TRD Gauges - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

ChinoCharles · 09-05-2006, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by paultyler_82

I don't think they're trying to say the seller is ripping anyone off... but more or less that the price is a ripoff, which in this case is TRD's fault... but then, TRD has a history of selling overpriced hardware to Toyota enthusiasts.

Exactly... and not all of their products are such a blatant rip-off, but I wouldn't pay more than 500 bucks for this cluster. Its 3 gauges and some plastic.

mikeukrainetz · 09-05-2006, 04:46 PM

As mentioned earlier - Im a big fan of autometer guages but they belong in my street rod, not my import. Defi guages are just as expensive (unless you buy the knockoffs or non defi-link). They look awsome but the defi link setup runs like 200+ a guage.

C2AUTOSPL · 09-13-2006, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeukrainetz

As mentioned earlier - Im a big fan of autometer guages but they belong in my street rod, not my import. Defi guages are just as expensive (unless you buy the knockoffs or non defi-link). They look awsome but the defi link setup runs like 200+ a guage.

Here are the new DEFi's(blue lighting)

Jem_hadar · 09-13-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris07LB

Im looking to copy this type of setup instead...

thats actually surprisingly kickass!

paultyler_82 · 09-13-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Exactly... and not all of their products are such a blatant rip-off, but I wouldn't pay more than 500 bucks for this cluster. Its 3 gauges and some plastic.

This is why Toyotas need a consistant 3rd party tuner accross the board, like Honda has Spoon or Nissan has Impul... I mean, we have Tom's, but they only tune the high end Toyos... (Not to mention, Toms is about as overpriced as TRD) I hope Yashio Factory decides to work their magic on this Vitz the same as they did on the previous gen.

ToyVitz · 09-22-2006, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Yaba

Here are some night shots of the gauges not the TRD ones but some aftermarket, i rekon it looks better.... this guy painted his streering wheel the same color as his center consol, i guess its a new DIY mod.

I like that center gauge as well...it has the redline displayed on it as (I believe the Yaris' redline is 6500), that's the way it should be!!! I'm looking for something like that. I can't stand most of the cheap gauges out there, especially ones with the big ones with shift lights on them...let's face it the Yaris isn't a drag car.

tca4 · 09-22-2006, 05:21 AM

haha this aftermarket cluster sure looks somewhat better than the TRD one....

MI_canuck · 12-24-2006, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Yaba

Here are some night shots of the gauges not the TRD ones but some aftermarket, i rekon it looks better.... this guy painted his streering wheel the same color as his center consol, i guess its a new DIY mod.

Is this a DIY kit (ie. gauges and fairing purchased separately) or is it available as a kit? Looks quite good and definitely helps to take the attention away from the center mounted speedo pod...

peace

acrbill · 12-25-2006, 10:27 AM

One way to copy that gauge cluster would be to make a mold and use fiberglass.

Using that pink hardboard insulation used to insulate outside concrete walls and some whittling tools you could get it into the shape you want. Make a plaster mold of the foam and then use fiberglass, carbon fiber or ABS plastic to make the cluster surround.

Eventually I am going to go with the Apexi decs tach. It has a small digital readout that you can use with various sensors. I really want a water temp gauge so it will work perfect. I should be able to mount it to the column cover and tip it forward to access the glove box.

paultyler_82 · 12-25-2006, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by acrbill

One way to copy that gauge cluster would be to make a mold and use fiberglass.

Using that pink hardboard insulation used to insulate outside concrete walls and some whittling tools you could get it into the shape you want. Make a plaster mold of the foam and then use fiberglass, carbon fiber or ABS plastic to make the cluster surround.

Good point! For those of us familiar with how to work with composites and do fiberglassing, this would be a way easier part than a sub enclosure or a dash... I could probably make a few, but they certainly wouldn't be cheap if I sold em, my time is valuable

Oh yeah, and I'm really lazy, so the lead time could be months

Myself, I was thinking a steering wheel neck pod for a tachometer, kind of like the Mini Cooper, but that particular dash pod really doesn't look too bad.

