67mm in the center pod, and yes i know it isnt flush. i still have to do some wiring an dit is a PITA to get the CF pod out.
[img]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/brewpubeaver/My%20STI/DSCN1212.jpg[/img]
52mm in the Apillar 67mm in the center pod, and yes i know it isnt flush. i still have to do some wiring an dit is a PITA to get the CF pod out.
| C43 | 11-09-2005 06:07 PM |
Get the DEFI. I love mine
| quadturbowrxgtr-s | 11-10-2005 11:09 AM |
anyone with pics of the lunar series? TIA
| SubNoob | 11-10-2005 01:32 PM |
[QUOTE=BOOST3DWRX]ask and you shall receive lol
[IMG]http://www.elementalms.com/images/1.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
those look really clean and easy to read. do u have a night pic of them?
[IMG]http://www.elementalms.com/images/1.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
those look really clean and easy to read. do u have a night pic of them?
| maxitout77 | 11-10-2005 04:38 PM |
thank you much :)
| Lachlan | 11-10-2005 05:13 PM |
have you been to egauges.com? They have some good deals on a number of brands, including a ton of autometers.
| maxitout77 | 11-10-2005 08:14 PM |
quick question: i bought a set of autometers, and the boost gauge hovers at 2 psi, not hooked up, is that normal?
| scoogan | 11-11-2005 06:01 PM |
Anyone have the part # for the T fitting to hook up my Autometer fuel pressure gauge?
Oh p.s...get the Cobalts. They look sexy when lite up.
Oh p.s...get the Cobalts. They look sexy when lite up.
| WR^2X | 11-11-2005 06:08 PM |
[QUOTE=maxitout77]quick question: i bought a set of autometers, and the boost gauge hovers at 2 psi, not hooked up, is that normal?[/QUOTE]Is it a mechanical gauge, or electric? But no, that's not normal. If it's electric, it might go away when you hook it up for the first time.
| maxitout77 | 11-12-2005 03:35 AM |
no, mechanical
| WR^2X | 11-12-2005 09:57 AM |
[QUOTE=maxitout77]no, mechanical[/QUOTE]I'd call up Autometer and tell them. They will most likely replace it for free.
| maxitout77 | 11-12-2005 05:05 PM |
really? they stand behind their product that well? i did buy it used
| WR^2X | 11-12-2005 05:10 PM |
Oh, I don't know what they'll say about it being bought used. But yes, Autometer has outstanding customer service.
| maxitout77 | 11-12-2005 07:09 PM |
awsome, i will contact them shortly, thanx for the help
| pdxsilverwrx | 11-12-2005 09:56 PM |
Just wanted to add that I have had Autometers in several of cars and trucks including a mech boost and electric egt guage in the WRX and I have had no problems at all.
| 02WHITEDUB | 11-12-2005 10:16 PM |
I've got the Nexus gauges in an Autometer cluster bezel and they basically look stock..but sexier!
In the daytime the white/red color matches the Subaru colors and at night there's a green that is bang-on - and dimmable! Or blue, red, purple...
Always accurate - the boost gauge starts at zero every time it initializes.
Sweet features (uploadable, playback, etc.) Unlike many gauges, they can be basically blacked out (red color at lowest brightness.)
Spend the dough, you'll be VERY happy with them.
In the daytime the white/red color matches the Subaru colors and at night there's a green that is bang-on - and dimmable! Or blue, red, purple...
Always accurate - the boost gauge starts at zero every time it initializes.
Sweet features (uploadable, playback, etc.) Unlike many gauges, they can be basically blacked out (red color at lowest brightness.)
Spend the dough, you'll be VERY happy with them.
| refuse | 11-18-2005 12:56 PM |
i have the sport comp gauges and i switched out the bulbs for some crazy 5 sided red bulbs and they are like a 100 times better, it matches my sti cluster pretty well. I got the website for the bulbs off the changing youre HVAC collor thread and i had few bulbs left so i threw them in the gauges and they worked so good. My car is in ths shop but i will post pics next week
| AFBeefcake | 11-18-2005 01:12 PM |
[QUOTE=quadturbowrxgtr-s]anyone with pics of the lunar series? TIA[/QUOTE]
Well these are not in a WRX but here is a pic of my autometer lunar gauges in my SVX.
Night time
[url]http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/AFBeefcake/6053.JPG[/url]
Day time
[url]http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/AFBeefcake/6052.JPG[/url]
Well these are not in a WRX but here is a pic of my autometer lunar gauges in my SVX.
Night time
[url]http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/AFBeefcake/6053.JPG[/url]
Day time
[url]http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/AFBeefcake/6052.JPG[/url]
| Danbob | 11-18-2005 04:53 PM |
GO to egauges.com and pick yourself up some VDO Vision Gauges. I just got some and they are REALLY accurate, REALLY CHEAP, and a perfect match to a stock rex interior. I bought mine used from a member on here for dirt cheap and perfect condition. You can't go wrong with these gauges. Far better than Autmeter IMO
| fastwrx006 | 11-18-2005 04:59 PM |
The autometer gauges a little inacurate, I would always rely on my turbosmart eboost for boost pressure readings. My autometer gauge showed 20-21 psi while the e-boost showed 17-18 psi.
| IIdiceII | 11-18-2005 04:59 PM |
I bought a used carbon fiber boost gauge on here. When it got to my house, the needle had fallen off. I sent it to auto meter to be repaired and 2 days later, i had a new one at my front door. The BEST customer service. They asked for a reciept and i said i got it as a present:D
| Kenji815 | 11-18-2005 05:09 PM |
any autometer that would match the stock wrx green glow??
