VDO boost gauge w/ New South center pod

So about a year ago i picked up a VDO boost gauge 0 to 25psi and 0 to -30 hg (gauge goes one way then the other).

I got it with a kit deal from Black Forest Industries
http://store.blackforestindustries.com/index.html

The deal was it was the gauge and the center pod for $75.00 plus shipping. Not bad if you were to add it up and buy apart. The kit came with the hardware needed to install and some generic directions.
Kit:
http://store.blackforestindustries.com/newsocepodwb.html
Helpful DIY:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=583081

The gauge did what it was meant to do and what any other boost gauge does. I enjoyed seeing the needle move every time I took off or what have you. But, after a good conversation with my co-worker I am to the understanding that if you are not recording the data in some manner, have it set up for any type of big turbo or tuned turbo setup, or reprogrammed the ECU for more boost, then the gauge is ultimately only for fashion and not function on stock motors with stock turbos and stock ECU. It did let me know that my car is running at half boost (6 psi compared to stock 12 psi). So it was not a total waste, but at the same time in order for me to watch the gauge and see that I had to keep my eyes on the gauge and not on the road. Which is never a good idea.

About 2 months ago I sold it on Vwvortex to a fellow VW owner.