Chris112 Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share Posted October 5, 2005 They are defi gauges.. could be why they look alike. I did not take the pictures yet.. Wasnt sure if they were still needed because of the above picture.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevjam79 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I sent an email to SubaruPartforYou.com last night and here is the response I received: Hello yes we are going to list it. we just recieved the 2006 listings for legacy and outback (finally) I already have this item in stock. I opened the box and is a kit and the components are three guages....for turbo, oil pressure & oil temp. I had waited to list it because I prefer to get the actual description etc from subaru before I list items but here it is. the kit comes with instructions etc.. heres the new link to that item http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/cp_partdetail.php?partid=4061 thanx Item cost is $649 (reasonable in comparison). Ground shipping is ~$15. I have a few more questions about the kit but I am going to reply to that email and see what they say. If I find out anything, I will pass it along here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmm def Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 The link didn't work for me but if you go to the site and search under 06 Legacy it's there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck 2.5GT Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I might get this, I think my dealership was having a sale on them, there was a flyer attached to a 2006 LGT in the show room and it said "parts promotions: - All weather floor mats, STi Performance Gauge Pack, Cargo Net, etc....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevjam79 Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 The link now works. Here is my further correspondence after asking the following 4 questions. Does the gauge pack come with all of the needed hardware for install (such as sending units, hose, wires and adapters)? What is illumination like on the gauges? Does it match the Legacy GT LED dash backlighting? One more.... Do the gauges sweep to match the GT's gauge sweep? it is a kit with all the hardware.beyond that I am unfamiliar with the unit in terms of illumination etc... this is the first one we've gotten and I haven't seen it installed. thanx With that said, can anyone confirm gauge sweep, illumination and color match on illumination? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutBucket Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Its already been posted elsewhere that it all matches. These are Defi gauges just like the ones in the instrument cluster. EDIT: I wonder if I could pull off getting these at cost still. When my gf bought a WRX back in April the dealer said she could have any parts/accessories she wanted for cost + 10%. I usually get 20% anyway at the local dealer but cost + 10% is far more ..... enticing shall we say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicbard Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 wow, so not impressive. very 1980's like. maybe if they had the red outlines as the main LGT dash... one can dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 How does the wiring connections match up with the 05 legacy? My dealer said they wont install them unless the wiring harness is behind the dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmm def Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Find a new dealer then. There is a harness included, don't know exactly where it hooks up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctdoc1 Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 To all concerned, besides the pressure and boost gauges not using PSI, the temp. gauge reads in Celsius! Just had these installed in my new LGT and didn't know this prior to ordering them. Is this my dealer getting Intn'l parts or a Subaru miscue? Thanks. Can't believe that in the US market this is how the gauges would be marked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutBucket Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Yep...just like how the optional WRX boost gauge is in MPa. I believe the other WRX/Forester Gauge packs are also in Celcius... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallschirmjaeger Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 somewhere...I saved a .PDF of the installation instructions from Subaru. It LOOKED rather straight forward. Unfortunately, all my tools are still at Sears and when I asked the local dealer if they would install they kinda declined unless the guages had ' a harness for the power' . huh??? Oh well,, I'll likely wind up with cassopolis' cubby bod and something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRC15T Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 its just the defi genome pack, been around for ages - shame it doent come in amber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 go to Defi - Gauges & Head up displays. It is offered in red but only for RHD vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRC15T Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 go to Defi - Gauges & Head up displays. It is offered in red but only for RHD vehicles. These are a different guage set. might be useful if I had a coupla bar of boost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mui01 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I had gotten this gauges and I love them! Can someone tell me have to read them and the proper parameters with these gauages. