Gauges

ASBSECU E93 · 12-06-2016, 01:54 PM

Has anyone installed - or is anyone considering gauges like these?

ASBSECU E93 · 12-06-2016, 01:57 PM

Stupid App....

Torqu3 · 12-06-2016, 02:33 PM

I've thought about doing one for coolant temp and boost but am very bad with that kind of thing and have no clue how to even begin installing.

ASBSECU E93 · 12-06-2016, 02:52 PM

I was thinking about temp, Oil pressure, and relocating my Meth controller....since it already measures boot level....

335dlci · 12-06-2016, 03:53 PM

I like the idea bUT I dont. It's not easy enough to view without having to remove your eyes away from the road.

ASBSECU E93 · 12-06-2016, 04:14 PM

Another option is the A Pilar column....but that looks waaaayyy to Honda Civic....

rulonger · 12-06-2016, 04:20 PM

I have seen the P3 digital gauges that integrate into the vent. If not so pricey, that is what I would want.

335dlci · 12-06-2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rulonger

I have seen the P3 digital gauges that integrate into the vent. If not so pricey, that is what I would want.

From the research I have done about asking about them, they do not work with the us 335d
Even from vendors that sell the product.

Mrdeezy · 12-06-2016, 04:54 PM

I have the p3. I tried to order the maxed out version but they told me it would not work. I just have the boost/ voltage version and I love it.

I put my snow meth controller in the pocket above the shifter. It's pretty useless because there is no way I would be able to go full throttle and focus on it at the same time. Boost and meth need to be closer to eye line. Oil water and voltage can be put lower imho.

kydiesel35 · 12-06-2016, 05:39 PM

These seem pretty legit, somewhat out of the way.

Yeah I haven't tackled it yet either, all the wiring seems laborious. I'm pulling readings with torque right now..

Nadir Point · 12-06-2016, 06:28 PM

I believe a low-side fuel pressure gauge is the most important monitor to have on a diesel. Lots of weird, hard-to-diagnose problems get traced back to fuel supply issues.

ASBSECU E93 · 12-06-2016, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrdeezy

I have the p3. I tried to order the maxed out version but they told me it would not work. I just have the boost/ voltage version and I love it.

I put my snow meth controller in the pocket above the shifter. It's pretty useless because there is no way I would be able to go full throttle and focus on it at the same time. Boost and meth need to be closer to eye line. Oil water and voltage can be put lower imho.

I completely forgot about the P3 gauge!!

Thanks for reminding me!!

JOHNNYBRAVO1 · 12-06-2016, 08:10 PM

I believe BANKS IDASH does all those guages

GaryE30 · 12-07-2016, 06:54 PM

Just use a smartphone device and an app. Easily installed, not permanent, customizable.

ASBSECU E93 · 12-07-2016, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryE30

Just use a smartphone device and an app. Easily installed, not permanent, customizable.

additional info please...

justpete · 12-07-2016, 08:15 PM

Just for reference, Stack Pro Control gauges in a Macht Schnell dash.

Left to right:

EGT thermocouple is mounted in a boss welded to the #6 cyl header about four inches down the pipe.

Oil temp from a sensor in the LSD with both control outputs running the diff cooler pump and fan.

Fuel rail pressure which required welding a Vibrant boss into the rail.

PLX DM-6 with AFR, sensor mounted to boss welded into one of the header collectors. Also provides voltage readout.

Wired into the Race Technology DL1Mk3 logger which provides the power. Wiring harness was a pita and it's tight in the console. The short toggle switch sets the gauge illumination low, off, or high. Sensor wires go through the firewall at the steering column, iirc.

blau iii · 12-08-2016, 10:09 AM

I have the ECS vent boost guage and it's perfect for my 335i. haven't needed anything else.

rulonger · 12-08-2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by blau iii

I have the ECS vent boost guage and it's perfect for my 335i. haven't needed anything else.

The vent gauges are slick. If only it would support advanced functionality for the diesels ...

ASBSECU E93 · 12-08-2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rulonger

Quote:

Originally Posted by blau iii

I have the ECS vent boost guage and it's perfect for my 335i. haven't needed anything else.

The vent gauges are slick. If only it would support advanced functionality for the diesels ...

Yep - confirmed with P3 today their gauge is not compatible for the D.

They are working on this - likely to be a late 2017 release.

Torqu3 · 12-08-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

additional info please...

