| humanoid |
I'm currently working on a group buy for the ScanGauge II for $130USD shipped to your door. Cali residents are subject to state sales tax of 7.75% (CA residents total: $139.30 shipped). If interested, please reply to this thread. Currently my email won't accept emails from HP.org for some reason and I won't get your PM unless I login to this site which is only once or twice a day typically. for more info on the ScanGauge please click on the link below.
www.scangauge.com/features/
The site is currently down, but that is where you can get more info.
If you need more info on group buy, please respond to this thread or email me at "triple dot a at sbcglobal dot net", thanks.
GROUP BY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1/12/07
~~~~~~NEW GROUP BUY INFO~~~~~~
My vendor has provided me with new purchasing information and is as follows:
I again want to thank you all for choosing SoCal Motorsports. I am writing this message to simplify things for everyone. The SoCal Motorsports’ family just experienced some family health issues today, which will keep us out of the office until at least Thurs. Since I am the one overseeing this GB I want to make sure that everything runs w/o a hitch.
We have hit the 50 mark, which puts pricing at $130 shipped (No extra shipping to HI or AK required). California residents will be $139.30 (State Sales Tax). If I have already spoken with you on the telephone and gotten all of the necessary info. you do not need to do anything else. If we have not spoken on the telephone please follow the instructions below.
To purchase please follow the instructions below. This will make everything run much smoother.
1. Click on the following link: http://www.socalmotorsports.com/products/productID/2025
2. Proceed through the checkout process.
3. ***VERY IMPORTANT*** - Type the following COUPON CODE and FORUM INFO. into the “CUSTOMERS COMMENTS” section of the checkout process.
o COUPON CODE: GB130-SG2
o THE FORUM YOU BELONG TO: (i.e. ClubTitan.org, etc.)
o YOUR SCREEN NAME
o REFERRAL: ALLEN FROM HONDAPILOT.ORG
4. Your CC will only be charged the GB price, NOT THE CHECKOUT PRICE. Disregard the automated email you receive right after your purchase. You will receive an accurate invoice once your CC is charged (On or after 1/12/07). CC’s will not be charged before 1/12/07.
Those wishing to pay via Paypal, please email me at john@socalmotorsports.com and I will send you a Paypal invoice. PAYING BY PAYPAL? I NEED THE FOLLOWING INFO:
o eMail address connected to your Paypal Account
o Your Shipping State and Zip Code
o Contact Phone Number
o FORUM YOU BELONG TO
o YOUR SCREEN NAME
o REFERRAL: ALLEN FROM HONDAPILOT.ORG
o CONFIRMED PAYPAL ADDRESSES ONLY
International orders must PM or email me for a S/H quote. Please include a complete address. Once the quote is received I will give you an individual coupon code.
If your concerns or questions have not been answered through this post please email or PM me and I will respond as quickly as possible.
Thank you again for all of the kinds words those have shared already.
_________________
John
www.socalmotorsports.com
email: info@socalmotorsports.com
714-724-7978
Please add your name to the list if you are participating in the group buy so that I may take a tally of those purchasing.
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| Count me in. |
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| mmmmark |
| I like the functionality, but the product looks like it was designed by kindergartners. The plastic look and buttons really turn me off.:rolleyes: |
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| humanoid |
quote:
Originally posted by mmmmark
I like the functionality, but the product looks like it was designed by kindergartners. The plastic look and buttons really turn me off.:rolleyes:
Dude, I guess you've never seen the first model they put out!
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| mmmmark |
quote:
Originally posted by humanoid
Dude, I guess you've never seen the first model they put out!
