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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: (shakey) on 08 October 2008, 16:41

Title: boost gauge finally fitted(nw with pics)
Post by: (shakey) on 08 October 2008, 16:41
as above took me about 2 hours to do what a pain in the a@@  :angry:,but the problem i hav now is i cnt really see it props because i hav no power to light it up in the day,i didnt now there to get the 12v power source from there is 1 part you can get it but u need a fuse because it 1 of the main leads comin from the battery no fuse ur car may go on fire not good  :shocked:.

so if any could help me it would b greatfull  :wink:

o and it is boosting at about 18 to 19 psi is that about right  :smiley:

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Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted
Post by: Krispy on 08 October 2008, 16:44
i think u can get power from ur head unit somehow, but i could b chattin sh*t :p
Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted
Post by: (shakey) on 08 October 2008, 16:46
i think u can get power from ur head unit somehow, but i could b chattin sh*t :p

hav seen said b4 but not sure if u can i hope u can does any body nw if u can   :undecided:
Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted
Post by: Rhyso on 08 October 2008, 16:48
i think u can get power from ur head unit somehow, but i could b chattin sh*t :p

hav seen said b4 but not sure if u can i hope u can does any body nw if u can   :undecided:

thought you were tapping into the headlight switch?  :undecided:
Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted
Post by: (shakey) on 08 October 2008, 16:52
i think u can get power from ur head unit somehow, but i could b chattin sh*t :p

hav seen said b4 but not sure if u can i hope u can does any body nw if u can   :undecided:

thought you were tapping into the headlight switch?  :undecided:


i hav rhys but it only cums on when u switch the lights.
Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted
Post by: Rhyso on 08 October 2008, 16:54
i think u can get power from ur head unit somehow, but i could b chattin sh*t :p

hav seen said b4 but not sure if u can i hope u can does any body nw if u can   :undecided:

thought you were tapping into the headlight switch?  :undecided:


i hav rhys but it only cums on when u switch the lights.

ah bugger  :sad: i'll have a think and see what i can find

EDIT - what about rear windscreen or cigarette lighter?  :undecided:
Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted
Post by: (shakey) on 08 October 2008, 17:05
i think u can get power from ur head unit somehow, but i could b chattin sh*t :p

hav seen said b4 but not sure if u can i hope u can does any body nw if u can   :undecided:

thought you were tapping into the headlight switch?  :undecided:


i hav rhys but it only cums on when u switch the lights.

ah bugger  :sad: i'll have a think and see what i can find

EDIT - what about rear windscreen or cigarette lighter?  :undecided:

would thats wrk plus the wire from the boost gauge wudnt b lone enought so wud normal speak wire do.
Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted
Post by: mk4ad on 08 October 2008, 18:29
never fitted one but like with all switches there should be a perm live at the light switch plug or ignition live !!
Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted
Post by: (shakey) on 08 October 2008, 18:41
thxs guys

but i hav powered it from the stero hav got pics will post them up when i take more of in the dark looks ace  :smiley:
Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted(nw with pics)
Post by: the_stink on 08 October 2008, 19:04
is that the gauge off SWG motorsport? Ordered that today, well the gauge any way looks really good, just got to get the vent pod see how flush i feel lol 
Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted(nw with pics)
Post by: (shakey) on 08 October 2008, 19:21
is that the gauge off SWG motorsport? Ordered that today, well the gauge any way looks really good, just got to get the vent pod see how flush i feel lol 


lol.

no its not the gauge off swg git it off ebay m8.

Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted(nw with pics)
Post by: the_stink on 08 October 2008, 19:26
ahhh looks very similar!  :smiley:

Well im bidding on the pod for this gauge, hopefully T_J_G wont out bid me like the forge lol thats if hes biding which i dont think he is?
Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted(nw with pics)
Post by: (shakey) on 08 October 2008, 19:30
ahhh looks very similar!  :smiley:

Well im bidding on the pod for this gauge, hopefully T_J_G wont out bid me like the forge lol thats if hes biding which i dont think he is?

he mite just surpise you if he does think its time to get the axe out  :evil: lol
Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted(nw with pics)
Post by: the_stink on 08 October 2008, 19:31
of just bid out of spite haha well i doubt ill get it any way 4 days left and prob be closer to the actual price!
Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted(nw with pics)
Post by: RTechUK on 08 October 2008, 19:34
Hello,


It looks sweet m8!!
It will peak over 17psi then it should drop to 1bar.

Nikc
Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted(nw with pics)
Post by: (shakey) on 08 October 2008, 19:35
of just bid out of spite haha well i doubt ill get it any way 4 days left and prob be closer to the actual price!

lol.

u never no,seen 1 of the vents go 4 £57 i think it was on ebay about a month ago wish i had put a bid in 4 it would of saved meself 30 quid.
Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted(nw with pics)
Post by: (shakey) on 08 October 2008, 19:38
alrite nick.


so it is boostin well then nick

nick what sort of remap could you do for mine i mean like a race map or stage 2 map i hav had the milltek put on now.
Title: Re: boost gauge finally fitted(nw with pics)
Post by: T_J_G on 09 October 2008, 12:55
ahhh looks very similar!  :smiley:

Well im bidding on the pod for this gauge, hopefully T_J_G wont out bid me like the forge lol thats if hes biding which i dont think he is?
;)