W00T I think I am the first to have these... My Maddad Gauges Review & pics (56k no)

[Unoriginalusername]

So I finally have these installed after our little girl was born two weeks ago, figured I would share some pics and a review because to my knowledge nobody else with an MS3 has them. Much like the Cobb AP I had learned all about these gauges from the STI forums back when I was thinking we were leaning that way.

I read countless reviews and many people contested that these were the only gauges available that rivaled the Defi gauges for accuracy, build quality, fit and finish etc. at nearly half the price given you don't need to by a separate sending unit

So anyways that little casual reading stuck with me when it came time to look at getting some gauges for the MS3. I e-mailed Maddad from the link below and explained I was a bit of a gauge newb and wondered if I was perhaps missing something that would make these gauges incompatible with the MS3 since I had only seen prosport, defi, stri etc. installed and figured people knew something i didn't.

Turns out nobody seems to know about them vs. an actual reason so for the price, features and look I wanted I figured I would go out on a limb and be the first and am I ever glad I did. The pictures don't do these justice at all but i think you get the idea.... Jimmy at street performance did the install for me (holly crap thats a job and half so i recommend going to someone who knows what they are doing like Jimmy etc.) and I couldn't be happier with how they look and perform (they match our colours etc.)

So I give them an A+

Pictures
STI Like sweep at startup

Random pics





Link to where i got them:
http://www.daddysscp.com/dcart4/cata...341-p-170.html

A long time in the making. MadDad(TM) Clarity Ultra Series gauges are like nothing you've seen before. From their larger than life 66mm faces(universal 60mm mounting) with the clean OEM look Clarity gauges are famous for, to the wireless remote that replaces unsightly control boxes these gauges represent the flagship in the MadDad(TM) Clarity line. The 3 gauge bundle offers a huge discount on the individual gauge prices and includes the $40 dollar wireless remote for FREE. MadDad(TM) Clarity Ultra gauges can claim bragging rights in your car with the following features:

* 66mm gauge faces are larger than the competitions filling out a 3 gauge 60mm(they fit into a 60mm pod) pod very nicely. The large face combined with the logo free design Clarity gauges are famous for means easy at a glance reading like no others.
* Power on needle sweep very similiar to a Subaru Impreza WRX/STi with only the needle lit up on the initial single startup sweep.
* The latest generation of LED backlighting. Visibility is not washed away on sunny days unlike most "smoked" lens blackout gauges.
* Amber/Red backlight matching a Subaru Impreza WRX/STi and many other cars such as Mitsubishi EVO.
* User adjustable warning lamp. (lamp lights and needle flashes)
* Audible warning - can be turned on/off.
* External Warnign Lamp Port - each gauge will interface with large external warning lamp(shift light type) available separately
* External Device Control Port - allows adding functions to the gauge, using the gauge face as a device control panel:
* Turbo Timer - intefaces with Boost gauge Control Port. Adds turbo timer function. Set run time using gauge face/needle. Require use of wireless remote(including in all 3 gauge bundles).
* Aux. Radiator Fan Contorl - interfaces with water temp gauge and activates on water temp warning setting.
* Intercooler Water Spray Control - TBA
* 50 second datalog record/playback(playback on gauge face)
* Pressure gauges include calibration set function to "0" the psi level for given elevations ensuring the best accuracy.
* Peak value record and recall
* Aluminum housing to dissipate heat.
* The higheset quality sending unit available. All sending units accurate to within 1% max
* Best off all - NO CONTROL BOXES to clutter your dash and NO BUTTONS on the gauge face cluttering the clean look. All functions are controlled by a multi-function wireless remote included in all 3 gauge bundles.

Video showing the wireless features etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p62-_m4Rwgo

[zoomzoom33]

looks awsome man, what time did you leave from jimmys? is the boost reading right where you expected it to be? BTW how you like the cobb sways.
must feel abit more stable in the twisties.

[Unoriginalusername]

looks awsome man, what time did you leave from jimmys? is the boost reading right where you expected it to be? BTW how you like the cobb sways.
must feel abit more stable in the twisties.

Thanks yeah i think they turned out really well, I am trying the beta 102 cobb maps and the boost curve is a bit different.... much easier to see on a gauge vs the digital readout on the AP so that is neat.

Sways are good too, an improvement for sure

[Unoriginalusername]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRCmZDbQkxk

Small video now available showing boot up and shut down sequence

[craigrodrigues88]

Uber cool!!!

[LockOut]

That's awesome. Looks great, and I love the sweep at start up. I wish I had anything that i needed gauges for...

[boogie]

Where did you get the gauge pod made?

[Unoriginalusername]

Where did you get the gauge pod made?

that is still a current issue yet to be resolved... once my problem is fixed i will post more information