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Short Bus Anonymous
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Are digital gauges worth it?
Compared to the reg. gauges?
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Awesome User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
yes there better.. get in on the GP
people will notcie them and ilke them better than analog gauges. |
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Short Bus Anonymous
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
lol...well thats why Im asking as I see the GP and am really thinking about it just wondering if there was any advantage besides looks.
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
Last edited by dB Zac : 03-10-2004 at 06:47 PM. |
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Short Bus Anonymous
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
How do they display, just like 5 different numbers? I see pics, but its only got the 2
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
Mine is set up kinda like
tank LT frt RT frt PSI LT rr Rt rr |
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
If you don't have a tank sender, and just 4 bags, it will display all 4 bags constantly, but if you have a tank sender as well... it will flash between the 4 bags, and the tank. Its not like one is 'better' than the other, because they both do the same thing as the next, but they do add some 'fashion' to the truck or car, and if you got the money, go for it.
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
What I said is true for the 2 1/16" digi gauge ** Last i checked.
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
My Dakota gauge does all 5 at the same time..
I'll take a pic of it and post it tomorrow Last edited by dB Zac : 03-10-2004 at 07:16 PM. |
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
Yea, you prolly have the rectangular one....I think the round gauge does it differently, because of the area constraints
Last edited by SlammedDime : 03-10-2004 at 08:35 PM. |
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former owner
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
I noticed this thread has no pictures or specs of these gauges, and yet, it's included in the helpful bag forum links.
Maybe this will help others when they come to read up on digital gauges. ->Odyssey Series I, Quad Air Pressure Monitor<- ![]() From Dakota Digital Quoted from website: "The ODY-19-4 Quad Air Pressure gauge can monitor and simultaneously display the front and rear pressure on front/ rear or four wheel independent air ride systems to display each air bag for proper pressure. The ODY-19-4 also displays the air tank pressure with other readings. Dakota Digital instruments offer a high brightness, vacuum fluorescent display for excellent daytime visibility and a lifetime of trouble free use. Dakota Digital instruments are fully backed by a Limited 24-month Warranty against manufacturer defects and provide the accuracy and performance you've come to expect from Dakota Digital!
Requires use of specific sender for desired range. 0-150 or 0-400 psi. When monitoring tank pressure, the same type (0-150, or 0-400psi) of sensor must be used. A single sensor will be required for each pressure reading. For example, a full independent (front/back/side to side) air system would require 4 sensors (1 for each airbag). A fifth sensor can be added to monitor the air tank pressure if desired, the tank sensor must be the same type (0-150 or 0-400psi) as the others.Resolution: 1 psi for 0- 150 psi range/ 2 psi for 0- 400 psi range.
I especially like the feature described HERE about the feature that enables you to have your truck automatically air up to a preset height upon starting the vehicle. That would be sweet as hell doubled up with a remote start. Have your truck start up and air up on it's own while you watch from inside your house. |
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
no
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SK= Midwest's Elite
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
hey thanks mang....heres my deal....DAKOTA DIGITAL BLOWS MY WANG!!!
i ordered a 200psi tank sender like 4 months ago and they wont get back to me on it |
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Hoods are overrated
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
i don't like how the #'s move so fast when you drive because of the pressure changes and bumps
analog gauges are just easier to rear when driving i believe, one needle just moving a little rather than some numbers moving extremely fast kinda like a digital tach, as you rev it up the damn #'s just blend together and you can't read it |
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NoMoreNoma
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
wheres the GP thread?
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
hey where is the GP thread at?
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NO H-body, New Dime
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
they SUCK, they are off as much as 18psi all the time, you never know what height you are really at, if you have a bad ground anywhere they screw up, I had them, sold them, they SUCK. I went back to analog because with analog I never have to wonder what psi I am really at.
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SK= Midwest's Elite
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
well...to address that....i dont really care about 10psi off or w/e, its mainly just for show and an idea, they look better....i drive by feel anyways
and the gp was LONG gone....check his post, its from March |
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forum idiot
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
lol they read pressure ever 5 seconds... |
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
I have digital guages. . . the ART controll box but only the sending unit are hooked up, i have my valves hooked up to a switch box. the guages look nice, that's all i can say. also...mine dont have the quickest response, but it's ok.
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
I hate them. to jumpy.
