Interior/Exterior Engine Tempature Gauge?
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Engine Tempature Gauge?
Hey Guys,
Just bought a Mini Cooper last week and I love it! I just have a small problem, there is no tempature gauge and it's really annoying! Does anyone know where I can get a factory or aftermarket one that fits well with the funky Mini interior setup. Which one is better?
Thanks!
Just bought a Mini Cooper last week and I love it! I just have a small problem, there is no tempature gauge and it's really annoying! Does anyone know where I can get a factory or aftermarket one that fits well with the funky Mini interior setup. Which one is better?
Thanks!
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Hey Guys,
Just bought a Mini Cooper last week and I love it! I just have a small problem, there is no tempature gauge and it's really annoying! Does anyone know where I can get a factory or aftermarket one that fits well with the funky Mini interior setup. Which one is better?
Thanks!
Just bought a Mini Cooper last week and I love it! I just have a small problem, there is no tempature gauge and it's really annoying! Does anyone know where I can get a factory or aftermarket one that fits well with the funky Mini interior setup. Which one is better?
Thanks!
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http://www.amazon.com/ScanGauge-Comp.../dp/B000AAMY86
Here is mine plugged in. Showing water temperature, air intake temperature, electrical system voltage, and manifold air pressure (correlates to boost pressure).
MINI also offers a JCW gauge pack that gives you an analog gauge that sits next to the tach. I don't think as many people have that, though.
Here is mine plugged in. Showing water temperature, air intake temperature, electrical system voltage, and manifold air pressure (correlates to boost pressure).
MINI also offers a JCW gauge pack that gives you an analog gauge that sits next to the tach. I don't think as many people have that, though.
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I use an Aeroforce Interceptor. Plugs into the OBDII port. Similar to a Scanguage but in a round gauge. Also has programmable lights that you can set to be shift lights, warning when temp too high, or just about anything the gauge monitors. Also displays boost.
http://www.aeroforcetech.com/products_interceptor.html
http://www.aeroforcetech.com/products_interceptor.html
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Check out this thread, these are the closest match to the factory gauge Steve at "Custom Mini Shop" is the vendor for these. Here is his # 559-320-0004.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ry-gauges.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ry-gauges.html
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I'm looking for a water temperature gauge for our new 2011 MINI S Convertible, and there are 2 that look interesting, the ScanGauge II ($170) and the UltraGauge ($60). The latter has a bigger display, and appears to be better. The low price amazes me. Both should be easy to install, especially electrically. I'll bet both have batteries, which will be a bother, but probably not a big deal. Any recommendations on these? Thanks. -- Dave
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I'm looking for a water temperature gauge for our new 2011 MINI S Convertible, and there are 2 that look interesting, the ScanGauge II ($170) and the UltraGauge ($60). The latter has a bigger display, and appears to be better. The low price amazes me. Both should be easy to install, especially electrically. I'll bet both have batteries, which will be a bother, but probably not a big deal. Any recommendations on these? Thanks. -- Dave
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Also MINI sells an OEM temp gauge that connects to the CAN bus of the car.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...11&hg=62&fg=95
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...11&hg=62&fg=95
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Thanks, that is a very elegant solution, but also very pricey.
Ref;
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...& hg=62&fg=95
Ref;
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...& hg=62&fg=95
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Here is something that connects to the OBD and can display information on an Android Phone via a bluetooth connection.
http://www.cravenspeed.com/products/...Connector.html
I haven't used this but if you guys think it is a good idea, then may be I will..
Thanks.
http://www.cravenspeed.com/products/...Connector.html
I haven't used this but if you guys think it is a good idea, then may be I will..
Thanks.
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Because it would just scare people if it got to its normal operating temp. These MINIs seem to run hot compared to most peoples standards and thus they would have more complaints about stuff being wrong when it wasn't. Plus lots of people don't even look at the gauges, they are too busy texting.
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Whoa, thanks for the tip about the Ultragauge. My plan was to wait for a buddy of mine to finally upgrade his Droid, so I could use his old phone to just run Torque and get an OBD bluetooth adapter. But since he is dragging his feet, for $60 this is tempting although not very pretty... LOL
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I think I'm going to pull the trigger on an UltraGauge II, for $60, and such an easy install. The PLX is a good bit more, looks good, nice analog output, but not worth the extra $'s, near as I can tell.
http://ultra-gauge.com/ZC/index.php?...853eb0a68v2lp7
-- Dave
http://ultra-gauge.com/ZC/index.php?...853eb0a68v2lp7
-- Dave
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I did it, I got the UltraGauge, for $60, and it's fantastic. Installation is very easy, although I'm not totally happy with the Velcro solution I've started with. The gauge works great, was easy to setup, and the menu structure is very easy to use, I'd say it's "intuitive." If you're 10% geek, get one, you'll enjoy it. The water temperature is the main reason I got it, but the boost pressure, and other read-outs (there's a total of 6 on each of 3 pages) can be fun, too. I'll repost with an image when I've decided on the final attachment approach. -- Dave
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Here is something that connects to the OBD and can display information on an Android Phone via a bluetooth connection.
http://www.cravenspeed.com/products/...Connector.html
I haven't used this but if you guys think it is a good idea, then may be I will..
Thanks.
http://www.cravenspeed.com/products/...Connector.html
I haven't used this but if you guys think it is a good idea, then may be I will..
Thanks.