Ultragauge and ScanGauge Thread
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stever525
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I'm going to buy a gauge Friday as well. I think I'm just going to use a universal cell phone mount I have laying around if I want to mount to my windshield.
JustinMP91
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I just ordered an UltraGauge too ... couldn't stand not having a coolant temp gauge (wtf?), and I'm not the biggest fan of the gas gauge. I like a little more precision than it offers. I would have preferred to use Torque Pro with my old Android phone (I have the BT OBD2 adapter), but I got so pissed at that phone that I threw it a lot, and it doesn't work right anymore 
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I have an iPhone 5 these days, and it was tempting to get a WiFi OBD2 adapter and buy DashCommand, but who wants to deal with cradling their phone and opening an app every time they get in their car? The UltraGauge seemed like a pretty good fit, and you can't beat the price.
Maybe I'll try to learn how to interpret all of the available data.. I have too many of these things laying around. I have the Chinese BT OBD2 dongle for my old Android phone, the UltraGauge, and I also have an OBDPro USB Scantool... *sigh*. Lol!
.I have an iPhone 5 these days, and it was tempting to get a WiFi OBD2 adapter and buy DashCommand, but who wants to deal with cradling their phone and opening an app every time they get in their car? The UltraGauge seemed like a pretty good fit, and you can't beat the price.
Maybe I'll try to learn how to interpret all of the available data.. I have too many of these things laying around. I have the Chinese BT OBD2 dongle for my old Android phone, the UltraGauge, and I also have an OBDPro USB Scantool... *sigh*. Lol!
JustinMP91
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So I got my UltraGauge... shipping was pretty darn fast! I quite like the little device. I heard people complaining that the reward process is a pain... maybe it's because I work in IT, but I found it to be painless. I did hate having to print 4 pages of paper, only to scan them back in and throw the paper itself away. The hardest part of the whole process was finding the date of manufacture for my Sonic ... apparently, I don't know where to look for it . My guess is that the reward process helps the developer of the UltraGauge... maybe I'm wrong, but it seems like the hex codes we enter might be PIDs that the UltraGauge detects it can read? I have no idea.
I found a spot that I really wanted to mount it ... fairly certain I saw someone else put it to the right of the left storage cubby, above one of the center heater vents. Not sure if it will hold up here, since the surface isn't 100% flat and the sticky pad seems to be coming up around the edges. I might have to get creative .. I hate things suctioned to my windshield.
. My guess is that the reward process helps the developer of the UltraGauge... maybe I'm wrong, but it seems like the hex codes we enter might be PIDs that the UltraGauge detects it can read? I have no idea.I found a spot that I really wanted to mount it ... fairly certain I saw someone else put it to the right of the left storage cubby, above one of the center heater vents. Not sure if it will hold up here, since the surface isn't 100% flat and the sticky pad seems to be coming up around the edges. I might have to get creative .. I hate things suctioned to my windshield.
Blue hedgehog
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I finally ordered my ultragauge yesterday. I didn't see anything about shipping options. Anyone know how long it takes to get?
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Whent back on the website and found out they only offer USPS and its about 3 days.
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Whent back on the website and found out they only offer USPS and its about 3 days.
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Blue hedgehog
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Got my ultra gauge in the mail today. Its smaller than i expected. Just hooked it up, and set the gauges. Now I just need some spare time to hide the wire.
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TrippinGearz
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Looks good! You happy with it?
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Blue hedgehog
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So far i like it. I bought it to try and increase my gas milage. I went for a ride, so far it looks and works good. I do have to calibrate it still.
Any suggestions for what gauges to use?
Any suggestions for what gauges to use?
TrippinGearz
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I would recommend boost psi and engine temp for sure
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Blue hedgehog
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I picked boost and instant mpg on top. Then coolant temp, intake air temp, average speed, and trip mpg on the bottom. I figured those would be the best for now. Once I get tuned I may start looking at others.
