ScanGauge2 vs Ultragauge

[09sedan]

scangauge2
http://www.scangauge.com/

or ultragauge
http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/index.htm

im kind of leaning towards the ultragauge because of its lcd screen and cause you can see more data at once.

anyone have the ultragauge that can give their opinion on its performance? :)

[DMZ]

I think cost would decide it for me.
What is a Scangauge going for these days? I paid $150 for mine 3 years ago.

I do like the mounting system of the Ultra, ala' GPS, and the price $69.

[WeeYari]

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32379&highlight=ultragauge

[teddy]

Does Ultragauge do metric units yet? I prefer L/100km over MPG.

I desperately wish I could use Torque on Blackberry or my iPod Touch. I don't use a smart phone, but I have access to an older unused Blackberry.

[09sedan]

Does Ultragauge do metric units yet? I prefer L/100km over MPG.

I desperately wish I could use Torque on Blackberry or my iPod Touch. I don't use a smart phone, but I have access to an older unused Blackberry.
if it can do metrics then i am sold!, but i am worried about what they save on leaving it in the sun, do the scangauge owners leave their units in the sun or do they take them off?

[BEEF]

I have both. I have never had an issue with mine being in the sun. I will say that the ultragauge gave me an alarm the firts time it hit like 150 degrees or so but then I just disabled the alarm.

they are very comparable. not sure if th UG does metric (not aplicable to me). I have had the UG for a year and change and the SG for close to 5. both work well, both good products. the UG wasn't around when I got my SG.

both of mine are pretty much in direct sunlight all the time. no issues yet.

[09sedan]

I have both. I have never had an issue with mine being in the sun. I will say that the ultragauge gave me an alarm the firts time it hit like 150 degrees or so but then I just disabled the alarm.

they are very comparable. not sure if th UG does metric (not aplicable to me). I have had the UG for a year and change and the SG for close to 5. both work well, both good products. the UG wasn't around when I got my SG.

both of mine are pretty much in direct sunlight all the time. no issues yet.
The UG EM can do metric , it looks like i will buy this one unless anyone has a reson i should go with the scangauge :D? I do like how thin the scg2 is , i can mount it to steering column, where th UG id have to find a good location for it. Hmmm decisions decisions...:iono:

[WeeYari]

At less than half the cost of the SGII, I'd say the choice is simple.

[Altitude]

I have both - don't use the SGII anymore.

[09sedan]

looks like ill be buying the UltraGauge EM in about a month or so :biggrin:

[why?]

wow can't believe the ultra gauge is so much less expensive.

[randeez]

just bought one this past week, getting it set up- does looks like it has quite a few metric options. and easy to read display. shows 44 available gauges to choose from also

* ultra gauge

[09sedan]

just bought one this past week, getting it set up- does looks like it has quite a few metric options. and easy to read display. shows 44 available gauges to choose from also

* ultra gauge

take some pictures of it working and where you mounted it ! :biggrin:

[randeez]

only one i have on photobucket at the moment
http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss222/idontcarehoe/IMAG0284.jpg

[randeez]

its not quite calibrated yet either i think that tank averaged about 42 mpg, i need to look over how to do it again. and i was hoping it would display oil pressure or temp but no go on that

[goliath1812]

I just ordered one, but the windshield mount was out of stock....guess I'll have to find a place to keep it...

[randeez]

out of stock as in couldnt order another one? because it came in the box with mine- just got it last week

[goliath1812]

ya, the option to purchase the gauge with the mount says the mount is out of stock. i had to buy the ultragauge only, i think it comes with velcro....

[randeez]

well that sucks

[goliath1812]

Ya, I'll just find a place to Velcro it... how do you like your so far?

[randeez]

likin it so far, base model has speedo and fuel gauge and abunch of dummy lights. so it's nice to know what a few other systems are actually doing. it would say it's a little cheapy feeling as far as scrolling through screens and what not but functionally it works great, display is clear and easy to see/read.

[swidd]

why not just get a bluetooth OBDII adapter and use Torque (4.99$ if i recall correctly), the latest version of Torque has every single sensor available for logging and you can add your own, plus it will calculate MPG using the available PIDs. That is of course if you have a smartphone already

Which bluetooth OBDII module works with a cheap iPhone app?

I find the cheap bluetooth OBDII transmitters on Amazon for $13-20... but no mention of compatible iphone application.

[jayeh]

Anyone buy an Ultragauge in Canada? How much was the final cost?


Which bluetooth OBDII module works with a cheap iPhone app?

I find the cheap bluetooth OBDII transmitters on Amazon for $13-20... but no mention of compatible iphone application.

