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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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Autometer Guages Reliable??

in the lancership site..they have that autometer deal with pods for less than 300 bucks


EVO Triple Black 52mm Gauge Pod + 3 Carbon Fiber Gauges

http://www.lancershop.com/combo_deal_packs.htm

I just wonder if anyone here is using it...and how's it?

I know you get what you pay for..and I know Defi is the best..but I do not want to spend near 900 on guages... I just want to get something that is close to accurate and WORK!..

thanks to all people reading this.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 02:36 PM
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They are reliable. I have had the EGT, Boost and A/F gauges for over a year now. No malfunctioing. No lights burnt out. All around good quality stuff.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 05:23 PM
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IT depends on which of the autometer gauges you use.. Generally I use pro-comp and Sport-comp gauges.. I've used those for just about 20 years now with only one problem which was replaced quickly.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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Ive used autometer for 15 years and never had a problem until the last 6 months. Its been a nightmare. Ive given up on them and went Defi. By the way I used phantom guages.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 05:52 PM
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the ultra lite series are suppose to be very accurate, i have the pro comp ultra lite. so far so good
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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phantom are crap...i have the carbon fiber boost gauge, it works perfect.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 06:05 PM
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yeah, I think the top of the line autometers (Pro-Comp and Sport-Comp and their sub-categories) are much better quality than the ones based on the less expensive AutoGage line of gauges.. Pro racers have used autometer gauges for years.. Before that Stewart Warner were the gauges to have..

I've had good experiences autometer gauges.. I can't really change someones opinion, or the fact that they have had a bad experience.. But as long as you research your options.. You'll find alot of good products out there.. But don't get the JDM gauges just because their made in japan.. SunTune gauges are also made in japan (if you know what they are you're about as old as I am.. hehe)
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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i know a couple of people who has them.so far,so good.i havn't heard any bad from them.i read a lot of post saying there bad though
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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I should have mentioned that they are Sport-Comp.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 09:02 PM
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I have an Ultra-Lite gauge boost, EGT and Oil pressure (Boost on the steering, the other in a a-pil pod.) Works perfectly.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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I have had many bad experiences with auto meter, I stick to a higher quality Electonic gauge now.

-Erik

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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 10:46 PM
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i have a autometer boost and a/f on my gst and a boost on my evo. the gst has had them since 98 with no issues. so far so good with the evo.
all Sport-Comp
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