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06-11-2009, 01:04 PM | #1 | |
Nothing beats a Toyota!
Drives: 2013 Yaris 5 dr liftback Join Date: Jan 2009
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06-11-2009, 02:15 PM | #2 | |
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Drives: MM 09 Yaris 5 Dr LB "Click" Join Date: May 2009
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If I can figure it out I'll post one. I just drove about another 75 miles and I really like this thing-it's kind of fun to see how high you can keep the numbers up. I'm still really surprised at how wind, hills, even the quality of the road surface can effect fuel milage. Now I see why some people call them "game gauges"! :) Liking it very much so far, no complaints. R2 |
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06-11-2009, 02:26 PM | #3 | |
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06-11-2009, 03:41 PM | #4 | |
Nothing beats a Toyota!
Drives: 2013 Yaris 5 dr liftback Join Date: Jan 2009
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06-10-2009, 10:55 PM | #5 |
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R2D2. thats great to hear. I was wondering at first how it would be accurate without telling it some engine and tank data. How is the Tach. side of it doing? have you used it conjuction with the mpg bars?
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06-11-2009, 01:43 AM | #6 |
Drives: 2008 3 door LB Join Date: Apr 2009
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ooo i havnt received mine yet =(. But according to fedex tracking, i should have it tomorrow!
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06-11-2009, 06:23 AM | #7 |
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Ezhacker1,
Apparently certain vehicles do require some input to calibrate the meter but the Yaris isn't one of them. There are instructions at the end of the manual for checking and adjusting accuracy. My hunch is it will prove reasonably accurate since it uses actual sensor data to derive it's figures. Bottom line is if it shows me the cheapest throttle position it'll be worth it. My brain definately likes the ecograph concept-it's easier to react to more/less bars than a number. I was shocked at the cost of mpg due to acceleration and low engine temp! From what I saw the tach seems very quick and accurate. I was actually turning more rpms during most driving situations than I would have guessed. It always sounds like it's idling around lol. I'll update later today after I get some more driving time with it (I'm gonna make sure I get more than 20 miles in today, lol). Orangepeels when you get yours, let us know what you think. R2 |
06-23-2009, 12:16 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008
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It would be interesting to see the contrast between cruise control and foot power cruising on the interstate at the same 75 mph.
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06-24-2009, 08:30 PM | #9 |
Drives: 09 3D Liftback Join Date: Jun 2009
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Hey all, didnt go through the intro board. My first post. Actually been through so many, with so many vehicles....just had to pass. Anyway, bought an 09 Yaris, and installed this gauge. Love it. Without a doubt this thing will pay for itself soon. Gas mileage on this car is insane....by the way.
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06-25-2009, 08:55 AM | #10 |
Drives: 2009 Yaris 3-Door Liftback Join Date: Jun 2009
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Any favorite mounting locations that are easy??? I'd like to be able to remove the gauge from my car from time to time. Why??? Well, after hypermiling for the past two years in my previous car (and seeing 42-46 mpg in city driving) it sometimes just gets exhausting being "on" all the time. I think I'd prefer to check in w/ the gauge every so often and then remove it, although having that gauge present really does help keep one focussed.
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06-25-2009, 05:39 PM | #11 | |
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06-11-2009, 03:23 PM | #12 |
Drives: 2007 LB Join Date: Jan 2009
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Wow, I ordered mine from Summit yesterday and got it this morning... +1 to those folks. Just like R2 said, you plug it in and it's ready to go. I've only driven about 5 miles, so I have no idea about the mpg accuracy yet, but the spedo function is dead on and the tach seems good. It's not obnoxious looking and it's easy to read so I'm happy. I've got it mounted underneath the temp control on the center electronics console. The gauge comes with some nice heavy duty velcro and the gauge face can be rotated so it can go anywhere. I was able to just tuck the wire behind the trim and you can't see any wire or the the mount. Very cool toy.
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06-11-2009, 06:08 PM | #13 |
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this thing is sounding better and better, need more info after one of you guys gets to fill up.
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06-11-2009, 06:29 PM | #14 |
Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008
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R2D2..to post a pic make sure you post it via "Go Advanced" the button to the bottom right of the body of your post. Above the body of the post is a paper clip. Hit it. It will ask you to "Browse" your files for the pic. Select it then hit "Upload". Then "Close". That should do it.
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06-11-2009, 06:46 PM | #15 |
Drives: 2008 3 door LB Join Date: Apr 2009
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well i got my ecometer today. Installation was a breeze. Its not actual velcro, but very similar. Its mounted on my a-pillar.
When i first tested it out, i checked to see if the mph mode was in sync with the car...it was =D. Then i played around with the instantaneous mpg and average mpg. All work well, and i can see myself saving a lot of gas in the future by playing with the green bars and such. RPM mode works great, but i dont see myself basing my shifts off engine rpm. Ive gotten used to shifting at certain speeds and its working out great for me. There is very little to no lag when revving the engine in rpm mode. There are more features to it than the 4 modes though.... In instantaneous mpg mode you can set a target mpg that you would like to reach up to 50mpg. I thought this part was pretty cool. After averaging 33mpg city/highway mixed, i set my target mpg to 35. Ill probably set it to 40 mpg at some time, but we gotta take baby steps! In rpm mode you can see the highest rpm you have taken your car too, not that useful but pretty cool. In mph mode you can see the highest speed you've gone, again not that useful but pretty cool. All in all i can say that this was a good purchase. Recommended to people who are looking to change their driving habits in order to save money on gas. Ill take pictures and scan the instruction manual for you guys tomorrow (or when i have time) |
06-11-2009, 07:06 PM | #16 |
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curious how accurate this is for rpm's.
what rpm's for 60 mph (auto vs manual) what rpm's for 70 mph (auto vs manual) |
06-11-2009, 07:48 PM | #17 |
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Hope this works...
Here's a quick pic of my install, sorry about the quality. Snapped it with my Blackberry after I couldn't find my digital camera but I guess it'll work. Thanks, NJBob!
orangepeels, thanks for the additional detail, I get typing and next thing I know I've left things out... Well said on your part. Toast, thanks for the pics. roxy1- I'll try to note the rpm tomorrow at 60 and 70 mph with the torque converter locked up. |
06-11-2009, 08:05 PM | #18 |
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So exactly how does this thing tell you your mileage? Whatsit measuring? Is this the same thing as the Lie-O-Meter the Prius has? I want to know if it really works before I buy one.
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