STRI 60mm boost, oil press and temp

Penguin150 · 04-10-2007, 04:49 PM

I bought these gauges from Chris at CVR motorsports. Upon opening it everything looked great. I had no issues installing the sensors or wiring. I fitted it with the ATI clock pod which had to be sanded down a little bit for the 60mm gauges to fit in. I used the Greddy sandwich adaptor for the oil pressure and temp sensors which seem to be fine.

The only problem I had was the T fitting for the boost gauge. The T fitting that it came with the gauge was plugged up, seems like the plastic mold was not made right from the factory. I did a vacuum test earlier today to confirm it was plugged up. I went to autozone and replaced that fitting. This was a 2 dollar part that gave me a headache for the past two days. Anyhow everything works fine now, I recommend these guages as a cheap Defi replica solution if you don't need all the features the Defi has.

Pictures will be up after I wash my car.

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Carlito2002WGN · 04-24-2007, 04:01 PM

Haven't you washed your da mn car yet??? Hurry up, I want more info on these gauges!

nhat · 04-26-2007, 12:30 AM

same here

Penguin150 · 04-27-2007, 03:06 AM

Sorry about that, I've been pretty busy. But here you go!

nhat · 04-27-2007, 12:30 PM

how do you like them so far? and which line of gauges is that? dsd or xline?

thx for the pics

Penguin150 · 04-27-2007, 02:22 PM

They're cool. These are the DSD line with the smoked lens. They do what they're suppose to do. I had a small issue with the install because the vaccum T supplied by STRI was clogged, it took me 2 days to figure out the problem. The connectors and sensors look to be of good quality.

AlboWRX · 04-27-2007, 08:05 PM

No EGT gauge?

Penguin150 · 04-27-2007, 09:53 PM

I would've but I dont trust myself tapping the header.

AlboWRX · 04-27-2007, 10:09 PM

It`s really easy and with some instructions from here you can do it. It`s the next important gauge to the boost gauge.

fastwrx25 · 04-27-2007, 10:15 PM

does it say where the gauges are made on the box or the gauge itself?

Penguin150 · 04-28-2007, 12:02 AM

I think it was China or Taiwan. I'll check when I go to my garage.

Bryan C · 04-30-2007, 11:21 PM

These are made in Japan. www.Stri.jp

Alan l. · 05-02-2007, 10:44 AM

Where did you tap power from and do they dim?

Full Boost · 05-06-2007, 02:21 AM

They look real nice. Are they hard to read in the day time and what is the difference with the clear ones?

Penguin150 · 05-10-2007, 03:10 PM

Not hard to read at all in the day time. I believe the clear lens does not turn on during the day time... I could be wrong

All4bSpinnin · 05-10-2007, 08:36 PM

does anyone have any pics of the amber ones?!?!

GuestBrowser · 05-12-2007, 01:16 AM

The DSDs have peak recall but, how are you supposed to do that with no control unit? I think I might get a set. Is the Oil Pres sensor under the alternator? Also, did you have the factory boost?

Alan l. · 05-12-2007, 01:52 AM

I just installed my STRI gauges (boost and water temp). Looks nice but I have a queston about how the needles move. When they're doing the opening sequence they move nice and smooth/fluid but when they are in reg. operating mode i noticed that my boost gauge's needle moves sorta like a clock, e.g. tick tick tick instead of moving smoothly. Its more noticable when your just idling and the boost gauge is just moving up and down very slightly. Is this normal?

fastwrx25 · 05-13-2007, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan C

These are made in Japan. www.Stri.jp

I don't believe it. someone could easily setup a website and address based in japan.

someone could easily make the gauges in china/taiwan, buy out a advertisement in option magazine, and promote the gauges as the newest bling JDM gauges here back in the states to make a killer profit.

I have no problem with making a profit but to do so by deception is not cool.

ok did a quick google and here is their official website http://www.striracing.com/contact.htm

"We want to hear from you! At Yitron Technology, we care about what you think and we know the value of good Customer Relationship Management. Please contact us for our products & services, request after sales supports, discuss technical issues, and business proposition.

6F, No.51, Hou-Sheng Rd. , Lu-Chu Hsiang Taoyuan (338), Taiwan

Tel: +886(3)222.0196

Fax: +886(3)222.0195

StriRacing@yitron.com.tw "

MADE IN TAIWAN. not made in japan.

just think about it. If they were made in japan don't you think we would've heard about them before? I have nothing against the company. I actually think the gauges look great and the price is reasonable..I just don't agree with vendors promoting the gauges as made in japan when they obviously are not. isn't that false advertising?

GuestBrowser · 05-13-2007, 09:46 PM

I've been wondering the same thing as well because Ive never heard of the brand and they just popped out of nowhere, so I did some digging and I was linked to this site, http://www.stri-racing.com/contact/
Netherlands????

