Boost gauge option (GlowShift)

[RuS4ty]

Nothing special, just one I haven't heard anyone mention. I figured in case anyone else is considering they can see what it looks like in the car.

I saw the GlowShift one on ebay and liked the simplicity and natural look of it so I figured I'd try it out (for $35 why not). Shipped across the country only 3 days after ordering... nice. Anyways, so far so good. Very bright and from what I can tell accurate... so far . It has 7 colors (purple, blue, green, yellow, turquoise, red, white, then a constant alternating option and a smooth transferring one) which the red and white match perfectly to the stock colors. Oh, and the last little thing that I like is that the lens is somewhat curved so it distorts/magnifies the further numbers away from you.

so here it is installed...





night (obviously)...





Purple for you fruitcakes out there...


(have pictures of all the colors that can be posted on request)

[JD797]

looks really cool actually, but why on ur side vent and not middle?? Don't you need the vent? lol. And was it 35 shipped?

[RuS4ty]

I usually have my windows down and don't use the air, and if I really need the air there is the one by the door. Also I wasnt sure if I was going to be able to read it if it was in the center vent since the number sit back a little bit possibly making 0 hard to read.

[JD797]

This is gonna sound like an extremely noob question, but what exactly is the purpose of the boost gauge? I know to monitor the boost psi, but what specific reasons/uses?

[RuS4ty]

the ease of making sure your car is running right as far as boost and vacuum go. Since those are very important for our cars to run in a healthy manner.

[JD797]

Wouldn't you be able to tell if there was something wrong with the turbos without it though? If not, how would you know theres a problem using the gauge, jsut seeing something out of the ordinary?

[RuS4ty]

basically. You usually can feel it, but its just nice to actually see it.

example... before today my car would spike at 15psi then immediately drop to 8 and taper to 5psi. Prior to having the gauge I could definitely feel it but I didn't know it was as bad as what it was(minus the vag-com reading). So today I threw in a MBC in place of the N75(not permanently since its hard on the turbos) and now hit 18 and taper to 15psi.

[p.tony]

I've got the same one. Its pretty cool. Don't hate on the purple I run that color from time to time in rememberance of my plum Z28 aka the purple people eater. LOL

[OneSickSedan]

That looks like a pretty decent boost gauge. Can you guys post any pics of it lit up in blue?

[gaspeedracer]

nice gauge man. i have the tinted gauge in my center vent from the same company and i love it so far.

[RuS4ty]

That looks like a pretty decent boost gauge. Can you guys post any pics of it lit up in blue?

here is blue


and turquoise for refference...

nice gauge man. i have the tinted gauge in my center vent from the same company and i love it so far.

nice, I couldn't justify any reason for the tinted face besides not being able to read it during the day (from what I hear), is that true?

[lrg8683]

hmm. i like it with the white face..

[IamEzraM]

just out of curiosity. is there a way to easily measure the boost from the Left side turbo and the Right side turbo independently ? Other then the typical spot after the FPR for one boost guage ?

[exorcet]

Purple for you fruitcakes out there...

says the guy with the "Glow Shift"

actually, it looks VERY familiar to the ProSport gauge (numbers, design, magnified glass) except the prosport bezel is a little different and has tinted front glass.

and regarding the tinted gauge during daytime - it lights up even during the day so it's easily readable (i.e. it wires as a key-on powered accessory, not to the headlight switch or anything..)

[AudiSportB5S4]

your car holds that @ idle ? seems low/high HOWever you perceive that haha

[The_Jerbel]

basically. You usually can feel it, but its just nice to actually see it.

example... before today my car would spike at 15psi then immediately drop to 8 and taper to 5psi. Prior to having the gauge I could definitely feel it but I didn't know it was as bad as what it was(minus the vag-com reading). So today I threw in a MBC in place of the N75(not permanently since its hard on the turbos) and now hit 18 and taper to 15psi.

An MBC is only as hard on the turbos as you make it.

A boost gauge is most useful for making sure the car is boosting properly and for tuning purposes.

[The_Jerbel]

your car holds that @ idle ? seems low/high HOWever you perceive that haha

Yeah, quite possibly a boost leak somewhere...

[gaspeedracer]

nice, I couldn't justify any reason for the tinted face besides not being able to read it during the day (from what I hear), is that true?

its a piece of cake to read durnig the day time if its on but when its tinted you can't really see through it. unless you hit some good lighting from the sun, then you'll be able to see through it a little. i just think the design is awesome. the face is absolutely blank and then lights up unsuspectingly. it gives it more of a digital look when it turns on i guess you could say

[AudiSportB5S4]

Yeah, quite possibly a boost leak somewhere...

we have the trained eye

[lrg8683]

what should it be in vaccuum?

[AudiSportB5S4]

anywhere from 19-21 is usually where ya wanna be. at least 20-21 when the car is warmed up and all. like in the AM when i start it up it sits right on the other side of 20 towards 19, then once everything is warm and lubed lol its 21ish

[The_Jerbel]

It really depends on the altitude. You should be ~18-20ish. HgIn

[AMC]

it wouldnt be a boost leak tho right? isnt it a vacuum leak?

[The_Jerbel]

They are one in the same.

[RuS4ty]

bah, I thought I fixed my boost problem. I guess ill pressure test it again tomorrow. I'm at about 4800 feet above sea level btw.

[mrpeterparker]

x2 on the very similar to prosport gauge... i have the prosport. and love it ..

[RuS4ty]

Yeah I'm betting they come from the same manufacture. I like the multiple colors on this one so I can switch it to what ever mood I feel (yes, even purple ).
But prosport is nice since it has the peak feature.

[The_Jerbel]

You should be sitting at ~18-19 HgIn depending on your setup, with no boost leaks.

[Rane_kn]

Ordered! been looking for a nice looking cheap gauge

[o3spec]

^^ haha me too! im accually taking out my awe cvg for this one hahaha take that! i really just wanted a tinted guage and didnt want to pay another 300 for a defi

[YBLEGL]

wheres the cheapest place to get this guage?

[YBLEGL]

Just ordered 2 of them one for the S4 and one for the GTI hope they work well and are accurate

[csre9]

I just bought one aswell.

$45.98 shipped!

ryS4ty:
How was the install?

[JackalS4]

When the gauge is turned off, does it sit at 0 dead-on?

And as csre9 asked, how was the install & what approach did you take to getting it in etc (cut vent and press fit or..?).

Looks nice, suits the car and good to have!

[RuS4ty]

I just bought one aswell.

$45.98 shipped!

ryS4ty:
How was the install?

rys4ty?

The install wasn't any worse than installing another DIY boost gauge except that there are a couple more wires... no biggie. Just have to take your time.


I feel like I should be getting a percentage of glowshifts profits .. hopefully they work out for you all.

[RuS4ty]

When the gauge is turned off, does it sit at 0 dead-on?

Just went out and checked, and to answer your question, no, its slightly off... but pictures speak louder than words so see for yourself...

[dc878mmm]

Orange looks really good. matches the rest of the dash.

[dgrs4sd]

how did you mount that in the vent?

[andream88]

Make a hole in the vent and then insert your gauge!!!!!
that's it

[Kievskiy]

i have shift glow on my 6, but i changed from magnified tinted to regular glas;) it matches really good with all red/white a6 gauges ! (on the picture it looks blue but it is white)