[Review] P3 Gauge has finally arrived.

[reNeglect]

I originally really wanted this gauge and had made post gauging interest on it and sending screenshots and everything to Matt at P3 and got the ball rolling on the gauge. But being located in Canada, they had to find someone local to install the gauge and make some install guide and photos while my gauge was in transport/shipping/stuck at customs

But I finally got the gauge earlier this week and I am very happy with it!

While the gauge might look off to some because it’s slanted, in person it just makes sense, as it is angled towards the driver to give it that cockpit view. This really hits my inner ricer as you mash down on the throttle and watch the boost build it really adds to the driving experience.
But probably will be more effective leaving it in IAT mode to monitor temps.

Installation is pretty straight forward, you do have to drill a 1/2 hole underneath the vent to feed the cable through, and P3 does supply a plug with ribbon cable cutout. Im not too concerned by the hole as its under the vent and if you were you uninstall it wouldn’t be noticeable.

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[zrk]

Looks really good. I just wish it wasn't OBD.

 

[reNeglect]

Looks really good. I just wish it wasn't OBD.

They have the analog version for $100 less, then you can get their analog boost sensor or run other analog sensors. They sell a b58 boost tap too for those without intake manifolds.

 

[zrk]

They have the analog version for $100 less, then you can get their analog boost sensor or run other analog sensors. They sell a b58 boost tap too for those without intake manifolds.

Well that's great to hear.

 

[Killswitch24]

Interested... I really like the p3 in my mk7 Golf R

 

[DarkZupra]

Already ordered mine. Very much looking forward to having my oil temp visible during track days.

 

[razorlab]

Installed the P3 gauge today. Super easy install. Like it so far, looking forward to being able to monitor temps/etc on the track without having to constantly set up logging.

 

[Supra_Cop]

@zrk looks like they have an option to purchase an OBD2 Splitter when you purchase the gauge. Or they also sell a hard wire kit for $15 to wire it into the OBD port itself.

 

[kurumi]

I'm gonna have to replace my current gauge pod setup with this (slightly modified). This is a lot cleaner than two 52mm gauges on the A-pillar.

 

[SoDakMk5]

Those that have this installed does your alarm go off when u lock the car? Got mine and install was smooth. But anytime I lock the car the alarm goes off

 

[Thraxbert]

I wish the display were larger, OLED, and showed multiple values. I'm fine with OBD sourcing, but the one-stat-at-a-time display is a dealbreaker.

 

[razorlab]

Those that have this installed does your alarm go off when u lock the car? Got mine and install was smooth. But anytime I lock the car the alarm goes off

No, it doesn’t. Perhaps you have it setup incorrectly?

 

[SoDakMk5]

No, it doesn’t. Perhaps you have it setup incorrectly?

There’s not much to set up. Mount it and plug it to the box and plug in obd2. May have to shoot p3 an email

 

[razorlab]

There’s not much to set up. Mount it and plug it to the box and plug in obd2. May have to shoot p3 an email

There actually is, you have to set the right obd2 interface. It’s in the instructions.

 

[Socomplicated]

Those that have this installed does your alarm go off when u lock the car? Got mine and install was smooth. But anytime I lock the car the alarm goes off

Having same issues, gonna have to take a look at the instructions again and setting the right obd2 interface.

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