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09-02-2007, 08:43 PM
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Opinions please ...gauges or commander??
Which is better as far as looks and performance..gauges with triple pillar pod or commander with pod? I am torn between the 2. The gauges are a little cheaper but I want something I can rely on and that looks good too. What do you think?
09-02-2007, 09:27 PM
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xlr8r has a nice billet aluminum piece that bolts to the original A pillar and allows you to have 3 gauges AND keep the handle! that is the route I am going with.
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I just changed over to gauges myself.....easier to see in a glance....IMO.
The price you paid for your triple set soiunds about right, but you should be certain what parts and fittings your getting for the money. I found DieselManor after buying my set and I believe their kits are already wired for the gauge lights whereas the AutoMeter set I bought was not. I had to keep going out after silly little small parts, to me it's worth a little more up front to keep from running out after missing parts over and over again....I hope that helps.
The price you paid for your triple set soiunds about right, but you should be certain what parts and fittings your getting for the money. I found DieselManor after buying my set and I believe their kits are already wired for the gauge lights whereas the AutoMeter set I bought was not. I had to keep going out after silly little small parts, to me it's worth a little more up front to keep from running out after missing parts over and over again....I hope that helps.
09-02-2007, 09:34 PM
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09-02-2007, 11:13 PM
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On average, depending on the autometer gauge you buy (some gauges are naturally more than others) Pyro= $135; Boost (mechanical)= $69; Tranny =$140; Triple pillar pod= $49. Again... that is an average retail separately.
09-03-2007, 12:13 AM
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Autometer's simply look bad....They look very intimanating to other diesels.
There's a reason why NASCAR and many other racers use autometer or other analoge gauges.
There way easier to keep an eye on then a small LCD screen that displays 4 things and doesnt have a dial.
There's a reason why NASCAR and many other racers use autometer or other analoge gauges.
There way easier to keep an eye on then a small LCD screen that displays 4 things and doesnt have a dial.
09-03-2007, 12:38 AM
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Autometer's simply look bad....They look very intimanating to other diesels.
There's a reason why NASCAR and many other racers use autometer or other analoge gauges.
There way easier to keep an eye on then a small LCD screen that displays 4 things and doesnt have a dial.
There's a reason why NASCAR and many other racers use autometer or other analoge gauges.
There way easier to keep an eye on then a small LCD screen that displays 4 things and doesnt have a dial.
09-03-2007, 08:23 AM
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The great thing about digital is you get a maximum peak recall capability. No need to try and stare at the gauge to see max values...which you usually don't end up seeing correctly with analog anyway.
Another thing is that "analog" pyros are not really analog since they use a digital source to calculate values. The digital signal is then converted to an analog display. That just makes the gauges slower to respond and increases the chance of error.
Another thing is that "analog" pyros are not really analog since they use a digital source to calculate values. The digital signal is then converted to an analog display. That just makes the gauges slower to respond and increases the chance of error.
