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Old 05-20-2010, 08:05 AM   #1
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OBDII Multi Guage

Has anyone installed something like this?

http://www.vividracing.com/blog/announcing-new-products-specials-and-info/brockway-engineerings-obdii-multi-gauge/

I have been looking for an OBDII tool, but I wanted something that stays hooked up all the time. This seems to do just that and it looks like a pretty slick installation; matching the factory LCD color.

Is there anything else out there that is similar?
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Old 05-20-2010, 08:12 AM   #2
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I prefer tools that can log data that can be plotted and analyzed later. I've found catching anomalies and trends much easier that way. For the price, I'd definitely expect logging and connectivity to a computer.
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Old 05-20-2010, 08:17 AM   #3
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I prefer tools that can log data that can be plotted and analyzed later. I've found catching anomalies and trends much easier that way. For the price, I'd definitely expect logging and connectivity to a computer.

So what would you recommend?
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Old 05-20-2010, 08:41 AM   #4
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Full featured:

http://www.durametric.com/default.aspx

Somewhat fewer data streams:

http://www.pocketlogger.com/?pid=obdii
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I am aware of the Durametric stuff and it seems like most of that PocketLogger stuff is discontinued. Durametric is definitely the most in-depth, complete solution.

I was really looking for something i could leave in the car as a permanent/semi-permanent solution that doesn't look too aftermarket/ricey and integrates well into the overall look of the dash. Data logging would be nice, but i don't want to drive around or hook up a laptop all the time to check MPGs, AF ratios, voltage, etc. I guess I wouldn't really care to much if Porsche just left the OBD on the dash
(even though it didn't show all that much) for the later model 986's. I really don't want to deal with hacking it and it would be nice to have the ability read/clear any codes should they come up in the future. The Brockway Engineering unit seems like a nice solution for what i was looking for. I'm just wondering if anyone else has used it or something similar.

Thanks for the recommendations. Anything else come to mind? Anyone have reviews of the Brockway Engineering unit?
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Old 05-20-2010, 01:43 PM   #6
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So you're just looking for informational purposes? Why not just use the climate control diagnostics window?

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/996-forum/534109-climate-control-diagnostics.html
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