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planigan Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 somewhere...I saved a .PDF of the installation instructions from Subaru. It LOOKED rather straight forward. Unfortunately, all my tools are still at Sears and when I asked the local dealer if they would install they kinda declined unless the guages had ' a harness for the power' . huh??? Oh well,, I'll likely wind up with cassopolis' cubby bod and something else. If you want to get it done at the dealer, all of the wiring harnesses (including power) are included and simply plug & play. I got quoted around $150 for installation though, and it definitely didn't seem worth it. So, I bought these and installed them myself. They instructions and installation are fairly straighforward if you've got the right tools. In particular, you will need a 27mm *long socket* to tighten the oil filter sandwich adapter. I didn't have one, and had a little trouble finding one at the autoparts store. Also, make sure to have on hand a decent tool (not a coat hanger ) to snake the wires through the firewall -- it will save you much frustration! My only other suggestion would be to save yourself some time and skip removing the intercooler. It didn't seem necessary. All in all, I'm extremely happy with the near perfect OEM integration. The metric readings were slightly annoying at first, but I quickly got used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Try PM'ing jj808 as he just installed a set of these about two weeks ago. Saw the installation at last week's meet. Very clean and includes everything you need to make this a factory-like install. Boost "Ts" off of the BPV line Oil Pressure is a device that sandwiches (mounts) between the bottom of the oil cooler and the top of the oil filter Oil temperature comes off of a sensor below the intercooler and on the back top of the engine block if I recall correctly. His advice - remove the intercooler to gain access to the grommet location which is on the firewall below the IC. Also, need to disassemble the center stack (obviously), take out the under steering wheel and left driver's side kick panel and run the lines and wires. Should take about 2-4 hours if you're familiar with these areas. Anyway - I'll PM him and let him know that others are interested in this install. Perhaps he'll post up his experiences. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planigan Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 His advice - remove the intercooler to gain access to the grommet location which is on the firewall below the IC. Also, need to disassemble the center stack (obviously), take out the under steering wheel and left driver's side kick panel and run the lines and wires. Should take about 2-4 hours if you're familiar with these areas. I skipped removing the intercooler and those interior panels. Using a steel fish tape I was able to thread the wires directly through the grommet into the driver's foot well. Then, from the driver's footwell through the opened center console area. Reaching the grommet probably would have been easier without the intercooler, but I figured it would be more of a pain to remove / reinstall it. YMMV. I highly recommend purchasing a fish tape (go to homedepot.com and search "steel fish tape") for running the wires. They're around $30 - $40, but are invaluable time savers for jobs like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj808 Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Yup, 2-4 hours sounds about right if you dont fart around like we did. The install was VERY plug and play. What Subietonic said is basically how it was except that BOTH the oil pressure and oil temp come off of the sandwich adapter. The kit came with all of the harness and lines you need for the install. We used a few more zip ties than recommended when running the lines but that was so it would look factory and ensure no loose wires or lines. I do recommend that you take your time in considering where the lines and hose need to go. The instructions tell where Subaru would run it but we found better routes for the oil temp and pressure sending lines. Be prepared to bend over backwards(OUCH) to work under the dash if you are bigger than 5'11" and 200lbs. Small hands and 2 people is almost a requirement when running the lines thru the firewall grommet and thru the dash. You could do it alone but i wouldnt recommend it. NO, there is no peak value or stuff like that with these gauges. I didn't want or need those options but i did want 100% OEM fitment and match perfectly with the dash which these gauges do. Yea, they are a bit pricey but you get what you pay for IMHO. Edit: This was an install on an 2005. If anyone has any questions and i didnt cover it PM me and post it here. Ill answer it asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj808 Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Get the fish tape! It would have saved us ALOT of time and effort if we had something like that. As for the IC it was a breeze to take off and reinstall. Not even close to the PITA that the WRX IC is. Go thru the firewall grommet. The kit even comes with monkey shit (well, thats what we call it in the navy) to seal up the hole you make in the grommet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planigan Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Get the fish tape! It would have saved us ALOT of time and effort if we had something like that. Haha, yeah I learned this the hard way too! Apparently the line in the instructions about using an "appropriate fishing tool" doesn't refer to "a bent coat hanger" After about 3 hours struggling, by myself, just trying to get the wires through the firewall, I finally broke down and went to Home Depot. Picked up the fish tape, brought it home, and had all three wires through the firewall and into the console in about 15 minutes. Live and learn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Thanks J for clearing up my dis-remembered part of the install. Something told me that the thermo and pressure sensors would be in that sandwich unit... not sure why I thought the thermo came off an engine block sensor. Sounds like popping the IC, pulling the center stack and fishing everything with the tape is the way to go. Will keep this in mind. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subawang Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Those who has gotten/installed the factory performance gauges, can you guys post up the install instructions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj808 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 The gauges come with instructions in the box. Thts probably the reason noone has written a walkthru for the install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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