new high end gauges from auto meter

[slow s13]

I was just cruzing the net checking out gauges and saw these.

http://hp.autometer.com/products/nexus/index.html

Im shure they will be big money but they look damn nice and they have an awsome warning feature where the whole gauge turns red.

[Nismo_Freak]

Looks like someone felt out-ranked by Defi

[MinisterofDOOM]

Those are pretty damn cool. Unfortunately, I'd bet the software costs about $200 easy, and the gauges aren't really all they can be without it.

[Nismo_Freak]

Those are pretty damn cool. Unfortunately, I'd bet the software costs about $200 easy, and the gauges aren't really all they can be without it.

I don't think it will be that much, they have to put it on par with the Defi gauges else they won't sell. It's obvious they went to one up the Defi's with the computer aided datalogging and all the similar features, so I'd imagine it will follow some of the similar pricing structure.

[MinisterofDOOM]

That was just a wild guess considering some of the other auto stat logging software I have seen...

What do the Defi gauges go for?

You could have some real fun making up startup sequences for those things. One of the few mostly aesthetic things I would consider putting in my car.

[Nismo_Freak]

That was just a wild guess considering some of the other auto stat logging software I have seen...

What do the Defi gauges go for?

You could have some real fun making up startup sequences for those things. One of the few mostly aesthetic things I would consider putting in my car.

A good gauge is worth it's weight in gold ...

Accurate metering of the engine parameters go a long way in preventing mishaps. I know of 2 occassions where the Defi gauges have saved my friends engine from blowing up. One was when the fuel pump was dying and it tripped his fuel pressure warning and the other when he was flogging the car and his oil temp was approaching melt down due to a clogged passage to the oil cooler.

Even if he were running an off the shelf Autometer gauge it wouldn't have alerted him unless he were to physically look at the gauge. The beauty of peak/warning/hold gauges is that you don't have to constantly monitor them.

The Defi control unit II (which is required for the Defi's to work) has a 3 minute reply function which is long enough for a single lap at even a large track. It's mini-me datalogging lol.

Defi has 3 different series of gauges... the cheapest being the D-Gauge which go for $115+ per gauge, the Link series which are $150+ per gauge, and the BF series which are $175+ per gauge.

However, for the Defi series it is cheaper to just buy the VSD Concept (the heads up unit (HUD)) which displays 2 shift lights, speed, RPM, and whichever parameter you set it to (oil pressure, temp, water temp, etc.) and the corresponding sensors. It makes for a cleaner install and allows you to get instant feedback without looking down at a gauge. Plus if one of the inputs goes past your warning point the VSD instantly switches to that sensors input and displays it, along with a rather annoying sound lol.

This is one instance where aesthetics meets practicality.

[[Zero-S]]

Those are hawt son!

[nsrZ32]

As stated before....in my opinion, nothing is more reliable, affordable, and quality than autometer. It has proven itself again and again over the years in race cars of all types.

Nice to see them with some new designs. I still prefer the simple white faced phantom gauges though.

[w1ngzer0]

wow, nice

Nothing more obvious then the whole gauge turning red

[180crafter]

I have the DEFI... and love them. Very helpful, and beautiful to boot.

[Toddles82]

Looks like someone felt out-ranked by Defi

I was thinking the same thing.

"hmmm these look familar....."

[ForsakenTH]

i like them...prity cool ideas with the whole color selectable illumination and all...id like to see the price to see how it compares with defi's or other brands

[Thrwnsprkz]

Wow, yea those are some sweet gages i might add... im impressed, however my wallet isnt... their not in my future netime soon :-\