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Old 06-15-2013, 03:59 AM   #1
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Tyre pressure monitoring

not something I 'need' but I love gadgets

anyone fitted one of these tyres pressure monitors?

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as I understand it the sensors must be fitted on the wheel, before tyre fitted.

Thought this might be a good time to fit as I am going to get the wheels refurbished!

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Old 06-15-2013, 07:34 AM   #2
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I had this (I mean exactly this model) on my Boxster before I sold it. It works fine and does all the things advertised and is very reliable.
I bought mine at TireRack for about $200
Yes, the pressure-sensing stems need to be installed when the rubber if off the rims.
I think it's more than a gadget: I caught a nail in my rear tire once which led to very slow deflation of the tire. The TPMS warned me just in time.
So that alone was worth the investment.
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Old 06-15-2013, 08:56 AM   #3
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Yup, Orange Electronics TPMS, I've had it on my '06 for around 2 years, and it works great so far. It reads 1 Psi higher than my gauge, but it's always the same 1 Psi.
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