True, true, but it still looks like early 80's technology. In fact, my Football II game from the early Eighties even had soft touch keys, where this one has hard keys. ;) |
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| humanoid |
| GROUP BUY NOW IN FULL EFFECT, GET YOURS NOW!!! |
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| gpraceman |
| Reading error codes may be useful, but would you really want to clear a check engine light? I'm sure it would "avoid those costly trips to the mechanic" but having that light on should mean there is something wrong that needs immediate attention by a certified mechanic (which most of us are not). :confused: Seems like the making of a car-tastrophe. |
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| humanoid |
| NEW GROUP BUY INFO - PLEASE READ FIRST POST!!! |
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| humanoid |
| mid-morning/afternoon bizzump!!! |
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| humanoid |
| No one wants one? |
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| mgorbsk |
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Originally posted by humanoid
No one wants one?
I'm on the fence...... |
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| newblu |
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Originally posted by humanoid
No one wants one?
I ordered one this afternoon. |
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| TR4Runner |
| Just so I'm clear.... is the group buy price only possible after a certain amount of people have placed an order? Or do we definitely get the group buy price now? |
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| humanoid |
quote:
Originally posted by TR4Runner
Just so I'm clear.... is the group buy price only possible after a certain amount of people have placed an order? Or do we definitely get the group buy price now?
Group buy price is VALID now, no minimum buyers needed. Get yours today! Don't wait! :D |
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| AParamedic |
| Just ordered one |
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| humanoid |
quote:
Originally posted by rocky
There are so many of these OBD2 readers out there. This is a rain on the parade
I've had the Equus for a time. It it was very useful in providing real time fault management.
http://www.levineautoparts.com/eqobdiicodre.html
The SGII is more than just a code reader:
SCAN TOOL
The ScanGaugeII allows you to troubleshoot your own car, read error codes, and the conditions present when the error occurred. You can also turn off the “Check Engine” light and avoid those costly trips to the mechanic.
* Reads Trouble Codes
* Reads conditions that set the Trouble Code
* Clears Trouble Codes
* Turns off the "Check Engine" light
* Tells you when vehicle is "Ready" to pass OBDII testing
* Make and store up to 10 rewritable special codes
to send to the vehicle computer
DIGITAL GAUGES
Display 4 gauges at a time from the 12 built-in digital gauges. the information is presented in Real-time!
* Fuel Economy
* Fuel Rate
* Battery Voltage
* Coolant Temperature
* Intake Air Temperature
* Engine Speed (RPM)
* Vehicle speed (MPH)
* Manifold Pressure (not available on some vehicles)
* Engine Load
* Throttle Position
* Ignition Timing
* Open/Closed Loop
TRIP COMPUTER
Automatically tracks four sets of trip data - Each with 11 individually stored parameters.
* Maximum Speed
* Average Speed
* Maximum Coolant Temperature
* Maximum RPM
* Driving Time
* Driving Distance
* Fuel Used
* Trip Fuel Economy
* Distance to Empty
* Time to Empty
* Fuel to Empty
MORE!
In additional the features listed above, the ScanGaugeII also includes these features:
Easy to Operate
* Simple on-screen operation
* 4 menu driven soft keys
* User settable update rate (Slow, Normal and Fast)
* A HOME key to quickly return to the start screen
User Settable Backlight Display Color
* 7 Standard screen colors and a custom setting with 63 possible colors.
* Backlight for night use
* Both display and keys backlit
* User settable Off, Low and High
* Big display - 50% larger than the original ScanGauge
Automatic Power Control
* Automatic delayed power-down after engine shutoff
* Automatic power-up when engine is started
* Manual power-up with delayed power-down via HOME key
Non-Volatile memory
(stored information is not lost when disconnected)
* User settings automatically saved
* Up to 10 user commands can be stored and recalled
* Today, Yesterday and Tank Trip data automatically saved
* Vehicle settings automatically saved
Easy Installation - no Tools Required!
* Cable detachable at the ScanGauge II. Can be connected on the back or side.
* Easily move from vehicle to vehicle
* Big display - 50% larger than the original ScanGauge
* Compact Size - just 4.8"W x 1.5"H x 1"D |
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| GreenMachine |
| I just ordered one. |
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| humanoid |
| another bizzump to the top! |
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| achillesx |
Just placed my order.
