Gregolasos Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 So got my 1998 STI but it has a apexi ecu fitted, really not fussed about having it but has anyone relocated the box mounted on the dash say into the glove box? Want to clean up the interior a bit might also try remove the boost gauge, any genuine pros of having a boost gauge fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 The gauge will help you monitor boost should you ever have a fuel cut issue you could see if it's caused by overboost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 If you have the commander i'm sure you can have boost on there, may as well keep the handheld where you can see the real time info, @savagebulldogs or@matt are your best people to ask as they run apexi at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 The cable for the commander is about 2m long so can easily be put in glovebox beings ecu is just below it it will run fine if you removed the commander too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregolasos Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Ok cheers! I might just give it some time and see if I can get used to it if not I'll route it to the glove box! 😃 the car also has a turbo timer, can't find a standalone unit anywhere so would that be part of the apexi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 No turbo timer runs on different circuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregolasos Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Hmmm will have to look into that, it'd be nice to be able to turn it off when I want as at the moment I have to wait for like a minute which is a pain if I take an easy little drive for petrol or to the shops 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Boost gauges do serve a purpose (other than just looking good ) as if you get a sudden lack of power you can see if it's still making positive boost (to rule out a boost leak). imo there's much more important things to keep a eye on afr ,knock, oil pressure ect . But Unless your mapper has set the knock ,air flow and boost warnings up, so it flashes the eml light if you exceed your maps parameters, I'd keep the controller in view. you can change what the hand controller displays in the "monitor" section . I've currently got mine showing injector induity and knock ,so after a bit of fun down a slip lane I can check the peak values and know that it's still running ok . But I've also got a avcr boost controller and 4 in 1 gauge as I like to know what's happening "live" whilst driving [emoji6] If it's not broke .....upgrade it 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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