good boost gauge

kavadarci · 06-01-2012, 07:25 PM

What are suggestion on a boost gauge and rpm gauge?
i like to see light flash when i hit a threashold rpms, :-)

E90Company · 06-01-2012, 07:31 PM

Well the P3 boost gauge is the best, it looks very oem and shares a side on the drivers side air vent

kavadarci · 06-01-2012, 07:35 PM

holly batman, that is significant amount of money.
i have to admit looks very good.

Any other "cheaper" options?

E90Company · 06-01-2012, 07:36 PM

The turner motorsport boost gauge is good too. $250

sdstatestud88 · 06-01-2012, 07:38 PM

P3 is expensive but it has the ability to show multiple parameters (gauges) from one source. There are other gauges like stack, arm, innovate, etc but they are individual gauges for boost, afr, egt, etc etc...and you will need an ashtray gauge holder or the mickey mouse ears or custom mounting solutions

E90Company · 06-01-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sdstatestud88

P3 is expensive but it has the ability to show multiple parameters (gauges) from one source. There are other gauges like stack, arm, innovate, etc but they are individual gauges for boost, afr, egt, etc etc...and you will need an ashtray gauge holder or the mickey mouse ears or custom mounting solutions

+1

DSB335d · 06-01-2012, 08:24 PM

I have Prosport gauges in my Subaru. They are affordable and look pretty decent.

DanielGonz · 06-02-2012, 07:45 PM

No offense but ProSports are garbage. Defi, Autometer Nexus, Stack, etc are good quality gauges.

DSB335d · 06-02-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DanielGonz

No offense but ProSports are garbage. Defi, Autometer Nexus, Stack, etc are good quality gauges.

My prosports look exactly like the defi black face gauges. They work and are much easier to add additional gauges; unlike defi which you need a controller. Defi and stack are extremely nice; just because I didn't shell out $1K+ for my set of gauges dosent make them garbage.

Baypistolman · 06-02-2012, 10:20 PM

p3 looks great, it looks like it is from the factory.

Spoolin335 · 06-03-2012, 04:01 AM

I had Defi gauges and while they are nice i didnt want the controller bulking up my interior. I sold the Defi set and bought a single STRI X-Line boost gauge. Looks identical to my Defi gauges for 50% of the price.

pimp4cheddar · 06-03-2012, 06:54 AM

Does something like the JB4 have a built in boost gauge that takes over your oil gauge?

EDIT: Don't most aftermarket tunes add in a boost gauge? If you have a tune...can you just use the one that comes standard?

Wires · 06-03-2012, 10:36 AM

P3 is the nicest unit. If you look around, you can buy a used older version. Doesn't do all the OBDII stuff (just boost, peak hold, etc). I picked on off this forum from a user upgrading to the newer one.

There is nowhere in the cabin that really mounts any other gauge nicely. The P3 fits perfectly into the driver side vent, so it's very clean OEM install.

335iJWC · 06-03-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Wires

P3 is the nicest unit. If you look around, you can buy a used older version. Doesn't do all the OBDII stuff (just boost, peak hold, etc). I picked on off this forum from a user upgrading to the newer one.

There is nowhere in the cabin that really mounts any other gauge nicely. The P3 fits perfectly into the driver side vent, so it's very clean OEM install.

+1 on this one i love my P3 gauge

max_k20 · 06-03-2012, 09:20 PM

I'm waiting on my ecs tuning gauge wich is basically the exact same thing as turner with different logo in the gauge. But they have been BO forever and I now placed my order 1+ month ago. P3 is nice but definetely too expensive and I already have a scangauge for obd2 parameter !

BEAR-AvHistory · 06-03-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pimp4cheddar

Does something like the JB4 have a built in boost gauge that takes over your oil gauge?

EDIT: Don't most aftermarket tunes add in a boost gauge? If you have a tune...can you just use the one that comes standard?

Yes it also has user selectable shift point lights. I have my boost gauge hijack set up to only take effect at WOT otherwise is the oil remp.

PeteW84 · 06-03-2012, 09:27 PM

P3 gets my vote. I have the older version and still love it.

BES335xi · 06-03-2012, 09:44 PM

+1 on p3, looks and works very well !

michaelalex17 · 06-03-2012, 09:57 PM

i like the ECS boost gauge because i like how it is analog its easier to read when the number is changing so much the digital readout is harder to follow. and the color of it when it lights up at night matches the OEM speedo gauge color which is really nice

F3thirty5 · 06-03-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BES335xi

+1 on p3, looks and works very well !

