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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: wolfie1981 on 09 March 2012, 18:50
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i have just installed a boost gauge in psi.. now when the car is off the gauge sits at 0
when i start the car the gauge reads -28 vac is this correct???
when im driving im getting 8/9psi boost when i take my foot off the gas i get -30 vac
im not sure if this is correct any help would be great
my car is vw golf gti 1.8t 2000 model agu engine
piper decat exhaust / k&n induction kit / blitz dump vavle if this helps
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im sure it should read 0 when off and alspo not boosting...........
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your saying it should read 0 also on idle ??? that dont seem rite mine sits at -28 vac
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if its teed into the fpr there will be vac on idle and when you lift off thats how its works mines on -22 though not sure how much it should be but mine boosts to like 16-18 psi you had a remap?
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no remap as yet but soon will have. the gauge is only a cheap one so this maybe why reading so high ??
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Those figures are correct :afro:
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which figures?? mine of -28 or his at -22 lol
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-28 with your foot off the accelerator whilst driving. -20(ish) on idle. 8-10 on boost when standard. 0 with the engine off.
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so your say 20 (ish) so what could be wrong with mine sitting at -28 on idle could it be the cheap gauge
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so your say 20 (ish) so what could be wrong with mine sitting at -28 on idle could it be the cheap gauge
Yes cheap gauge, mine is 0 switched off but drops when started.
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know of any half decent gauges ??
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know of any half decent gauges ??
I have this one: http://rspec.co.uk/performance-gauges/black-face-waterproof-series/52mm-clear-black-boost-gauge-bar does the job.
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mines on my build thread with pics ;p
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mine sits at -25 on idle... but i have a newsouth boost gauge to be fitted :cool:
so will see what that sits on.. but sounds about right mate.. just makesure sits bang on 0 when car is off otherwise could give you a crppy reading if it is off 0 mark :wink:
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Neusouth ftw,0 engine off,-22 idle boosts to 20 and holds 15.the guage has exactly same lights and txt as speedo etc :smiley:
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know of any half decent gauges ??
I have this one: http://rspec.co.uk/performance-gauges/black-face-waterproof-series/52mm-clear-black-boost-gauge-bar does the job.
You got a James bond Gti or summit?? Why waterproof :laugh:
I'll add it's a good price thou
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know of any half decent gauges ??
I have this one: http://rspec.co.uk/performance-gauges/black-face-waterproof-series/52mm-clear-black-boost-gauge-bar does the job.
You got a James bond Gti or summit?? Why waterproof :laugh:
I'll add it's a good price thou
It was the only one I could find that was black face and lit with a standard bulb.
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Mine is at -28 when engine is off 0 when idle and boosts to 1.3 bar at full peak and tails off gradually.
and thats a K03 with a re map
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really big thanks to you all -28 on tick over is good then happy days i did think somethink was up but the gauge i have is a cheap £13 job thing!! any one know much about autogauge or swoosh gauges any good they have one in helfords for £29.99 white dail looks the part but im unsure :smiley:
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thats wat i got auto guage one
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really big thanks to you all -28 on tick over is good then happy days i did think somethink was up but the gauge i have is a cheap £13 job thing!! any one know much about autogauge or swoosh gauges any good they have one in helfords for £29.99 white dail looks the part but im unsure :smiley:
think swoosh are ok mate seen quite a few ppl using them.
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thats wat i got auto guage one
like the one in helfords???
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yes mate the 7 colour one, but didnt get it from halfords :cool:
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thanks mate will buy one and get rid of the 13 quid cheap rubbish :smiley:
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Mine is a falcon I think, got it off ebay for about £15 looks smart in the proper pillar mount
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really big thanks to you all -28 on tick over is good then happy days i did think somethink was up but the gauge i have is a cheap £13 job thing!! any one know much about autogauge or swoosh gauges any good they have one in helfords for £29.99 white dail looks the part but im unsure :smiley:
think swoosh are ok mate seen quite a few ppl using them.
That's what I have a swoosh, and it matches the clocks.
(http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l567/johnomk4/12bb7718.jpg)
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mine is a swoosh one and its bang on reading was correct without map and its cock on with map had it off in laws 2 year ago for crimbo and still working a treat -22 on idle and 20 on boost holding at 15 :cool:
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sweet :smiley:
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johnomk4 link to that guage pod please mate seen a few of them and look like a nice fit :cool:
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160706706816?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
try this
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thank you dude :wink:
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i bought my double pod off him ;p fast delivery aswell
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Yea that's who I got it from, had to trim a little but very happy with it, was going to wrap it same as the pilla but happy with the way it is. And yea fast delivery. :wink:
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been waiting over two weeks for my pod from this guy now so beware. Won't reply to emails either
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just took my car for a wee spin now the boost gauge is fitted im getting 7psi 4000rpm in 3rd does that sound about rite??
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Standard car?
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sorry yes standard car
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sounds about right to me
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lol 2 weeks?? id be staring a dispute!! but then again it does quote like 24 days just mone came the next day as did my gauges ;p.... yer mine needs a slight trim but i cant be arses at the moment ive gone off my car at the moment!! i need like £1000 for wheels n coilies im sick of lookin at those cack batterd stock wheels :-(
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lol 2 weeks?? id be staring a dispute!! but then again it does quote like 24 days just mone came the next day as did my gauges ;p.... yer mine needs a slight trim but i cant be arses at the moment ive gone off my car at the moment!! i need like £1000 for wheels n coilies im sick of lookin at those cack batterd stock wheels :-(
9 working days tops...
Ebay won't let me open a dispute until the 11th so I'll give it till Monday. Sent another email today and no response :angry:
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my gauges were £30 each and im well impressed with them match the dash but can be white as switch on the back, pillar gauge holder came from ebay and also fits well no problems with seller on ebay came within a week heres my project thread take a look at them. :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=215243.0
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whats the make of the gauge??? or do you have a link
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260862358064?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200690223247?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
seems thay dont do voltage gauge cant seem to find it anymore hmmmmmmmm hope this helps. :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: