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: Gauge Envy...Wife's POed


acesneights1
03-20-2008, 07:17 PM
Got my new Autometer gauges. Yeah I know there are cheaper combos but i so love the look of Autometer. The in laws are coming this weekend so I'll be in the garage. I also got the A pillar.

NVW
03-20-2008, 07:52 PM
They look like it was worth having the wife POed.:D

Radrick
03-20-2008, 08:20 PM
That's where I hide when the inlaws come over.:p: Come to think of it that's where I am any time people come over.:rolleyes:

CanadianRigger
03-20-2008, 08:21 PM
The glow shifts i bought were fine till the other day, not sure what happened but the EGT only likes to work when it wants to, think the probe is toast. Works fine on startup then pins out under acceleration, acts like a short in the wiring but i haven't been able to find one.

wagonwheeler
03-20-2008, 10:38 PM
Nice looking gauges!

They are an investment that gives you returns every time you drive...plus you'll be looking at 'em every time you drive so it makes sense to buy what you want!

Post more pics when you've got 'em in!

Chaser

confuzed_guy
03-20-2008, 10:41 PM
Nice set up!

AlbertaRedneck
03-20-2008, 10:42 PM
Nice Gauges. :thumb:
I have the Autometer Cobalt Pyro and Trans. Temp waiting to be installed once I save up and get the Boost gauge. :D

acesneights1
03-20-2008, 11:42 PM
Thanks all. Boost was the cheapest one. Pyro the most expensive.

98z71keith
03-21-2008, 01:42 AM
The glow shifts i bought were fine till the other day, not sure what happened but the EGT only likes to work when it wants to, think the probe is toast. Works fine on startup then pins out under acceleration, acts like a short in the wiring but i haven't been able to find one.


Ya mine quit working properly day #2!!! Neveragain!!!! The boost and Tranny temp are good but the EGT gets stuck and wont move. At least I'm not the only one! Sorry, CR but misery loves company.

edzzed
03-21-2008, 01:50 AM
hey nice sink, the gauges are neat too. Ed

WhiteK2500
03-21-2008, 05:53 AM
Wife's just worried you'll pay more attention to the gauges then her when you two drive around :D

acesneights1
03-21-2008, 09:22 AM
hey nice sink, the gauges are neat too. Ed
Thanks.:D

acesneights1
03-21-2008, 09:23 AM
Wife's just worried you'll pay more attention to the gauges then her when you two drive around :D
And it's a valid worry....:D

jifaire
03-21-2008, 10:33 AM
That's because the wife has an audible alarm... you don't HAVE to be looking at her all the time to know what temperature she's at.

:)

ChevyDave
03-21-2008, 11:35 AM
Very nice gauges, I have the same ones and love them!:ro)

teroma25
03-21-2008, 12:46 PM
That's because the wife has an audible alarm... you don't HAVE to be looking at her all the time to know what temperature she's at.

:)

Oh so, so true :D

I have autometer boost, same thing, like the look of them.

Tracy
03-21-2008, 01:46 PM
Autometer here to, work and look good. I've got the black background, they were on sale at the time, wish I had the white like your's, I've got a little gauge envy. At least my sink is white. LOl

acesneights1
03-22-2008, 03:46 PM
Oh Man. I guess I gotta post a better pic of that sink huh ?:D
Plus I love full sweep gauges. NOOW it's a race truck...:D

mytmousemalibu
03-22-2008, 03:58 PM
Nice! Luv a set on nice gauges! Ur bout to loose some MPG though! U'll be swat'in on it to see them work and well you can figure that out! lol

scoobysmak
03-23-2008, 07:56 AM
Nice gauges, question is there a particular brand of gauges that are better than others or is it all just in the owners opinion just based on looks. I see heath sells optix but just wonder if there is a brand that I should stay away from.

acesneights1
03-23-2008, 10:34 AM
In my case personal choice. I just really like autometer gauges. I am sure there are cheaper one that work fine.

Radrick
03-24-2008, 09:09 AM
Nice! Luv a set on nice gauges! Ur bout to loose some MPG though! U'll be swat'in on it to see them work and well you can figure that out! lol

x2

daustin
03-24-2008, 09:54 AM
I was glad i had my triple guages when i was towing over the mountains last weekend. I got the Stewart Warner set from Summitt, and a 3 pillar pod. The guages were about $200, + $35 for the pod. Work great.
Don