Engine start stop, auto windows for all 4 doors, signal light indicators which blink a few times when not fully flicked, cruise control, reverse cameras etc are all gadgets which make the driver's time on the road more enjoyable.
One of the recent additions would be the digital display of the speedometer (found in the Civics), which replaces the conventional needle-like reading.
I do not really fancy digital readings, as they don't give you that sense of satisfaction when the numbers increase. Its a different story altogether when the needle swipes clockwise, giving you that extra punch and motivation to depress the throttle just a little more before you reach illegal speeds and slow down.
In this stock GTI blue display, it shows you what you need to know, not what you want to know. It does the job well. Simplicity is key when you need to look at it while driving.
However, after doing a custom tune more than 1 month ago, monitoring the turbo boost pressure is crucial. In stock form, peak boost is at 0.8 bar. After the tune, I'm getting a peak of around 1.5 bar ( I seldom venture into this zone) and it holds at 1.1 to 1.2 bar. Without this Defi blue Racer gauge, I'm unable to detect when, if any, there is any boost leak.
This small gauge was quite costly at S$335 (inclusive of S$40 installation fee at Autobacs) but you can be assured of accurate readings.
2 other important gauges for tuned/performance cars are water temperature and oil temperature.
I do not do long spirited sprints, so these tempearatures will not exceed the optimum level. BUT of course it looks stunning.
These 60mm Defi gauges indicate the Boost, oil temperature and oil pressure. Extremely costly at close to S$1k after installation. But what you pay is what you get: a quality Japanese product.
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