TPMS sensors – Are they worth the hassle? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

PeterFRS · 02-02-2016, 12:01 PM

i had to sadly ? swap out the cool rays valves on my te37's to run TPMS in them..
i just can't stand the lights on the dash.. my personal preference..

Ashikabi · 02-02-2016, 12:02 PM

Take apart dash and cover that light with tape. Or somehow disconnect it

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Originally Posted by PeterFRS

i had to sadly ? swap out the cool rays valves on my te37's to run TPMS in them..
i just can't stand the lights on the dash.. my personal preference..

avp1 · 02-02-2016, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

they come on when your what 2 PSI low? thats not gona make your tire blow up. If you are a responsible car owner you will check your tires regularly. You will also feel a tire start to go low and if you cant you should not be going 100mph

You will not notice even 8 psi low on the road. At high speed or tight turn it can be enough to destroy tire or rip it off the wheel.

go_a_way1 · 02-02-2016, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by avp1

You will not notice even 8 psi low on the road. At high speed or tight turn it can be enough to destroy tire or rip it off the wheel.

I don't know, 8 PSI is a lot but I guess if its just street driving it might be hard to tell. My only flat was a huge chunk of metal so I heard it but I have never drove with pressure that low. 8 PSI low is 22% lower so I would imagine it could be felt.

go_a_way1 · 02-02-2016, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Take apart dash and cover that light with tape. Or somehow disconnect it

Its just a LED you can desolder

EzyBrzy · 02-02-2016, 12:57 PM

After running with a CEL in my last car, I know this light would annoy me lol. How hard is it to take apart the cluster?

Ashikabi · 02-02-2016, 01:11 PM

I've never done it but I'm sure there is a diy. I did it on a 95 del sol and it wasn't too bad. Maybe an hour total labor

avp1 · 02-02-2016, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

I don't know, 8 PSI is a lot but I guess if its just street driving it might be hard to tell. My only flat was a huge chunk of metal so I heard it but I have never drove with pressure that low. 8 PSI low is 22% lower so I would imagine it could be felt.

You wll not feel -8 psi. Recently TPS light went on in my wife's truck. I checked pressure and all tires were between 20 and 22 psi. They had to be 30-32. Likely were low for some time but not enough to trigget TPM untill freezing night. I do not want 20 psi in tires when I get into turn at 50 mph (which I commonly do for some fun).

go_a_way1 · 02-02-2016, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by avp1

You wll not feel -8 psi. Recently TPS light went on in my wife's truck. I checked pressure and all tires were between 20 and 22 psi. They had to be 30-32. Likely were low for some time but not enough to trigget TPM untill freezing night. I do not want 20 psi in tires when I get into turn at 50 mph (which I commonly do for some fun).

Yeah thats a very good point haha, I hit some exit ramps rather fast and would hate to have a tire blow up on me. Atleast I will die doing what I love

churchx · 02-02-2016, 03:11 PM

Just 20 psi? Shouldn't tires with pressure that low be visually rather flattened and ride change be rather noticeable to one driving? I'd most probably would have checked pressures way before pressure going down that low. Hence again TPMS wouldn't have done for me anything if it is triggered at such pressure drops.

SmartedPanda · 02-02-2016, 06:28 PM

So, PSI is set at 35PSI, so mine triggers around 30 and below but not above 35 PSI.
It's up to you, if you're lazy like me and check it once a week, or OCD or don't wanna take apart your dash for a light.

Do the TPMS if you can afford it, I would.

avp1 · 02-03-2016, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by churchx

Just 20 psi? Shouldn't tires with pressure that low be visually rather flattened and ride change be rather noticeable to one driving? I'd most probably would have checked pressures way before pressure going down that low. Hence again TPMS wouldn't have done for me anything if it is triggered at such pressure drops.

Do not forget thay truck uses 33" tires. You hardly notice change until they are almost flat.

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SmartedPanda · 02-03-2016, 02:59 AM

Funny enough, mine off. Thanks for the jinx.
Went from 35 > 31

Mim · 02-03-2016, 03:32 AM

None of the Twins come with TPMS in AU. Actually now that I think about it... I don't think even most of our Luxury Euro's come with them either.

Unless the system actually displayed the individual pressure in each wheel I don't see the point.

I can easily feel a difference of 2 PSI or so lower than the usual 35. I just make it a routine to check oil and tire pressure every two weeks when I fill up.

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PeterFRS Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: FRS Location: NorthofBorder Posts: 236 Thanks: 82 Thanked 81 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i had to sadly ? swap out the cool rays valves on my te37's to run TPMS in them.. i just can't stand the lights on the dash.. my personal preference.. __________________ '14 Scion FRS Tein Flex TE37

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SmartedPanda Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Manual. 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 647 Thanks: 155 Thanked 155 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So, PSI is set at 35PSI, so mine triggers around 30 and below but not above 35 PSI. It's up to you, if you're lazy like me and check it once a week, or OCD or don't wanna take apart your dash for a light. Do the TPMS if you can afford it, I would. __________________ [\| Blox 490 Knob \| Mishimoto Silicon Intake \| K&N Filter \| DD Always-On DRL \| Tomei 60S \| Weather Tech \| RED USDM TOM's Tail Lights \| OEM Underbody Panels \| Intec High Mount Brake \| RexSpeed Heated Wide Mirrors \| TC105N 17x9 \| Super Sport 245/40R17 \|TRD Quickshifter \| Porsche Brake Air Duct \| TRD Sliding Armrest\| OEM Knee Pads \| MTEC Shifter Springs\| WRX OEM Oil Cooler\| Generic PVC Catch Can\|]

02-03-2016, 02:59 AM	#27
SmartedPanda Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Manual. 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 647 Thanks: 155 Thanked 155 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Funny enough, mine off. Thanks for the jinx. Went from 35 > 31 __________________ [\| Blox 490 Knob \| Mishimoto Silicon Intake \| K&N Filter \| DD Always-On DRL \| Tomei 60S \| Weather Tech \| RED USDM TOM's Tail Lights \| OEM Underbody Panels \| Intec High Mount Brake \| RexSpeed Heated Wide Mirrors \| TC105N 17x9 \| Super Sport 245/40R17 \|TRD Quickshifter \| Porsche Brake Air Duct \| TRD Sliding Armrest\| OEM Knee Pads \| MTEC Shifter Springs\| WRX OEM Oil Cooler\| Generic PVC Catch Can\|]

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