Best Brand of Gauges? - LotusTalk

waydui · 05-11-2009, 05:33 PM

I'm about to install some gauges (oil pressure and temp) as part of the BWR SC install.

Any recommendations about brand and/or model of gauges to fit in the Elise. I have the BWR gauge pod, although I can do other formats.

Looking at Defi Blue Racer model. VDO seems old-fashioned and Auto-Meter too hot-rod.

Any suggestions would be welcomed.

Thanks

Regards,
Wayne

charliex · 05-11-2009, 05:36 PM

can't go wrong with Defi's i think.

ZTEC · 05-11-2009, 05:37 PM

Without a doubt the DEFI system is the best!

dmh · 05-11-2009, 05:38 PM

I've got Defi's for sale: Defi Gauges -- Oil pressure & temperature

Noel · 05-11-2009, 06:10 PM

+1 Defi BF series gauges, since Apexi are now bankrupt/discontinued. I prefer the Apexi as they were better designed and operate better.

swede · 05-11-2009, 07:09 PM

Hi Wayne,
Let me know about the install, I am hopping to get an SC this summer as well.

Good luck and have fun!

Mats

VisualEchos · 05-11-2009, 07:16 PM

Defi, the end of the line.

MightyMike · 05-11-2009, 09:12 PM

I'm partial to VDO. No frills and rock solid reliable.

05-11-2009, 05:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
waydui GR8 SCAPE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirtland, Ohio Posts: 1,182	Best Brand of Gauges? I'm about to install some gauges (oil pressure and temp) as part of the BWR SC install. Any recommendations about brand and/or model of gauges to fit in the Elise. I have the BWR gauge pod, although I can do other formats. Looking at Defi Blue Racer model. VDO seems old-fashioned and Auto-Meter too hot-rod. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks Regards, Wayne __________________ _______________________ '05 Elise Magnetic Blue, Black, Touring, Hard Top, Star Shield, Stage II Exhaust, Arqray decat pipe, S2 Front Splitter (UK), Sector 111 Rear Tow Hook, Driving Lights, De-Snorkled, K&N Air Filter, Shift-I System, LSS Dampers & Springs, Sector 111 V-Bar, Schroth Profi II 5 point harness, Exige S Probax seats, 1/4 turn undertray screws, Stealth bulbs, BWR SC with PES tune, Innovative engine mounts, SS brake lines.

05-11-2009, 05:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
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swede Stick a fork in it Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gone byebye Posts: 826	Hi Wayne, Let me know about the install, I am hopping to get an SC this summer as well. Good luck and have fun! Mats __________________ R44

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Noel Exige Cup 255 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 33.87°S 151.21°E Car: ロータス MKII エキシージ Type: Komo-Tec S300 Posts: 329	+1 Defi BF series gauges, since Apexi are now bankrupt/discontinued. I prefer the Apexi as they were better designed and operate better.

05-11-2009, 07:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
VisualEchos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,015 Images: 3	Defi, the end of the line. __________________ My Car

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MightyMike Legend in my own mind Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 833 Images: 9	I'm partial to VDO. No frills and rock solid reliable. __________________ 06 ST Elise 02 SLK32 AMG BWR Supercharged w/CharlieX tune, Borla Exhaust, OCC, ACT XTSS Clutch, Zeitronix A/F Meter, LETSLA, Manly Mounts, RTD Brace, ReVerie Diffuser, Scoops, Side Skirts, & Shifter Ball, Forcefed Spoiler, & a bunch of other stuff

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