Gauges for the EVO VIII
Mar 6, 2003, 10:49 PM
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Gauges for the EVO VIII
Does anyone know if someone is producing quality gauges to use other than the factory sports meter kit?? Im looking for a set to match the red glow of the factory tachometer. I would like to set up the gauges in the top portion of my windshield, that way I can use the spare area set aside for the sports meter for possibly another mod. Any ideas guys, dont mind spending the money, just want quality proffesional stuff. This beast is the ****!!!
Mar 7, 2003, 06:19 AM
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My dealer gave me an accessories list of things they will have available for the Evo. One being the turbo guage. Actually it is a cluster of 3 guages, Turbo, Fuel Pres., and not sure what the last one is.
But then again, I'm going with something differetnt.
But then again, I'm going with something differetnt.
Mar 7, 2003, 10:59 AM
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I definitely recommend Defi guages as well although they do not match the orange glow of the stock Evo guages. They are very high quality guages and are a bit expensive but worth every penny.
Here they are in my friend's Evo VII
For Defi, you can daisy chain up to seven guages in the car. Like what was done above.
If you are going to get Defi be sure to get the multipurpose monitor which provides information on speed, oil temperature, water temperature, oil pressure, fuel pressure, and exhaust temperature in digital format. And the information scrolls out on the screen like a news ticker whenever the car is stopped (i.e. in traffic), so looks very good with an abundance of info provided to the driver at all times.
Here they are in my friend's Evo VII
For Defi, you can daisy chain up to seven guages in the car. Like what was done above.
If you are going to get Defi be sure to get the multipurpose monitor which provides information on speed, oil temperature, water temperature, oil pressure, fuel pressure, and exhaust temperature in digital format. And the information scrolls out on the screen like a news ticker whenever the car is stopped (i.e. in traffic), so looks very good with an abundance of info provided to the driver at all times.
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That set up is nice. I would definitely like it to match if I could. What do you guys think about those Blitz gauges that were advertised???
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http://dakotadigital.com/products.cfm?Category=94 if these were red I'd be all over them.
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Originally posted by lancealott
That set up is nice. I would definitely like it to match if I could. What do you guys think about those Blitz gauges that were advertised???
That set up is nice. I would definitely like it to match if I could. What do you guys think about those Blitz gauges that were advertised???
Or just change from stock when something becomes available and get rid of the orange/red altogether. 
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Wow, I just saw those Blitz guages and they ARE nice! 
I also was checking out some of their new products and this caught my eye.
http://www.blitz-na.com/Blitz_Products.htm
Check out the Power Meter i-D and new DSBC. I wonder how accurate that thing measures HP? I'm assuming it's to the wheels as well. That's a tight little unit I wouldn't mind having. I loved my DSBC I had on my Supra so I may go that route again. Any one know anything about the Power Meter?
I also was checking out some of their new products and this caught my eye.http://www.blitz-na.com/Blitz_Products.htm
Check out the Power Meter i-D and new DSBC. I wonder how accurate that thing measures HP? I'm assuming it's to the wheels as well. That's a tight little unit I wouldn't mind having. I loved my DSBC I had on my Supra so I may go that route again. Any one know anything about the Power Meter?
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Sorry, newbie question here..
I'm wondering, cause our USDM Evo only has 1 DIN, how are we to fit dash gauges as well as a head unit? The dealer gauge clusters are mounted waaaay at the bottom, where it's completely useless. Is there a way to rearrange the dash on the car?
Or do we have to find some other place to mount the gauges, like instead of in the dash on TOP of the dash? Though I think that makes it look rather cluttered..
I'm wondering, cause our USDM Evo only has 1 DIN, how are we to fit dash gauges as well as a head unit? The dealer gauge clusters are mounted waaaay at the bottom, where it's completely useless. Is there a way to rearrange the dash on the car?
Or do we have to find some other place to mount the gauges, like instead of in the dash on TOP of the dash? Though I think that makes it look rather cluttered..
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I am currently looking for a middle dash modification. If there isnt something like that available then probably have to scatter them (slightly like the pic above) with gauges up the left side of the windshield. Sometimes, a design on the left side of the windshield can look pretty tough. Hopefully we will have a company that is going to be generous and build us a kit 