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Old 11-22-09, 09:55 PM
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The Orange Electronics look interesting. Any other recommended kits? I will probably have to get new tires soon so it is a good time to add TPMS. Who here has the Orange kit installed?
Old 11-23-09, 09:28 AM
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Hella makes a kit. There are others but information on them seems scarce.


$220 @ Tirerack
Old 11-23-09, 10:00 AM
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Default Orange versus Hella TPMS

Originally Posted by Debonair
Hella makes a kit. There are others but information on them seems scarce.


$220 @ Tirerack
Comparison of the 2 display units. Orange>>Hella
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Old 11-25-09, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by cpmd
Comparison of the 2 display units. Orange>>Hella
i like color displays on the top but i like the actual display on the bottom better. that orange backlight doesn't work for me
Old 11-25-09, 11:15 AM
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I think the Hella can be changed between Green, Blue, and Orange. Not 100% on that though.

Custom Orange install:
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Old 11-25-09, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by cpmd
Comparison of the 2 display units. Orange>>Hella


i really need these badly
are these valve stems? would these work on my wheel since my stems are in the back of my wheel face? and does it come with an option of guages? i like the other guage better
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TPMS-...Q5fAccessories

will it work on 3 peice wheels?
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Originally Posted by Debonair
I think the Hella can be changed between Green, Blue, and Orange. Not 100% on that though.

Custom Orange install:
I like the fit

I wonder how flush this unit would be for a GS in the ashtray area Has anyone done this?
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I will have one of these Orange kits installed by summer. Not sure where the display will be mounted yet. I doubt i will keep it out in the open.
Old 12-31-09, 11:21 AM
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im bringing this back up......... anyone using the orange kit with tinted windows? the hella kit specifies not to put it on a car with tint, but the orange kit doesnt mention anything about it

wondering if there is any reception issues anyone is having?
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Originally Posted by cjames235
im bringing this back up......... anyone using the orange kit with tinted windows? the hella kit specifies not to put it on a car with tint, but the orange kit doesnt mention anything about it

wondering if there is any reception issues anyone is having?
It depends on what type of tint you are talking about. There are different types, and some may interfere with frequency transmissions. Search, as there is a lot of info on this.
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**UPDATE**

I wanted to warn CL members about secutire TPMS. Stay away from Secutire TPMS. Those sensors that screw on to the valve stem of the tire did not come off for me to add air months later. Get this, all 4 did not come off!! I had to go to the shop and have the entire valve stem chopped off. A few complications, 4 new valve stems, and $75 later, the problem was solved. Now I know why they were $20 on ebay. Be careful guys.
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Originally Posted by Mr Jokster
Or you can spend $10 bucks on something like these



just gotta look at them manually cheap and effective.
Where can you get these?
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