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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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looking to upgrade my boost/vac gauge to a 60mm whats a good brand that isnt overpriced like defi.
 
Old Mar 8, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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i run autometer sport comp II gauges. no complaints. usually pick them up on ebay for a decent price.
 
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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its 60mm?

i was looking at an Apexi gauge i saw on ebay.
 
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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actually anyone know where i can get a podi 60mm gauge for a decent price?

and how is STRI Gauges?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STRI-...Q5fAccessories
 

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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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don't really know anything but the autometer gauges, thats all i've ever had. Autometer gauges are available in 52 and 60mm varieties.
 
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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i bought a swoosh 60mm electronic gauge
 
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 02:16 AM
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give us a review after you've tried it out a bit.
 
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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yup. its pretty much a defi knock off. its made to be in an STI ... LOL

heres a little startup shutdown sequence video. (not my car)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st3dInxZB3w&fmt=18
 
Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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gauge came.. just waiting on my podi column pod and i should have a review with pics soon.. so for now heres the gauge.

60mm Swoosh boost gauge. Electronic with call back function... (Defi Knockoff at half the price)



 
Old Mar 13, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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got my replacement vent today. so here's just a comparison to old and new. when you look at it this way its kind of a big difference lol
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