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View Poll Results: What 3 gauge options would you choose in your BMW?
Boost 68 43.04%
Vacuum 4 2.53%
Boost/Vacuum (combo) 80 50.63%
Intake Pressure 10 6.33%
Water Temperature 91 57.59%
Exhaust Gas Temp (EGT) 49 31.01%
Oil Temperature 31 19.62%
Oil Pressure 84 53.16%
Fuel Pressure 38 24.05%
Voltmeter 15 9.49%
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      06-03-2009, 05:23 PM   #23
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Looks pretty sweet although only if the gauges have peak/replay, I don't think I would want to be looking down at the gauges while under acceleration
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Will the gauge panel be available by itself ONLY, or do you have to get the whole package? Do you have an MSRP on the panel it self?

Please keep in mind that 3D Design has the same style panel priced @ $292.73msrp...

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EAS~ have you tested the EGT gauge on the 1series? Any thoughts?
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Will the gauge panel be available by itself ONLY, or do you have to get the whole package? Do you have an MSRP on the panel it self?

Please keep in mind that 3D Design has the same style panel priced @ $292.73msrp...

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No pricing yet, we'll get word closer to release.

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EAS~ have you tested the EGT gauge on the 1series? Any thoughts?
We only have the boost gauge connected at this time, EGT and Oil temp is next.

Great feedback everyone - keep the comments coming.
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I'd like to see boost/vacuum, oil pressure, and water temp. I could do without the boost because I'd rather it up where I can see it, so I might substitute something else for that one.

Fuel pressure would be nice, but as mentioned already there aren't really any gauges that are designed for DI. It might be possible to use a standard gauge X10 if the right pressure transducer could be found.
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Don't forget that not everyone drives on the right!!!

Some countries have the "wheel" on the right.

The angle of the guages in the pic would make them unservicable in a right-hand-drive car
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Boost/Vacuum - why would you have just one (non-combo)? though the location isn't the best as watching boost is kinda fun and there are already more easily visible boost guages for the vent, so maybe save the space in this pod for something else.

EGT - helps monitor a turbo system as a whole...and allows early warning of temp problems in oil or coolant as well as not being susceptible to air pockets (like coolant temp gauges

Fuel Pressure - A must due to the HPFP problems and the use of a HPFP in general...the system need to be monitored.

As for coolant temp; the car has one
Oil temp and pressure...yes they are nice...but the car does monitor both already...I would like to be able to see pressure measurements myself though. Temp...well...honestly the car goes into limp and you know it is to hot...also the EGT gauge will be going up with oil temp.

So I guess the best would be EGT, Fuel Pressure, Oil Pressure an a boost guage higher up the dash...like the vent mounted ones.
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Fuel Pressure - A must due to the HPFP problems and the use of a HPFP in general...the system need to be monitored.
disagree. the fuel pump is a seemingly unavoidable problem on these cars. getting a gauge for it is useless because once the old pump is replaced there's no need for it any sort of monitoring because it wont break again. and what if it does? what can you do by looking at a gauge? seems like a waste of space to me.
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disagree. the fuel pump is a seemingly unavoidable problem on these cars. getting a gauge for it is useless because once the old pump is replaced there's no need for it any sort of monitoring because it wont break again. and what if it does? what can you do by looking at a gauge? seems like a waste of space to me.
I have never seen a fuel pump just give out....pressure always fluctuates beforehand. Plus....if you get into an kind of heavy modding where you are really pushing the limits on the fuel system and/or have to modify fuel components then fuel is of the utmost importance to monitor...just a slight problem or max out before peak rpm in abnormal weather, etc. and all the sudden you are running lean...pop. That is something I would like to see coming.

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I would like to see Boost / Vacuum, A/F and EGT. I didn't see an A/F guage listed, will you guys be offering them?
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I would like to see Boost / Vacuum, A/F and EGT. I didn't see an A/F guage listed, will you guys be offering them?
Poll only allowed 10 selections.
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Will the shroud around the gauges be offered in something other then white? In my blk/blk/blk car it will REALLY stand out. Would still get it but if it was offered in a black or even better CF I would be ecstatic.
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The white color is the rapid prototyping material, finished pieces will be in black textured ABS plastic.
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Gentlemen,

Thanks for all the feedback, seems like this is going to be a hit. Keep the suggestions coming.
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Will the gauge panel be available by itself ONLY, or do you have to get the whole package? Do you have an MSRP on the panel it self?

Please keep in mind that 3D Design has the same style panel priced @ $292.73msrp...

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Tom, I would definitely be interested in one with AFR, EGT, and Water temp...
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Thanks for all the feedback, seems like this is going to be a hit. Keep the suggestions coming.
Looks amazing! You'll be golden if the lights match the dash also. Please keep it reasonably priced!!!
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