$40 off isn't bad! Thanks for setting all of this up for us, humanoid! |
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| humanoid |
| OK guys, there were some questions about when the SG would be sent and when you would be charged, I got some info from John at SoCal Motorsports. He says he is placing the order on January 15, and will ship them the day he receives them. The group buy is not over until January 12, and he needs to wait until he knows exactly how many to order. This isn't an item he has ever sold before, so he is just ordering exactly how many units are sold. Credit cards won't be charged until January 15 either. Hope that answers most of the questions. |
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| achillesx |
| How many are we up to? Are we close to another price break? |
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| humanoid |
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Originally posted by achillesx
How many are we up to? Are we close to another price break?
I've got this going on about 3 other boards and John has it going on another 3 or so. I'll need to contact him and see how many orders he has. |
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| mike688 |
| I'm interested too, do they ship to canada. |
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| jrinjax |
I have had a SGII mounted on my Wife's Pilot for about 4-5 months and I am very satisfied with it. I mounted Hers on the top of the steering column [sticky side velcro supplied with it]. I especially like the "Miles-left-to-empty".
I paid $175, I think, but it was still worth it.
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| humanoid |
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Originally posted by mike688
I'm interested too, do they ship to canada.
Yes, he will ship to Canada, but you will need to contact John with your shipping address at john@socalmotorsports.com and get a shipping quote from him. |
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| humanoid |
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Originally posted by achillesx
How many are we up to? Are we close to another price break?
OK, more updated info:
Hello Allen,
If/When we hit the 100 mark I am going to give all GB participants a $10 credit on their next (non eBay) purchase. The price break was only $2 and change if we went over the 100 mark.
Not sure of the total yet, but we'll have a better idea tomorrow.
Thank you in advance,
John |
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| humanoid |
| LAST DAY FOR GROUP BUY, GET YOURS NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!!! |
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| humanoid |
New information from John:
Hello,
I have said this before and I’ll say it again, thank you very much for all of your support in our most recent Group Buy. The response to the ScanGauge II purchase has been amazing.
To ensure that we hit the 100 mark we have extended the GB until this Sunday (1/14/07) at 11:59:59 pm pst. Hitting the 100 mark also gets each GB participant with a $10 credit on their next (non eBay) purchase from SoCal Motorsports. Those who ordered more than 1 ScanGauge II will receive a $10 credit for each unit purchased during the GB. Please direct all questions to me at john@socalmotorsports.com. This credit can only be redeemed on orders from www.socalmotorsports.com or call-in orders to SoCal Motorsports. Moreover, the order you plan to redeem your $10 credit on must be made by the same person participating in this group buy.
Several customers have asked about the BlendMount mounting solution for the ScanGauge II. A GB for this mount will start this weekend and run through next weekend (ONLY 1 WEEK). Look for pricing tomorrow.
GB Update:
Many CC’s were charged today and the rest will be charged tomorrow. Provided that you gave us a valid email address you should expect your updated invoice with accurate pricing sometime this weekend. If you do not receive an updated invoice (PDF format) please email us early next week and we’ll send one out ASAP.
Approximate ship date from is ScanGauge mid next week. Our hope is that each customer will have their ScanGauge by 1/24 (S/H timeframe is for Cont. USA customers only – all other customers will likely get theirs 1-4 business days after that).
Thank you again and we hope you have a great weekend.
John
714-724-7978 |
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| newblu |
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Originally posted by humanoid
New information from John:
Several customers have asked about the BlendMount mounting solution for the ScanGauge II. A GB for this mount will start this weekend and run through next weekend (ONLY 1 WEEK). Look for pricing tomorrow.
Anyone know about this mounting solution? |
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| jaycee |
Just ordered one.
Thanks, humanoid |
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| jlee2070 |
Just ordered one!!!
THANKS... |
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| Medic721 |
I just ordered a scangauge II. The BlendMount looks like an interesting solution but not for $59.99.
