VI Monitor

[ben_r1]

You know the thing I'm talking about, always in trade village at trax and fcs, the monitor that looks like a sat nav but plugs into the cars OBD port.

Data logs, rev counter with adjustable multiple stage shift lights, G meter, 0-60 times / 1/4 mile etc, fault codes and parameter gauges ( intake temps, water temps, fuel pressures etc).

All for £230. Anyone got one or used one before? Looks like a fun piece of kit, especially for an upcoming nurburgring trip

 

[Ed...]

sounds alot like something else on here that I cant remember the name of lol

 

[ben_r1]

There are a few others out there on the market, ktec was selling a variant at one point. But this one seems the most all rounded package for the price. Best reviews too.

 

[chowiekid]

Iv got one real fun

 

[ben_r1]

Iv got one real fun

Works okay with the 197? Couldn't find it on the compatibility list?

Would you recommend one then? What sort of features do you find most usable etc?

 

[chowiekid]

Yer works fine I don't use it too much tho tbh just a you you use slot to start with but it's just a gadget. I'll sell you mine If you wanted it. Barley used the thing

 

[ben_r1]

Yer works fine I don't use it too much tho tbh just a you you use slot to start with but it's just a gadget. I'll sell you mine If you wanted it. Barley used the thing

How much mate?

 

[A2ON]

The VXR guy's use Dashhawks there is a BNIB one on ebay for £150 sheets

http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/dashhawk/info_81.html

 

[ben_r1]

I looked into a dashhawk but doesnt seem to have as many features as the VI.

I can find the VI's for £170 on internet too.

Do they rate these type of monitors A2ON or is it more of a gimmick that gets boring after a few days?

 

[A2ON]

Yeh they all seem to love them but tbh alot also run a 3 gauge conversion

like the focus st for boots oil temp and pressure .

so id say a bit of a gimic tbh

i think it would eb cool to have but you probally would never really pay attention to it or use it lol

Arron

 

[ben_r1]

Nah well i did consider the oil temp/pressure gauge setup, even spent £300 on the gauges, fittings and wiring etc but sacked it in the end.

Only smart place to mount in the 197 is the Radios DIN slot and i like my tunes too much for that, plus i know a 200bhp N/A engine is never gonna cook its oil lol.

 

[A2ON]

Nah well i did consider the oil temp/pressure gauge setup, even spent £300 on the gauges, fittings and wiring etc but sacked it in the end.

Only smart place to mount in the 197 is the Radios DIN slot and i like my tunes too much for that, plus i know a 200bhp N/A engine is never gonna cook its oil lol.

LOL :coffee:

 

[chowiekid]

ill take 170ish for it concidering iv used it 5 times if that

 

[A2ON]

You can get them new online for £170 dude .

 

[ben_r1]

You can get them new online for £170 dude .

Was gonna say lol:

http://fr-rtuning-shop.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=835