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Defi Gauges Install - You're My Boy, Blue

Carter's GT-R Gets Hooked Up With Defi Gauges

By Rikdaddy, Photography by Rikdaddy
  • 1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Power Source
    10. Use a test light to find a power source for accessory, ground, and dimmer. You won't need a constant power source because the gauges don't have a memory function.
    1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Power Source
    10. Use a test light to find a power source for accessory, ground, and dimmer. You won't n
  • 1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Wiring Harness
    11. Tap into the proper wires on the factory harness and use crimps, solder, or whatever type of connecter you choose.
    1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Wiring Harness
    11. Tap into the proper wires on the factory harness and use crimps, solder, or whatever t
  • 1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Harnesses
    12. Start tucking the harnesses away and replace the head unit if you took it out. Don't tell Carter, but we erased all his slow- jams preset stations.
    1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Harnesses
    12. Start tucking the harnesses away and replace the head unit if you took it out. Don't t
  • 1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Harness
    13. Plug the proper harness into the back of the gauges. One slot is for the sensor harness and the other for power.
    1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Harness
    13. Plug the proper harness into the back of the gauges. One slot is for the sensor harnes
  • 1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Adjustable Pods
    14. Adjustable pods are included. You can drill these in or use double sided sticky tape (preferably from Chu's Packaging Supplies) if you want to spare your dash.
    1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Adjustable Pods
    14. Adjustable pods are included. You can drill these in or use double sided sticky tape (
  • 1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Gauge Mounting
    15. Locate a place on your dash, steering column, A-pillar, or wherever to mount the gauges. Make sure they're visible, but not blocking your view of the road.
    1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Gauge Mounting
    15. Locate a place on your dash, steering column, A-pillar, or wherever to mount the gauge
  • 1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Interior Panels
    16. Once you have all the gauges lined up and in place, test to make sure they work and then reinstall any of the panels you removed.
    1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Interior Panels
    16. Once you have all the gauges lined up and in place, test to make sure they work and th
  • 1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Blue Racer Gauge
    17. With the car off, the Blue Racer faces go completely black. The bezel ring adjusts to set a manual warning.
    1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Blue Racer Gauge
    17. With the car off, the Blue Racer faces go completely black. The bezel ring adjusts to
  • 1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Defi Gauges
    18. When the car is turned on, the gauges go through an opening sequence then light up blue.
    1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Defi Gauges
    18. When the car is turned on, the gauges go through an opening sequence then light up blu
  • 1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Defi Gauges
    At night, the blue backlit gauges stand out much more, which they obviously should. But we thought we'd be redundant and point it out anyway.
    1995 Nissan Skyline Gtr Defi Gauges
    At night, the blue backlit gauges stand out much more, which they obviously should. But we

The Lowdown

MSRP: Boost $192, pressure $235, temperature $160, voltage $128

PROS: Price friendly with electric accuracy

CONS: Sensors not included

Install Difficulty: Beginner

Verdict: Perfect for those who want gauges to read stats without the frills.


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DEFI Tein
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By Rikdaddy
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