Show me your P3 Gauge

[GRUMPY-S4]

Sepang Blue with Blue interior... Debating what color to get the P3 Gauge in (Blue, Red or White).

[MerkurRS]

Sorry for the poor picture quality- but you get the idea. I really like the white/red version over all red.

[GRUMPY-S4]

I dont like the all Red. Had it on my previous car and it just seemed odd. Debating on going White or Blue.

Thanks for the Pic!!!!! I had not seen the white version before.

[GRUMPY-S4]

Seems like the White looks more OEM than the Blue... Thoughts?

[StealthBlackA4]

All red here...just did it to match all the interior buttons and what not. If I would have the chance to get another one...it would be the Red/White one instead of just all red.

[GRUMPY-S4]

Tom @ AP Tuning said there is a Blue option. I have never seen it. Thats why I asked.

[mmm def]

Go with white to match stock gauges

[GRUMPY-S4]

Thanks Guys! White it is

[14S4GWM]

Be careful not to explode your vent while installing Grumpy. Its painful if you do, scotch tape and very small needle nose pliers will be your best friend. There are a few threads with pics to check out.

[andthen]

Here is mine showing ethanol content from the Zeitronix analyzer.


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[Mat@1975]

Here is mine showing ethanol content from the Zeitronix analyzer.


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Nice and smart !!

BR

Mat

[GRUMPY-S4]

Be careful not to explode your vent while installing Grumpy. Its painful if you do, scotch tape and very small needle nose pliers will be your best friend. There are a few threads with pics to check out.

AndThen is gonna help install as he already did his.

[krew53]

I originally had red then switched to white.. Both colors look fine but the white is a little more oem looking

[GRUMPY-S4]

Thats a sexy pic!

[F16HTON]

I have found that the red reflects against the side window at night and is kinda irritating. With the white, not so much.

[AudBoost]

Here is mine showing ethanol content from the Zeitronix analyzer.

This is a great idea. How hard was it to setup and incorporate the ethanol analyzer into the P3 gauge?
You should definitely do a write up cause I bet a lot guys would be interested in this.

[F16HTON]

Ethanol content is a great feature, I have seen Eurocode do it on quite a few cars. They could sell you all of the necessary components. The also did nitrous pressure and fuel pressure too.

I am waiting for somebody to add a thermistor to the supercharger coolant circuit for a more accurate representation of charge temperatures.

[Mat@1975]

This is a great idea. How hard was it to setup the ethanol analyzer?
You should definitely do a write up cause I bet a lot guys would be interested in this.

+1000

Verry interrested also !!

BR

Mat

[14S4GWM]

AndThen is gonna help install as he already did his.

Half of mine exploded, I got lucky. Others have had the whole thing go.

[GRUMPY-S4]

When you say Explode you mean the vents just pop off and break?

[14S4GWM]

When you say Explode you mean the vents just pop off and break?

The vents and all the little metal pieces that hold the vents in place all come apart. Nothing really breaks unless you give up putting it back together and chuck it in the trash.

[GRUMPY-S4]

Ahhh so it meant patience to reassemble... Not a new Vent.

[andthen]

This is a great idea. How hard was it to setup and incorporate the ethanol analyzer into the P3 gauge?
You should definitely do a write up cause I bet a lot guys would be interested in this.

It's literally one wire from the analyzer control box to the gauge. Then set up p3 to read it on one of the two available analog channels.


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[AudBoost]

It's literally one wire from the analyzer control box to the gauge. Then set up p3 to read it on one of the two available analog channels.

You purchased the Ethanol Content Analyzer and Flow Through Flex Fuel Sensor from Zeitronix correct? Was there anything tricky about that install?

[StealthBlackA4]

Took me a good hour and a half to reassemble my vent when it exploded...damn was I pissed off. Close the vent...otherwise you'll end up dropping the metal hooks down the air vent. Had a hell of a time trying to get those back!

[GRUMPY-S4]

So close vent before popping it off?

[garynagra]

A quick question to all, where are you supposed to plug the Green wire in/which wire to tap for auto dimming. Thanks

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[andthen]

You purchased the Ethanol Content Analyzer and Flow Through Flex Fuel Sensor from Zeitronix correct? Was there anything tricky about that install?

All plug and play for the most part. I bought mine used from a buddy who was parting out. Ran the wire for the P3 via the same route as my boost line. I installed the sensor in the low-pressure fuel line under the hood and mounted it to my roc-euro baffle.


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[MerkurRS]

Because there are not enough red/white pics posted, here is another just now taken at night:



If you have a B8.5, you buy the gauge in the vent as an assembly, if you have a B8, you can but just the gauge or the whole thing. If your signature line existed- I would be able to help direct you and be more specific
The trick (at least for the B8) is to cautiously remove the dash trim and make sure the ring behind the trim stays attached- it will want to separate. That is not the end of the world, but you will add more than an hour to your installation time.

[DGVR6]

All plug and play for the most part. I bought mine used from a buddy who was parting out. Ran the wire for the P3 via the same route as my boost line. I installed the sensor in the low-pressure fuel line under the hood and mounted it to my roc-euro baffle.


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Pics?

[14S4GWM]

^Grumpy buy just the gauge for the 8.5 or you're gonna pay a hefty premium with a new vent that you don't need.

[GRUMPY-S4]

If you have a B8.5, you buy the gauge in the vent as an assembly, if you have a B8, you can but just the gauge or the whole thing..

They don't offer the preinstalled version for the B8.5.

[MerkurRS]

They don't offer the preinstalled version for the B8.5.

Yes- I was backwards- you are correct. Vent & gauge for 2012 and earlier. Either way- the gauge w/o vent is the way to go IMHO.
Plus, get the analog boost tap. I picked mine up when one of the vendors ran a sale for "free boost tap" with P3 purchase. It's not required, but you do get a more accurate reading for supercharger boost.

[GRUMPY-S4]

Luckilly I still have my analog sensor from my previous P3 on my other car. I ordered the boost tap from ECS. Now I have to figure out how noticeable the E85 sensor will be for when I go get service on my car. Trying to avoid an easy TD1

[MerkurRS]

A quick question to all, where are you supposed to plug the Green wire in/which wire to tap for auto dimming. Thanks

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I tapped into the wire that illuminates the vent knob. It was easiest since it was right there. (red/blk wire I think???) I used a small wire tap

[Mat@1975]

All plug and play for the most part. I bought mine used from a buddy who was parting out. Ran the wire for the P3 via the same route as my boost line. I installed the sensor in the low-pressure fuel line under the hood and mounted it to my roc-euro baffle.


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Hello andthen,

Could you post some pics f your installation ? especially of the flow through sensor ?

Thanks !!

BR

Mat

[14S4GWM]

Luckilly I still have my analog sensor from my previous P3 on my other car. I ordered the boost tap from ECS. Now I have to figure out how noticeable the E85 sensor will be for when I go get service on my car. Trying to avoid an easy TD1

Dealers dont like the boost tap either.

[andthen]

Hello andthen,

Could you post some pics f your installation ? especially of the flow through sensor ?

Thanks !!

BR

Mat

I put the control box in the glove box because my original set up(before I figure out you could use P3) used a cig lighter adapter and separate gauge.


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[Mat@1975]

I put the control box in the glove box because my original set up(before I figure out you could use P3) used a cig lighter adapter and separate gauge.


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Thanks a lot !
IT makes me wish i had this Zeitronix device + P3 gauge...

BR

Mat

[AudBoost]

I put the control box in the glove box because my original set up(before I figure out you could use P3) used a cig lighter adapter and separate gauge.

Thanks for posting pictures. I am pretty much sold on this idea. I was thinking about mounting the sensor under the car so it can't be easily seen. I'll have get under the car tonight and check it out.