boost gauge options

[BravoMike]

Vent Boost Gauge Options

Since I am hoping for a boost gauge and have decided that I want a vent kit with analog boost and not just OBDII, I would compile my findings here. This is for the MK7 GTi.

Option 1
P3 Cars
http://www.p3cars.com/shop/vw/vw-go...r-golf-tdi-vent-integrated-digital-interface/

Base Price $389
Pre-installed in vent add $70
Color match GTI add $40
Analog boost sensor add $30**

Total with options $499*

*It appears that there is a discount given when adding all options together on their web page.

**Boost tap is NOT included

Option 2
APR
https://www.goapr.com/products/boost_gauge_mk7_golf.html
Price for kit $299.99
This kit does not include the required boost tap.
https://www.goapr.com/products/boost_tap_20t_ea888_gen3.html
Price for boost tap $59.99

Total price for kit and boost tap $359.99

Option 3
NewSouth Turbo VentPod Kit
http://www.newsouthperformance.com/Mk7pod.htm
Price for kit $135

Edit: Referencing the post below, it looks like installing a NewSouth gauge requires slightly more work than the P3 or APR plug and play options.

Hope this helps by putting the information in one place and if there is anything that I got wrong or should add, let me know and I'll edit this post.

Edit: Added that boost tap is NOT included with P3 cars vent gauge.

 

[fudsey]

The New South kit includes everything you need to install. It includes the wire taps and a boost tap(of sorts) to install it completely.

Directions are here http://www.newsouthperformance.com/images/pod/Mk7/POD%20032%20Mk7%20VentPod%20Manual.pdf

 

[BravoMike]

The New South kit includes everything you need to install. It includes the wire taps and a boost tap(of sorts) to install it completely.

Directions are here http://www.newsouthperformance.com/images/pod/Mk7/POD%20032%20Mk7%20VentPod%20Manual.pdf

Thanks for sharing. Have you installed this yourself? I'm curious how well made that boost tap is. I have use the same type of wire connectors that are shown in the picture of the instructions and my opinion is that they are a bad way to connect wires. If I install this gauge, I will find a different way to splice into the wires.

I also wonder if it is possible to use the APR boost tap with the NewSouth gauge. I don't see why that wouldn't work.

 

[fudsey]

No I haven't gotten it yet but plan too real soon. Got to get my VWR springs put on 1st

Yes you can use the APR boost tap with the NS gauge, not sure about the "no buzz" fitting. Although APR includes a brass fitting for mechanical gauges, so I think that might work too.

 

[snobrdrdan]

Directions are here http://www.newsouthperformance.com/images/pod/Mk7/POD 032 Mk7 VentPod Manual.pdf

Those are some shitty directions.

They took the MK6 version and barely updated it for the MK7. That would confuse a lot of (new VW) MK7 owners, IMO

my opinion is that they are a bad way to connect wires. If I install this gauge, I will find a different way to splice into the wires.

True, but they work and it's the less permanent way of doing it without destroying your OEM wiring....in case you want to remove the gauge ever, in the future.

I use these taps instead, personally, and have had no issues (tap for 18-22gauge wiring):

 

[fudsey]

Those are some shitty directions.

They took the MK6 version and barely updated it for the MK7. That would confuse a lot of (new VW) MK7 owners, IMO


True, but they work and it's the less permanent way of doing it without destroying your OEM wiring....in case you want to remove the gauge ever, in the future.

I use these taps instead, personally, and have had no issues (tap for 18-22gauge wiring):

Yes those directions are pretty crappy but they do explain everything you need to do. There are a few Mk6 references in them. I was hoping those were the wire connectors the NS came with, guess not.

 

[snobrdrdan]

Yes those directions are pretty crappy but they do explain everything you need to do. There are a few Mk6 references in them. I was hoping those were the wire connectors the NS came with, guess not.

I mean the pictures would be confusing, since they show a MK6 interior on page 2, a picture of the previous gen TSI engine on page 3, and then a MK5 interior on page 4.

LOL

 

[witsbusa]

Back on the boost pod / gauge options.. has anyone come across a steering column pod option yet for the MK7.. Like this one from newsouth for the MK6?

I presume I am correct that the MK6 version won't fit an MK7, right? I'll e-mail newsouth but if anyone knows in the meantime, that would be great too..

 

[BravoMike]

I've looked for a steering column pod for the mk7, but have yet to see one. Something I did come across was that the plastic used on the mk6 didn't always match up with the color of OEM. Also, from what peeps have reported on the Mk6, the boost gauge in that position partially blocked the view of the coolant temp gauge. I have no experience with previous gen GTI, just FYI from what I remember reading.

 

[Miguel1]

Eh the coolant gauge in our cars always marks 200 anyways. It's useless

 

[witsbusa]

I've looked for a steering column pod for the mk7, but have yet to see one. Something I did come across was that the plastic used on the mk6 didn't always match up with the color of OEM. Also, from what peeps have reported on the Mk6, the boost gauge in that position partially blocked the view of the coolant temp gauge. I have no experience with previous gen GTI, just FYI from what I remember reading.

Thanks for the info.. yeah, the coolant gauge is not something I am too concerned with losing quick visual access to..

 

[clickclickw00t]

Now wouldn't it be nice to code with VCDS: turn the coolant gauge to a boost gauge.

 

[BravoMike]

Now wouldn't it be nice to code with VCDS: turn the coolant gauge to a boost gauge.

Or to show it on the MFD or infotainments screen....

 

[flygteye]

I actually asked New South Performance about the steering column pod and their response was that they will but don't have a time frame. That's too bad since I'd rather have this than a vent pod.

 

[JamalF25]

autopollar for the oem looks and hot weather in the middleeast
and it givse more info than any gauge