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ultra gauge / scan gauge ???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bizjettech, Jan 17, 2011.

  1. Jan 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM
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    bizjettech

    bizjettech [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Any idea why the scan gauge is so much more $$ than the ultra gauge?
    Scan gauge - $169
    Ultra gauge - $59
     
  2. Jan 17, 2011 at 11:03 AM
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    fyrfytr112

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    Dont know but Ive got an Ultra-gauge for sale if youre looking
     
  3. Jan 17, 2011 at 11:04 AM
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    ckeeton

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    not positive but i think that the scan gauge does more than the ultra
     
  4. Jan 17, 2011 at 11:08 AM
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    bizjettech

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    After looking at the web sites, looks like they do the same thing.

     
  5. Jan 17, 2011 at 11:17 AM
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    I literally just got my Ultra Gauge yesterday (came in the mail Saturday, but didn't get back in town until last nite). I've had some time today to play with it today, and I'm impressed. Very clear and detailed manual. Excellent display. Better build quality than I expected from the pictures, too. Get one.
     
  6. Jan 17, 2011 at 11:24 AM
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    I'm wondering why so many people have spent more $$ on the scan gauge.
    I agree, ultra gauge looks good.

     
  7. Jan 17, 2011 at 11:26 AM
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    kessler89

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    i have a UG and like it pretty well, does it's job and it's cheap
     
  8. Jan 17, 2011 at 12:47 PM
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    oh then i have no clue haha. i looked into the scan. i like the appearance of it more than the ultra. but have not done much research yet
     
  9. Jan 17, 2011 at 12:58 PM
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  11. Jan 17, 2011 at 4:10 PM
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    Scan gauge here mounted above mirror.
    Clips mounted on scan gauge then cliiped into headliner.

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  12. Jan 17, 2011 at 4:14 PM
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    UG is awesome. I love mine. Well worth it. Take the $100 elseware and buy something. 2Cents
     
  13. Jan 18, 2011 at 3:37 PM
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    fratermus

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    SG was $$$, in my opinion, because there was no real competition. I have an UG and it works fine. I had a SG in my Amazon basket until I saw the UG site.

    I would expect SG prices to fall or maybe offer a cheaper version and a higher end version.
     
  14. Jan 18, 2011 at 3:51 PM
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    hellrazor004

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    Steig, what kind of clips are you using?
     
  15. Jan 18, 2011 at 5:05 PM
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    The clips are from a garage door opener that was clipped on sunvisor.
     
  16. Jan 20, 2011 at 5:27 PM
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    Just bought a UG!:)
     
  17. Jan 20, 2011 at 8:58 PM
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    L love my UG, mounted it above my mirror.

    RZ Rob
     

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