I use the Torque Pro App on Android(Don't remember cost, no more than $5), and a generic OBD to Bluetooth adapter I got off Newegg($15). From there I just customize the app however I want with whatever gauges I want. Phone is mounted to a magnetic mount I insert into the CD drive. Got it on amazon for like $12. If you have an iPhone it's the same basic process. I don't think they can do OBD to Bluetooth though. You might only be able to do it over WiFi. Honestly, a boring android phone is cheap and you can use it only for gauges.

davegris · 12-08-2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

Another option is the A Pilar column....but that looks waaaayyy to Honda Civic....

It appears the airbags in the A-pillar would make the gauges become instant projectiles aimed at the drivers head should you mount gauges there and then the airbags deploy in a collision. I have seen/read other posts outside the diesel specific forum about this idea.

kydiesel35 · 12-08-2016, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Torqu3

Phone is mounted to a magnetic mount I insert into the CD drive. Got it on amazon for like $12.

I started out with one of those... it was all good until my CD player started to chew on it

... not good.

I changed to this method. Only downside is the adhesive will need to be replaced every 7 months or so, becomes a little weak.

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Torqu3 Major 321 Rep 1,157 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Centralish Texas iTrader: (0)	I've thought about doing one for coolant temp and boost but am very bad with that kind of thing and have no clue how to even begin installing.
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335dlci Lieutenant Colonel 277 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	I like the idea bUT I dont. It's not easy enough to view without having to remove your eyes away from the road.
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rulonger Lieutenant 111 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 2011 335d E90 & 2010 328i E91 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I have seen the P3 digital gauges that integrate into the vent. If not so pricey, that is what I would want. __________________ 2011 335d Deep Sea Blue on Beige (stock except for the cheap ass wheels from PO) 2010 328i Tasman Green on Saddle (stock)
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Mrdeezy Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 335d m-sport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San diego iTrader: (0)	I have the p3. I tried to order the maxed out version but they told me it would not work. I just have the boost/ voltage version and I love it. I put my snow meth controller in the pocket above the shifter. It's pretty useless because there is no way I would be able to go full throttle and focus on it at the same time. Boost and meth need to be closer to eye line. Oil water and voltage can be put lower imho.
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kydiesel35 Lieutenant 166 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: KY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d [0.00]	These seem pretty legit, somewhat out of the way. Yeah I haven't tackled it yet either, all the wiring seems laborious. I'm pulling readings with torque right now.. Attached Images
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Nadir Point Lieutenant 103 Rep 580 Posts Drives: Diesel Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	I believe a low-side fuel pressure gauge is the most important monitor to have on a diesel. Lots of weird, hard-to-diagnose problems get traced back to fuel supply issues.
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JOHNNYBRAVO1 NY BRAVEST 47 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2010 Monaco blue, 335D Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND iTrader: (0)	I believe BANKS IDASH does all those guages
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GaryE30 COAL FED 74 Rep 300 Posts Drives: 335d, M3, X5 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Easley, SC iTrader: (0)	Just use a smartphone device and an app. Easily installed, not permanent, customizable. __________________
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justpete Brigadier General 1233 Rep 3,778 Posts Drives: '11 328i '19 M6 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DFW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M6 [10.00] 2011 BMW 328i [9.00]	Just for reference, Stack Pro Control gauges in a Macht Schnell dash. Left to right: EGT thermocouple is mounted in a boss welded to the #6 cyl header about four inches down the pipe. Oil temp from a sensor in the LSD with both control outputs running the diff cooler pump and fan. Fuel rail pressure which required welding a Vibrant boss into the rail. PLX DM-6 with AFR, sensor mounted to boss welded into one of the header collectors. Also provides voltage readout. Wired into the Race Technology DL1Mk3 logger which provides the power. Wiring harness was a pita and it's tight in the console. The short toggle switch sets the gauge illumination low, off, or high. Sensor wires go through the firewall at the steering column, iirc. Attached Images __________________ 2011 E90 328i 6MT, BMW Aero, CF hood/boot, PI+CAI+RM+3IM+BPC, SS+CI528+ThermoTec+SS#1+2XBurns, AKG 75D eng/trans, Al/Delrin diff/RS, CM 850, UCP, CAE, AKG DSSR, DiffsOnline 3.91 30/90 LSD+BW cooler, C&R, Setrab, Accusump, AST 3-way+Swift, Aurora PR+BW spherical, Vorshlag CPs, M3 brace+UR bar, ARC-8 18x8.5, 255 R1R, RB/CSL rotors+cooling, 135i calipers, RS29, RT700, Safecraft, OMP HTE-R+804F+QD Superquadro, 6pt cage+FIA, Braille, RT DL1Mk3
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12-08-2016, 10:09 AM	#17
blau iii Lieutenant 128 Rep 451 Posts Drives: 2008 335i schwartz on scwartz Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	I have the ECS vent boost guage and it's perfect for my 335i. haven't needed anything else.
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