S3 Vent Boost Gauge
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I'm in the process of doing this mod on mine, I will post a full write up in a week or so when it's done. I'm using this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400568539743?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
and this http://www.thettshop.com/latest.asp?cat=5009&product=802005
To get a nice OEM look I will be butchering the original vent to get the trim rings. Hope this helps.
and this http://www.thettshop.com/latest.asp?cat=5009&product=802005
To get a nice OEM look I will be butchering the original vent to get the trim rings. Hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing buddy! Am trying to avoid butchering my OEM vent
Seems like it's either p3 gauge or AWE are the only kits available
No! worries. I didn't want to destroy mine either, so I bought one on eBay for £10Thanks for sharing buddy! Am trying to avoid butchering my OEM vent
Seems like it's either p3 gauge or AWE are the only kits available
I'm putting a micro-switch in mine so that the gauge turns off of you turn the vent dial. I looked at the P3 Gauge but it's a bit expensive for me.
Mattyk55
Mattyk55
Hello I see u are talking about gauges I am putting two into my A3 but having trouble finding a gauge pod holder would u know where I can grab one from thanks
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Hi all,
I had this thread bookmarked if it helps: http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/who-where-can-i-get-a-boost-gauge-fitted.227860/
I had this thread bookmarked if it helps: http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/who-where-can-i-get-a-boost-gauge-fitted.227860/
Mattyk55
Mattyk55
i'm waiting for autopolar fis+. it adds almost all vcds readings to the central dis. the one for golf, skoda and seat is out, but the one for audi is taking a bit long. i've heard it's due Q4 2014 but doubt it.
Mattyk55
Mattyk55
Yes, 60mm gauge fits in the vent with some modifications to the gauge and vent. I'm in the middle of doing this, will post a how to and pics when I'm done.
Hi mate, I got the links perfect could you let me know or a pic of where the wires have to go? I believe you said a sender on the engine wasn't it?
And the mounting bracket does that just screw in to the vent housing?
Cheers
And the mounting bracket does that just screw in to the vent housing?
Cheers
The mounting bracket does just fit into the vent but in order to fit the silver bezel you will need to take a dremel to the bezel and trim off some lugs and make some grooves. There is a guide on Vagoc for this if I remember.
The adaptor is just a push fit into the hole, and the sender comes with the gauge and will need to be mounted where you like in the engine bay (mines on side of my battery cover out of sight) this has a wire the needs be be connected to live and earth and the 3rd wire goes to the back of the gauge!
Please could you tell me where to get this gauge and anything else I need to fit it, also is there any chance of a how installs pep by step guide if this isn't asking to much,My gauge is one if my favourite mods!
Hi guys, where do I need to run wires to etc to get the gauge working and reading?
I'm sure I heared theres a sender somewhere but I'm not 100% sure?
Cheers
I'm sure I heared theres a sender somewhere but I'm not 100% sure?
Cheers
Have a look at my how to thread for this install, I have covered that in detail. I hope it's helpful
http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/index.php?threads/How-to:-Vent-mounted-boost-gauge-for-£20.229879/
I have done such a thread after getting inspiration and advice from Mindak's install, have a look here.
http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/index.php?threads/How-to:-Vent-mounted-boost-gauge-for-£20.229879/
I wonder if anyone has used this one. It says it's a complete kit so no osir mount necessary. I think that it's not a vent gauge, or am i wrong ? http://www.performancebyie.com/garrett-mechanical-turbo-boost-gauge
Dan-Jnr
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I am considering this gauge. Looks subtle and keeps the air flow.
http://www.awe-tuning.com/awe-tuning-audi-a3-vent-mounted-boost-gauge-kit
http://www.awe-tuning.com/awe-tuning-audi-a3-vent-mounted-boost-gauge-kit
That's what I ordered
Even asked them to fit their S4 B8 gauge to suit my S3 even better. As their S4 B8 gauge has an italic font just like the s3 dashboard font and it comes with a white needle!
Quick question as I'm still baffled, where did you have to wire it up to, to get a signal etc? Cheers
2 wires connect to the Headlight switch for dimmer, and accessory. And 2 other wires tapped into the fuse box.
here are AWE installation instructions for the A3/S3
here are AWE installation instructions for the A3/S3
Abit to technical for me haha,
But cheers looks like it's going to have to be a payment to someone that know what they are doing haha
But fair play yours looks spot on mate.
But cheers looks like it's going to have to be a payment to someone that know what they are doing haha
But fair play yours looks spot on mate.
Trust me its very basic
As I did the install myself. AWE kit comes with everything you might ever need!
