OSIR RHD Boost Gauge Pod ?

[k4ith]

Thanks K4ith ,
I agree there are certainly elements of the AWE kit I like but supply seems an issue at the moment. (see GroupBuy mkv forum)
I like the way you keep vent control , does it fit RHD cars though ?
Accuracy and response of gauge may not be ideal (but then is that really an issue?)
True it is a better match  and the way the Defi guage lights up may annoy me

I think both are excellent options , for now I have ordered from ttshop.
They couldnt be more helpful , 40 quid for OPOD MONO RHD and 140 for Defi BR 52mm guage (no link unit reqd)
should arrive in around 2-4 weeks

I will fit it and see how I get on.
I'm pretty fussy so if I dont like it , then it gets replaced lol

the only issue is actually attacking my new car to plumb in the gauge 

this is the bit that concerns me, is it a dash of job, how does the feed pipe get to the engine bay? looks a bit of a job to me, and finding someone with the skills to do it would be hard too.

[john_o]

[Resurrected thread as its now arrived  ]

theTTshop = superb , no hassle , ordered and (as expected) it arrives sometime later.


Re :Plumbing
shouldnt be an issue just time consuming , as the Defi stuff has nice detachable connectors.
Feed pipe run is short to boost sensor then its electrical to the guage (i.e the tube doesnt run all the way to guage)
I certainly dont expect the dash to need removal lol

Just need to consider where to get
A live feed + earth + lights on feed , I may also get an additional kit from forge which doesnt use the t piece in the defi kit
http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=0016&product=FMBGFK
nice but pricey


So a few pics
1st pic was my last tank of fuel (ignore that as pic is for my blog)
2nd pic is the stuff that came , note the OSIR 52mm adaptor on the gauge
3rd pic is guage without the plastic bit on the outside , which I like better than 4th pic
4th pic is guage without the plastic bit on the outside
5th pic is guage in the pod supplied by DEFI which is actually very discreet


will add more once I start putting it in.

Any suggestions on wheres easiest for power + lights pickups?

JohnO

[MAT ed30]

you can power and lights from the light adjuster next to the light switch and then you can adjust the brightness all at the same time.

[john_o]

resurrected as its now fitted !

Running on switched 12V feed only
Running in permanent 'night illumination mode' as my preference
removed outer plastic needle position indicator to leave polished edge , looks better imho

All power taken from free position in fusebox behind RHD panel in door shut.

Running today in the sunlight and guage was perfectly readable even in night mode.
Response is supreme.
Ok ultimately its not a match for OE VW dials , but I love it , and pref it to cheaper guages.

Heres how it looks day + night

[Hurdy]

Looks great

Did you link into the binnacle control so that you can control the light intensity or is the backlighting always that strength?

[john_o]

thanks Hurdy

always that strength , suits me and it also means I have not spliced into any OE wires just in case I get a warranty problem.....

[Komenda]

Does the vent still work behind it or is it disconnected?

[john_o]

when you pull out the vent it all comes out incl the extension piece inside
So vent is effectively open all the time , can still feel air coming out holes , but some escapes into dash as theres no longer an extension piece to channel it to the vent.

I dont find it an issue , but if you commonly use that vent , or have the A/C on specifically that setting (to centre vents only) then it may bother you!

[Komenda]

Cheers dude. It looks awesome


I've been looking at the Opod and Defi Link but the price is putting me off. May give this setup a try and fabricate something to keep the vent behind it in place.

[richw911]

There are some blue and red gauges on this site which might be of use to you guys 

http://www.swgmotorsport.com/asps/Search.asp?types=yes&type=Mk4+Golf