Vent boost gauge

[anderswhk]

Seen a bunch of shops that have boost gauges that can be fitted in the vents, and i gotta say i love the idea. Anyone know a brand that makes them for the A3? Pretty much all of them can be installed in the Golf 4, and some in the A4, but havent found a single one for the A3 8L. Also found plenty of threads asking about them, but all are several years old.

Where can i get one of them, and does anyone know if the A3 shares vents with the Golf or A4?

 

[Lemon S3]

I think the golf dash boards are different but the A4's should be the same if not similar. Seat leons have the same dashboard however.

EDIT: Found this Audi S3/A3 Air Vent Gauge Pod £41.04 VW Accessories & Styling , Worldwide Mailorder

 

[Jay A3]

^^^+1
Thats the one i have as well as many others. Delivery from them was fairly quick

 

[Lavis89]

im thinking of getting one of these aswell, not overly fussed but just makes my interior look a bit flashy i guess

 

[anderswhk]

Yeah, ive seen those, but correct me if im wrong, but doesnt that make the vent useless? The other ones ive seen, you kept the vent operational.

 

[s33nyboy12]

I have a question. Where do I tee off from for boost gauge feed? Is top of dump valve ok?
Also, where to wire into for lights on, lights off backlit boost gauge?

Cheers, sean

 

[anderswhk]

I have a question. Where do I tee off from for boost gauge feed? Is top of dump valve ok?
Also, where to wire into for lights on, lights off backlit boost gauge?

Cheers, sean

Have a look here mate, ECS Tuning: Audi B6 A4 1.8T Vent Pod Boost Gauge DIY - YouTube

Not an A3, but should still give you a general idea.

 

[Lemon S3]

I have a question. Where do I tee off from for boost gauge feed? Is top of dump valve ok?
Also, where to wire into for lights on, lights off backlit boost gauge?

Cheers, sean

You can either T off the DV or the FPR. DV would be the safer option though.
I think I wired into an ignition on wire along with the gauge power wire as the dash lights come on when ignition is on anyway......I think......now I'm doubting myself...

 

[Jay A3]

Yeah, ive seen those, but correct me if im wrong, but doesnt that make the vent useless? The other ones ive seen, you kept the vent operational.

Unfortunately this is true. The vent can no longer be used, but in my opinion its a nice oem feel, i'm not a fan of the gauges that are fitted to the pillar (No offense - each to their own)

Also, where to wire into for lights on, lights off backlit boost gauge?

Few people have wired their gauges into the dimmer switch, some gauges are a little bit too bright and the dimmer switch is a great solution...

 

[anderswhk]

Unfortunately this is true. The vent can no longer be used, but in my opinion its a nice oem feel, i'm not a fan of the gauges that are fitted to the pillar (No offense - each to their own)



Few people have wired their gauges into the dimmer switch, some gauges are a little bit too bright and the dimmer switch is a great solution...

Thanks, seems like this is my only choice as far as vent gauges go. But on the shop theres 2 different ones

Audi S3/A3 Air Vent Gauge Pod £41.04 VW Accessories & Styling , Worldwide Mailorder

and

Audi S3/A3 Air Vent Gauge Pod Complete Unit £76.39 VW Accessories & Styling , Worldwide Mailorder which says its a "complete unit". Arent both just suppose to be plastic pods? So whats the difference? Does one come with a boost gauge? Description is vague.

 

[Jay A3]

The first one is the insert bit only (Thats all you need)
The second one is including the surround (Just use your existing surround and drill a hole in it to feed the boost gauge pipe through)

 

[anderswhk]

Cool, thanks Jay. Does instructions how to hook the wires up come with it? The gauge that is.

 

[Jay A3]

Thats subject to to gauge you buy... the one i bought did, but there's plenty of guides and how to's from people who have done.
The gauge i bought from awesome gti had the red and black wires which was easy enough to install. I think there are also clips on youtube which proved to be quite useful!

 

[anderswhk]

Was thinking of just going with the one they have on the shop, to cut down my shipping cost, as i live outside the UK.

New South Performance Spectrum Boost Gauge £66.84 VW Accessories & Styling , Worldwide Mailorder

Found another thread where its fitted, opposite side of mine tho

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-...t-recieved-my-vent-gauge-pod-help-please.html

 

[Dibdub1]

I've got both the vent mount and the new south performance gauge that swg sell and I really cant fault the products, really high quality!

Have a look at this thread for an idea

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-...t-gauge-location-fitting-examples-please.html

 

[anderswhk]

I really want one that reads in BAR tho, its not really that important, its just difficult to find one that reads in BAR, and where the lighting is entirely red, and no other colors, exept for black obviously.

Edit: Seems i found one Auto Meter/2 1/16 in. 2 kg./sq. cm. 60 cm. Hg. black face ES mechanical boost and vacuum gauge (5903-M) | Vacuum and Boost Gauge | AutoZone.com

All lights in my cabin is red, its just gonna annoy me to no end if the gauge is blue or something.