E90Post
 


Extreme Powerhouse
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Powertrain and Drivetrain Discussions > N54 Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications - 335i > Review: P3 Vent gauge V2 (pics and videos!)



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-08-2011, 02:06 PM   #1
Kalud
Lieutenant
Kalud's Avatar
24
Rep
582
Posts

Drives: e92 335i
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Thumbs up Review: P3 Vent gauge V2 (pics and videos!)

I received my new V2 gauge from P3 Cars two days ago and I took the time to make a longer review. I am one of the firsts to receive the new version and all I can say is that the wait is well worth it!

Install was pretty easy, took at most 15min using the included obd connection. I'm really impressed by the build quality and overall product. I ordered the PLUS version that includes the gauge already installed in a new oem vent. All you need to do is to pop the vent out of the trim piece and install the new vent. Then connect the obd cable: super easy. Just follow the instructions, basically on a 335i the easiest way to remove the trim piece from the dash is to pull on the right of the trim piece, there is some room between the trim and the steering wheel for your fingers. Simply pull straight and the right clip will release. So if you want to remove it for dealer visit its not a problem at all, very fast and easy steps.



Config is easy, when car is off there is a menu with half a dozen settings for motor type (n54, n55), units (English or metric), Methanol flow (on/off), permanent display off and settings for sensor input that you can add. As being one of the beta testers I asked Rick if it was possible to add Metric unit for all values except boost and he agreed to add this a a third option (English only, Metric only and English for Boost only). Great news for us Canadian that wants Celsius and PSI That new feature will be included in the shipping version.

Customer support is fast and effective I had a couple emails with Rick and its a very nice guy to deal with.

Well it looks like a very positive review... Lets see if I can find something to say against... Hum... Well, check the video. I need more boost
I just can't imagine the step it would be from 8.5 psi (the max I've seen so far) to 12 (or 15) psi...

Configuration menu (when engine is off):


n54 / n55 selection:


Idle n55 motor doesn't make much vacuum


On boost (stock):


Then I went for a ride, made some video for you guys. Sorry if it shakes a bit, I did my best while trying to drive at WOT

Full 2nd gear pull (Boost display)


3rd gear pull + max boost recall (Boost display)


2x 6th gear quick pull (Boost display)


6th gear pull (IAT display)


6rd gear pull (Ignition timing display)


6th gear pull Throttle display. No throttle closure seen, its hard to loose traction in a awd car with stock tune AND holding the camera steady


I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do right now. To those still waiting all I can say is that you will love it. It it reminds me the wait to get the car when it was shipped from Germany

In case someone care, its bamboo anthracite trim on coral red, I really like it and it was hard to get pictures of it when I ordered my car, so now it should be easy to find if someone search... But... Do people really use the search button ?!

Last edited by Kalud; 04-08-2011 at 03:00 PM..
Appreciate 0
      04-08-2011, 02:12 PM   #2
ren
Captain
60
Rep
839
Posts

Drives: 2024 X7 M60i
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: U.S.

iTrader: (8)

Thanks for the review. Mine should be shipping soon.
Appreciate 0
      04-08-2011, 02:14 PM   #3
KyLu II
FREE DREAMK
Dominican Republic
162
Rep
9,321
Posts

Drives: the shiiit!
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Vineland, NJ

iTrader: (6)

Garage List
2011 Lexus LFA  [3.76]
good stuff, ill probably pick one up when they are more available
__________________
Appreciate 0
      04-08-2011, 02:16 PM   #4
forza1976
Major General
forza1976's Avatar
United_States
3391
Rep
6,585
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: 49417 and 60610

iTrader: (13)

Garage List
2022 BMW M3X  [10.00]
Very cool, that gauge is sick!
Appreciate 0
      04-08-2011, 02:46 PM   #5
skim7x
Colonel
skim7x's Avatar
United_States
207
Rep
2,558
Posts

Drives: 335i, C63 AMG
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: USA

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2007 335i  [10.00]
Did it come with instructions? I couldn't find a DIY on the install of this gauge...
__________________
'07 Space Gray 335i coupe - R.I.P.

