jevansio Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) Having a right going on trying to decide what type of gauges to get in prep for going single. I really wanted to go with defi, purely as they look cool when off & when opening/closing, but none of their range fits exactly what I want to do. I really wanted 6 gauges mounted where the stereo is (stereo would go and maybe some small fabrication to get gauges to fit would be needed), I didn't really want gauges in pods up the a-pillar, over the dash & where the passenger airbag is. Defi do 3 styles, Racer, Link, & BF but each has a +ve & -ve: Racer: 52mm means good chance of mounting all 6 out the way. Colour would match my DSBC EBC. but They don't smoke over like the BF range. They have no warning alarm. Link: Has all +ve's of the Racer series, has the audible warning alarm but They look like normal gauges therefore what's the point of getting defi. BF: My favourite, has all the +ve's (alarm, look asthetically pleasing in cabin when on or off), but They're too big & 6 has no chance of fitting where the stereo is, I've have to have them in pods all over. Not having the audible alarm is a real -ve for me, if something is wrong I want to hear it rather than scanning gauges, so the Link series seem the best bet, but I'd be missing out on the whole "black when off" look. Anyone any advice to solve my dilema or any advice on mouting 60mm gauges so it doesn't look too much like a race car? Ta Jay Edited April 22, 2010 by jevansio (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I should get pics up of mine soon, and they are the best interior mod i've done by far! Well worth the bucks! 5Bf's....gonna get the exhaust gas temp this month too! I have a 60mm 4pod thing where the top glove box used to be... heard their quite rare as most ppl have the 3 60mm pods, the 4pod defo looks more oem, and its the same leather as the dash. The the boost bf where the fan used to be beside the clock, then I got the AEM A/F ratio meter where the clock used to be, and I'm gonna put the Exhaust Gas Temp on the other side of the steering wheel where the other circular fan is, no a-pillar pods at all,nothing sticking out anywhere, they all just fit perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 That's sounds like a sweet install, look forward to seeing pics of it, I'd love to have a full 60mm bf install, hope you don't mind me copying the setup if I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I like the look and functionality of the PLX stuff.... http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=95691 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 The Racer gauges are a Defi USA range and are only available with imperial units, see here: http://www.nippon-seiki.co.jp/defishop/product/br/br_type.html There are very few 52mm gauges available now, the Defi Link Meter range is probably the best: http://www.nippon-seiki.co.jp/defishop/product/meter/meter_type.html If interested I am running a group buy for the Defi gauges at the moment, see details HERE and HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Yeah go ahead be my guest ya big copy cat! Just out of interest...does anyone knowwhere you can get this leather 4pod 60mm? It looks kinda custom,it also houses my F Con, but when I get the AEM it might leave a big gap...for more gadgets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 I like the look and functionality of the PLX stuff.... http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=95691 Cool link, I'll have a browse through there in a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 If interested I am running a group buy for the Defi gauges at the moment, see details HERE and HERE Cheers Nic, but I don't think I'll of made my mind up by the time the GB ends , will drop you a line when I do though, Yeah go ahead be my guest ya big copy cat! Lol, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery , the 60mm BF gauges tick nearly all the boxes for me, if I can find a way of mounting them well I think I'll go with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I have 5 Defi BFs and an AEM AFR, yes very nice to put them by the stereo, but the whole point of guages, is to be able to see them!! They arent in your line of site down by the stereo,or over in the passenger airbag, the A pillar pods exist as its the best place to put them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 I have 5 Defi BFs and an AEM AFR, yes very nice to put them by the stereo, but the whole point of guages, is to be able to see them!! They arent in your line of site down by the stereo,or over in the passenger airbag, the A pillar pods exist as its the best place to put them! Thing is in the heat of a spirited drive I don't want to be looking anywhere but the road, has defi not got an additional indicator that flashes when any of the daisy chained gauges pass a programmable level - which I would mount in the line of sight to alert me of any problems, as soon as that flashed I'd back off to assess the situation, leaving me to mount the gauges out of the way, and with their 3 min playback capability, I could view the offending gauge's data. How have you got yours arranged Rob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 has defi not got an additional indicator that flashes when any of the daisy chained gauges pass a programmable level - which I would mount in the line of sight to alert me of any problems, as soon as that flashed I'd back off to assess the situation Yes they do, see here http://www.nippon-seiki.co.jp/defishop/product/op/op_ind.html http://www.nippon-seiki.co.jp/defishop/product/op/op_ind2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Jay, if you don't want the dash cluttered with gauges, how about mounting a Defi Link Display in the DIN slot. With addional sensors, this can show/monitor/record most readings, you could then link this to the warning light. http://www.nippon-seiki.co.jp/defishop/product/dp/dp_top.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 How have you got yours arranged Rob? 3 in a pilar pod, one in the clock hole and one in the right hand vent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Well I think boost and exhaust gas temp stayin in my line of sight are the most important ones hence y they are closest to the main dash i.e the old fan outlets, Fuel Pressure, Water Temp, Oil Temp and Pressure are still important, but if I have time to glance in the passenger wing mirror am sure I have time to glance at the flashing warning lights in the case of something going seriously wrong:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 Jay, if you don't want the dash cluttered with gauges, how about mounting a Defi Link Display in the DIN slot. With addional sensors, this can show/monitor/record most readings, you could then link this to the warning light. http://www.nippon-seiki.co.jp/defishop/product/dp/dp_top.html It just doesn't have the WOW factor a set of defi gauges do :D One of the things I want is that cool startup/shutdown sequence, I'm just a big poser really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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