My 2011 update.
5/6/14, 09:45 AM
#41
I Have No Life
^ yep I love my gauge pod. Although I do admit, sometimes, the steering wheel blocks the visibility of it, and I find myself looking down and away from the view of the road just to read my boost 
The alternative is a pillar mount gauge, but for me, it's just personal preference, but those look ricey to me.
The alternative is a pillar mount gauge, but for me, it's just personal preference, but those look ricey to me.
5/6/14, 09:53 AM
#43
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5/6/14, 09:54 AM
#44
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5/6/14, 10:22 AM
#45
I Have No Life
Originally, I was planning on having a shop do the install on the Blower. Then, after it sat on my garage for less than a day, I thought to myself, nope, I'm doing it all myself because I can't just let it "sit" there, you know?As for the gauge, I think the Roush one you mentioned would be good, since you're getting a Roush/VMP TVS unit right? Was it the plain white or black version? I thought about those too, but wanted the Defi for quality and accuracy. Pricier, but worth it. Also, if you notice in that pic of mine, the "boost limiter" is a red arrow that you can adjust via the bezel. I have mine set to about 9 psi I think. I could've gotten a red lit gauge too, but wanted blue to match my interior/exterior color
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5/6/14, 10:37 AM
#46
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np at all. I understand all about the wait. Heck, 2 days wait was long enough for me already Originally, I was planning on having a shop do the install on the Blower. Then, after it sat on my garage for less than a day, I thought to myself, nope, I'm doing it all myself because I can't just let it "sit" there, you know?
As for the gauge, I think the Roush one you mentioned would be good, since you're getting a Roush/VMP TVS unit right? Was it the plain white or black version? I thought about those too, but wanted the Defi for quality and accuracy. Pricier, but worth it. Also, if you notice in that pic of mine, the "boost limiter" is a red arrow that you can adjust via the bezel. I have mine set to about 9 psi I think. I could've gotten a red lit gauge too, but wanted blue to match my interior/exterior color
Originally, I was planning on having a shop do the install on the Blower. Then, after it sat on my garage for less than a day, I thought to myself, nope, I'm doing it all myself because I can't just let it "sit" there, you know?As for the gauge, I think the Roush one you mentioned would be good, since you're getting a Roush/VMP TVS unit right? Was it the plain white or black version? I thought about those too, but wanted the Defi for quality and accuracy. Pricier, but worth it. Also, if you notice in that pic of mine, the "boost limiter" is a red arrow that you can adjust via the bezel. I have mine set to about 9 psi I think. I could've gotten a red lit gauge too, but wanted blue to match my interior/exterior color
5/6/14, 12:38 PM
#47
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Well my excitement got the best of me and my dealings with VMP has so far not been stellar. Maybe its just my experience but things just really arn't going smoothly for me. They were trying to get the kit shipped out today but it seems now they are out of stock on the 82mm pulley..which i initially ordered. 1. You think that would be something you would see if you had instock before you offered it to someone.
Now if i want the kit to ship i have the option of going with the 85mm pulley and then at discount buy the 82 when it gets in... Talk about a headache..
Now if i want the kit to ship i have the option of going with the 85mm pulley and then at discount buy the 82 when it gets in... Talk about a headache..
5/6/14, 04:23 PM
#49
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5/6/14, 04:36 PM
#50
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So its a kit without a pulley then they'll ship the correct pulley out next week...
yeah to say the least, been a bit of a adventure so far. Atleast it gives me time to study the install manual and get things prepped.
5/9/14, 10:42 PM
#52
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5/10/14, 12:31 AM
#53
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5/12/14, 07:42 AM
#54
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This is just unreal. Email VMP to find out when they are suppose to be getting the pulleys in and he says friday. So I have to wait another week to install. This is just unreal.
Extremely disappointed in VMP tuning. Of course they're offering me a bare aluminum pulley because they have to be anodized.
Extremely disappointed in VMP tuning. Of course they're offering me a bare aluminum pulley because they have to be anodized.
5/12/14, 09:55 AM
#56
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They have multiple sizes you can choose from. It was shipped separately because that's what I choose. It was going on a week after I had placed my order and they were still waiting on the pulleys which they were out of, in the size I wanted so I told them just to ship the kit without the pulley and they would ship the pulley when it came in. They had told me this week, I had no idea it was going to be at the end of the week on Friday.
5/13/14, 05:19 PM
#58
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They have multiple sizes you can choose from. It was shipped separately because that's what I choose. It was going on a week after I had placed my order and they were still waiting on the pulleys which they were out of, in the size I wanted so I told them just to ship the kit without the pulley and they would ship the pulley when it came in. They had told me this week, I had no idea it was going to be at the end of the week on Friday.
Like when the cable guy says 'in the morning' and shows up at 11:59 am LOL
5/16/14, 03:55 PM
#59
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Installed the boost gauge, minus it actually reading boost. Wanted to atleast feel like i've accomplished something with this install so far.
but BOY was this easy! atleast to wire it, running the vacuum line doesn't seem like a big deal either.
Basically how it sits when the cars off
What it'll look like during the day.
Then i have it kick on the blue light when it gets dark and the head lights kick on.
but BOY was this easy! atleast to wire it, running the vacuum line doesn't seem like a big deal either.
Basically how it sits when the cars off
What it'll look like during the day.
Then i have it kick on the blue light when it gets dark and the head lights kick on.
5/16/14, 05:50 PM
#60
I Have No Life
Installed the boost gauge, minus it actually reading boost. Wanted to atleast feel like i've accomplished something with this install so far. but BOY was this easy! atleast to wire it, running the vacuum line doesn't seem like a big deal either. Basically how it sits when the cars off What it'll look like during the day. Then i have it kick on the blue light when it gets dark and the head lights kick on.
the force is strong in this one.