Digital Gauge Options

[noone]

I'm interested in a Boost, Heat, etc readings in the vehicle.

Don't want to go down the path of a manual (pressurized) gauge.

Have heard the Scangauge won't give boost info, so wondering if anyone knows of a product that is suitable.

oh yeah, I want it to look awesome and cost $10

[gregozedobe]

oh yeah, I want it to look awesome and cost $10

LOL You forgot :

Accurate to within .001% through the full range
Super easy to install
Programmable colour and skins (for gauge style, font etc)
Analogue or digital display
Very reliable
Local support
Warns you of speed cameras, radar and laser

[noone]

Yeah that one!

I'm after some options, has anyone been able to get boost readings out of OBDII port in this fashion?

[Roodosutaa]

What about:

Coarse or fine grind adjustment
Automatic frothing
Underboost warning
Automatic squirting during peak
Low blinker fluid warning light
Adjustable vibration settings

This has none of the above but does look rather slick and non ricey if you get the red one:

http://veisystems.com/bom-m.html

[gregozedobe]

Have you looked at a Scangauge II ? I'm sure I've read a few reports on how people like them, but not sure if they include boost or not - I guess it would depend on whether it is a std OBD II parameter or not.

[noone]

I have, thanks.

There is another parameter that you need which is not standard to the Scangauge II, but with the extra feature you can try and generate this information...

Main problem with that unit is the $200 ish dollar price tag.

Tweaking and low budgets dont mix...

Need something to tide me over until my next bits arrive (air filter, Seat intake, dual port valve).

[noone]

This one looks pretty cool:

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=10704&xSec=461

May not give boost with the MAF MAV sensor issue....

Not the price i wanted to pay either, but cool to see some options out there.

[Bubu]

I think it may possible to get boost readings on the Scangauge II with XGauge.

It dosent read the boost pressure from a a sensor it appears that it calculates it based on other parameters.

The guys on the Mini forum have figured out how to do it to suit their car. Maybe then its possible for the Polo?

Check out the link:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/engine-dr...uge-boost.html

[572]

^ I'll give it a try in the morning on my Scangauge. Pretty certain it doesn't work for us though.

Taken from SeatCupra.net

Does not work on Petrol cars as they do not utilise the MAP sensor PID

[Chrisuk-polo]

this is really cool!!!

[noone]

Its all looking a bit hard.

If the appropriate sensor is not installed, then I would not be able to tell if the pressure is accurate anyways (would always rely on a calculation based on other parameters).

Guess thats why the analog gauge has been the way to go...

[Stuwey]

Have you looked into anything from Dakota Digital?

Well known for their good quality gauges, but i'm not sure if they do one for boost though.