ECS boost gauge opinions/experiences?

ajrettke · 03-09-2009, 11:12 AM

http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...ategory=Gauges

Looks decent, I like it better thant he rix because it's on the right and I don't like the digital numbers.

DELTA BMW · 03-09-2009, 11:25 AM

The problem with that gauge is it blocks a good portion of air flow through the vent. I love my air conditioning and am not going to give any of it up for a gauge. Do a search you will find some really cool options for not too expensive around here.

On the plus side ECS has absolutely wonderful customer service and it is a great product.

Neon01 · 03-09-2009, 11:27 AM

I love the gauge, but I don't like the central location. Personally I think it really takes away from the clean look of the central stack (especially since its actually replacing the stock louvers on the vent).

I agree with you on the Rix gauge though - I hate digital gauges. A nice analog with peak hold and such is the best way to go. I'm looking at fitting the ECS gauge into the vent on the left. I did something similar in my 2000 S4 by dremeling away some of the material in the center vent (photo here)

ajrettke · 03-09-2009, 11:40 AM

Yeah this is what I had before and I really liked it. It almost looks stock.

The airflow isn't that big of a deal..I didn't even notice it with the S4 vent. But it does kind of take away the look of the stack. But I'm not really sure where to put one. The ones that attach to the steering column scream I love rice, zip ties, and duct tape on my car.
What we need is someone to figure out the NAV/computer software and havena option to show a boost gauge on the nav screen!

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ajrettke Private First Class 21 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 335i Msport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dumfries, VA iTrader: (1)	Yeah this is what I had before and I really liked it. It almost looks stock. The airflow isn't that big of a deal..I didn't even notice it with the S4 vent. But it does kind of take away the look of the stack. But I'm not really sure where to put one. The ones that attach to the steering column scream I love rice, zip ties, and duct tape on my car. What we need is someone to figure out the NAV/computer software and havena option to show a boost gauge on the nav screen!
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