+1 Its excellent

N54_Fan · 06-03-2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteW84

P3 gets my vote. I have the older version and still love it.

I agree. I only have the 2007 version but i like it for boost. I cannot get all the other parameters that the 2008+ versions get on the p3. So I just ordered this,....can't wait for it to arrive.

http://www.plxdevices.com/product_in...MULTDM100OBDII

kavadarci · 06-04-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by N54_Fan

I agree. I only have the 2007 version but i like it for boost. I cannot get all the other parameters that the 2008+ versions get on the p3. So I just ordered this,....can't wait for it to arrive.

http://www.plxdevices.com/product_in...MULTDM100OBDII

Where do you plan to install?

06-01-2012, 07:25 PM	#1
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kavadarci Lieutenant 43 Rep 568 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	holly batman, that is significant amount of money. i have to admit looks very good. Any other "cheaper" options?
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E90Company Major General 194 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	The turner motorsport boost gauge is good too. $250
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sdstatestud88 Lieutenant 91 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2017 MW F80 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose iTrader: (1)	P3 is expensive but it has the ability to show multiple parameters (gauges) from one source. There are other gauges like stack, arm, innovate, etc but they are individual gauges for boost, afr, egt, etc etc...and you will need an ashtray gauge holder or the mickey mouse ears or custom mounting solutions __________________ 2017 Mineral White M3 Mods to COME
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DSB335d Captain 1322 Rep 700 Posts Drives: '11 335d DSB/oyster&black/navi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West palm beach iTrader: (0)	I have Prosport gauges in my Subaru. They are affordable and look pretty decent.
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DanielGonz Lieutenant 19 Rep 564 Posts Drives: AW E92 335i 6 speed Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal (OC) iTrader: (0)	No offense but ProSports are garbage. Defi, Autometer Nexus, Stack, etc are good quality gauges.
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Baypistolman Private First Class 1 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	p3 looks great, it looks like it is from the factory.
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Spoolin335 Justin Herass 333 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: X6M / M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (7) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [0.00] 2012 Audi TTRS [10.00] 2012 BMW X6M [9.00] 2007 BMW 335i [9.00]	I had Defi gauges and while they are nice i didnt want the controller bulking up my interior. I sold the Defi set and bought a single STRI X-Line boost gauge. Looks identical to my Defi gauges for 50% of the price. __________________
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Wires Brigadier General 1646 Rep 4,877 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	P3 is the nicest unit. If you look around, you can buy a used older version. Doesn't do all the OBDII stuff (just boost, peak hold, etc). I picked on off this forum from a user upgrading to the newer one. There is nowhere in the cabin that really mounts any other gauge nicely. The P3 fits perfectly into the driver side vent, so it's very clean OEM install.
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max_k20 Bavarian Love 24 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 230i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Quebec, Canada iTrader: (2)	I'm waiting on my ecs tuning gauge wich is basically the exact same thing as turner with different logo in the gauge. But they have been BO forever and I now placed my order 1+ month ago. P3 is nice but definetely too expensive and I already have a scangauge for obd2 parameter ! __________________ 08 FG2 Civic SI FBO - SOLD 09 E92 335i Xdrive FBO - SOLD 17 F22 230i Xdrive \| Alpine White \| Coral Red \| M-Sport \| BMS Intake \| JB4 \| 666M Rep \| M Carbon Mirrors \| Roof Rack \| Daily Driven
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PeteW84 COBB'ed 65 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	P3 gets my vote. I have the older version and still love it. Attached Images __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)
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BES335xi Colonel 83 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: FBO+ N54xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 03/07 E90 335xi [1.00]	+1 on p3, looks and works very well ! __________________ JB4+usb \| P3 Vent Boost Gauge v2 \| BMS OCC \| BMS DCI \| AMS FMIC \| AR xi CL DP's \| BT Tool \| Edibias/NCSExpert/INPA BMW Coding \| Cyba Quad Exhaust tips \| M-Tech Rear & M3 Front Bumper \| Red Cyba Air Scoops \| Blacklines \| Vinyl Overlays \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| Matte Black Grilles \| LED Side Mirrors \| Rear Euro Fogs \| etc.. .
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michaelalex17 Brigadier General 596 Rep 3,386 Posts Drives: Manual Wagon Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (4)	i like the ECS boost gauge because i like how it is analog its easier to read when the number is changing so much the digital readout is harder to follow. and the color of it when it lights up at night matches the OEM speedo gauge color which is really nice
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