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Old 01-21-2006, 06:44 PM
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Default looking for opinions on a boost gauge

I'm between a AWE vent gauge or a single A-pillar gauge with a Autometer gauge. I like the clean look of the A-pillar, but the stealth qualities of the vent gauge (when viewed through the window on the road).

AWE Vent:

<img src="http://www.awe-tuning.com/media/products/awe/b5_ventgauge.jpg">


Example of A-pillar:

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/40837/blacks4tt_clean010.jpg">

Autometer gauge (may paint the bezel black):

<img src="http://egauges.com/images/autometer/Large_d/3301_d.jpg">
Old 01-21-2006, 06:47 PM
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Default i have the awe-vent and think its amazing. people think its stock since it matches everything so..

well, including the interior lighting. its perfect
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Default Re: looking for opinions on a boost gauge

vent looks tacky..
Old 01-21-2006, 06:56 PM
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Default vent looks tacky? The AWE vent gauge looks like it's stock and part of the OEM equipment

Love it personally.
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Default IMHO...skip both..

In my many years of owning, driving and being around cars (yeah..I'm old), I have NEVER seen a gauge mounted inside a vent. Never.

And the A-Pillar is, IMHO, more for Preludes and Civics.. along with an over-size tach and neon valve stem caps.

I chose to make the boost gauge install look more deliberate and less rice...Just my opinion...YMMV.

<i>Click the pic...</i>

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Old 01-21-2006, 06:59 PM
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Default Re: IMHO...skip both..

can you read the gauge with the glare from the glass?
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Pillar is more visible IMHO
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Default AWE looks great...

more expensive than most, but definately worth it.
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most people think mine is OEM - its not tacky. What do YOU think is not tacky, sir?
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Default i gave the nod to an a-pillar gauge. no regrets.

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/7258/gauge_installed_3.jpg"></center><p>


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