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Old 08-19-2002, 02:52 PM
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Default Who else makes quality gauges besides Auto Meter???

I am not trying to cheap out, but I wanted to see if there were any other reputable companies out there that make a n2o and A/F gauge???

How about APC???j/k
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blitz, apexi, greddy
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You used quality and autometer in the same sentence.
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Almost everything from GReddy is on backorder right now.
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I have APexi guages and love them. I ditched the autometers for them.
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Where can I get the Apexi guages at good prices?

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Old 08-19-2002, 04:12 PM
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i don't think autometer makes nitrous gauges. or do they?
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i don't think autometer makes nitrous gauges. or do they?
They sure do...I had one for my Zex kit. Make sure you use the proper restrictor fitting for the gauge.!
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What kind of restrictor fitting. Will it come with the gauge and line assembly?
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Everyone always knocks the AutoMeter gauges...Pardon my ignorance but why?
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i don't think autometer makes nitrous gauges. or do they?

They sure do...I had one for my Zex kit. Make sure you use the proper restrictor fitting for the gauge.!
whoops... sorry i meant Apex'i... DUH i know autometer makes them i almost bought one when i had zex too
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VDO. And they're backlit as well. Not sure about the N2O and AF sorry. Thought you were considering boost, oil pressure/temp.


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Everyone always knocks the AutoMeter gauges...Pardon my ignorance but why?
My thoughts, as well. I've got autometer boost and egt gauges and am very happy with them. I've only had them for a month or so, so we'll see if they stand the test of time.
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Defi
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Defi
Their tach sucks ***. Ask Viren about it.
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Sunpro.... bahaha!!
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i prefer greddy.
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Does anyone have any pics of Auto Meter gauges lit at night? I'm looking to get oil pressure and water temp gauges for my Hybrid and would like to see the illumination.

Thanks!
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http://www.omorigauge.com
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Default Re: Who else makes quality gauges besides Auto Meter??? (FMXer)

Most people have bad experience with Autometer's A/F gauge. It's just not very accurate. However, it doesn't mean all of their gauges are bad, but I guess that's enough to set the tone for the entire product line...
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Default Re: Who else makes quality gauges besides Auto Meter??? (Kamin)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kamin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Defi</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thats what I will be buying shortly.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MiraiZ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">http://www.omorigauge.com</TD></TR></TABLE>

Can't get the US versions anymore, Bummer. But they are some pretty awesome gauges.

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FMXer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Everyone always knocks the AutoMeter gauges...Pardon my ignorance but why?</TD></TR></TABLE>

people seem to think that they are not accurate. . . ill tell you though. how many pro racers do you see with reddy , defi , Apexi ? and how many with Autometer.
food for thought
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by itr206 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

people seem to think that they are not accurate. . . ill tell you though. how many pro racers do you see with reddy , defi , Apexi ? and how many with Autometer.
food for thought </TD></TR></TABLE>

My thoughts exactly.....everybody and their grandma in the domestic racing scene use them.....it's not like they won't work for a Honda....

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FMXer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Everyone always knocks the AutoMeter gauges...Pardon my ignorance but why?</TD></TR></TABLE>

My Autometer fuel pressure gauge started to melt and looked like it would catch fire. The backside was all dark brown and misshapen. Autometer


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