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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 09:27 AM
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what autometer gauges best match out interior

i need to get 3 autometer gauges, oil pressure, boost and egt. but i can't see which ones would best match the interior of the car.
which series would you suggest? any pictures?

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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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I am pretty sure you can change the color on the nexus gauges so that might be a good idea.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 09:30 AM
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but those are expensive. looking for something cheap for now
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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wow this has been coverd an amazing amount of times search a bit but ill give u a hint


Defi
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 10:02 AM
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i did search and i know defi matches the best. but their prices are a little out of reach for me. i am looking for cheap $50 autometer gauges.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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autometer comes with a red bulb condom. just put that on, and the guage lights up red. Matches the red of the dash pretty well.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 11:44 AM
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i have the autometer carbon fiber boost gauge with the red bulb and it matches very well.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by TwStDeVo
i have the autometer carbon fiber boost gauge with the red bulb and it matches very well.
Same.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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i have ultra-lite series....it doesnt look bad
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:41 PM
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Yup... Silver back with red jimmy hat on the bulb looks good.

Originally Posted by Monkey
autometer comes with a red bulb condom. just put that on, and the guage lights up red. Matches the red of the dash pretty well.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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I've got ultra-lites as well. They look good and work fine. The only issue I have with them is the red condom gradually looses its red coloring. They make red LED replacement lights but, I can't find them anywere.

Defi BF's are really nice looking but expensive and I don't like the mounting options for gauges that size. Plus I got my Autometer gauges for free so that kind of a hard price to beat. The nexxus gauges have "issues" from what I've read.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:53 PM
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For autometer, the Ultra-Lites match pretty well with the red "condom" on. I just sold the boost gauge, but I have an EGT for sale. It includes the probe and wiring if you're interested. PM me
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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autometer sucks!!! dont even waste your money... go w/ defi or HKS
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by hotrod2448
I've got ultra-lites as well. They look good and work fine. The only issue I have with them is the red condom gradually looses its red coloring. They make red LED replacement lights but, I can't find them anywere.

Defi BF's are really nice looking but expensive and I don't like the mounting options for gauges that size. Plus I got my Autometer gauges for free so that kind of a hard price to beat. The nexxus gauges have "issues" from what I've read.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/ ive used this company to convert my wifes Lexus IS300 bulbs all around to LEDs. looks great
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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autometer sucks!!! dont even waste your money... go w/ defi or HKS
I don't recall him asking if they suck. He asked what AUTOMETER gauges would best match the interior.

The upper levels of Autometer gauges are just as accurate as Defi or any other automotive gauge. I know because I have checked them against a Druck calibrator along with VDO (which do suck in my opinion), Stack, Stewart Warner, and yes Defi. They all read pretty accurately.

What an ignorant post.
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