Which turbo boost gauge to buy?

Post by **matthew1** » 18 Dec 2011, 10:19

For my '97 850 T5, when I install a manual boost controller.

RobTarD · Post by **RobTarD** » 19 Dec 2011, 09:36

I use the VDO Vision series. They look stock and I was able to get the backlighting to match pretty closely to the rest of the dash.

Post by **matthew1** » 19 Dec 2011, 15:14

Rob, thanks for the reply. That looks super well done, very classy*. I'm still rocking my 816 factory radio, so no room down there -- I'll probably mount the gauge on the dash.

I'm thinking I'll just pop for this Auto Meter "Phantom" (mechanical) unit with the fitting kit. Snake the hose down through the firewall and onto an unused nipple on the vacuum tree and I'm done.

* It is kinda low though. Do you ever find yourself looking down at your boost and taking your eyes off the road?

RobTarD · Post by **RobTarD** » 19 Dec 2011, 21:29

It's not too bad, I really only look at the gauge when something doesn't feel right. I have considered moving the gauges to above the radio. I think I'll do that tomorrow.