-Mike. |
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| Medic721 |
Any updates? I never recieved a confirmation.
But I did order over the weekend.
-Mike. |
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| Josey92 |
I am interested in an update also as I placed my order a week ago and have not received any other update other than the email confirmation of the order.
I am interested in what kind of GB pricing there is for the mount also.
Humanoid? Anything?
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| jaycee |
| Same here. I ordered on Saturday but have not received any GB receipt other than automatic receipt from the web-site. Any update would be very helpful. |
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| humanoid |
| Please be patient guys and gals. John and the company have been overwhelmed by the response of the GB on this as well as other forums. He will be sending out the confirmation/purchase orders, hopefully, in the next few days. If not, please email him at john@socalmotorsports.com or you can call him at 714-724-7978. |
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| humanoid |
Josey92, your PM mail box is full, please empty it so I can reply to you. Aw, heck, I'll just do it here.
Josey92 wrote on 01-18-2007 07:49 PM:
Any word on pricing for the GB of the blend mount. I tought I would PM you instead of continually asking in the forum. Thanks for putting this together.
No word yet. I'll ask John about it after this GB thing is over and has more free time to deal with another GB. I need to check if there is in fact a BlendMount made for our Pilots. |
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| Josey92 |
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Originally posted by humanoid
Josey92, your PM mail box is full, please empty it so I can reply to you. Aw, heck, I'll just do it here.
Josey92 wrote on 01-18-2007 07:49 PM:
Any word on pricing for the GB of the blend mount. I tought I would PM you instead of continually asking in the forum. Thanks for putting this together.
No word yet. I'll ask John about it after this GB thing is over and has more free time to deal with another GB. I need to check if there is in fact a BlendMount made for our Pilots.
Thanks for the update. PM box cleared out. Sorry about that. |
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| humanoid |
New info from John at SoCal Motorsports:
Hello All,
Well, this concludes our most recent, and most successful Group Buy. We sold “163” total ScanGauges. Thank you to all that participated. Although the GB started on ClubTitan.org we had responses from several online forums.
There has been some confusion regarding the 2nd (accurate) invoice. If you have not received an invoice or an online payment request please contact me (email or phone) ASAP so as to secure your ScanGauge at the GB price. We had some difficulties with our online CC program over the weekend. We thought each customer received an accurate invoice, however by the barrage of phone calls we received Tuesday-Today we soon found out that wasn’t the case. We resent the invoices to those who haven’t received them.
Since we surpassed the 100 mark, each GB participant is entitled to a $10 credit on their next order from SoCal Motorsports. This offer is only good on purchases made over the phone or orders submitted on www.socalmotorsports.com. eBay purchases are not included in this offer. Call/email for complete details.
The order has been submitted to ScanGauge. I will have more information as far as shipping times and tracking information tomorrow.
ATTN: THOSE INTERESTED IN THE BLENDMOUNT GROUP BUY.
I will be posting the newest info (pricing, s/h, availability, and applications) tomorrow. FYI: You can use the $10 credit to purchase the Blendmount.
Thank you again for choosing SoCal Motorsports and we hope that you enjoy your new toy, once it arrives.
John
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John
www.socalmotorsports.com
email: john@socalmotorsports.com
714-724-7978
John has yet to get back to me whether there is a BlendMount available for our Yotas.... stay tuned and don't change that channel!!! |
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| Medic721 |
Looking at the blendmount it seems as if it is a universal bracket to mount the scangauge over the rear view mirror. As long as the rear view bracket is within the limits of the blendmount bracket clamp it should work.
Interesting design but still looks pricey.
-Mike. |
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| I wonder if the cable that is included with the scangauge will be long enough to reach the bracket mounted on the mirror stem. Does anyone know? We may need an extension cable with a coupler fitting. |
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| newblu |
| I think I read somewhere that the cable is 6' long. Don't think that's long enough reach the OBD connector. |
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| Medic721 |
Does anyone know if they shipped yet?
-Mike.
