Matt L
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my car is in the garage getting gauges fitted  and they are waiting for a part to turn up (god knows what part  )
who reacons ill have a car tonight?
UPDATE: I have my car back.... just minus gauges they are waiting for a part to arrive so they can tape into the inlet manifold or something cars now back in next week
[Edited on 15-01-2009 by Matt L]
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Brett
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I'd be taking it back either way. Should've known what parts would be required against what you actually had.
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Matt L
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not really... as i think its waiting for a part for the boost gauge which was originally going into the vacuum pipe but they couldnt get a reading so they are taping into the Intercooler or something (dont really know and wasnt paying that much attention)
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a_j_mair
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nope will not come or wont have time to get it finished
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Brett
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I've setup enough boost gauges to know the only parts they should need is a gauge, pod, t-piece and a few feet of hose.
If you've got a recirc valve on your car, which I imagine you do, all they need to do is split off the vacuum from that with a t-piece.
It's a 10min job gettin it setup, then a 20min job making it look pretty in the cockpit and wiring up the backlight to an ignition-live.
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stubbsy05
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What are the benefits of having the boost gauges?
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Daimo B
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On a standard car, nothing other that watching the needle fling about.
On tuned turbo cars, its a way of seeing how much your sucking in, watching boost levels can show if your engine is throwing in the right amount of air at all times.
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Brett
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On a proper big boost car it's nice to know the readings to see whats going on, or see if it's over-boosting etc.
Generally it's for show more than anything. I have them, but they do nothing more than look pretty really.
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Conway563
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The way things have gone with you getting these gauges fitted Matt I'd say no chance
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Matt L
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my thoughts aswell tbh joe  i hope i do as im going up to trafford tonight and dont fancy going in mums car
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Brett
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Sounds like they're blagging you at the garage by the way. Have they done it before? 
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Matt L
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possibly done it to one of the employees cars (escort rs).
it may not even be the boost gauge they are waiting for a part on could the the oil temp as i bought an adapter not know if it was the correct size for the cars sump so could be waiting on that. will find out at 5 when i ring them again anyway.
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Brett
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How much are they charging you, if you don't mind me asking?
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stubbsy05
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I reckon my Vento is over boosting. Its savage pulling away quick up through to 3rd gear. Either that or its the budget tyres not putting down traction
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Matt L
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dont know wont get the bill untill about a week after i have the car back he never rushes to get a bill to me which is always good  .
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Matt L
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