Pivot shiftlamps and meters...question...

LemonRuski

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I was browsing through the Pivot website earlier today and as I was
looking @ the Stepping Gauge section, I got curious about something.

1) Why is there a need to install such a meter in a car? The car already
comes with a RPM meter. What difference does this Pivot meter make? Why
do cars need to install things like Boost Meter, Speed Meter, Tachometer
and Shift Lamps?


2) Are such lamps only installed for Manual Transmission cars? or do
people actually install in on Automatic Transmission cars?


3) Are these more for racing purpose / turbo charged usage? Or do people
just install them for the sake of beautifying their car?
 

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1) The aftermarket meters, especially the branded & proven on the race tracks are more accurate & precise than the oem meters. Those meters are installed to monitor ur engine parameters. Monitoring those parameters will let u know if there is sumthin wrong for example boost leaks, loss of oil pressure, loss of fuel pressure, engine overheating. Shift lamps are indicators on when u should be shifting up. The right RPM can be set according to which RPM ur powerband starts to drop so that u dont over rev hence loosing time & fuel.

2) Shift lamps are use to indicate when to shift up so its only for manual transmission.

3) That depends on the individual but their main purpose is to monitor those engine parameters.

Hope that helps. Maybe others can add a few facts.
 

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icic...so which of the following products can be fitted into an A/T car, with the goal to provide more accurate and precise readings?

- Stepping Gauge
- Boost Meter
- Speed Meter
- Tachometer
- Air Flow Controller
- Temperature Controller
 

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All are fitted to give more accurate, precise readings.
-Stepping Drive
Stepping motor and digital circuitry bring you quick response and high precision.

-Boost meter
If ur car is fitted wif forced induction(turbo), it is advised to get one.

-Speed meter
• High Precision Speed Meter with MAX400km/h
• Speed Limiter Cut for Japanese Vehicles
• Displays Top and Low Speeds for Each Curve
• Manual/Auto Display Switching Function
• High and Low Speed Display Hold Function
• Adjustable Neck Design
• Titanium Case
Speed Meter Z includes a revolutionary new function bringing you information never before attainable: the ability to check your top speed just before entering a curve and your lowest speed during cornering. As your speed drops to enter a curve, it will display for 5 seconds your top speed and as your speed increases out of the curve, it will display for 5 seconds your lowest speed while cornering. If u need all these readings then get one.

-Tachometer
Since ur car is A/T, so no need la.

-Air flow controller
• High Performance CPU Allows Engine Combustion Adjustments at Various Engine Speeds
• Illuminated Knobs Change Color to Indicate Changing Point
• Features the same Proven Japanese Electronic Quality Found in All Pivot Products
• Easy Adjustments While Wearing Racing Gloves
• Compact Size
• Easy Installation
When you add aftermarket products to your car (intake, exhaust, cams, forced induction, nitrous, etc.) the fuel supply provided by your stock computer isn't enough to make full use of the parts you put on, causing a lean condition (not enough fuel). This can lead to detonation, and in extreme cases, engine failure. The Pivot ACS-R Air Flow Controller overides the factory settings and allows you to bring your engine into it's optimal, safe, operating range. In the extreme opposite, the engine may run too rich. This can foul out spark plugs, destroy catalytic converters, and causes the engine to bog down. The Pivot ACS-R Air Flow Controller allows you to lean out the air/fuel ratio to get the most of your aftermarket performance products.

Temp. Controller
• Fan Controller with Water or Oil Temperature Gauge
• Illuminated Switches and LED Readout
• Hold Peak Temperature Function
• Auto or Manual Display
• No Hose Connection Required for Water Temperature Sensor

Info from www.pivotusa.com.
 

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