Folks,

Need to replace my TPMS sensors which I originally purchased as part of the 2012 "Orange Group Buy" on this site.
Orange does not seem to focus on this product line anymore, so my fear is that I will have to buy a new kit.
I really liked the fact that the Orange display could be hardwired inside the car. While normally technology should have evolved since 2012, a recent Amazon browse prove to be providing underwhelming results.
Does anybody run a good kit which they can recommend ?
Thank you.

 

Crickets....
Posted the same question on Rennlist. Over there nobody seems to be aware of a good alternative, but other legacy Orange users ask me to inform them once I find out.
This doesn't bode well..

 

I saw your post on RL as well. Hug makes one and plugs into a cigarette lighter and it is a small display with the psi. I don’t know the part number but know they have one.

 

Just to close the loop on this : Orange Electronics is still in business but is no longer represented by a distributor in the US. I was able to get in touch with them (they are in Taiwan). The unit that some of us were able to buy through the 2010 group (P409S) buy is no longer produced, but there is a successor (P429) which is visually more attractive. It has all the same benefits as the legacy model, which means that it can be hardwired and is 100% reliable, kind of similar to OEM quality (i.e. you don't have to deal with cigarette lighter power units, sensors in valve caps, etc...).
Below are some pics of my recent install. You find the product on eBay, shipping out of Taiwan only took 4 days.
Disclaimer : I am in no way affiliated with this company, my only intention is to share a best practice with the community.

 

why is it soooo big

 

That's a pretty slick setup. Do you see it change much as you heat up the tires?

 

it will add a couple of psi, especially on hot days.

Main benefit is ease of mind. In case of a small leak I rather know what is going on. Since I run 19 inchers with 25 height in the back, things could get ugly in a hurry...

As far as size of the unit, it is really small. The PICTURE is big

 

Hi Guys,

I've been using the Vesafe model for 3 yrs, super accurate, and so far stone reliable.


They make several models but this one has the advantage of adding a USB port to charge phones etc.

Cheers
Mikey

 

Is the size the same as the P409s, any idea? Really need to be close for me as I cut into the cubby and mounted it. I love how I did it and looks like it’s oem.The first set of sensors died in a year or two and I'm on the second set and you can see the front still work but the #2 rears died in a year or so.

 

NVM, I just found the size. Looks like it's too big to fit in there.