Autometer ultra-lite boost gauge - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Black_Sunshine · 05-09-2008, 08:38 AM

after owning the this mechanical gauge for 2+ years, the needle has started to vibrate in boost. i guess these things can't last forever and it was cheap, but it's still a waste of money since you either buy a better one later or have to send it off to get fixed. even if it gets fixed, it'll likely fail in another 2 years. i bought a pressure snubber ($20) which solved the vibrating problem, but made the response much slower. i've gone thru 2 autometer boost gauges now. 1 cobalt (electric) and the ultra-lite comp (mechanical) and they both failed. i'm never buying another autometer product. i upgraded to a defi blue racer boost gauge.

cbehnken · 05-09-2008, 10:18 AM

no problems with my autometer. I've had the car for 2 years and the gauge came with the car, so who knows how old it is.

It is one of the carbon fiber faced mechanical ones. Works great and is easy to read day and night.

Everyone on here trashes autometer, but in many other car platforms they are well respected.

BlackDream · 05-09-2008, 04:09 PM

I've an autometer mechanical too from two years, it works good but I've to admit that the fact you've that long hose that go from the engine bay under your dash and then in your a-pillar (or like me that go out of the hood and then into the door) feel like if it is not very accurate but I think for 40$ that I payed that's honest

Dj4play · 05-09-2008, 05:41 PM

autometer is shit,,,plain and simple. Japanese electronic is the only way to go.

mywetdream · 06-24-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dj4play

autometer is shit,,,plain and simple. Japanese electronic is the only way to go.

i have autometer 52mm boost gauge for over 3 years..and not one issue...still works like the day i bought it...

05-09-2008, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Black_Sunshine Boost Happy Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bay Area CALI Drives: a japanese dodge Trader Rating: (70)	Autometer ultra-lite boost gauge after owning the this mechanical gauge for 2+ years, the needle has started to vibrate in boost. i guess these things can't last forever and it was cheap, but it's still a waste of money since you either buy a better one later or have to send it off to get fixed. even if it gets fixed, it'll likely fail in another 2 years. i bought a pressure snubber ($20) which solved the vibrating problem, but made the response much slower. i've gone thru 2 autometer boost gauges now. 1 cobalt (electric) and the ultra-lite comp (mechanical) and they both failed. i'm never buying another autometer product. i upgraded to a defi blue racer boost gauge. __________________

05-09-2008, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
cbehnken Forest Gump Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Girardeau Mo Drives: 1992 Stealth TT Trader Rating: (45)	Re: Autometer ultra-lite boost gauge no problems with my autometer. I've had the car for 2 years and the gauge came with the car, so who knows how old it is. It is one of the carbon fiber faced mechanical ones. Works great and is easy to read day and night. Everyone on here trashes autometer, but in many other car platforms they are well respected. __________________ Power: DSM 13G/DR650 Combo, EVO 560cc injectors, SAFC I, K&N, Ebay Downpipe, ATR Dual Catback, no cats, DN Y-Pipe, HKS SSQV, HKS EVC 5 at 14.5PSI, Walbro 255 with AN Bulkhead 8.07 @ 85.55 1/8th mile 1.84 60FT Suspension: KYB GR-2 - Tein S-Techs, Crossdrilled/slotted rotors, AWS Delete Drivetrain: RPS Street Max, M.W. 300m O/S, Seattle F&R Poly Mounts Etc: Roller Bearing Short Shifter Smokinvr-4 Corner box, 10" Rockford Fosgate Punch sub, Eclipse Headunit Leatherseats.com Charcoal/Dove Grey Interior, 99 front end/lights/wing/sideskirts/doorcaps Maintenance New VSS, all 60K stuff, new 1st,2nd, 3rd syncro, trans seals, oil pump, rod and main bearings. Mobile 1 10w40, Redline MTL in trans, 85w90 Coastal GL5 in transfer case and rear

05-09-2008, 04:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
BlackDream Cyberwwolf!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Italy Drives: The Blackdream:RT/TT Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Autometer ultra-lite boost gauge I've an autometer mechanical too from two years, it works good but I've to admit that the fact you've that long hose that go from the engine bay under your dash and then in your a-pillar (or like me that go out of the hood and then into the door) feel like if it is not very accurate but I think for 40$ that I payed that's honest __________________ 1992 Dodge Stealth RT/TT Engine: K&N open intake, polished plenum, powdercoated valve cover, polished radiator cover, painted timing belt covers, red silicone hoses,cold air intake, chrome oil cap,Polished engine cover kit,... Exhaust:Stainsless steel catback with no mufflers and stock tips look,test pipe. Interior: Stainsless Stell door sills, autometer gauges. Suspensions: Tein S.tech springs, -2° camber... ---> http://www.dodgestealth.it <---

05-09-2008, 05:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dj4play Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Fullerton, CA Drives: 3000gt x3 Trader Rating: (26)	Re: Autometer ultra-lite boost gauge autometer is shit,,,plain and simple. Japanese electronic is the only way to go. __________________ AEM EMS INVENTOR TRAINED JEDI MASTER CERTIFIED NINJA TUNER www.gtpro.com

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