| Lachlan | 11-18-2005 05:22 PM |
The problem there is most autometer gauges have "around the bezel" lighting rather than "through the bezel." VDOs are cheap and match the stock green fairly well. Greddy matches too but is more expensive.
| maxitout77 | 11-18-2005 10:59 PM |
[QUOTE=IIdiceII]I bought a used carbon fiber boost gauge on here. When it got to my house, the needle had fallen off. I sent it to auto meter to be repaired and 2 days later, i had a new one at my front door. The BEST customer service. They asked for a reciept and i said i got it as a present:D[/QUOTE]
damn! i hope that happens to me. i just sent them my boost gauge back (2 days ago). i bought it on here as well and told them i lost the reciept :devil: i hope i get a new one too :)
damn! i hope that happens to me. i just sent them my boost gauge back (2 days ago). i bought it on here as well and told them i lost the reciept :devil: i hope i get a new one too :)
| maxitout77 | 11-18-2005 11:05 PM |
[QUOTE=refuse]i have the sport comp gauges and i switched out the bulbs for some crazy 5 sided red bulbs and they are like a 100 times better, it matches my sti cluster pretty well. I got the website for the bulbs off the changing youre HVAC collor thread and i had few bulbs left so i threw them in the gauges and they worked so good. My car is in ths shop but i will post pics next week[/QUOTE]
wanna post that link for us? i cant seem to find it? :)
wanna post that link for us? i cant seem to find it? :)
| maxitout77 | 11-30-2005 12:39 PM |
[QUOTE=maxitout77]damn! i hope that happens to me. i just sent them my boost gauge back (2 days ago). i bought it on here as well and told them i lost the reciept :devil: i hope i get a new one too :)[/QUOTE]
update: autommeter sent me a brand new guage with all the hook ups and all. excellent product support
update: autommeter sent me a brand new guage with all the hook ups and all. excellent product support
| WR^2X | 12-02-2005 09:19 AM |
Well I am a big fan of AutoMeter, so I'll toss in my story. My Nexus gauges were working great, then all of a sudden the EGT gauge would randomly freeze during driving. I told AutoMeter, and they asked me to ship the gauge and remote to them. They said they would replace the gauge, and reflash the software on the remote to the latest version. Sent them out on Saturday afternoon, and got a package back from them last night. They did not just replace the gauge and reflash the remote, they sent me a brand new, off the shelf, EGT gauge and remote. So not only did they give me back the parts I needed, they gave me extra! Now I have a spare EGT probe and fittings, extra network wiring, etc.
| TheLegacy | 12-02-2005 10:08 AM |
i have autometer cobalt af and boost gauge, not happy. They stopped wrking But its that they arent the most accurate.
going to AEM wideband and AVO multi gauge (digital boost, oil, heat, auto ic spray).
I need more serious gauges these days.
do like the company n the blue lighting in my gauge
going to AEM wideband and AVO multi gauge (digital boost, oil, heat, auto ic spray).
I need more serious gauges these days.
do like the company n the blue lighting in my gauge
| megaben300 | 12-27-2005 11:38 PM |
Just FYI for everybody who doesn't already know. I just checked the Autometer website and apparently they just came out with the sport comp II, which has LED lighting through the dial and a glowing needle like the wrx stock. I haven't seen them for sale anywhere yet, but if the price is comparable to the original sport comps then they may turn out to be a good low cost dependable gauge to match the stock gauges.
| shamrock 05 | 12-13-2012 10:48 PM |
I know, I know a old thread, but I want to get people's opinion. I have the Carbon series mechanical gauge. Now I know the temps are changing and that can cause the gauge to read a bit off. So anyways....when I shut my car off the gauge always goes to 0. But when sitting at a light, the gauge used to stay dead nuts at 20psi in vac but know it moves between 15-17psi....while driving and letting off the gas it used to dip down to 20-22psi and now it's around 18-20psi when I let off the gas. So I went and had a boost leak test done and no leaks, car was fine. Sooooo what could be the problem? I have had the gauge for a coupe years and it just started doing this recently "past few weeks" and it has gotten a bit colder......any ideas?
Contact Autometer ?
Or buy the electric gauge?
Thought/opinions?
Thanks
Contact Autometer ?
Or buy the electric gauge?
Thought/opinions?
Thanks
| ppayer38 | 12-13-2012 10:56 PM |
[quote=shamrock 05;38701087]I know, I know a old thread, but I want to get people's opinion. I have the Carbon series mechanical gauge. Now I know the temps are changing and that can cause the gauge to read a bit off. So anyways....when I shut my car off the gauge always goes to 0. But when sitting at a light, the gauge used to stay dead nuts at 20psi in vac but know it moves between 15-17psi....while driving and letting off the gas it used to dip down to 20-22psi and now it's around 18-20psi when I let off the gas. So I went and had a boost leak test done and no leaks, car was fine. Sooooo what could be the problem? I have had the gauge for a coupe years and it just started doing this recently "past few weeks" and it has gotten a bit colder......any ideas?
Contact Autometer ?
Or buy the electric gauge?
Thought/opinions?
Thanks[/quote]
A boost leak test won't tell all. You need to check all your vacuum lines and make sure none are leaking, kinked, or any other issues!
I've had the same Autometers on my race car for years now and they are all mechanical with no issues and they get used every weekend...
Contact Autometer ?
Or buy the electric gauge?
Thought/opinions?
Thanks[/quote]
A boost leak test won't tell all. You need to check all your vacuum lines and make sure none are leaking, kinked, or any other issues!
I've had the same Autometers on my race car for years now and they are all mechanical with no issues and they get used every weekend...
| shamrock 05 | 12-13-2012 11:36 PM |
Wrx's look like they have a million vac lines lol and are u mainly referring to the lines around the bcs?
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