On my test ride, under WOT the boost spiked to 10.xx and almost immediately dropped to 6.xx. Now that I have the ultragauge I want to do the mpfab bpv bypass and see how it effects a stock engine. I've had all the fittings for months now. Just haven't had the time to do it and my butometer isn't calibrated.
On my test ride, under WOT the boost spiked to 10.xx and almost immediately dropped to 6.xx. Now that I have the ultragauge I want to do the mpfab bpv bypass and see how it effects a stock engine. I've had all the fittings for months now. Just haven't had the time to do it and my butometer isn't calibrated.
sx sonic
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That's a good choice of gauges.
I'm running Boost, Instant MPG, LTFT, intake temp, coolant temp, and commanded AFR. That's just Page 1 the rest can be configured how you want aswell.
I do recommend using Long Term Fuel Trims, it's very useful to keep an eye on how much the computer is tweaking fuel delivery. It's basically a MAF error measurement, if its running close to 20 or more during steady state driving it usually means there's an air leak or a tune adjustment is needed for an intake.
I'm running Boost, Instant MPG, LTFT, intake temp, coolant temp, and commanded AFR. That's just Page 1 the rest can be configured how you want aswell.
I do recommend using Long Term Fuel Trims, it's very useful to keep an eye on how much the computer is tweaking fuel delivery. It's basically a MAF error measurement, if its running close to 20 or more during steady state driving it usually means there's an air leak or a tune adjustment is needed for an intake.
Blue hedgehog
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I'll set the LTFT up on the next page just to see what it's at. I found my hose loose on the air inlet to the turbo a few weeks ago. Since I tightened that my milage has gone up, .5-1 mpg according to the dic. Its hard to tell if it was the hose or because its getting warmer.
ChicksHateMe
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I read a good part of the thread, but I didn't really see an answer so I need a little Help.
I want one of these really bad, and I want to mount it right in the center, towards the top, where it slopes down. Which mount is recommended seeing as it's sloping there? Horizontal or Vertical?
I also have a Dashmat.
Thanks!
I want one of these really bad, and I want to mount it right in the center, towards the top, where it slopes down. Which mount is recommended seeing as it's sloping there? Horizontal or Vertical?
I also have a Dashmat.
Thanks!
Blue hedgehog
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Mine is mounted with the horizontal mount. There is plenty of room for adjustment in all directions.
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ChicksHateMe
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That looks like a great spot for it. I may just have to punch a hole in the dashmat. Awesome, thanks!!!
Blue hedgehog
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Just make sure you can hide the wire 1st. I like where it is but I just put it in a few hours ago and haven't tried hiding the wire yet. Maybe Friday night ill have time.
ChicksHateMe
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I got so excited, I ordered one. But I'm an idiot and reversed what you said. I clicked vertical instead of Horizontal. Doh!!! I'll get it right though. I am just gonna send them a copy of your pic and say "I want THAT"
I think the Dashmat will help a lot with the wire Hiding. I didn't think I'd like it, but it really cured my window reflection problem, and I think it looks good too.
I think the Dashmat will help a lot with the wire Hiding. I didn't think I'd like it, but it really cured my window reflection problem, and I think it looks good too.
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BNRacing
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The Aeroforce gauges I mentioned earlier in the thread are available now
http://www.sonicownersforum.com/for...orce-interceptor-sonic-gauges.html#post240640
http://www.sonicownersforum.com/for...orce-interceptor-sonic-gauges.html#post240640
ChicksHateMe
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Looks classy. How does it get mounted? Is there a mount with it?
I'd like to know how it compares to the others.
I had ordered an Utra-gauge already, but I cancelled the order. I was not too impressed with the inability to contact Ultra-gauge. Two emails were bounced back and I couldn't find a phone number to contact them with an order problem. After working with that difficult site, I finally found there was a newer email that worked. Sounds like a great product, but if it's that hard to make contact with the company, I am not sure I want the product now.
More time is needed to compare these...
