Boost gauges

Socket · 08-16-2016, 04:41 AM

What boost gauge options are out there???

For example there is the Arwon (expensive and doesn't work with tuned cars) ECS vent gauge (angle of the vent bracket is only good for LHD) JB4 gauge hijack (accuracy?) MHD via phone (not really an integrated solution)

Anyway none of these are a great solution IMO...
What set ups are peeps running and what options are out there

Boganian Rubes · 08-16-2016, 04:57 AM

Look at dis
http://www.motivmotorsport.com/produ...tal-interface/

Socket · 08-16-2016, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Boganian Rubes

Look at dis
http://www.motivmotorsport.com/produ...tal-interface/

Nice I like

EB89 · 08-16-2016, 05:54 AM

JB4 works fine, its responsive and also can show boost and your last high boost.

It holds your last high boost so you can go WOT and not have to be looking over at it, you can slow down then look and it stays there till the next big boost replaces it.

At least I think thats what it did, I used it, thats all I could gather it was doing

EB89 · 08-16-2016, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Boganian Rubes

Look at dis
http://www.motivmotorsport.com/produ...tal-interface/

Thats nice, i like that it shows battery voltage and other things to.

I think it lugs into OBDII though which is ugly.

EB89 · 08-16-2016, 06:06 AM

Actually you can put the ODB cover back on, its pretty clean

timot · 08-16-2016, 06:34 AM

Yeah the P3Cars in-vent digital gauge is awesome. I had one back in my Audi days and can vouch for the quality and OEM look and feel. Doesn't look tacky at all

_ink · 08-16-2016, 06:46 AM

P3's do not work with JB4's.

I use the JB4 mobile app gauge, the only thing that bugs me about the boost readings is that it shows a little over boost in the readings.

timot · 08-16-2016, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by _ink

P3's do not work with JB4's.

I use the JB4 mobile app gauge, the only thing that bugs me about the boost readings is that it shows a little over boost in the readings.

Aw dang. I wonder if it'll play nicer with MHD

Socket · 08-16-2016, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by _ink

P3's do not work with JB4's.

I use the JB4 mobile app gauge, the only thing that bugs me about the boost readings is that it shows a little over boost in the readings.

This is true, same as awron

vtl · 08-16-2016, 08:03 AM

P3s work with piggybacks, you can get a version that you run a hose from the intake manifold to the gauge. I previously had a Procede and previous owner ran a P3 gauge in my car

PG · 08-16-2016, 08:30 AM

p3 guage ftw

kookie · 08-16-2016, 05:41 PM

p3 via obd you can't use jb4 also will only work with 08+ models (pre 08 don't have can H and can L on the port). They do sell a boost and battery for non obd installation, but its a lot of coin for a boost gauge.

OBD version has Code Read/Clear, Coolant Temp, Intake Air Temp, Exhaust Gas Temp, Throttle Plate, Speed, RPM with Shift-light, Battery voltage and more!

timot · 08-16-2016, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vtl

P3s work with piggybacks, you can get a version that you run a hose from the intake manifold to the gauge. I previously had a Procede and previous owner ran a P3 gauge in my car

Oh yeah I remember now. I think he P3 with the hose will net more consistent and arguably more accurate values than just the OBD readings.

_ink · 08-17-2016, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by vtl

P3s work with piggybacks, you can get a version that you run a hose from the intake manifold to the gauge. I previously had a Procede and previous owner ran a P3 gauge in my car

Totally forgot you could do this!

Daenerys · 08-17-2016, 01:14 AM

OzJustin · 08-17-2016, 04:29 AM

I have the P3 gauge setup (v2.3) running via OBD port and also have the hose running into the engine bay for more accurate readings. I'm Cobb tuned and no issues with the P3. It is excellent and very stealth (looks factory). You can read so many parameters, view last max boost value, view & clear codes etc. Highly recommended.

I assume it would work with MHD as that's just a flash using the same principle as Cobb.

_ink · 08-17-2016, 07:02 AM

If only P3 made a cheaper, boost reading only option.

_ink · 08-17-2016, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by _ink

If only P3 made a cheaper, boost reading only option.

Oh they do, it's $229USD.

Group Buy?

DR-JEKL · 08-23-2016, 04:09 AM

http://www.ak-motion.de/datadisplay/

BMOmega · 08-24-2016, 09:37 AM

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Is that BLOOD all over the trim?

blau iii · 08-24-2016, 10:51 AM

I like my ECS guage. It was the only one that didn't cost a fortune. I thought I saw they have a RHD mount but I drive on the proper side so didn't pay it much attention.

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