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Dustxking · 01-04-2009, 07:13 PM

Whats the lowdown on meagan gauges, they look alright and have smoked lenses. But are they worth getting? I mean they are like 80 bucks a pop and thats a good price for some light up electronic gauges.

Anyone have them or use them yet??

bejota180sx · 01-04-2009, 07:23 PM

never had any experience with them, but wanted to help you out...
if you want something reliable i have had good experience with reading and quality with STRI gauges...

they are just a bit more expensive than megan... but from what ive read people say megan aren't really accurate... you could also try PROSPORT gauges for the price they are also very very decent, even if SOME people say they are a bit of on accuracy...

if you aren't only interested in the electric gauges you could also get AUTOMETER, cheap and proven and some of them are really nice...

not trying to make you run away from the megans... just telling you a few other similar products close to that range that might get you interested

GSXRJJordan · 01-04-2009, 07:23 PM

They're not accurate, and you can't see them during the day.

BAD.

Pass.

Prosport gauges are similarly cheap, and available here from a site sponsor.

burnsauto · 01-04-2009, 07:26 PM

If you're looking for the flashier type of gauges (greddy, defi, hks, etc) then stri is your best bet for decent quality and affordable.

If you want more of a factory look, Omori. They make OEM gauges for a few car companies, and are reliable, easy to read, and accurate.

Dustxking · 01-04-2009, 08:05 PM

Stri was my # 1 choice, but its a hit and win with meagan sometime but sounds like a miss, thanks guys!

BustedS13 · 01-04-2009, 08:15 PM

Autometer is similarly priced and infinitely higher quality

stop supporting garbage

ixfxi · 01-04-2009, 08:16 PM

vdo rocks

.............

NewS13Guy · 01-04-2009, 08:56 PM

I have megan gauges and can see them just fine during the day???? I dont know why so many people bash them? Seem to be very accurate and dead on with me.

REVGASM · 01-04-2009, 09:23 PM

i have a difficult time viewing mine in the day light, i think thats mostly because of the angle they're mounted at.

I do have a feeling that my boost gauge is not accurate tho................

bejota180sx · 01-04-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NewS13Guy

I have megan gauges and can see them just fine during the day???? I dont know why so many people bash them? Seem to be very accurate and dead on with me.

how do you know they are accurate? not trying to be a ass... just want to know how you check them for accuracy... at least i checked my old autometers by using other gauges and checking if they read the same... the boost one i tried out by comparing the reading on my greddy profecb and the autometer carbon fiber mec. boost gauges both read the same in boost... try them out like that with other gauges and you know how much off or if they are accurate...

might be good for someone to try them out since everybody just bad talks them never compares them...

if you decide on prosport everyone says they are great but the boost isn't accurate for some... i haven't gotten a chance to try my stri boost gauge hope to have a opinion on it soon...

bejota180sx · 01-04-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ixfxi

vdo rocks

.............

i always see them in VW and stuff like that... are they as good as some say? or are you just saying it out of sarcasm? was thinking of getting them ended with stri even if i don't like that smoked lense crap...

duffman1278 · 01-04-2009, 09:32 PM

Autometer...you can't go wrong seriously its what I think almost all the nascar's use.

sbc · 01-04-2009, 11:01 PM

I like my VDO's. I got them as a temporary thing but will probably end up keeping them.

The only bad thing is they dont really have fuel pressure gauges.

slideways2004 · 01-04-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by duffman1278

Autometer...you can't go wrong seriously its what I think almost all the nascar's use.

what i have used in the past.

i might also try the STRi. look like decent quality

pinkarrowsnow · 01-05-2009, 05:14 PM

I have autometers they work excellent for boost and oil pressure. My widebands aem though.

NewS13Guy · 01-05-2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bejota180sx

how do you know they are accurate? not trying to be a ass... just want to know how you check them for accuracy... at least i checked my old autometers by using other gauges and checking if they read the same... the boost one i tried out by comparing the reading on my greddy profecb and the autometer carbon fiber mec. boost gauges both read the same in boost... try them out like that with other gauges and you know how much off or if they are accurate...

might be good for someone to try them out since everybody just bad talks them never compares them...

if you decide on prosport everyone says they are great but the boost isn't accurate for some... i haven't gotten a chance to try my stri boost gauge hope to have a opinion on it soon...

