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Old 08-10-2010, 01:59 PM
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Default Boost Guage setup help

ok im planning on chipping my ecu either by the end of this year or the first couple of month's next year and i wanted to start and get everything in order like my boost Gauge set up. I was wondering how you guy's have yours set up and im not willing to buy the APR kit and ECS tuning kit which i think is a rip off so i was thinking, Ebay or buy second hand on crigslist.


Next question would be where do i put it or mount it and if there are some pillar's that i could buy that don't cost like 100 and up thanks guy's
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 02:08 PM
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We carry the podi, the BEST gauge solution for the A4 hands down. I personally have this setup on my B6 and couldn't be happier. I have compared it to the center vent gauges and this is really no contest.

This is the digital VEI setup, my personal favorite, but they do offer mechanical gauges



http://www.raimotorsport.com/category-s/10658.htm
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 02:19 PM
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How much for the digital, and how much for mechanical one?
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by R.A.I. Motorsport
We carry the podi, the BEST gauge solution for the A4 hands down. I personally have this setup on my B6 and couldn't be happier. I have compared it to the center vent gauges and this is really no contest.

This is the digital VEI setup, my personal favorite, but they do offer mechanical gauges



http://www.raimotorsport.com/category-s/10658.htm
Just saw the mechanical one and really liked it i will be considering it for when i start to purchase the part's for my car thank you.
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 02:28 PM
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I want the digital VEI setup soo bad!
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 03:57 PM
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I'm running an AWE Tuning boost gauge. I picked it up on eBay for $125. It came with just the gauge/center vent, not any of the hardware. I got this boost gauge installation kit for $15, http://www.boostcontroller.com/index.php?item=256.

Been very happy with it and the install wasn't hard.

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Old 08-10-2010, 05:08 PM
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I got my VDO boost gauge with all the needed hardware for only $60 at ECS.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B5_A4-...Gauges/ES4673/

Came with everything you need and i love the way it turned out, ill post a picture later tonight.
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 05:38 PM
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You might want to check out this fiberglass pod DIY: http://www.a4mods.com/index.php?page...tml&category=5



Tooo sick
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 05:51 PM
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I think center vent vs. steering mount being the "best solution" comes down to personal preference.

I used this as a guide for the install. Pg. 6-14 shows routing of the hoses, etc.
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by lm0812


Why didn't you route that shift **** wire down the iside of the boot?
 


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