P.S. Yes I know I am impatient. |
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| Josey92 |
quote:
Originally posted by Medic721
Does anyone know if they shipped yet?
-Mike.
P.S. Yes I know I am impatient.
I am too...
According to John at Socal -- Ive called him a couple of times -- we were all part of an even bigger group buy and there was tremendous response. They were finishing up paper work late last week to make sure that all orders were included in the order to ScanGauge so shipping was excepted to commence this week. Keep in mind that this will most likely be ground shipping since shipping was included in the final price of $130.00.
I've tried not to think about it, because I am just as impatient, until I saw your post. Now I am feeling l should call again. Thanks a alot! LOL:D |
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| humanoid |
| OK guys and gals, here's a minor update. People on other forums have begun receiving their SGIIs via USPS Priority Mail. Hopefully everyone will be getting their's soon. FYI, I haven't received mine yet if you were still wondering. |
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| newblu |
| got mine in the mail today. Can't wait to try it out! |
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| Medic721 |
Made it to the east coast! Hopefully mine will be home when I get out of work today!
-Mike. |
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| jaycee |
My credit card was charged on 1/17 but I have not received it yet.
Did anyone receive their's??? |
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| Medic721 |
I arrived home tonight and to my dismay my ScanGauge II had not arrived. Hopefully it will come tomorrow.
-Mike. |
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| humanoid |
| I got mine today finally. Maybe you East Coast folks need to wait til the weekend or so, it's being shipped out from Arizona directly from ScanGauge. |
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| Josey92 |
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Originally posted by Medic721
I arrived home tonight and to my dismay my ScanGauge II had not arrived. Hopefully it will come tomorrow.
-Mike.
Got mine today. In between dance recitals and social obligations, I will try to install it this weekend.
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| Medic721 |
Still waiting, hopefully tomorrow!
-Mike. |
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| tim.s |
Got mine in the mail today. Hooked up up this evening and tried it out.
Seems to work fine and all of the functions are there, but it will take a little while to get used to the menus (so many selections). Can't wait to take use of the trip time and distance to empty functions.
Right now I have the cable passing through the trim next to the steering wheel and the scanguage is sitting in front of the tachometer.
FYI:
It would mount perfectly in the sunglasses holder - the foam up there grabs it just right. Just need to figure out how to route the cable up.
Also, the cable is terminated with a cat 5 connector. An off the shelf patch cable (male-female) should work fine as an extension. |
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| GreenMachine |
quote:
Originally posted by tim.s
FYI:
It would mount perfectly in the sunglasses holder - the foam up there grabs it just right. Just need to figure out how to route the cable up.
Also, the cable is terminated with a cat 5 connector. An off the shelf patch cable (male-female) should work fine as an extension.
Anyone tried this to see if an ordinary cat 5 extension will work because as previously mentioned, it won’t reach the rearview mirror without one unless you run it up the front windshield. Who wants that though??
The scangauge is pretty neat though. The trip computer functions are nice to have although I haven’t filled up since to calibrate fuel tank readings. |
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| Josey92 |
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Originally posted by GreenMachine
Anyone tried this to see if an ordinary cat 5 extension will work because as previously mentioned, it won’t reach the rearview mirror without one unless you run it up the front windshield. Who wants that though??
The scangauge is pretty neat though. The trip computer functions are nice to have although I haven’t filled up since to calibrate fuel tank readings.
It works. I bought a coupler from Radio Shack and hooked it up to a spare Cat5 cable I had at home. Ran it up the driver side and up through the headliner (careful not to break a clip on the side-curtain panel when running it up through there. I did when I pulled on it too much) and back down beside the rearview wire. I currently have the ScanGauge on top of the mirror waiting to see if there's a blendmount solution/GB. THe rigidity of the Cat5 cable is holding it against the seam on the housing of the mirror -- and holding it well for that matter.
