Stupid Component Question...I need a Volt/Battery Gauge

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EOppegaard
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Stupid Component Question...I need a Volt/Battery Gauge

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Alright...this is basic. What do people reccomend getting as far as an aftermarket voltmeter/battery gauge for their vehicle. I currently have one that is built into my radar detector...however it seems to be on the fritz...or my battery is beginning to be kaput....I am leaning towards the voltmeter because when I meter the battery...it's all good.

What do people reccomend for the monitoring of this stuff?
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Go with TSD, 60.00 for the Volt meter and 59.00 for the Amp meter. Don't forget the Amp shunt, 23.00 for the 300 Amp version. Thats all I ever use.

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Post by EOppegaard »

care to translate the TSD a bit...is there a site?

:lol:
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Post by grinthock »

As CarAudioSexy as it is, I use pillar guages, they are clean looking and generally match the dash.

You don't have to get ones that are all flashy either...
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Post by KitN1MCC »

autometer make some real nice gauges
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