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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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Default Boost Controllers?

Hey,

Just a quick question for everyone, I was looking at boost gauges for my A4 1.8T and I came across an AEM Tru-boost boost controller that doubles as a boost gauge. I was curious if I should just go for a regular gauge to give me feedback with my boost levels or if it is worth investing a little more to have control over the boost levels as well. I am already chipped, and considering getting stage 3 in the near future (summer).

Thank you in advance for the feedback!
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Default Just go with a good, simple, analog boost gauge.

If you feel like you want more control over boost at some point, just add in an inexpensive MBC.
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Default Thank you so much, The reason why...

I was asking about boost controllers is because I am blessed (or cursed) with an FWD version and if I start adding power I'll have traction issues. Just wondered if it would be beneficial to have a high and low boost value to aid in getting traction from starts. Do any of you guys have recommendations? Or should I pursue this from a different angle?
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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Default Best to just wait till you go stage 3 to get that EBC.

Since you have a FWD you can just get one with a high/low that uses a wireless remote to switch between the 2 or you can go with one that you can program each gear for a different boost setting.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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Default Boost controlers... don't have an add on, boost gauge, I like what Techreactions offers..

<center><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/shawfm/EFU_boost_small.jpg"></center><p>I have it a few months now and can say it is great. Very happy with it. It integrates into the car as if it were done from the factory. Plugs into the radio harness and doesn't interfer with my IceLink Plus.<ul><li><a href="http://www.techreactions.com">LInked</a></li></ul>
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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Was that sentence in code?
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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Default : ) just so many things going on right now ....

I guess my response was a little scattered.
No code just scatter-brain.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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Default LOL.. get a bigger turbo.

With boosting coming on the high end, you won't have any issues with takeoffs
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Short shift when traction is low.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Default I think that'll be my next purchase...

exactly what I am looking for, thanks....
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