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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 05:29 PM
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Looking for a boost gauge if anyone has a spare laying around in the San Jose area

Also how do I order I-club stickers?

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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 05:43 PM
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Got an oem lamco coming out of the car in the next week.

Let me know. $60 picked up. Comes with t and restrictor. Will even go pick up some of the right size tubing for 5 extra bucks.

And go to the iclub stickers thread and go to page 1 for the purchase link.
Old Apr 10, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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Prosport Gauges - Boost gauges, Wideband Air Fuel Ratio, 80mm tachometers, 80mm Boost gauges,Oil pressure gauges, peak warning Gauges. Wideband Air Fuel Ratio Gauges, 45mm gauges

You can get a new one for $43. Had mine since 2006, no problems.
Old Apr 11, 2014 | 08:27 AM
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Lots of people complain about the Prosports but I had my Halo in the WRX for over 2 years with no issues either. The steppers are noisy though.
Old Apr 11, 2014 | 08:43 AM
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Lots of people complain about the Prosports but I had my Halo in the WRX for over 2 years with no issues either. The steppers are noisy though.
I just bought a boost, earl pressure and egt performance prosport gauges. Black face. They look as nice as the defis as far as style goes. Until they turn on that is.
Old Apr 11, 2014 | 08:57 AM
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If you want the real deal, look into Defi or MadDad.
Old Apr 11, 2014 | 08:58 AM
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i have an HKS one. pm me if interested.
Old Apr 11, 2014 | 10:36 AM
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Nobody in their right mind would actually buy any of those.

Defi, Blitz, Greddy, AEM, Omori. Pick something reliable and dependable..

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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Brfatal

Nobody in their right mind would actually buy any of those.

Defi, Blitz, Greddy, AEM, Omori. Pick something reliable and dependable..
They are good enough.....thats like saying dont buy that nixon....you should get a rolex!!!!! Nothing compares to a rolex!!!!
Old Apr 11, 2014 | 11:12 AM
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Yes, they do the job and they're fine. I got my boost gauge almost free, so I wasn't complaining. That said, I won't be going with them in the FXT.
Old Apr 11, 2014 | 11:18 AM
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They are good enough.....thats like saying dont buy that nixon....you should get a rolex!!!!! Nothing compares to a rolex!!!!
Hardly, more like Timex (Greddy) and Fossil (Defi) to a mud block with a cloth strap. Prosports have extraordinary high failure rates and even when they don't break outright they are frequently inaccurate. The entire purpose of a gauge is to feed you statistics. If they statistics aren't accurate, then they are literally pointless to have.

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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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We've had that inaccuracy discussion before and I don't recall where this was was proven to be an issue. Reliability issues were more with the cheapest ones not with everything they make, but still not a good indicator.
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Someone will always have a negative opinion about any product. Is a Defi 5 times more accurate and 5 time more reliable than a more affordable unit?.....probably not.
Old Apr 11, 2014 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobywax
Got an oem lamco coming out of the car in the next week.

Let me know. $60 picked up. Comes with t and restrictor. Will even go pick up some of the right size tubing for 5 extra bucks.

And go to the iclub stickers thread and go to page 1 for the purchase link.
yeah im game with and the extra 5 for the tubing.
thanks
Old Apr 11, 2014 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Animal408

yeah im game with and the extra 5 for the tubing.
thanks
A buddy just texted me about it so if he ends up not wanting it then its all yours.

Ill let you know.



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