Defi vs Shadow

[csl]

May I know what is the performance different between Defi and Shadow gauges? Example like accuracy, sensitivity and etc. Thanks in advance.

 

[mines998]

If want accurate sure go for Defi but if just need a gauge to serve monitor purpose or budget then you may go for Shadow,

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

make sure its not defi imitation

 

[fastlearner]

any shadow gauges user wanna share their thoughts on this? i know its not gonna be as accurate as Defi but for the price, if its at least 70% as accurate, its good enough i guess... pls share ur thoughts guys

 

[DanzEterna]

shadow is from taiwan, defi from japan...
both are digital boost meters rite? kinda hassel to install them....

 

[mines998]

Boost meter I still prefer mechanical type use for 10years also no problem.

 

[AD_EG]

how about blitz or apexi meters? about 50% cheaper, doesnt look as nice as defi but is the accuracy as good compared to defi?

 

[mines998]

Most of mechanical boost are quite accurate beside that for those car with boost cut will limit by ECU and for those got boost controller is control by the boost controller and the boost meter it just serve as monitor. For me is not a big deal.

 

[AD_EG]

actually my concern is on the oil and water temp....as you mention boost not so much of a concern due to other gadgets...but water n oil temp i need to know.. if accuracy is more or less the same i can look for apexi...trying to avoid getting defi... damn expensive and if car gets broken into............................ my heart will sink

 

[mines998]

My experience I found Defi gauge temp will slightly higher than those Taiwan brand but how accurate I also don't know because never I validate it. For water temp infact I more trust the oem water temp eventho there are no show the actual temp. Because after market water temp is plug on radiator hose for sure it will have a variance versus oem water temp. Put it this way if your after market water temp show warning overheat maybe it could be due to radiator water already getting less or somewhere leak but it oem water temp overheat it mean it yr engine really overheat.

 

[AD_EG]

but the stock/oem water temp would move unless its already overheated bro which means its too late.

an aftermarket one will indicate as the temp is going up, so you can prevent running the car while its boiling....

thats the thing about defi, maybe its highe cause its more accurate etc...i prefer to get another jap brand for water n oil temp...hope somebdy can give a review on other brand besides defi

 

[fastlearner]

Can we trust this?

å°ç£æ¥µé€Ÿé›»å ‚SHADOW PRO Gauge VS DEFI Gauge, SHADOW Boost Controller VS HKS EVC 5 - YouTube

Judging by that, Shadow is not that far off...

 

[mines998]

If you don't want Defi then maybe can try other brand lo...but then price also quite high.

 

[AD_EG]

ya la thats the thing...not i dont want defi bro...i want....but the price killing me...

i saw like apexi blitz at least got hlaf price diff ....

 

[mines998]

If you have a budget concern buy Taiwan product also OK beside that if the sensor spoilt also won't so costly got one more benefit is your door glass also can reduce risk of breaking.

 

[fastlearner]

The best would be Racepak IQ3 dash :proud:

 

[chromeibanez]

I've got a friend used shadow oil press. but the sensor last about 2months. but to think it is about you get what you pay. but the accuracy I'm just not sure.

 

[tofu_manic]

friend had these shadow gauges too...he had issues with them eventually

 

[malice]

Defi got the unique function called "daisy chain".

Sensor --> Data received --> control unit --> gauges --> gauges

Looks nice and clean, without any wires clutter around.

Source: www.defi-shop.com

 

[fastlearner]

Any input from "real user"? so far only hearsay