View Poll Results: What gauge setup?
ONLY 2 gauges: Fuel and Nitrous on the console, no a-pillar...
2
22.22%
3 Gauges: Fuel and Nitrous on the console, interceptor on a-pillar...
2
22.22%
3 Gauges: Fuel and Nitrous on the console, Air Fuel on the a-pillar...
0
0%
3 Gauges: Fuel on a-pillar Tranny and Nitrous on the console...
1
11.11%
3 Gauges: Fuel and Nitrous on console OTHER GAUGE (mention in thread) on a-pillar...
4
44.44%
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Which gauge should I get?
10-02-2008, 05:06 AM
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Which gauge should I get? So, now that I am coming out with the dual gauge pod for our center consoles I need a third gauge to fill it.
I have the Cobalt Fuel Pressure Gauge on the A-Pillar...
and Nitrous Pressure Gauge in the console now...
Which all matches the "Cobalt style font" gauge overlay McNord is making for me:
and it will light up with blue LEDs as well. So, you see I have a theme established...
Now, I know most of you would say to just get rid of the a-pillar gauge (which I MIGHT do) and put both fuel pressure and nitrous pressure in the console.
The only thing is I have had an a-pillar gauge in every car I have owned. Fuel pressure to be specific (because I spray my cars and want to keep a close eye on that). A friend had one, I always thought it was really cool so I got one and have always had one...
Hence me thinking of adding a third gauge... I'm considering:
Air Fuel
or Tranny Temp
Now, if I got the air fuel I'd have to put it in the a-pillar so the matching styles (fuel pressure and nitrous) could be next to each other.
That said, it just seems lame to have a bouncing LED in my face all the time...
If I got the Tranny Temperature gauge it could go next to the nitrous (would match the full sweep face) but just seems out of place there (since it is my "nitrous center" with bottle opener and soon purge being there).
I am also thinking about the Interceptor Gauge:
I would put it in the a-pillar, nitrous and fuel would be on the console plate. I am thinking this is my best option BUT I just HATE digital gauges, I like old school.
I will NOT put the nitrous on the a-pillar... No advertising to cops or thieves for me
I'll probably just put the Fuel Pressure and Nitrous Pressure down there for now, no a-pillar and see how that goes for awhile... Anyone else have any ideas?
I just want a gauge that I actually NEED and also placement has to be functional and aesthetic (if it is on the a-pillar, it damn well better be important, if it is next to the nitrous it better have to do with the nitrous)...
I have the Cobalt Fuel Pressure Gauge on the A-Pillar...
and Nitrous Pressure Gauge in the console now...
Which all matches the "Cobalt style font" gauge overlay McNord is making for me:
and it will light up with blue LEDs as well. So, you see I have a theme established...
Now, I know most of you would say to just get rid of the a-pillar gauge (which I MIGHT do) and put both fuel pressure and nitrous pressure in the console.
The only thing is I have had an a-pillar gauge in every car I have owned. Fuel pressure to be specific (because I spray my cars and want to keep a close eye on that). A friend had one, I always thought it was really cool so I got one and have always had one...
Hence me thinking of adding a third gauge... I'm considering:
Air Fuel
or Tranny Temp
Now, if I got the air fuel I'd have to put it in the a-pillar so the matching styles (fuel pressure and nitrous) could be next to each other.
That said, it just seems lame to have a bouncing LED in my face all the time...
If I got the Tranny Temperature gauge it could go next to the nitrous (would match the full sweep face) but just seems out of place there (since it is my "nitrous center" with bottle opener and soon purge being there).
I am also thinking about the Interceptor Gauge:
I would put it in the a-pillar, nitrous and fuel would be on the console plate. I am thinking this is my best option BUT I just HATE digital gauges, I like old school.
I will NOT put the nitrous on the a-pillar... No advertising to cops or thieves for me
I'll probably just put the Fuel Pressure and Nitrous Pressure down there for now, no a-pillar and see how that goes for awhile... Anyone else have any ideas?
I just want a gauge that I actually NEED and also placement has to be functional and aesthetic (if it is on the a-pillar, it damn well better be important, if it is next to the nitrous it better have to do with the nitrous)...
10-02-2008, 09:07 AM
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the interceptor is a nice setup, I love mine, and the fact that you can use other sensors, and the guage can be setup to display them is great. Additionally the built in LED's can be set up as shift lights, or for any other critical item you wish to keep track of. It is nice to be able to change that feature at will
10-02-2008, 01:05 PM
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I love my Interceptor gauge. I can't understand why everyone doesn't have one. I'm not even kidding, it's that good.
EDIT: I screwed up your poll already LOL I'd mount the analog gauges in the console and the digital Interceptor on the A-pillar.
EDIT: I screwed up your poll already LOL I'd mount the analog gauges in the console and the digital Interceptor on the A-pillar.
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10-02-2008, 01:13 PM
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get a real wide band and dont waste your $ on that one 
I like the AEM wideband so you no your true A/F ratio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyYw1a3wJr4
oil pressure and A/F http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYb8jClJMDI
I like the AEM wideband so you no your true A/F ratio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyYw1a3wJr4
oil pressure and A/F http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYb8jClJMDI
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10-02-2008, 10:07 PM
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Drop $220 on the Interceptor and you've got a trans temp gauge, A/F gauge, accurate coolant temps, MAF readings, PW, even fuel economy, etc. Plus you have the ability to read and clear DTCs on the fly. You could have it installed in your A-pillar pod in about ten minutes. It's the best money I've spent on a part.
10-02-2008, 10:34 PM
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Drop $220 on the Interceptor and you've got a trans temp gauge, A/F gauge, accurate coolant temps, MAF readings, PW, even fuel economy, etc. Plus you have the ability to read and clear DTCs on the fly. You could have it installed in your A-pillar pod in about ten minutes. It's the best money I've spent on a part.
10-03-2008, 03:22 PM
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I would get AEM wideband and AEM trans temp. I like the way they look and you can choose if you want black or silver it comes with both. I like 100% digital so it tells you where it is you dont have to see around where it is
wideband around $250 See you can tell if your fuel pressure is going down by this becuase it you see it going lean you no something up You can tell it ya get a vacuum leak and more from this gauge!
trans temp around $150
2 most important gauges.
If ya want nitrous pressure put it down by you shifter somewhere I like this
wideband around $250 See you can tell if your fuel pressure is going down by this becuase it you see it going lean you no something up
You can tell it ya get a vacuum leak and more from this gauge!trans temp around $150
2 most important gauges.
If ya want nitrous pressure put it down by you shifter somewhere
I like this Last edited by SIC LSX; 10-03-2008 at 03:33 PM.