Sorry, no pics yet. I took everything from the HU all the way to the sunglasses holder apart in order to run the wire and also put the Z1 mike in the factory location (which fits perfectly). Had to try to put everything together before it got too dark since I don't have great lighting in my garage.
I need to hardwire my V1 at somepoint so I will try to do some step-by-step pics of the ScanGauge install when do that. |
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| humanoid |
| For those waiting for the BlendMount solution. Breaking news is that it's only available to owners of the Nissan Titan, Frontier and XTerra, sorry folks :( |
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| tim.s |
quote:
Originally posted by humanoid
For those waiting for the BlendMount solution. Breaking news is that it's only available to owners of the Nissan Titan, Frontier and XTerra, sorry folks :(
That's surprising, considering the mounting kit has adjustable pin locations and different length stand-off pins. It seems that it would fit most rear view mirror mounts.
By the way, the mounting kit includes a "7-foot extension cable and inline coupler" which look remarkably like cat 5e hardware. I'm sure the cables are standard cat 5e type connectors - easy way to keep their costs down. |
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| Josey92 |
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Originally posted by tim.s
That's surprising, considering the mounting kit has adjustable pin locations and different length stand-off pins. It seems that it would fit most rear view mirror mounts.
By the way, the mounting kit includes a "7-foot extension cable and inline coupler" which look remarkably like cat 5e hardware. I'm sure the cables are standard cat 5e type connectors - easy way to keep their costs down.
I was thinking the same thing. They have 2 sizes to fit around the post and have a "nickel test" to figure out which will fit also. I will use their test but if the smaller size is too small I thought that I would go with the larger ring size and just insert a rubber gasket if it's too big.
To be continued... |
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| Medic721 |
| I decided to mount mine in front of the steering column. |
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| Medic721 |
| I routed the cable through the space in the steering column and to the OBD2 connector. |
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| newblu |
OK, I borrowed the concept but I wasn't about to pay for the BlendMount as it seemed to pricey to me.
I cut the mounting tabs off a goose-necked suction cup mount that I had lying around the garage. I attached the scan gauge to the now flat mounting surface with velco. I was able to bend the goose neck in such a way that the large suction cup is attached to the windshield behind the rear view mirror soa s to not block my vision.
I tucked a cat5 cable under the front edge of the headliner and ran it down inside the pillar trim. I used an in-line RJ-45 connector to connect the end of this cable to the one provided with the scan gauge.
Tied up the excess wire under the dash and all done. Total cost - $10 for the RJ-45 connector. |
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| newblu |
| Here's what it looks like from the rear seat. You can see that the suction cup is hidden behind the mirror. |
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| GreenMachine |
I'm kind of bummed the blendmount won't work the way they designed it now. I don't know where I want to mount this thing yet, but over the rearview mirror still looks to be the ideal spot. I like seeing the outside temp, mileage, and maintenance minder too much to put it on top of the steering column. Putting down by the radio means taking my eyes off the road for too long.
I guess I'll have to figure something out like newblu. |
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| tim.s |
I did something similar to Medic721, but I set the gauge further back and to the left so that I can still see the odometer. The temp gauge is still visible if I tilt my head to the right.
I'm thinking about mounting it above the mirror like newblu, but I have my mirror positioned as close to the roof liner as it will go so that I don't compromise my vision at intersections. If I can lower the mirror without blocking my view, I'll probably move it here...eventually. |
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| GreenMachine |
Well after a couple weeks with the ScanGauge II in the Pilot, I looked over at it yesterday to notice the color of the display wasn't uniform. I had selected white, but as you progressed from the left to the right, the color went from white gradually over to a light blue. I tried all the different colors and they all exhibited a different color from one side to the next, green to darker green, red to darker red.. I called up tech support and they said it sounded like one of the LED's failed. He said he had seen a handful like this. He real nice and asked that I go ahead and send it to them to they can repair/replace the unit. I just hope it doesn't happen again outside the one year warranty because so far I really like it.
Kinda bummed since LED's are supposed to last for so long. :( |
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