Scan Gauge - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

fl335i · 12-02-2011, 01:54 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, 02:01 PM

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

fl335i · 12-02-2011, 02:33 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, 02:41 PM

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

F104 · 12-02-2011, 02:54 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, 03:18 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, 01:54 PM	#1
fl335i Captain Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 625 iTrader: (1)	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, 185's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Llumar ATR Tint.
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12-02-2011, 02:01 PM	#2
enrita Major General Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden Posts: 6,858 iTrader: (0)	you mean like this one? http://www.scangauge.com/products/scangaugeii/ looks like crap if you ask me. __________________ 07 335i AT - TD St.2 Turbos - COBB (Custom Cobb mapping by http://www.protuningfreaks.com/) - JB4G5 ISO - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - E85 Walbro - Injen Intake - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - AR DPs - midpipes 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 - Level 10 AT upgrade - Alpina AT Flash

12-02-2011, 02:33 PM	#3
fl335i Captain Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 625 iTrader: (1)	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, 185's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Llumar ATR Tint.

12-02-2011, 02:41 PM	#4
onebadmofo BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 2,342 iTrader: (14)	Get the P3 vent gauge. This one won't show anything exciting. __________________ The OG of coding/programming in the tri-state area. More info here.

12-02-2011, 03:18 PM	#6
fl335i Captain Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 625 iTrader: (1)	^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, 185's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Llumar ATR Tint.

12-02-2011, 02:54 PM	#5
F104 Captain Drives: E92 320D M-sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: belgium Posts: 685 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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