Compared it to my auto meter gauge. Same reading.

Pacman · 01-05-2009, 07:53 PM

My buddy was telling me about a article on gauge accuracy (I know, magazine article) but it stated that Autometer are some of the most accurate gauges money can buy. Blitz, oddly enough, weren't that accurate. There was another company that was just as accurate as Autometer, but can't remember the name.
As exaple, I had Megan coilovers when they just came out, and now I have Tein. Comparing those, I can feel and see the quality difference of the two. I know we're talking about gauges, but what I learned is pay a little more on something that is tried and true and you won't be doing it twice.

nismo tuned s14 · 01-05-2009, 07:55 PM

My AutoMeter boost gauge is a piece of shit. The oil pressure gauge seems to work well, though.

Pacman · 01-05-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismo tuned s14

My AutoMeter boost gauge is a piece of shit. The oil pressure gauge seems to work well, though.

More on this please? What exactly went wrong?

tr0n9h · 01-05-2009, 08:21 PM

i have stri gauge for sale if your interested

http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/23169...emp-gauge.html

burnsauto · 01-05-2009, 08:32 PM

i had autometer, hated em. switched them out..

elaborated: I think they're cheap pieces of crap. My boost gauge was never accurate and I never trusted it, and I never liked the setup for my oil pressure gauge. They make great pillar bezels, but I'll never buy another autometer gauge. I don't look to nascar for my inspiration.

Pacman · 01-05-2009, 08:40 PM

I ask again, if people are unhappy or 'hate' the gauge they use, please let us know more about why. Saying 'I hate so-and-so' doesn't help anything. I'd take that as an opinion and sometimes that is worth less than a penny. This can be a good thread if there is reason to support.

nismo tuned s14 · 01-05-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pacman

More on this please? What exactly went wrong?

It worked well for the first year or so, then it started saying a was hitting over 15 psi (it would have said 20 or more if it when that high) when I was actually hitting around 12 psi. I have the GReddy Profec E-01 that measures boost as well, and I'm sure that it's accurate.

Flicktitty · 01-05-2009, 08:47 PM

seems gauges are hit and miss, my friend had them in his nitrous'd honda and hated (nitrous gauge never worked properly) (light flickered) (shift light stuck on lol)them. got some Blitz BLM's for his supra never had a problem.

a friend has Glowsports and said those are suprisingly good for the price.

Dustxking · 01-05-2009, 08:57 PM

Sounds like everyone just have their preferences on gauges.
Its mostly 50/50 it seems like with every brand.

nismo tuned s14 · 01-05-2009, 08:59 PM

You can't go wrong with Defi...

rbpowerds14 · 01-05-2009, 09:11 PM

i had autometer like 8 guages, i sold them all and now im going with stri guages

autometer was nice but my boost guage started reading off by 2-3 psi and i hate how the electronic guages work.
i hope stri are better

Flicktitty · 01-05-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismo tuned s14

You can go wrong with Defi...

that's one of the 1st BADish thing's i've heard about Defi.

care to elaborate?

nismo tuned s14 · 01-05-2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flicktitty

that's one of the 1st BADish thing's i've heard about Defi.

care to elaborate?

Sorry I meant CAN'T

Flicktitty · 01-05-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismo tuned s14

Sorry I meant CAN'T

lol, Alright.....that's what i thought.

01-04-2009, 07:13 PM	#1
Dustxking Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 360 Age: 35 Posts: 709 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Good/Bad about meagan gauges? Whats the lowdown on meagan gauges, they look alright and have smoked lenses. But are they worth getting? I mean they are like 80 bucks a pop and thats a good price for some light up electronic gauges. Anyone have them or use them yet??

01-04-2009, 07:23 PM	#3
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	They're not accurate, and you can't see them during the day. BAD. Pass. Prosport gauges are similarly cheap, and available here from a site sponsor. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

01-04-2009, 07:26 PM	#4
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 38 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	If you're looking for the flashier type of gauges (greddy, defi, hks, etc) then stri is your best bet for decent quality and affordable. If you want more of a factory look, Omori. They make OEM gauges for a few car companies, and are reliable, easy to read, and accurate. __________________

01-04-2009, 08:15 PM	#6
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 39 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Autometer is similarly priced and infinitely higher quality stop supporting garbage __________________

01-04-2009, 09:23 PM	#9
REVGASM Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 40 Posts: 822 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have a difficult time viewing mine in the day light, i think thats mostly because of the angle they're mounted at. I do have a feeling that my boost gauge is not accurate tho................ __________________ ProceeD:Final-Bout:RVGSM SPL

01-04-2009, 08:05 PM	#5
Dustxking Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 360 Age: 35 Posts: 709 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Stri was my # 1 choice, but its a hit and win with meagan sometime but sounds like a miss, thanks guys!

01-04-2009, 08:16 PM	#7
ixfxi Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangin on my chest Account: BANNED #fucksupreme Age: 82 Posts: 5,932 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	vdo rocks .............

01-04-2009, 08:56 PM	#8
NewS13Guy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Age: 39 Posts: 667 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	I have megan gauges and can see them just fine during the day???? I dont know why so many people bash them? Seem to be very accurate and dead on with me.

01-04-2009, 09:32 PM	#12
duffman1278 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Covina Age: 36 Posts: 2,844 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: duffman1278 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Autometer...you can't go wrong seriously its what I think almost all the nascar's use.

01-04-2009, 11:01 PM	#13
sbc Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I like my VDO's. I got them as a temporary thing but will probably end up keeping them. The only bad thing is they dont really have fuel pressure gauges.

01-05-2009, 05:14 PM	#15
pinkarrowsnow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I have autometers they work excellent for boost and oil pressure. My widebands aem though. __________________ http://allies-drift.blogspot.com/

01-05-2009, 07:53 PM	#17
Pacman Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Age: 36 Posts: 1,149 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My buddy was telling me about a article on gauge accuracy (I know, magazine article) but it stated that Autometer are some of the most accurate gauges money can buy. Blitz, oddly enough, weren't that accurate. There was another company that was just as accurate as Autometer, but can't remember the name. As exaple, I had Megan coilovers when they just came out, and now I have Tein. Comparing those, I can feel and see the quality difference of the two. I know we're talking about gauges, but what I learned is pay a little more on something that is tried and true and you won't be doing it twice.

01-05-2009, 07:55 PM	#18
nismo tuned s14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashville Age: 37 Posts: 425 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	My AutoMeter boost gauge is a piece of shit. The oil pressure gauge seems to work well, though.

01-05-2009, 08:21 PM	#20
tr0n9h Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CORONA TO WEST COVINA Posts: 467 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	i have stri gauge for sale if your interested http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/23169...emp-gauge.html

01-05-2009, 08:32 PM	#21
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 38 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	i had autometer, hated em. switched them out.. elaborated: I think they're cheap pieces of crap. My boost gauge was never accurate and I never trusted it, and I never liked the setup for my oil pressure gauge. They make great pillar bezels, but I'll never buy another autometer gauge. I don't look to nascar for my inspiration. __________________

01-05-2009, 08:40 PM	#22
Pacman Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Age: 36 Posts: 1,149 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I ask again, if people are unhappy or 'hate' the gauge they use, please let us know more about why. Saying 'I hate so-and-so' doesn't help anything. I'd take that as an opinion and sometimes that is worth less than a penny. This can be a good thread if there is reason to support.

01-05-2009, 08:47 PM	#24
Flicktitty Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Age: 37 Posts: 3,685 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	seems gauges are hit and miss, my friend had them in his nitrous'd honda and hated (nitrous gauge never worked properly) (light flickered) (shift light stuck on lol)them. got some Blitz BLM's for his supra never had a problem. a friend has Glowsports and said those are suprisingly good for the price. __________________ 2JZ-GTE Swapped S13 Coupe - 1994 Supra Turbo

01-05-2009, 08:57 PM	#25
Dustxking Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 360 Age: 35 Posts: 709 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Sounds like everyone just have their preferences on gauges. Its mostly 50/50 it seems like with every brand.

01-05-2009, 08:59 PM	#26
nismo tuned s14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashville Age: 37 Posts: 425 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	You can't go wrong with Defi... Last edited by nismo tuned s14; 01-05-2009 at 09:20 PM..

01-05-2009, 09:11 PM	#27
rbpowerds14 Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: florida Posts: 284 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i had autometer like 8 guages, i sold them all and now im going with stri guages autometer was nice but my boost guage started reading off by 2-3 psi and i hate how the electronic guages work. i hope stri are better