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Old 15 January 2008, 09:33 PM
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Default Why are defi's so expensive ?

Is there any differance in accuracy between them and a cheaper brand? what other make's can peep's recomend.
Old 15 January 2008, 09:38 PM
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so i was told by a regarded mapper

you pay for what you get, defis are ment to be the most accurate on the market, relaying the info faster than others on the market.

cant say it for sure just what i have read and been told, plus they are worth every penny for the start sequence looks the dogs imo

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Old 15 January 2008, 09:53 PM
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Must you have the controller for it all to work?
Old 15 January 2008, 09:53 PM
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yep
Old 15 January 2008, 09:58 PM
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they do look smart though.
Old 15 January 2008, 10:00 PM
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They sure do
Old 15 January 2008, 10:01 PM
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Theiving French mumble !

Have a look at the Stack site, a new range is available now V. nice !

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Old 15 January 2008, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dunx
Theiving French mumble !

Have a look at the Stack site, a new range is available now V. nice !

DunxC
Even more expensive than Defis
Old 15 January 2008, 11:50 PM
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view my scooby for defis in zero sports carbon gauge holder.
Old 15 January 2008, 11:58 PM
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They are expensive.. but they are quality. I had a full set of defi-a-likes sitting here ready to fit to my car, but decided to spend the extra and buy a set of genuine Defi gauges. Once they arrived, I compared the two and the Defi's are waaaay better built, for once I'm glad that I've spent a lot more money than I could have.


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Old 16 January 2008, 12:08 AM
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I've been wondering how they go for so much second hand, for 3 gauges and a controller your looking at £300 min
You can buy them brand new from the US or Japan for that, i bid on loads of sets on ebay, in the end i gave up and ordered a new set.
Old 16 January 2008, 12:48 AM
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Well, they're hardly 'used' really... can you burn out a gauge?? Also, once fitted, there isnt much chance of them getting marked/broken...


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Grant
Old 16 January 2008, 01:01 AM
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Someone say Defis?



Old 16 January 2008, 01:50 AM
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.....any excuse eh Frayz??


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Old 16 January 2008, 02:20 AM
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Ha ha, yeah mate lol.

Although if im honest. For the money i spent i wish id bought a STACK.
Old 16 January 2008, 04:00 AM
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Old 16 January 2008, 08:00 AM
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There're not if you know where to buy them.

Defi - Nengun Performance

<<<<<<<------- view mine

I paid £311 delivered for boost, oil pressure, temp and link controller

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Old 16 January 2008, 10:16 AM
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personally love my gauges. pro sport they look the nuts.
veiw scoob
Old 16 January 2008, 10:27 AM
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Does anyone know where I can get a decent 3 gauge holder that fits for around £50?
Old 16 January 2008, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Phil555
There're not if you know where to buy them.

Defi - Nengun Performance

<<<<<<<------- view mine

I paid £311 delivered for boost, oil pressure, temp and link controller


On our last group buy we were doing a set of oil temp,oil pressure,boost and a controller for £390 inc vat.


Defi Link Meter - 52/60mm white or black

Boost - Retail £120+vat, group buy price £96+vat
Oil Temp - Retail £97+vat, group buy price £77.60+vat
Oil Pressure - Retail £137+vat, group buy price £109.60+vat

Defi BF Meter - 60mm, white, amber or blue (limited)

Boost - Retail £137+vat, group buy price £109.60+vat
Oil Temp - Retail £120+vat, group buy price £96+vat
Oil Pressure - Retail £160+vat, group buy price £128+vat

Controller - Retail £62+vat, group buy price £49.60+vat

The above discounts give a 20% saving


If we get enough interest we will sort out another group buy.


hope this helps

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Originally Posted by RS Grant
Well, they're hardly 'used' really... can you burn out a gauge?? Also, once fitted, there isnt much chance of them getting marked/broken...


Cheers,
Grant
True i suppose, but i'd rather have a brand new set for the same money or in a lot of cases actually cheaper than used.
Old 16 January 2008, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by dunx
Theiving French mumble !

Have a look at the Stack site, a new range is available now V. nice !

DunxC
Errrrrrrm...........aren't they Japanese?

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Old 16 January 2008, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Panthro
Does anyone know where I can get a decent 3 gauge holder that fits for around £50?
SPT off Subaru.com Homepage in the US do some good kit, some of the stockists like SubaruGenuineParts.com || Where Genuine is Better! will ship to here....

Simon
Old 16 January 2008, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
Someone say Defis?



where did you get the afr meter, intake temp and coloumn?
Old 16 January 2008, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by automodellistagt
where did you get the afr meter, intake temp and coloumn?
Got my intake from Mocom. (Which reminds me, must send back as backlight doesn't work).

Can see (most of) my defi's and intake in
<------------- VMS.
Old 16 January 2008, 07:11 PM
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Hmm, seems the choice of the mass, Whats a stack?
Old 16 January 2008, 08:01 PM
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Named by them after some French mumbo-jumbo...

I refuse to retract my previous statement as it's still true...

Even if not relevant !

DunxC

Is going home from work now....
Old 01 March 2008, 04:20 PM
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Anyone interested in the group buy offer above ???

I would be !!!!

Ricky !
Old 01 March 2008, 05:53 PM
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Anybody have Genome Sti meter set ?
part no: 170-019-003
I think they are defi's with sti logo, looks very nice


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