Scan Gauge

fl335i · 12-02-2011, 12:54 PM

Has anyone used a scan gauge as their "gauges". I'm wondering if it reads things like Boost/Vacuum, and all the other important things. I like the fact you just plug it into the OBDII port and you can fit it almost anywhere w/out making permanent mods to the cars interior, or having to take it apart. I'm just looking for mainly:

-Coolant temp
-Boost/vacuum
-Inlet air temps
-Spark Knock Counts
-Throttle postion/voltage
-A/F ratio

enrita · 12-02-2011, 01:01 PM

you mean like this one? http://www.scangauge.com/products/scangaugeii/ looks like crap if you ask me.

fl335i · 12-02-2011, 01:33 PM

LOL. Common man. The other 2 I like are the tri gauges in the ashtry or the digital vent gimick.

onebadmofo · 12-02-2011, 01:41 PM

Get the P3 vent gauge.
This one won't show anything exciting.

F104 · 12-02-2011, 01:54 PM

well I have an OBD reader, but the Dashdyno. Sitting in my sunglass holder, out of view if not wanted. Bear in mind OBD output is limited. You don't get the same on OBD as with the BT software. But i have coolant, boost, catalyst inlet temp (lets me see when a DPF regen takes place), and EGR flow - suits me on my diesel. Inlet temp (after IC) is not on there. There's many others but a bit useless to me.
Yes alternative is sticking nice gauges somewhere. But these need sensors, where are you going to put those, and how to run wiring into the engine bay

fl335i · 12-02-2011, 02:18 PM

^bingo. Did that on my previous cars. Not even attempting to take this dash apart. It's not a 80's GM lol.

12-02-2011, 12:54 PM	#1
fl335i Captain 146 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Scan Gauge Has anyone used a scan gauge as their "gauges". I'm wondering if it reads things like Boost/Vacuum, and all the other important things. I like the fact you just plug it into the OBDII port and you can fit it almost anywhere w/out making permanent mods to the cars interior, or having to take it apart. I'm just looking for mainly: -Coolant temp -Boost/vacuum -Inlet air temps -Spark Knock Counts -Throttle postion/voltage -A/F ratio __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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12-02-2011, 01:01 PM	#2
enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	you mean like this one? http://www.scangauge.com/products/scangaugeii/ looks like crap if you ask me. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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12-02-2011, 01:33 PM	#3
fl335i Captain 146 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	LOL. Common man. The other 2 I like are the tri gauges in the ashtry or the digital vent gimick. __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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12-02-2011, 01:41 PM	#4
onebadmofo Colonel 346 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (14)	Get the P3 vent gauge. This one won't show anything exciting.
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F104 Captain 19 Rep 732 Posts Drives: E92 320D M-sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: belgium iTrader: (0)	well I have an OBD reader, but the Dashdyno. Sitting in my sunglass holder, out of view if not wanted. Bear in mind OBD output is limited. You don't get the same on OBD as with the BT software. But i have coolant, boost, catalyst inlet temp (lets me see when a DPF regen takes place), and EGR flow - suits me on my diesel. Inlet temp (after IC) is not on there. There's many others but a bit useless to me. Yes alternative is sticking nice gauges somewhere. But these need sensors, where are you going to put those, and how to run wiring into the engine bay
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12-02-2011, 02:18 PM	#6
fl335i Captain 146 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	^bingo. Did that on my previous cars. Not even attempting to take this dash apart. It's not a 80's GM lol. __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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