COBB ProTuned | AMS | CP-e | BMS | Quaife
Appreciate 0
      04-08-2011, 03:19 PM   #6
Willizm
Captain
Willizm's Avatar
24
Rep
610
Posts

Drives: 2009 335Xi and 01 Trans Am WS6
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Joliet, Il

iTrader: (0)

Have fun with your gauges guys. I got the first gen gauge and it still impresses my friends as to how OEM it feels and looks. I still hit peak recall on my car all the time so it's definitely not one of those novelty type features.
Appreciate 0
      04-08-2011, 04:15 PM   #7
cn555ic
cn555ic's Avatar
United_States
441
Rep
18,331
Posts

Drives: 335i
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: US

iTrader: (6)

Best gauge on the market and this new generation looks awesome! Wish I had the newer one!

How does it hook up to the OBDII?
Appreciate 0
      04-08-2011, 05:36 PM   #8
madmanhiker
Lieutenant Colonel
madmanhiker's Avatar
United_States
82
Rep
1,615
Posts

Drives: '11 E92 335i
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Jacksonville, Fl

iTrader: (5)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by cn555ic View Post
How does it hook up to the OBDII?
I had the same question... I have a catless dp... so my OBDII port is currently used with the CANtool. Hmm...
__________________
-madmanhiker jax,fl
Appreciate 0
      04-08-2011, 07:39 PM   #9
skim7x
Colonel
skim7x's Avatar
United_States
207
Rep
2,558
Posts

Drives: 335i, C63 AMG
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: USA

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2007 335i  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Willizm View Post
Have fun with your gauges guys. I got the first gen gauge and it still impresses my friends as to how OEM it feels and looks. I still hit peak recall on my car all the time so it's definitely not one of those novelty type features.
Yup, I have the first gen as well -- the VEI boost gauge with the molded pod =P But I think once Rick catches up on these orders I'll upgrade to this one... it's just so sleek! I really really REALLY don't like paying for something and waiting >2 weeks...
__________________
'07 Space Gray 335i coupe - R.I.P.

COBB ProTuned | AMS | CP-e | BMS | Quaife
Appreciate 0
      04-08-2011, 07:52 PM   #10
Hellboy76
New Member
United_States
3
Rep
23
Posts

Drives: 2007 335i Coupe
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Troy, MI

iTrader: (0)

very cool, thanks for the info
Appreciate 0
      04-11-2011, 10:37 AM   #11
Kalud
Lieutenant
Kalud's Avatar
24
Rep
582
Posts

Drives: e92 335i
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by cn555ic View Post
Best gauge on the market and this new generation looks awesome! Wish I had the newer one!

How does it hook up to the OBDII?
Quote:
Originally Posted by madmanhiker View Post
I had the same question... I have a catless dp... so my OBDII port is currently used with the CANtool. Hmm...
Sorry guys, I managed to miss your replies.

It hook up on the obd2 connector, like the can tool. I would confirm with Rick first about the compatibility with the can tool to use both at the same time, but as it works with the Procede it should I guess.

Refer to this post for a way to connect both at the same time: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...8&postcount=86

Appreciate 0
      04-11-2011, 10:43 AM   #12
joehoang
First Lieutenant
joehoang's Avatar
No_Country
40
Rep
374
Posts

Drives: E92 335i
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Houston, TX / Hayward, CA

iTrader: (3)

nice review! Can't wait for mine to ship
__________________
Morr MS8/ HPF FMIC anodized/ Cobb AP/ ar Catless Dp/ Quaife LSD/ M3 control arms/ STETT CAI/ STETT Chargepipe w. Synapse BOV/ ar OCC/ Bilstein b16/ OEM Front Lip/ M3 Lip Spoiler/ P3 Vent gauge V2/ Black Kidney grille/ Ls3/ Mtech rear/ LCI Euro Tail lights/ 3d design quad diffuser/ BMW performance exhaust w/quad tips/ BMW performance front splitter/ Huper Optik Drei
Appreciate 0
      04-11-2011, 10:49 AM   #13
Alpina_B3_Lux
Colonel
Alpina_B3_Lux's Avatar
263
Rep
2,564
Posts

Drives: Audi R8 LMX, BMW M550i xDrive
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Germany

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2009 335i  [8.90]
Thanks for the review! Doesn't make the wait much easier, but at least I know what I receive will be really good stuff!

