What is everyone's opinion about the alta boost gauge kit? I've heard both good and bad about the prosport gauges but I like this kit because it is the closest match to OEM I have found. Anyone who has experience with the kit/ prosport gauges feel free to leave your input

 

Marshall instruments has gages that were made to match MINI gages.

http://www.marshallinstruments.com/c...per_gauges.cfm

Cravenspeed sells them too.

http://www.cravenspeed.com/gauges-gauge-mounts/

Dave

 

Prosport gauges are cheap and the alta version is overpriced. Its that simple. The only problem I have with mine is soon after installing I hit a pothole and it was enough to jolt it slightly out of whack. It now reads ~1.5 low. When the car is off it reads -1.5 vac. I dont really even have a need for a boost gauge though, and it only cost me $40 so it doesn't bother me much. It still will read 15psi in cooler temps

 

Dave, i found those gauges but on the main page they are chrome trim. I have a '10 MCS and the trim around the tach and speedo is light grey, and not chrome. however i just read it again and they come stock as grey and come with a snap on peice that is chrome. This is starting to look like a better option so thank you for your comment

submitaweasel, how do you have the gauge mounted and where/how did you tap to get a boost reading without the boost port adapter?

 

Pro sports in my experience have not been accurate and they are off by 4+lbs with the electrical ones ive been through. Defi and Stri for me.

 

Here's another thread that may interest you.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...e-install.html

Dave

 

I haven't really gotten a chance to use it but from what I've played with it I'm happy with the ALTA kit. Pretty simple install. I will only say that I wish I had a different dial face to match more closely to the MINI gauges or a complete digital display.

 

Whoops, did I wander into the wrong forum again? I've got an R53 all you need to do on those is get a T fitting and some vacuum like.