Ultragauge - Toyota Yaris Forums

henry33 · 09-13-2010, 12:47 PM

does somebody has this devise ? should be similar to scangauge but for half the price

cali yaris · 09-13-2010, 01:02 PM

That's pretty cool for the price!

but:

1. It doesn't nearly have the feature set of the ScanGauge
2. The company doesn't provide a phone number. Good luck if you ever have a problem.

henry33 · 09-13-2010, 01:11 PM

I have also read that the unit doesn't support the metric :(
scangauge is too expensive for my usage and there is no cheaper alternative or place where you can find used one :(

fnkngrv · 09-13-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by henry33

I have also read that the unit doesn't support the metric :(
scangauge is too expensive for my usage and there is no cheaper alternative or place where you can find used one :(

There are peeps on here every so often that sell their SG...just keep your eyes peeled...there was a guy last fall that sold his for 10 bucks over a Benjamin which is a steal, but still...bets of luck

PhotoDu.de · 09-13-2010, 06:51 PM

I don't have one, but it looks really cheaply made.

mario98c · 09-13-2010, 07:18 PM

Scangauge FTW!

nmgolfer · 09-15-2010, 03:23 PM

I have an Ultra-gauge and it was less than half the price of a scanguage II. I have it mounted behind the wheel where its easily seen and yes... it does work as advertised. 3 configurable pages of six gauges (all the gauges your car supports...) not bad. Its well made too. The relatively large screen is glass so fingerprints are easily removed. It can read and reset error codes and it has configurable alarms too. Last but not least 60 days to return if not satisfied but most everyone will be.

One thing to consider is how much you want to invest in instrumentation. If you're buying these things in hopes of saving money by driving more economically, then you need to ask yourself how much you think it will improve your mileage. If that's say 5 miles per gallon (not unrealistic IMOP) then its going to take you one heck of a lot of time and miles driven to re-coop a $170 scanguage investment and not a small number of miles for an ultragauge either. If you're only interested in fuel consumption then the ecometer with its blinking lights looks good... but the ultragauge is a much better option. I recommend it.

henry33 · 09-15-2010, 03:35 PM

sure it looks very good but the problem is that it doesn't support metric ?
can it be hack somehow ?

nmgolfer · 09-15-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by henry33

sure it looks very good but the problem is that it doesn't support metric ?
can it be hack somehow ?

No... can't be hacked... you're stuck unless....

What exactly are you after? Its possible a cal. factor could do the trick.. You would have to study the manual (its on the web page for download)

henry33 · 09-15-2010, 04:00 PM

cal. factor ? what's that ?

nmgolfer · 09-15-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by henry33

cal. factor ? what's that ?

In the vehicle set-up page there are some calibration options. Depending on what you're after you may be able to make it read metric by adjusting those cal. factors or...

punt... and buy a scangauge II or .. Wait until he releases a metric version. I should of put a caveat: I recommend it for anyone not needing metric

sleey0 · 09-15-2010, 05:35 PM

Wow.

Might sell my ecometer for this!

Anyone got any feedback/comments/whatever? I'd appreciate it:D

09-13-2010, 12:47 PM	#1
henry33 Drives: yaris1.33 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: slovakia Posts: 425	Ultragauge does somebody has this devise ? should be similar to scangauge but for half the price

09-13-2010, 01:02 PM	#2
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	That's pretty cool for the price! but: 1. It doesn't nearly have the feature set of the ScanGauge 2. The company doesn't provide a phone number. Good luck if you ever have a problem. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

09-13-2010, 06:51 PM	#5
PhotoDu.de Drives: Yaris, duh Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: In my car Posts: 76	I don't have one, but it looks really cheaply made. __________________

09-13-2010, 07:18 PM	#6
mario98c Drives: Toyota Yaris Sedan 09 STD Join Date: May 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,227	Scangauge FTW! __________________

09-13-2010, 01:11 PM	#3
henry33 Drives: yaris1.33 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: slovakia Posts: 425	I have also read that the unit doesn't support the metric :( scangauge is too expensive for my usage and there is no cheaper alternative or place where you can find used one :(

09-15-2010, 03:23 PM	#7
nmgolfer Drives: Barcelona Red '09 Sedan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 47	I have an Ultra-gauge and it was less than half the price of a scanguage II. I have it mounted behind the wheel where its easily seen and yes... it does work as advertised. 3 configurable pages of six gauges (all the gauges your car supports...) not bad. Its well made too. The relatively large screen is glass so fingerprints are easily removed. It can read and reset error codes and it has configurable alarms too. Last but not least 60 days to return if not satisfied but most everyone will be. One thing to consider is how much you want to invest in instrumentation. If you're buying these things in hopes of saving money by driving more economically, then you need to ask yourself how much you think it will improve your mileage. If that's say 5 miles per gallon (not unrealistic IMOP) then its going to take you one heck of a lot of time and miles driven to re-coop a $170 scanguage investment and not a small number of miles for an ultragauge either. If you're only interested in fuel consumption then the ecometer with its blinking lights looks good... but the ultragauge is a much better option. I recommend it.

09-15-2010, 03:35 PM	#8
henry33 Drives: yaris1.33 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: slovakia Posts: 425	sure it looks very good but the problem is that it doesn't support metric ? can it be hack somehow ?

09-15-2010, 04:00 PM	#10
henry33 Drives: yaris1.33 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: slovakia Posts: 425	cal. factor ? what's that ?

09-15-2010, 05:35 PM	#12
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	Wow. Might sell my ecometer for this! Anyone got any feedback/comments/whatever? I'd appreciate it:D