Booost Gauge...... With pics

skudmissile · 22-01-2008, 14:31

Well today i have been mostly re-organising my dash to incorperate my boost gauge.

Ive moved the headunit to the bottom slot and made a holder for the gauge.

Might move the parrot 3100lcd screen to the gap to the left of the boost gauge this afternoon.

Heres a pic, sorry for my rubbish photography skills before someone says

devonutopia · 22-01-2008, 14:34

Looks very stock.

Afraid I did go for the plug & play option with my gauge setup, but for me my car is nearly always about function over form.

Basil · 22-01-2008, 14:36

looks good mate - be nice to see how it looks with the parrot fitted flush to the left - just check you can see the screen clearly at that angle - may need a small plastic wedge to tilt it a bit.

skudmissile · 22-01-2008, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

Looks very stock.

Afraid I did go for the plug & play option with my gauge setup, but for me my car is nearly always about function over form.

I wouldnt have the cahunas to take a drill to my dash though matey

auroan · 22-01-2008, 14:58

what model parrot is that again ? Looks v different to the 31K I've just re-bought.

skudmissile · 22-01-2008, 15:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by auroan

what model parrot is that again ? Looks v different to the 31K I've just re-bought.

the parrots not in the picture, that grey box above is my GPS Origin B2 Cam Detector

VRSPhil · 22-01-2008, 15:09

I don't think it is a parrot is it?

VRSPhil · 22-01-2008, 15:10

doh...

woodenspatulas · 22-01-2008, 15:10

very nice looking work there. same HU as me too

ive just fittted a volts gauge into my non skoda. being a NA engine a boost gauge woudlnt have cut it really lol!

got the wheels on yet?

mluton · 22-01-2008, 15:12

Great works, looks mint.

auroan · 22-01-2008, 15:12

ah I see

Basil · 22-01-2008, 15:17

well at least it's on.... I mean it's not a dead parrot is it?

skudmissile · 22-01-2008, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodenspatulas

very nice looking work there. same HU as me too

ive just fittted a volts gauge into my non skoda. being a NA engine a boost gauge woudlnt have cut it really lol!

got the wheels on yet?

Wheels are on matey

red-devil · 22-01-2008, 16:11

looks really nice was the boost gauge hard to fit??
I am a real novice so where would you connect your boost gauge to?
if you know what i mean ?

skudmissile · 22-01-2008, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by red-devil

looks really nice was the boost gauge hard to fit??
I am a real novice so where would you connect your boost gauge to?
if you know what i mean ?

Not really if u know what your doing, took a pro like me

about 30mins to do.

This particular boost guage is a digital 3 bar one.

IT has a pickup which is connected via a small vac tube to the boost pipes just before they enter the inlet manifold.

The unit itself needs a +ve a -ve and a +switched power supply.

tonto kowalski · 22-01-2008, 16:27

Is there a need for a boost gauge other than aesthetic?

youngsyd · 22-01-2008, 19:33

I was just wondering that...

Do diesels have that much boost that you could see much movement?

Wheels look good by the way...

My rear windows were that tint when i first got it from work, but i removed them as they were too dark, it looked like a van!

How do you get on with them mate?

skudmissile · 22-01-2008, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngsyd

I was just wondering that...

Do diesels have that much boost that you could see much movement?

Wheels look good by the way...

My rear windows were that tint when i first got it from work, but i removed them as they were too dark, it looked like a van!

How do you get on with them mate?

Much movement

They generally boost more than petrols

Mine boosts to 1.7 bar and holds that to about 4200rpm where it drops to about 1.3 bar

Thanks, car just need lowering to suit

Yer I liked them with the standard wheels, but they dont suit the white wheels.......... Been thinking of ripping them off for a while. Might go do it now

youngsyd · 22-01-2008, 20:42

I think mine looks better without...personal preferance etc..

Yeah mine needs lowering...ive priced some eibach up today...its tempting!

skudmissile · 22-01-2008, 20:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngsyd

I think mine looks better without...personal preferance etc..

Yeah mine needs lowering...ive priced some eibach up today...its tempting!

Ive been banned from buying anymore kW Stuff at work

Must have sold near on 2k worth

I recon i am gunner still try and get some 35mm springs and dampers before i leave

youngsyd · 22-01-2008, 21:05

Where do you work?

Just wondered with you ordering KW stuff...

devonutopia · 22-01-2008, 21:13

Hey Skud - How much can you get replacement springs for the KW V1 for?

PS: As for boost movement!

Until you have seen a boost gauge on a TDI go way past 2.5 bar, you never realise why a 20psi gauge is highly unsuitable for a TDI. I've maxxed this baby out, although steady max boost is 1.8 bar (when not in limp mode.

) PS: I am a fan of a needle for a boost gauge though. Means a bit more to me than digital, yet I prefer digital for other readouts... odd, eh?

youngsyd · 22-01-2008, 21:17

Hmm...Are they easy to fit?

Might consider one...

Just for asthetics mind...!

devonutopia · 22-01-2008, 21:20

Easy enough.

Needed:

1) Big drill bit to drill through dash.

2) Boost pipe feed from intercooler system
3) Electric feed if backlit
4) dashpod or similar to the above

Mine is a bit brutal, but effective.

Triple gauge pod for boost, EGTs, water temps & oil temps

PS: boost pod has been levelled out now.

Single pod for oil pressure.

youngsyd · 22-01-2008, 21:21

HELL!

That is brutal!

Hmm...might have a look at getting one after the remap etc...not much point on a semi standard car eh!

22-01-2008, 14:31	#1
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22-01-2008, 14:34	#2
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Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,255 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 200 Thanked 194 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Booost Gauge...... With pics well at least it's on.... I mean it's not a dead parrot is it? __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

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red-devil Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 583 Members Car: Thanks: 21 Thanked 36 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Booost Gauge...... With pics looks really nice was the boost gauge hard to fit?? I am a real novice so where would you connect your boost gauge to? if you know what i mean ? __________________ Never put off until tomorrow,what you can do today...unless you simply can't be arsed!!

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youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Booost Gauge...... With pics I think mine looks better without...personal preferance etc.. Yeah mine needs lowering...ive priced some eibach up today...its tempting! __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

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youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Booost Gauge...... With pics Where do you work? Just wondered with you ordering KW stuff... __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

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devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,078 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 350 Times in 293 Posts	Re: Booost Gauge...... With pics Hey Skud - How much can you get replacement springs for the KW V1 for? PS: As for boost movement! Until you have seen a boost gauge on a TDI go way past 2.5 bar, you never realise why a 20psi gauge is highly unsuitable for a TDI. I've maxxed this baby out, although steady max boost is 1.8 bar (when not in limp mode. ) PS: I am a fan of a needle for a boost gauge though. Means a bit more to me than digital, yet I prefer digital for other readouts... odd, eh? __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Booost Gauge...... With pics Hmm...Are they easy to fit? Might consider one... Just for asthetics mind...! __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

22-01-2008, 21:20	#24
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,078 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 350 Times in 293 Posts	Re: Booost Gauge...... With pics Easy enough. Needed: 1) Big drill bit to drill through dash. 2) Boost pipe feed from intercooler system 3) Electric feed if backlit 4) dashpod or similar to the above Mine is a bit brutal, but effective. Triple gauge pod for boost, EGTs, water temps & oil temps PS: boost pod has been levelled out now. Single pod for oil pressure. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

22-01-2008, 21:21	#25
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Booost Gauge...... With pics HELL! That is brutal! Hmm...might have a look at getting one after the remap etc...not much point on a semi standard car eh! __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

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