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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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Default where is the best place to get gauges?!

i'm in need of a few updates on the inside of my escort RS Turbo S2

i need

-boost gauge[psi].
-water temp gauge.
-oil pressure gauge.

i need them on the drives side pilla so a pill pod would be advised!

So Links to websites, i've look on good old google and hardly much,

could do with them lighting up
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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depends on your budget and if you want peak recals etc.

theres hundreds of options, in sizes, colours and prices.

maybe mention what you have to spend mate!?
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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http://www.randbmotorsport.co.uk/shop/Parts.asp?ID=1
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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ditto kelv.

what are your requirements and what is your budget.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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I just bought a load to freshen up Lees Westy. They were VDO and got them from ETB Instruments who seemed to have the best price overall on VDO. They also modded the Rev counter for me to work correctly with wasted spark to save me a job.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by polly_x
I just bought a load to freshen up Lees Westy. They were VDO and got them from ETB Instruments who seemed to have the best price overall on VDO. They also modded the Rev counter for me to work correctly with wasted spark to save me a job.
Did you try Ian at Racetech for VDO, he is usually unbeatable on these, and is where I get my VDO items from (the Lotus needed a boost gauge) ?
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Autometer stuff from Realsteal
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i going to buy all VDO gauges this month

oil temp
oil press
volts
water temp

all brand new for 75quid direct from a shop inc sensor/sendors

oh + delivery, but hoping someone will do that free


at 75quid i'm happy with that
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Spiky
i going to buy all VDO gauges this month

oil temp
oil press
volts
water temp

all brand new for 75quid direct from a shop inc sensor/sendors

oh + delivery, but hoping someone will do that free


at 75quid i'm happy with that
I am after some VDO gauges. Please can you PM me your source?

Many thanks
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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oil pressure vdo-350104 0-80 psi 25.95 Oil pressure 25.95 1/8 npt M16x1.5 Part No: R7964 6.8

voltsvdo-3321030-1627.69Water TempVDO 3101060-30025.95water9.361/8 nptM14x1.25Part No: R79666.4

Oil TempVDO 3101060-30025.95Oil9.361/8 nptM14x1.25Part No: R79666.4

i can email a excel spreadsheet

gauges and sendors from www.summitracing.com (in US )

adatpers for the sendors are from egauges (also in US)

hence if i can get them free delviery, it makes then VERY cheap

i think postage is around 25 dollars, or 25 quid i cant rememeber now, and not priced it up for these
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those threads are for PUG 306 gti6 engine
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Did you try Ian at Racetech for VDO, he is usually unbeatable on these, and is where I get my VDO items from (the Lotus needed a boost gauge) ?

No. I did have a hunt around and found most in the UK to be about the same Mike. ETB were just really helpful. Did not know Ian did them.

Too late now. They arrive today!

Stu
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by polly_x
I just bought a load to freshen up Lees Westy. They were VDO and got them from ETB Instruments who seemed to have the best price overall on VDO. They also modded the Rev counter for me to work correctly with wasted spark to save me a job.
etb are very good stu they have made there own gauges for years i have one of there digi dashes in shonky you made a wise choice chap
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Originally Posted by Jay.
etb are very good stu they have made there own gauges for years i have one of there digi dashes in shonky you made a wise choice chap
Cheers Jay.

Not sure on their Digi dash though Jay. Great functionality but looks like it should be in a kids pedal car.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by polly_x
Cheers Jay.

Not sure on their Digi dash though Jay. Great functionality but looks like it should be in a kids pedal car.
That's why Jay likes HIS one .

Regarding VDO, obviously you can't compete with the prices in the US, but you have to take into account that any warranty is going to be a real pain in the arse!
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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shut up rainbird u tart. The functions are brilliant agree what u say tho but for me function over anything else
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
That's why Jay likes HIS one .

Regarding VDO, obviously you can't compete with the prices in the US, but you have to take into account that any warranty is going to be a real pain in the arse!
Agreed....and import duy/VAT is getting way less likely to be avoiced these days too on shipped goods.

Just go to Florida for a week in the sun and order from Summit whilst there. Get it delivered to where your staying and bring home in suitcase with you.

If your spending much over 500 quid UK prices you may as well do this and get a cheap holiday in with the price!

Last trip a couple of weeks back saw us get what would have cost £1200 for Aeroquip and Aeromotive gear in the UK for a touch under £500 in the US.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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stu i'll be giving you a shopping list for my project soon when your next over in the US
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan
stu i'll be giving you a shopping list for my project soon when your next over in the US
Ryan, go yourself and get the suntan to go with your boy band looks

Take Rainbum too. The sun will surely bleach up his locks a treat and I hear the yanks are still into Chesney Hawks so you will get plenty of attention.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by polly_x
Ryan, go yourself and get the suntan to go with your boy band looks

Take Rainbum too. The sun will surely bleach up his locks a treat and I hear the yanks are still into Chesney Hawks so you will get plenty of attention.

thats proper funny
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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i must admit, my Cali/Hawian tan is fading fast.

gotta love chesney hawks
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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price is no problem. I want a nice set of gauges to sit inside my RS and do there job's lol. Colours are more red and white really but thats not a problem if not
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