ScanGauge II released!!!
#23
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Originally Posted by stuntman
any other similar devices like this? but with better mounting
one like this with gas mpg and everything, not like the gtech
one like this with gas mpg and everything, not like the gtech
http://www.brockwayengineering.com/r920.html
and it appears to be nowhere near as good or versatile (but does have a couple of neat features).
(And to that other question about the location of the OBD2 connector: Lower left of dash.)
#25
I checked out the functionality of the unit and it has MANY things. ......but....... How many of them are you really going to use? I dont think I know enough about the car to be able to use atleast 1/3 of the options. What does everbody else think? I guess at less then $200 ...if you are able to use 1/2 of the options it will pay for itself.
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Originally Posted by FromThisSoil
Is the power for that unit drawn from the OBDII port itself? Or does it hardwirer and/or use a DC-cigarette lighter port?
#27
if you check out the more features link on the website it says it can be a turbo timer as well. i don't need that feature but it's a really cool added bonus...i think i might pick one of these up after i get my springs. pretty spiffy.
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Originally Posted by jwaggz82
I checked out the functionality of the unit and it has MANY things. ......but....... How many of them are you really going to use?
This notation from their website will make it even more FUN/USEFULL!
ScanGauge II to USB Interface available in August 2006. Allows data logging, field upgrades, data downloads and more.
#29
If only they would make something like this that you can set your limits with (and have it do boost etc etc) so you can have it monitor things and if the results of your cars condition are not within your limits - display an error reading.
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Justin, the unit from Brockway might have at least some of those capabilities, it seems. http://www.brockwayengineering.com/r920.html
#31
they are nice. Im interested for the future. I know that I will need to get a boost gauge, oil temp, water temp, and a few others ( ........in the future). My goal is to have less actual gauges and something like this that will maybe take their place. My ideal setup would have a unit like this and a boost/vac gauge.
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Originally Posted by jwaggz82
they are nice. Im interested for the future. I know that I will need to get a boost gauge, oil temp, water temp, and a few others ( ........in the future). My goal is to have less actual gauges and something like this that will maybe take their place. My ideal setup would have a unit like this and a boost/vac gauge.
#33
Originally Posted by fcastle11
Originally Posted by jwaggz82
they are nice. Im interested for the future. I know that I will need to get a boost gauge, oil temp, water temp, and a few others ( ........in the future). My goal is to have less actual gauges and something like this that will maybe take their place. My ideal setup would have a unit like this and a boost/vac gauge.
#34
I've still got the boost gauge and display, along w/the computer to run them. Also some brand new sensors. If you're interested, pm me. Could save you a few hundred off of the total needed package.
#36
I actually bought the scangauge and thought it was a POS. Just my opinion because I
didn't like how slow it updated... it was like once per second. How useful is that? Then I
saw an R920 that someone had at a local meet. It updated way faster... like 4 times per
second, according to their website. It also displays both intantaneous and average fuel
economy, so you can see how your foot effects your mileage in real-time. Much more
usable, plus you can get an acceleration timer with it. I plan on getting one as soon as
I dump the scangauge.
didn't like how slow it updated... it was like once per second. How useful is that? Then I
saw an R920 that someone had at a local meet. It updated way faster... like 4 times per
second, according to their website. It also displays both intantaneous and average fuel
economy, so you can see how your foot effects your mileage in real-time. Much more
usable, plus you can get an acceleration timer with it. I plan on getting one as soon as
I dump the scangauge.
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Heheheheheheh... I'll let you play with it for awhile, but if you could maybe snap a pic or two of the unit stuffed into a cubby in your box, or even just sitting on the dash next to the speedo to give us an idea of relative size, I'd appreciate it. :D
What are your first impressions?
What are your first impressions?