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03-05-2008, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Improbcat
This is my SG II install:
I tried it in the dash pocket like was mentioned above, but it was too low for me, I had to take my eyes too far off the road to read it. Mounted here I can glance at it as easily as glancing at the speedo. At some point I will probably drill a hole in the dash and run the cable from behind the unit, but I'm not willing to drill a hole in such an obvious location just yet.
I tried it in the dash pocket like was mentioned above, but it was too low for me, I had to take my eyes too far off the road to read it. Mounted here I can glance at it as easily as glancing at the speedo. At some point I will probably drill a hole in the dash and run the cable from behind the unit, but I'm not willing to drill a hole in such an obvious location just yet.
03-05-2008, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Improbcat
I tried it in the dash pocket like was mentioned above, but it was too low for me, I had to take my eyes too far off the road to read it. Mounted here I can glance at it as easily as glancing at the speedo.
03-05-2008, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by stew32
Originally Posted by Improbcat
I tried it in the dash pocket like was mentioned above, but it was too low for me, I had to take my eyes too far off the road to read it. Mounted here I can glance at it as easily as glancing at the speedo.
03-05-2008, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mijos87
oh and btw ive only had the scnagauge 2 for 7 months and i dont move it, my xb is the only car its been in
03-05-2008, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mijos87
its a good product but my only beef is the light, i can read it during the day but out of nowhere the light went out, now at night i cant see crap!
Were you using one of the custom color settings and did you 0 out all the settings? Or from the main Display screen did you press Off on the lamp by accident, try the low and high settings. Both of those will kill the light and a change should bring it back. Otherwise yes call up for warranty they are great folks over there. Or give me a call if you want to run through the display options.
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03-07-2008, 08:25 PM
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ohh lol i lost that little book and well i didnt keep the box either... dumb mistake but whatever, and no its not turned off, sometimes it does come on all on its own and then i hit a bump and it turns right back off lmfao but its cool im still happy with it
03-08-2008, 02:00 AM
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ELM 327 USB unit
Has anyone tried the Elm unit that plugs into the car's diagnostic port? The USB unit sells for $75 but it requires software and a PC to get readings. It is available on the ALPHA-BID website. Not as mobile as Scangage II but not as expensive either. Would appreciate feedback if you have used this product.
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03-08-2008, 05:05 PM
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Re: ELM 327 USB unit
Originally Posted by rphatton
Has anyone tried the Elm unit that plugs into the car's diagnostic port? The USB unit sells for $75 but it requires software and a PC to get readings. It is available on the ALPHA-BID website. Not as mobile as Scangage II but not as expensive either. Would appreciate feedback if you have used this product.
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03-08-2008, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mijos87
ohh lol i lost that little book and well i didnt keep the box either... dumb mistake but whatever, and no its not turned off, sometimes it does come on all on its own and then i hit a bump and it turns right back off lmfao but its cool im still happy with it
If you need it corrected just be sure to call tech support before the warranty is up.
03-08-2008, 10:32 PM
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Re: ELM 327 USB unit
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Originally Posted by rphatton
Has anyone tried the Elm unit that plugs into the car's diagnostic port? The USB unit sells for $75 but it requires software and a PC to get readings. It is available on the ALPHA-BID website. Not as mobile as Scangage II but not as expensive either. Would appreciate feedback if you have used this product.
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03-09-2008, 03:16 AM
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Re: ELM 327 USB unit
Originally Posted by rphatton
Originally Posted by flying_toaster
Originally Posted by rphatton
Has anyone tried the Elm unit that plugs into the car's diagnostic port? The USB unit sells for $75 but it requires software and a PC to get readings. It is available on the ALPHA-BID website. Not as mobile as Scangage II but not as expensive either. Would appreciate feedback if you have used this product.
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03-09-2008, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Improbcat
This is my SG II install:
I tried it in the dash pocket like was mentioned above, but it was too low for me, I had to take my eyes too far off the road to read it. Mounted here I can glance at it as easily as glancing at the speedo. At some point I will probably drill a hole in the dash and run the cable from behind the unit, but I'm not willing to drill a hole in such an obvious location just yet.
I tried it in the dash pocket like was mentioned above, but it was too low for me, I had to take my eyes too far off the road to read it. Mounted here I can glance at it as easily as glancing at the speedo. At some point I will probably drill a hole in the dash and run the cable from behind the unit, but I'm not willing to drill a hole in such an obvious location just yet.
U wont have to drill a hole just pop out ur speedometer trim and run it behind that trim peice
05-26-2008, 05:49 PM
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has anyone purchased the software upgrade or has purchased a newer scan guage 2 with X-GAUGE aka add-a-gauge? This new software is suppose to allow you to display horsepower.. if anyone has this, how does it work? Does it seem accurate?
05-27-2008, 02:52 AM
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I don't know about accuracy but the scangauge should come with it already. I got mine from 365motorwerks and it was ready with the x-gauge stuff. I think I had to program a few values in. that was it though. I don't use it much as a HPR gauge but I know I can choose it as a gauge.