None. The iPhone ones are $100+ because apple uses something different when it comes to bluetooth.

[teddy]

Anyone buy an Ultragauge in Canada? How much was the final cost?




None. The iPhone ones are $100+ because apple uses something different when it comes to bluetooth.

It's because Apple doesn't expose the Bluetooth stack to apps. Otherwise we'd undoubtedly have a Torque-like app for iPod/iPhone.

There is DashCommand and Rev, which I believe are $40 and $50 and require a Wi-fi OBDII adapter. The adapter is probably close to $100.

I'm also interested in knowing anyone else has bought it from Canada. Definitely strongly considering it right now. The SGII is just too much.

[jayeh]

It's because Apple doesn't expose the Bluetooth stack to apps. Otherwise we'd undoubtedly have a Torque-like app for iPod/iPhone.

There is DashCommand and Rev, which I believe are $40 and $50 and require a Wi-fi OBDII adapter. The adapter is probably close to $100.

I'm also interested in knowing anyone else has bought it from Canada. Definitely strongly considering it right now. The SGII is just too much.

I knew it was something like that.

I tried the go pro OBD2 to iPod adaptor. It was decent, but didn't do any logging as the provider that had the web based data logging service went under :thumb down:

Thankfully I returned the adaptor to walmart ASAP and wasn't out anything.

[xorrbit]

Anyone buy an Ultragauge in Canada? How much was the final cost?

I just ordered one (UltraGauge EM) two days ago. They were out of the windshield mounts so I got the one without.

Sub-Total: $69.95
FedEx (1 x 0.60lbs) (International Priority): $21.19
Total: $91.14

Which worked out to $93.03 CAD via paypal on my credit card.

I just checked the tracking number and it looks like it got picked up yesterday evening, and the expected delivery date is Monday.

I can't wait :)

[09sedan]

I just ordered one (UltraGauge EM) two days ago. They were out of the windshield mounts so I got the one without.

Sub-Total: $69.95
FedEx (1 x 0.60lbs) (International Priority): $21.19
Total: $91.14

Which worked out to $93.03 CAD via paypal on my credit card.

I just checked the tracking number and it looks like it got picked up yesterday evening, and the expected delivery date is Monday.

I can't wait :)

take some pictures/video of it working so we can see how it functions.. and where you mounted it , if you can of course :) :biggrin:

[jayeh]

I just ordered one (UltraGauge EM) two days ago. They were out of the windshield mounts so I got the one without.

Sub-Total: $69.95
FedEx (1 x 0.60lbs) (International Priority): $21.19
Total: $91.14

Which worked out to $93.03 CAD via paypal on my credit card.

I just checked the tracking number and it looks like it got picked up yesterday evening, and the expected delivery date is Monday.

I can't wait :)

Does the Fedex International Priority service include brokerage or will you have a hefty brokerage fee on top of that?

[teddy]

Does the Fedex International Priority service include brokerage or will you have a hefty brokerage fee on top of that?
Hadn't thought of that. Shipping to my postal code came up just over $25, I'd hope there are no additional fees. If it keeps getting much more I'd be getting close to just buying a SGII locally.

[xorrbit]

Picked it up from fedex today. $7 in taxes and $10 brokerage fee :(

All said and done it came out to $110.91 total cost.

It's a bit smaller than I thought but works great. I haven't mounted it yet, I just had it sitting in my above steering wheel glovebox on the ride home, and according to the uncalibrated readings I did 6.9 L/100km (34 MPG) average over 11km (6.8 miles) of city driving. My drive to work is partially city, but mostly highway so I'm very interested to see what average trip fuel consumption I'll get. I'm also going to take note of the instantaneous consumption at different cruising speeds. I can't wait :D

I'll take some pics once I mount it (going to use the velcro stickies that came with it) and stuff.

[jayeh]

Picked it up from fedex today. $7 in taxes and $10 brokerage fee :(

All said and done it came out to $110.91 total cost.

It's a bit smaller than I thought but works great. I haven't mounted it yet, I just had it sitting in my above steering wheel glovebox on the ride home, and according to the uncalibrated readings I did 6.9 L/100km (34 MPG) average over 11km (6.8 miles) of city driving. My drive to work is partially city, but mostly highway so I'm very interested to see what average trip fuel consumption I'll get. I'm also going to take note of the instantaneous consumption at different cruising speeds. I can't wait :D

I'll take some pics once I mount it (going to use the velcro stickies that came with it) and stuff.

thats not too bad at all. I once had a $45 brokerage fee on something. The worst part was it was a warranty return and the company didn't mark the shipment properly and refused to answer any of my emails.

I might have to pick up one of these next time I go to the US.