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Which other gauge and why?

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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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Question Which other gauge and why?

I'm installing a set of Autometer Nexus gauges.

I have decided to sell my Zeitronix which I like a lot but have always wanted the look of more gauges.

I currently have EGT, A/F Oil press, Fuel press and boost. I need a 6th and maybe 7th to complete my install.

Which one would you get?

Why?
 

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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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I think adding a Water Temp and Oil Temp will complete your setup especially in Hot Places (Like Phoenix )
 
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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Why are all these gauges going?

1-Oil Temp
2-Water Temp
 
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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+1 - Oil temp would be very useful, water temp if you are not happy with the OEM gauge or even Fuel Level if you would like something a little more accurate than the OEM fuel gauge.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 11:57 PM
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Oil temp. For water temp you can use an OBD II display to read directly from the ECU.

Besides, oil temp is a more accurate reflection of the current engine temp, in my opinion.

As a note, I have autometer Oil Temp, Oil Press, and Boost in a 3 gauge A-Pillar pod, and a wideband and fuel press as part of my double DIN set up. I also have an Blitz R-Vit, which displays any OBDII readings; I have it displaying water temp, intake temp and battery voltage, normally.

The G does not have stock oil press or oil temp.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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i hope the a/f is connected to a wideband or the a/f is bascially an useless colorfull gauge, lol.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 01:29 AM
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I voted "I dont car", not because I dont care, but because I have bo idea what gauge would be of more benefit to you. How do you like the Autometer? I'm trying to decide what gauges I want to get.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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I voted Water Temp
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr_pharmD
i hope the a/f is connected to a wideband or the a/f is bascially an useless colorfull gauge, lol.

Yes it is a wideband.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by citymunky
Why are all these gauges going?
+1.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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oil temp is the more useful gauge
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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These are 52mm and I am doing 3 on the A pillar and 3 in a custom pod above the HVAC controls. It will look like the one G352NV did a while back.

https://g35driver.com/forums/attachm...5&d=1168040252

(the one above the navi screen)
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Holy crap tims in blue.......yaaaa.Id go with oil temp.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Nice, I have a A-pillar gauge pod also, but I don't want too use it when the time finally comes.

I only like that custom pod better, if you don't mind me asking, about how much would that cost w/o paint??
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by citymunky
Nice, I have a A-pillar gauge pod also, but I don't want too use it when the time finally comes.

I only like that custom pod better, if you don't mind me asking, about how much would that cost w/o paint??

You mean to make you one of the center ones? I'm not sure yet, I need to make mine first and see.
 
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