I have nothing against the company myself but, I dont understand why numerous vendors are saying that they are from Japan when people ask, and thats it. Ive also read about someone inquiring about the accuracy of these gauges and the response was, as accurate as DEFI? Hmmm

crazyGC8 · 05-29-2007, 04:13 PM

Bump this for new reviews!! I'm thinking of getting these or Prosports.

mjd85la · 06-15-2007, 10:54 AM

bump, more reviews!

GuestBrowser · 06-19-2007, 03:22 PM

Can you daisy chain these like the Defis? Pretty nice.

JGS93GT · 06-26-2007, 01:51 PM

I bought these DSD gauges and I think they are a good setup for the price. Everything was about $500 shipped. Boost, Oil Press. Water Temp. I got the ATI pod also....The color of the pod is a pretty good matching color of the dash.

My boost gauge was only reading ~10 psi and I had a weird sound from my turbo (it was no longer a wooosh sound)
I think the "T" fitting it too restricted so I drilled it out and then it was back to normal and now the gauge reads ~16psi

I still have to hook up the oil pressure, but I have put it off because the gauge is NPT threads and the galley plug is BSPT and I don't want to use an adapter because the area where near the IC is pretty tight....

Anyone use the stock sending unit under the alternator? Does that require an adapter?? I'm still trying to find that answer out.

All I have so far is a night pic. I will have to post up some day pics soon.

mjd85la · 06-26-2007, 02:02 PM

So ur boost gauges is reading acurate now ?

04-10-2007, 04:49 PM	#1
Penguin150 Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (9) Member#: 87921 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: teh OC Vehicle: 09 TSX 6 speed WRX has been sold	STRI 60mm boost, oil press and temp I bought these gauges from Chris at CVR motorsports. Upon opening it everything looked great. I had no issues installing the sensors or wiring. I fitted it with the ATI clock pod which had to be sanded down a little bit for the 60mm gauges to fit in. I used the Greddy sandwich adaptor for the oil pressure and temp sensors which seem to be fine. The only problem I had was the T fitting for the boost gauge. The T fitting that it came with the gauge was plugged up, seems like the plastic mold was not made right from the factory. I did a vacuum test earlier today to confirm it was plugged up. I went to autozone and replaced that fitting. This was a 2 dollar part that gave me a headache for the past two days. Anyhow everything works fine now, I recommend these guages as a cheap Defi replica solution if you don't need all the features the Defi has. Pictures will be up after I wash my car. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

04-27-2007, 03:06 AM	#4
Penguin150 Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (9) Member#: 87921 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: teh OC Vehicle: 09 TSX 6 speed WRX has been sold	Sorry about that, I've been pretty busy. But here you go! Last edited by Penguin150; 04-27-2007 at 03:39 AM.

06-19-2007, 03:22 PM	#23
GuestBrowser Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 130380 Join Date: Oct 2006	Can you daisy chain these like the Defis? Pretty nice. Last edited by GuestBrowser; 06-19-2007 at 03:42 PM.

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GuestBrowser Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 130380 Join Date: Oct 2006	The DSDs have peak recall but, how are you supposed to do that with no control unit? I think I might get a set. Is the Oil Pres sensor under the alternator? Also, did you have the factory boost?

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Alan l. Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (3) Member#: 90085 Join Date: Jun 2005 Vehicle: 2009	I just installed my STRI gauges (boost and water temp). Looks nice but I have a queston about how the needles move. When they're doing the opening sequence they move nice and smooth/fluid but when they are in reg. operating mode i noticed that my boost gauge's needle moves sorta like a clock, e.g. tick tick tick instead of moving smoothly. Its more noticable when your just idling and the boost gauge is just moving up and down very slightly. Is this normal?

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JGS93GT Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (1) Member#: 129959 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plainfield, IL Vehicle: 2006 STi Steel Grey	I bought these DSD gauges and I think they are a good setup for the price. Everything was about $500 shipped. Boost, Oil Press. Water Temp. I got the ATI pod also....The color of the pod is a pretty good matching color of the dash. My boost gauge was only reading ~10 psi and I had a weird sound from my turbo (it was no longer a wooosh sound) I think the "T" fitting it too restricted so I drilled it out and then it was back to normal and now the gauge reads ~16psi I still have to hook up the oil pressure, but I have put it off because the gauge is NPT threads and the galley plug is BSPT and I don't want to use an adapter because the area where near the IC is pretty tight.... Anyone use the stock sending unit under the alternator? Does that require an adapter?? I'm still trying to find that answer out. All I have so far is a night pic. I will have to post up some day pics soon.

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mjd85la Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (4) Member#: 35176 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Herndon, VA Vehicle: 1998 2.5 RS Impreza 2000 gray OBX	So ur boost gauges is reading acurate now ?