Dakota Digital vs. AVS digital guages

Does anyone have any first hand experance with these two brands of guages?  Other thean the price what are the pros and cons of each? I am more conserned with accuracy than # of features.

i have the dakota digital one in my truck, i like it alot, the psi is accuate most of the time, although it sticks every now and then. it doesnt respond immediately which doesnt bother me but some people dont like it.

My buddy has the AVS digital gauge and its pretty sweet and accurate. AVS always makes a good product!

--------------------------------------------- Originally posted by stockfloored93 i have the dakota digital one in my truck, i like it alot, the psi is accuate most of the time, although it sticks every now and then. it doesnt respond immediately which doesnt bother me but some people dont like it. --------------------------------------------- so is there always lag with the readings, how much of  delay are we talking? anyone else with any input? 

Someone independently tested the AVS ones and there were accurate to I believe 1-2 psi... I would go with AVS, they have a nice set-up, I will be getting one when cash permits

--------------------------------------------- Originally posted by Wolf37 --------------------------------------------- Originally posted by stockfloored93 i have the dakota digital one in my truck, i like it alot, the psi is accuate most of the time, although it sticks every now and then. it doesnt respond immediately which doesnt bother me but some people dont like it. --------------------------------------------- so is there always lag with the readings, how much of  delay are we talking? anyone else with any input?  --------------------------------------------- when you lay it out, like a second after your fully aired out it will hit zero, its not that it takes that long to respond it just counts down slower than the pressure change becuase the senders only sample say once a second. if i ever have time i will try and take a video of it, thats the biggest complaint ive heard about it though

--------------------------------------------- Originally posted by stockfloored93 --------------------------------------------- Originally posted by Wolf37 --------------------------------------------- Originally posted by stockfloored93 i have the dakota digital one in my truck, i like it alot, the psi is accuate most of the time, although it sticks every now and then. it doesnt respond immediately which doesnt bother me but some people dont like it. --------------------------------------------- so is there always lag with the readings, how much of  delay are we talking? anyone else with any input?  --------------------------------------------- when you lay it out, like a second after your fully aired out it will hit zero, its not that it takes that long to respond it just counts down slower than the pressure change becuase the senders only sample say once a second. if i ever have time i will try and take a video of it, thats the biggest complaint ive heard about it though --------------------------------------------- Sweet, that helps out alot. The vid would be nice if you caould get it.  And if anyone else has anymore info please post it up, i plan on gett one of these two kits over the next month or so. 

i have AVS gauges on my truck and they work awesome the dakota's work in odd or even numbers can't remember while avs's work in singles.....the gauge reads fast......but dont get me wrong dakota gauges are a very good product as well but the dakota gauges don't offer  7 different color back display light nor do they offer 3 different face plates....

Edited: 1/12/2009 6:39:52 PM by AVS_JEFF

ACCURACYAs far as testing for accuracy, Doug DeHaven from DJD Laboratories (http://www.djdlabs.com) tested them within 1-2 PSI.RELIABILITY We include a 1-year warranty against defects and WE DO stand behind it.COMPARISON****************************************************************DAKOTA -Vacuum fluorescent display- You only have the choice of blue or teal and you must choose only one. AVS -LED backlit display with 7 built-in colors at the press of a switch-It’s easy to match our gauge with your interior lighting. Even if you change the color of your interior, it's easy to change the gauge to go with it.  If you own a shop, it means that you only have to stock ONE part #.****************************************************************DAKOTA -Brushed or chrome bezel (face plate)- You must make a choice of one or the other. AVS -Brushed, chrome AND  black bezels.  You get ALL 3!!!-You not only have an option of a black face with ours, but you actually get all 3!This also leaves you the option to have one of the left over faces painted or powder coated. Once again, if you own a shop , it means that you only have to stock ONE part #.****************************************************************DAKOTA -Sorry! No wire harnesses for sensors- You must supply your own wire to connect your sensors to the main gauge.  Oneproblem that many people have had in the past is the 5 separate grounds that can come loose under your vehicle. Not too mention you are having to spend more money on wire. AVS -You get two 15’ harnesses (fronts) and three 20’ harnesses (rear) -We make life easier by supplying you with a plug in 3-wire harness for each of the sensors.  All ground and power connections are done behind the gauge making it easier to trouble shoot if a problem arises and keeps the grounds in onecommon spot...  and away from water and corrosion! ****************************************************************DAKOTA -Gauge can read 150 or 400 PSI-  Most of you these days are running a Viair or AZ compressor and using a 200 PSIpressure switch.  Soooooo, most of you will go with the 400 PSI sensors which cost more.  Plus, I do not know of anyone who is putting 400 PSI in their bags, unless they are hopping.  Most hoppers don't even run gauges.  AVS -Our gauge reads up to 230 PSI-If you are running a typical 200 PSI system (or less), then our gauge has you covered! Our sensors are more compact than the DD ones and they plug into ourharnesses that are supplies with the kit.  They also look badass! They are made out of aluminum and are then anodized for a clean finish. We've engineered our gauge to go with todays standards.******************************************************************DAKOTA Price: From $295up (w/150 PSI sensors) From $340up (w/400 PSI sensors) Plus shippingAVSPrice: $250 + FREE shipping

 

Edited: 1/14/2009 8:08:18 PM by AVS_JEFF

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