Thats mighty nice of you... I am going to AMVIV in May. Don't know about this fall.

I sent the Ultragauge back and ordered the Edge CS. It seems like a nicer unit (as it should be for the price) Hopefully no more battery problems with it. Just don't think the UltraGauge is ready for the MINI.

Larry

 

Shipped mine back... I'm moving on to something else, just not sure what.

 

I'll let you know how the Edge CS works out. Looks like a beauty....

Larry

 

Thank-you!

 

Ive had the CS now for a week and I wouldnt give it back, its very sweet, now I have to figure out how to integrate it into the car better so it doesnt look so "tacked on". I may try taking one of the CS mounting pods for a truck and moulding it into the A pillar cover. Prob have to remove the airbag first, ahhh well, mods are usually never easy. Anyhow, absolutely no elec draw-down issues like some of you were having, so, so far, so good. Gonna do the VAG blow-off valve next, then maybe the leather armrest kits and possibly intercooler core.

 

Good news, can't wait to get mine...

 

Good news indeed. I'm saving my pennies now...

 

As far as the Edge products go, I had a tuner/guage unit installed on my F-150 for over two years and never had single issue with it. Very well made unit and was worth every penny. I may look into this as well since I was wanting some way to better monitor my engine.

 

2 weeks with the Edge now, no batt issues, still lovin this unit, the ECT and MAP readouts are the best, hit 29PSI absolute for a few seconds the other day. IMHO, this is the unit to have if you have the $$$$$ available. Won't be disappointed.

 

Okay, so I have had the Edge CS gauge in place now for several months, no batt issues whatsoever and I love this machine. In any kind of lighting it is never too bright or too dim, has never washed out on me and the update response speed is lightning. I got a CEL the other day and wanted to know if it was serious, the Edge reads it out by code and by English message, it was spurious misfire detect, cleared it in seconds. I cant recommend this unit highly enough, might step up to the CTS touchscreen unit later. You might think I work for them ...... LOL
(I dont, I just recommend what works)

 

I have a late build 09 S and I just installed the Ultra Gauge EM, it has the metric & other extra gauges. It now has a boost gauge and can display 8 parameters on screen.

I've known about the batt drain issue but for the price of just a code reader, i took a chance. was planning on just unplugging it at the end of the day, just to be safe. i didn't remove it after 3 hours and the car starts (no deat batt, whew!).

However, if it is left plugged in and i start the car, i get a symbol on the tach. MINI on a lift, nothing else on the dash lights or the OBC. no codes on the Ultra Gauge either. The car drives fine, no problems otherwise. tried it a few times and same thing.

For now, i have to make sure to plug it in only after ignition on or starting the car. I'll somehow have to fashion a switch to power it on/off at pin 16 (12V of OBD), the OBD port on the car is too low to hook up a switched OBD port and the Gauge.

 

rederik, I tried the "plug and unplug every time" approach, and it's not only a pain, but I often forget. The switch approach may work, but it's a lot of effort, and you still have to remember. What we need, is a solid state switch, contolled by the ignition switch voltage. JMHO -- Dave

 

I had been using an UG in my Subaru prior to purchase of the Mini. I'm curious if anyone ever considered something like this?

http://www.fes-auto.com/upload/doc/5...connectors.pdf

You could in theory get a power switch OBDII port connect and a standard OBDII port connector, wire the two together, and plug in the UG. You would just need to turn on/off the switch each time you drive. Or only turn on the UG when you wanted to be using it.

Anyone try this?

 

Holy thread re-incarnation!

Found this from Ultragauge while researching the UG for my Countryman S.

Sorry if dupe.

 

I have recently been looking at the UG.

They say the problem has been resolved, but don't say how they corrected it.

 

They upgraded the internal software to version 1.2. Had mine now for 3 mos, absolutely no problems.

 

No problems here, I'm confident there will be no battery drain. I have v1.2 and as stated above, they corrected the software to recognize the ECU shut down for Mini.

 

Glad they found a resolution. Bout 18 months now w/ the Edge CS and still think its the best accessory ever for any Cooper. Maybe in GEN III these morons will realize that a turbo car should NEVER ship w/o a temp guage and oil pressure. Seriously? The driver's car? What is going on at BMW?

 

I agree there should be a temp and oil gauge! Idiot lights are called idiot lights for a reason, you should know that your car is getting hot, BEFORE it overheats!

Anyway I wanted to link a continuance of this thread sort of:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ers-1-2-a.html

 

Well here is how I did my install

I got rid of the openometer and used it as a mounting point for a temp gauge via the Ultra-Gauge, see my thread here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...penometer.html

 

Ordered up an Ultra-Gauge (EM v1.2 version) just before the Thanksgiving holiday and received it that weekend
- quickly got it running ~ the User Manual is well written and the set up process is pretty intuitive
- installed via their windshield mount to poke out just below the toggle switches in my R53 (adhered to the plastic below & behind the toggles) - so it restricts access to one of the forward cup holder bins
- note the windshield mount's suction cup feature will not work on the grainy plastic that I stuck it to - so I used double sided tape and the provided velcro
- still playing with which gauges I want to see (lots of options and values) ~ the display is very clear and easy to read
- will show four, six, or eight gauges per "page" (screen) and up to seven pages can be cycled through - gauge determination, page set up and cycle options are all user customizable

I like it

I had little trouble completing the $9 Reward Redemption exercise (perhaps they have improved / streamlined that process)
UG's customer support was very responsive and helpful when I had a little confusion with their Factory Test procedure
~ and I got notification that the $9 credit was put into my account yesterday!

 

Yesterday, I too got notice of my $9 credit, I also got a human reply to my email from 3 weeks ago. :-)

I made a spreadsheet to make it easier to organize the screens. If you want it hit me up with a private message, with your email.

 

release 1.2 solved the dead battery issue

 

Would someone who has successfully installed Ultragauge with release 1.2 in 2011 or newer Mini please post summary of modes used and other core set up settings. Thanks.

 

I have it running in my 2013. You just plug it in, and it finds all the gauges, then you just setup your screens. I did mine in a spreadsheet, so I knew what I wanted. If you PM me, I can email you my spreadsheet.

Also more info here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ers-1-2-a.html