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Offline chrisr763

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P3 Cars Boost Gauge
« on: July 14, 2015, 09:38:52 pm »
Anyone on the forum running a P3 cars boost gauge? What do you make of it? I've watched numerous videos and they look brilliant. I'm in the process of setting up a group buy (if it passes the admin's approval) if anyone is interested, post your interest on that thread.

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Plug and Play install
Quick plug and play install with zero cutting required. All power, ground, and data points come directly from the diagnostics port connector.
Boost/Vacuum Display
High resolution boost/vacuum via diag port for FAST install. Optionally read boost via boost tap (not included).
Multiple Gauge Displays
Boost/Vac, Coolant Temp, Intake Air Temp, Exhaust Gas Temp, Throttle Plate, Speed, RPM with Shift-light, Battery voltage and more!
Peak Recall & Run Record
Recall the peak value from any mode, or record and playback 15 seconds of data from the current mode. Temperature peaks recorded in the background.
Universal Aux Inputs
Includes additional inputs to optionally connect any 0-5v sensor with universal settings for display ranges and bargraph displays from -999 and 9999 max values.
On the Fly Configuration Menu
Lockout/Display off mode, English(PSI, F, MPH) or Metric(BAR, C, KPH) selection, Adjustable boost display resolution, Ambient Calibration for boost sensor and more!

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Re: P3 Cars Boost Gauge
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2015, 09:46:45 pm »
I have one, it's ok but would be alot better if it had a few more features like the polar fis

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Re: P3 Cars Boost Gauge
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2015, 09:57:01 pm »
Ill be in

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Re: P3 Cars Boost Gauge
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2015, 11:31:00 pm »
I have one. I like it but its a bit pricey for what it is in my opinion but everyones different.

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Re: P3 Cars Boost Gauge
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2015, 08:44:57 am »
I really fancy one of these but the price really puts me off, in reality it's really expensive for what it is...

Interested to know the group buy price tho...

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Re: P3 Cars Boost Gauge
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2015, 09:52:16 pm »
What sort of price would it be ? I like the look of those

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Re: P3 Cars Boost Gauge
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2015, 09:57:00 pm »
I looked at this but went with the polar FIS instead, does loads more and integrates much better by seamlessly integrating onto the canbus, hence nothing to plug into the obd. The FIS literally has every engine perameter available. Plus it can change settings in the ecu in the same way VagCom does to enable things like video in motion and dipping passenger mirror when you select reverse. Worth a look.

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Re: P3 Cars Boost Gauge
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2015, 02:46:29 pm »
Ill be in

Good to hear! I will keep you posted @Orc

What sort of price would it be ? I like the look of those
I really fancy one of these but the price really puts me off, in reality it's really expensive for what it is...

Interested to know the group buy price tho...

Will be around £300 + Postage I imagine.

I looked at this but went with the polar FIS instead, does loads more and integrates much better by seamlessly integrating onto the canbus, hence nothing to plug into the obd. The FIS literally has every engine perameter available. Plus it can change settings in the ecu in the same way VagCom does to enable things like video in motion and dipping passenger mirror when you select reverse. Worth a look.

I agree, but the Gauges look so clean and OEM. It's defiantly somthing for people to consider  :happy2:

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Re: P3 Cars Boost Gauge
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2015, 04:59:49 pm »

I looked at this but went with the polar FIS instead, does loads more and integrates much better by seamlessly integrating onto the canbus, hence nothing to plug into the obd. The FIS literally has every engine perameter available. Plus it can change settings in the ecu in the same way VagCom does to enable things like video in motion and dipping passenger mirror when you select reverse. Worth a look.

Do you need vagcom to install it? I'm keen on the P3 but it is pricey, waiting to see on group buy price.

The FIS does look good too but I quite like the idea of a separate gauge.

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Re: P3 Cars Boost Gauge
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2015, 07:02:37 pm »
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,99603.0.html

I imported a few gauges from the US to see how they sell and nobody is interested...

I'm assuming its the price putting everyone off? Not sure a group buy is viable with 0 interests  :ashamed:

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Re: P3 Cars Boost Gauge
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2015, 07:19:12 pm »
I'd be in Chris, obviously price dependent!


So much for keeping it standard!

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Re: P3 Cars Boost Gauge
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2015, 07:37:38 pm »
Is that £300 in a vent? It was $489 in a vent pod, so around the same but I guess you're saving the postage and import duty?

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Re: P3 Cars Boost Gauge
« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2015, 09:15:05 pm »
I'd be in Chris, obviously price dependent!

Okay Andy - Il see what I can do!  :happy2:

Is that £300 in a vent? It was $489 in a vent pod, so around the same but I guess you're saving the postage and import duty?

Yeah - Literally top of the range - Red/Red. In vent with optional analogue boost tap. I can also add in the performance chip which gives a few additional features.  :happy2:

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Re: P3 Cars Boost Gauge
« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2015, 02:13:06 pm »
What does the extra chip do?

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Re: P3 Cars Boost Gauge
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2015, 02:17:20 pm »

What does the extra chip do?

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