ben16v 0 Posted September 16, 2004 hey i`m after some gauges for my car, i`ve done some searches on here but i`m a bit confused... 1. is there many difference between makes? ie TIM and VDO 2. i`ve read about capillary and electrical gauges, whats the difference in quality/accuracy? i understand about one being on a wire with a sender and the other having a feed of oil for example 3. i`m after oil temp, oil pressure and battery gauges, are these the one`s i need? 1.8 16v, 99% standard so no boost gauges or A/F meter needed, i dont think! any help or links to othe posts/sites much appreiciated! ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kvwloon 0 Posted September 16, 2004 I would agree oil temp., oil pressure and voltmeter are what would be a normal requirement. Personally I like to use VDO's as they are a VW original spec. manufacturer, and are in keeping with the existing speedo gauges etc. Pretty easy to get hold of sets on Ebay and VW scrappys pretty cheaply too. Can't comment about any difference in accuracy between VDO and other manufacturers though. VDO is German so can't be that bad can they?! Do you need pics of VDO's, can post here if you wish, but already posted on another post here somewhere...try a search for 'VDO gauges fit' or something like that. If no joy get back to me..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 16, 2004 Highly reccomend Autometer gauges... affordable, professional, and non-tacky looking! I know Henny is also a fan of these :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted September 16, 2004 kvwloon, i been lookin on e-bay and am tempted by Audi VDO gauges but i`d have to buy senders etc for them? demon tweeks do all i want inc senders and adapters for £80 for the lot!!!! i want ones which will do the job for now as funds are limited-but you know how corrado`s are.... they only want the best so i`ll probably have to upgrade anyway :lol: anyone got any experience of these gauges?? jimsG60, Google search of Autometer starts now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kvwloon 0 Posted September 16, 2004 benji16v, Sometimes you can get the oil pressure sender in with the gauges on Ebay. The only sender you need to get really is a dual pole oil pressure sender. Most VW scrappys should be able to sort you out as well. £80 all in sounds good for new gauges etc though from Demon, but should be able to get VDO's and senders for less than that with some patient Ebay watching I reckon. Think mine were about £40 all in if i recall correctly, but took a few weeks on Ebay to get them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted September 16, 2004 right! i`m gonna order some TIM gauges from Demon`s tommorrow! as i said above, oil temp, pressure and battery! i`ll do a how to on fitting as soon as i get my DIGI cam back (i left it at a mates house :roll: ) if anyone has valid objections to this choice then PLEASE let me know cos i dont wanna buy crap!!! cheers ben! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted September 16, 2004 where are you going to fit them ? do you have the cowling for them ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted September 16, 2004 you dont fancy a bid on these? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 87455&rd=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STORM 2 0 Posted September 16, 2004 i`ll do a how to on fitting as soon as i get my DIGI cam back (i left it at a mates house :roll: ) That would be helpful - I will watch out for it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