Alpina_B3_Lux
__________________
Audi R8 LMX, BMW M550i xDrive (G30 LCI); gone: Alpina B3 3,3 (E46), BMW 335i, Audi R8 V10 manual, Audi R8 V10, BMW M235i, BMW 550i F10
Appreciate 0
      04-11-2011, 07:42 PM   #14
D335NUTZ
The Blue Beast
D335NUTZ's Avatar
China
141
Rep
5,665
Posts

Drives: 2008 E92 335xi in Montego Blue
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Queens, New York

iTrader: (8)

Damn. Looks like this is next on my mod list.
__________________

Cobb AP Stage 2+ | BMS DCI | UR Catless DP | UR Chargepipe | Tial BV 50mm | BSH OCC | ETS FMIC | Eisenmann Race Exhaust | KWv1 Coilovers | Volk TE37 TC Kline Ed.
Appreciate 0
      01-20-2014, 02:24 PM   #15
FrankyTheCyborg
Slow driver
FrankyTheCyborg's Avatar
Hong Kong
24
Rep
186
Posts

Drives: 2008 E90 335i
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: WA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Sorry for bumpping the old post. I turned off the gauge and I can turn it back on. Do you guys know how to do it?
Appreciate 0
      01-20-2014, 03:08 PM   #16
Torgus
Slow.
Torgus's Avatar
United_States
3779
Rep
7,150
Posts

Drives: Single Turbo N54 on Meth!
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
2007 BMW E92  [10.00]
2007 BMW E90  [0.00]
2006 BMW E91  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalvin View Post
Sorry for bumpping the old post. I turned off the gauge and I can turn it back on. Do you guys know how to do it?
contact the manufacturer? way to bump an ancient thread.
Appreciate 0
      01-20-2014, 03:51 PM   #17
Give_Em_The_DD
Banned
258
Rep
1,084
Posts

Drives: 2010 black 335xi coupe
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IL

iTrader: (2)

Nice! I've got the v2 for the n54, think I have to do a boost gauge tap, but shouldn't be too tough, thanks for the review!
Appreciate 0
      01-20-2014, 04:05 PM   #18
Torgus
Slow.
Torgus's Avatar
United_States
3779
Rep
7,150
Posts

Drives: Single Turbo N54 on Meth!
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
2007 BMW E92  [10.00]
2007 BMW E90  [0.00]
2006 BMW E91  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Give_Em_The_DD View Post
Nice! I've got the v2 for the n54, think I have to do a boost gauge tap, but shouldn't be too tough, thanks for the review!
You want to do a 'boost tap' it is more accurate than what you would get out of the ODBII port.

BTW this review is old.
Appreciate 0
      01-20-2014, 04:06 PM   #19
tc535i
Lieutenant Colonel
215
Rep
1,818
Posts

Drives: 2007 335i, 2001 330i, 1995 M3
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: West Los Angeles

iTrader: (1)

anybody with one of these wanna sell me their stock vent on the cheap? my clip broke and apparently I can't buy a replacement piece
Appreciate 0
      01-20-2014, 06:22 PM   #20
ren
Captain
60
Rep
839
Posts

Drives: 2024 X7 M60i
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: U.S.

iTrader: (8)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalvin View Post
Sorry for bumpping the old post. I turned off the gauge and I can turn it back on. Do you guys know how to do it?
Start with the ignition off. Hold the the right button on the gauge and turn the ignition on (try the left button if that doesn't work).
Appreciate 0
      01-20-2014, 08:02 PM   #21
FrankyTheCyborg
Slow driver
FrankyTheCyborg's Avatar
Hong Kong
24
Rep
186
Posts

Drives: 2008 E90 335i
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: WA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by ren View Post
Start with the ignition off. Hold the the right button on the gauge and turn the ignition on (try the left button if that doesn't work).
Got it, turned the display back on. I had to hold 2 button at the same time with the ignition off. Thanks so much!
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
boost, gauge, n55, p3 gauge

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:32 PM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST