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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 01:30 AM
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aftermarket gauge brand question?

I've been looking at this brand called GlowShift. they look like they are a pretty reliable gauge has anybody ever actually use these before and what's your opinion on them? Are they pretty good brand or are they just cheap brand? I'm really thinking about buying them because of the price on them and because you can color match them to dashes. Any inputs appreciated thanks guys.
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 04:12 AM
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Re: aftermarket gauge brand question?

Not a fan of them really. To me they look cheap but thats me.
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 05:43 AM
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Yea thats what im afraid of but I am on a buget build due to collage so im wondering if they are halfway decent
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 05:59 AM
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Re: aftermarket gauge brand question?

Look on kijiji or craigslist for autometer , stuart warner gauges. I have both makes in my car and never have had a issue.
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 04:51 PM
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Around me the cl and all that sucks I cant find any of that besides I want new stuff
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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Re: aftermarket gauge brand question?

Does any know anything about Prosport gauges? Im thinking about going with there premium series but will a 52mm be an exact fit on a 2 1/16 hole?

Also does ANYONE know where i can find a freakin dash bezel or gauge cluster housing that will fit 2 1/16 and 3 3/8 guges. All i can find is a stupid 169$ one with 5in. Speedo and tach gauge holes. Which is completely frustrating because im trying to match.all my guages and not every series makes a 5in. Speedo and tach.


Please help
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 12:50 PM
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Yea never heard of pro sport we either
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 01:25 AM
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Re: aftermarket gauge brand question?

I went with speedhut gauges, not as expensive as Autometer but still some cost involved. They have the upside of full customization though, no other company can match that service. You also will not find any gauge bezel other than that $160 piece, I had to make my own. I did a write up on it and another member chimed I with how he did his. Look for it.
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 03:34 AM
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Mine are just for the pillar pods so they arnt that big a deal but good to know thanks
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 01:24 PM
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Re: aftermarket gauge brand question?

Originally Posted by 6SIX6
Look on kijiji or craigslist for autometer , stuart warner gauges. I have both makes in my car and never have had a issue.
Never had an issue with Autometer

You get what you pay for......
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