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08-06-2009, 02:06 PM | #1 |
Drives: YARIS Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: CHANHASSEN MN
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Instant MPG meter for the yaris
Just checking to see if anyone has installed/where to buy a instant mpg gauge and where to mount it!
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08-06-2009, 02:36 PM | #2 |
Audio Junky
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I've got a Scanguage II, installed it on the cover to the steering column just behind the wheel. Its about dash height...
Caliyaris on here sells them through his shop microimage. He's the one I bought from, great guy. click here I have it installed so the cable isn't visible, and I bought a 2nd cable so I can pop out the box in literally 1 second and use the 2nd cable to pop into a friends car to quickly check check engine lights, or just let them drive around with it for a day. I've used it to read engine codes on a honda accord and a subaru legacy. There is also something called the ecometer which is much cheaper, but comes with less bells and whistles. |
08-06-2009, 02:59 PM | #3 |
Drives: 07 Mazda MX5 Copper Red Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Melbourne, FL
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Ecometer by Autometer... $67.83 shipped fom Fixthisride.com
http://www.fixthisride.com/showprodu...d=A48&pid=9100 Has: instant mpg, avg mpg, tach, mph, and radial fuel consumption gauge Connects to your OBDII port and mounts with included velcro-type tape... |
08-06-2009, 03:00 PM | #4 |
I love momentum.
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+1 for Scangauge 2, it kicks butt.
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08-06-2009, 03:33 PM | #5 |
Drives: YARIS Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: CHANHASSEN MN
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what all can you do with this scangauge 2?
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08-06-2009, 03:36 PM | #6 |
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Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007
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http://www.scangauge.com/features/digitalgauges.shtml
Click through the "Trip Computers" and "Scan Tool" links above the list as well.
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08-06-2009, 03:40 PM | #7 |
Drives: YARIS Join Date: Apr 2007
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anyone have a picture of how they mounted it in their yaris?
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08-06-2009, 04:29 PM | #8 |
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Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007
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I also have the Ecometer in stock, but it's $75 shipped. Can't get any better pricing without a $10,000 order from Autometer.
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08-06-2009, 04:39 PM | #9 |
Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008
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Mounted mine above the rear view mirror. Best place for it IMHO.
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08-06-2009, 05:36 PM | #10 |
Drives: Red Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2009
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IMO, If your looking for just an instant MPG you should go with the ecometer.
They have an entire thread dedicated to it in the "Fuel Economy" forum. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18650 Hope this helps. |
08-06-2009, 08:26 PM | #11 |
Scanguage II rocks
I love the SGII it's great for hypermilling as well as engine info. I mounted mine in the drivers side glove box door.
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08-06-2009, 08:46 PM | #12 |
Here's mine , +1 for buying it from Garm @ microimage
It's Velro'd too the roof , and been there for 8 month's thus far and not moved |
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08-06-2009, 09:18 PM | #13 |
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how fast does the mpg gauge refresh? on the ecometer its 2x/sec.
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08-07-2009, 02:58 AM | #14 |
Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008
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08-07-2009, 10:48 AM | #15 |
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Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007
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The SGII has 3 selectable display update speeds: 0.5 sec, 2 sec (the default), or 5 sec.
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08-07-2009, 12:08 PM | #16 |
Audio Junky
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scanguage is programable too... from time to time they come out with different info to show if you program it.... There is a horse power estimator that I programed into mine... its funny.... 106HP engine... and i've never seen it peak over 70.... course.... I haven't red-lined the car yet. When cruising at like 35mph it reads between 5-10hp. Cool lil gimick to show friends to make them think WOW! Cool
you can program extra trip meters in tho too... I think it all comes down to your budget... are you willing to spend $70 or twice that amount. |
08-08-2009, 02:48 PM | #17 |
Drives: 09 3dr LB MT Join Date: Aug 2009
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Does anyone know of any actual auto parts stores that carry these in stock that I might be able to get one today? AutoZone, PepBoys, Napa... Any? Either the ScanGauge or the Ecometer...
I like the idea of not having to drill holes in anything to be able to install a typical tach...
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08-08-2009, 03:10 PM | #18 |
Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008
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Don't think many retail places carry the SC2 - but here's a link that might help. THere are two locations in PA. http://www.scangauge.com/buy/retail.shtml
You may have slightly better luck with the Ecometer though it is kind of new. I think autometer gauges are carried by more retail outlets. |
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