A couple times I was reading really high pressure so I went to drop and ended up hitting the ground because the presure was actualy way lower than what they were reading. After 18 months only one sending unit works anyway. |
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NoMoreNoma
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
Shoot, I didn't eve see this was an old thread lol
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Time to bulk up!
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
On the other hand, there is less chance of leaks and the gauge fits right in my left air vent. |
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SK= Midwest's Elite
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
like i say before, gauges are a nice reference but i dunno...i HAVE to drive by the feel of the truck, if its too low, lil air, too bumpy, lil less....i just use something static to tell me what my height should be. For example, side view mirror in relation to the bedrail is a good one for me
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
does cleaning the sending units help with the pressure fluctuating at all
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
Another option is Air-Zenith Digital Pressure Gauge, 220 psi rated comes with weatherproof sending unit, wiring harness, mounting hardware, mounting bracket and 1 year warranty. More info please go to: www.air-zenith.com
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he,he,he project over kil
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
its not digital based, but I am in the process of buying one.http://www.accuaircontrolsystems.com...evel_tpad.html
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
PLEASE NOTE: Air-Zenith Digital Pressure Gauge comes with highly accuracy digital pressure sending unit. This sending unit ground wire must be connected to the digital gauge to prevent inaccurate pressure readings. For more info please visit: www.air-zenith.com |
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Site Sponsor
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
Really depends on what brand you go with. But like others mentioned most are -/+ 5PSI
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Broken Handed Superman
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
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WERD
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
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US Beer Drinking Team
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
we have a kris again?!@?
oh ya, i hate my analog gauges. but i'd hate digital ones for the same reason. they tell me my pressure but don't mention crap about how high off the ground i am! lol |
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
Air-Zenith Digital Pressure Gauge has a special feature: every tiem you turn the ignition on it checks and displays your system voltage for 60 seconds. 60 seconds later back to display air pressure. This feature comes free with every Air-Zenith Digital Pressure Gauge. For more info please visit our web site: www.AIR-ZENITH.com
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US Beer Drinking Team
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
you don't say...
my issue with ax gauges is that it only tells one pressure. so for all my bags i need 4 of the gauges. or 2 gauges and a switch that i have to switch back and forth between. pita i think. |
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static dreams
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
Note that this thread started in 2004, significant progress has been made in every area of adjustable suspension from then..including digital gauges and their accuracy.
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
Josh,
This is Paul from AZ how you doing buddy? Yes these AZ Digital Pressure Gauge was originally design for monitoring air tank pressure. I personally believed air bag pressure readings are absolutely irrelevant when it comes to setting the height of a vehicle because they are very with load and temperature (2 conditions that will be constantly changing on every moving vehicle). Most vehicles have unequally loaded corners due to offset fuel tanks and other components (like a 300lbs fat dude), which can require as much as 25 psi differential between sides to get the vehicle level. I see no need to display these variations because they are simply inaccurate and unnecessary. On the other hand by adding an Air-Zenith Digital Pressure Gauge you can monitor air tank pressure and knowing your system voltage at once. Maintain at least 110-psi in your air tank is truly necessary for a safe and enjoyable air ride experiences. I hope this explains what I have in mind. Thanks buddy. Paul Chen, Air-Zenith www.AIR-ZENITH.com |
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
i guess i am going to buy a 12 volt light and a camera to mount under my truck so i can see how high i am! this answer should be in a sticky of some sort
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
no mean to upset you but some ride height sensors will do it
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US Beer Drinking Team
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
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WERD
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
AZ CS,
Do you have a advertising account? Cause to advertise you need the special account and most of the advertisers if not all of them have a different color s/n. |
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
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Wannabe Dragger
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
Talk to the Admin.
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
I got my new digital AZ installed today and it works awesome! It doesn't jump around like I figured it would. Very nice
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
ive been lookin at the avs gauges...i have the one az digi gauge now id hate to get rid of it though for them...
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Registered User
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
I would hate to go back and replumb for corner sender units. But it is nice to finally know my tank pressure. All I had previously was a gauge on the tank.
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Bagged Member
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
What are senders? I see some gauges are sold without them and some sold with them?
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art thou leaking?
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
sending units.
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Bagged Member
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Re: Are digital gauges worth it?
Do I need to order a gauge that comes with those?
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