[zipphreak]

I am testing this ScanGuage II from a company called Linear Logic. They have a custom firmware that has a few extra readouts for the MINI series, and as you know BMW owns Mini. They gave it to me for a week to play with it and if it has what I need I could purchase it or return it for a full refund.

I was specifically looking for Oil Temperature, Oil Pressure, and Coolant Temperature.

So far the results are looking good, and it's a quick and easy way to get these gauges. I'll post pictures shortly!

[zipphreak]

Here are some pictures for you guys to check out. The going rate for this is $159.99, if you like it though you should order directly through them since they have to load a custom MINI firmware on it.

http://www.scangauge.com/about/contact-us/

[zipphreak]

EOT - Engine Oil Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)

OPR - Engine Oil Pressure (PSI)

GAL - Fuel Tank Level (Gallons)

FLT - Fuel Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)

PSI - Fuel Rail Pressure (PSI)

FAN - Electric Fan (%)

A/F - Air To Fuel Ratio

[ska///235i]

Looks cheap but whatever works right...how much?

[zipphreak]

ha whatever floats your boat. read the rest of the post, price is there.

Go get a p3cars, Akron DGA vent setup, or if your bottomless wallet supports it get a 3ddesigns 3 gauge pod, and Stack Pro 52mm stepper motor gauges.

Since my car is a driver car, I won't sacrifice a vent

if you really are tracking your car all day, then get a real gauge setup. This is for curiosity, and you can program it for other gauges if you put the effort in. I can remove it and not have to worry about BMW bitching about voiding the warranty.

[ska///235i]

just stating my humble opinion

Whatever works

You can also use a phone app to get that stuff for an external setup like this. This look like something from 1980s

[zipphreak]

Yes you can get a Bluetooth ODBII ELM327 adapter, and the Torque App.

IMHO, it does the job, and provides what the manufacturer should have

What are you using for Oil Temperature ?

[ska///235i]

Originally Posted by zipphreak

Yes you can get a Bluetooth ODBII ELM327 adapter, and the Torque App.

IMHO, it does the job, and provides what the manufacturer should have

What are you using for Oil Temperature ?

Waiting for a v2 p3car gauge

Again, whatever works..dont have to be fancy but I do like the p3 setup

If this was like $80..i'll hit it but not for $100+

[alz0rz]

I just posted up a quickie review of my P3.

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1044754

[zipphreak]

Nice, it's definitely not as fancy as the P3, but it's less than half the cost, and has just as many readings. Options are good

[doublevanosrc]

It still baffles me that BMW can't just whip up a quick software fix where at a minimum the oil temp would show on the odometer/trip computer. Especially since it's an MPV which is like 7/10ths an M car.