03Z33 · 12-25-2006, 08:23 PM

How much does the Apexi gauge go for?

I have my eyes on the AIM-Sports complete standalone dash

I'm picking one up for my track car, and may just do a second one in the Yaris for kicks

Black Yaris · 12-25-2006, 08:25 PM

That is sharp 03Z33, what the price range for one of those babies?

03Z33 · 12-25-2006, 09:12 PM

They start at $600 for the MyChron3 and $900 for the MXL

www.aimsports.com

There's a group buy on another forum right now, we're getting around 15% off list... let me know if anyone's serious about picking one up.

KSIbucky · 12-25-2006, 10:47 PM

why spend so much

Tamago · 12-25-2006, 10:48 PM

duh, to get your post count up! you've almost lit your third star dude!

03Z33 · 12-25-2006, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KSIbucky

why spend so much

It's actually not that much when you consider everything that's included... this would only make sense if you where planning on picking up a set of guages anyway.

Most decent guages run $80-$140 each, plus the sensors, mounting brkts, etc... you'll easily surpass $400-$600. With the AIM setup you get everything all at once, in a easy to read single cluster for roughly the same price. It's not for everyone, but it would be pretty pimp in a Yaris

Tamago · 12-25-2006, 10:55 PM

what about a Defi Concept HUD with LINK and sensors?

acrbill · 12-26-2006, 12:14 AM

The cheapest I have seen that tach for is $340. Which is sort of rediculous but its slim profile is pretty much one of a kind.

12-25-2006, 10:27 AM	#45
acrbill Drives: Polar White Hatch Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 407	One way to copy that gauge cluster would be to make a mold and use fiberglass. Using that pink hardboard insulation used to insulate outside concrete walls and some whittling tools you could get it into the shape you want. Make a plaster mold of the foam and then use fiberglass, carbon fiber or ABS plastic to make the cluster surround. Eventually I am going to go with the Apexi decs tach. It has a small digital readout that you can use with various sensors. I really want a water temp gauge so it will work perfect. I should be able to mount it to the column cover and tip it forward to access the glove box. __________________ ChinoCharles Intake supporter.

12-25-2006, 08:25 PM	#48
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	That is sharp 03Z33, what the price range for one of those babies? __________________

12-25-2006, 10:47 PM	#50
KSIbucky View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris manual dark silver Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Posts: 694	why spend so much __________________ 7 Color Tach Fujita Intake Momo pedals Shift knob and boot. Full TRD SSK. Blitz exhaust Megan Lowering Springs (Next is DC Header)

12-26-2006, 12:14 AM	#54
acrbill Drives: Polar White Hatch Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 407	The cheapest I have seen that tach for is $340. Which is sort of rediculous but its slim profile is pretty much one of a kind. __________________ ChinoCharles Intake supporter.

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09-05-2006, 04:46 PM	#38
mikeukrainetz View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 564	As mentioned earlier - Im a big fan of autometer guages but they belong in my street rod, not my import. Defi guages are just as expensive (unless you buy the knockoffs or non defi-link). They look awsome but the defi link setup runs like 200+ a guage.

09-22-2006, 05:21 AM	#43
tca4 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS (white) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Delta,BC Posts: 502	haha this aftermarket cluster sure looks somewhat better than the TRD one....

12-25-2006, 08:23 PM	#47
03Z33 View User's Garage Drives: TCR10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,132	How much does the Apexi gauge go for? I have my eyes on the AIM-Sports complete standalone dash I'm picking one up for my track car, and may just do a second one in the Yaris for kicks

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12-25-2006, 10:48 PM	#51
Tamago Start another Oil Thread! View User's Garage Drives: ZZW30 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 4,890	duh, to get your post count up! you've almost lit your third star dude!

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