North American Motoring - R50/R53 Ultra Gauge or… what else?

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Ultra Gauge or… what else?

Before I order one, is it still a thing? I just got back into an R53 after a 6 year absence.

I don’t know if that’s still the “best” reader for the price or if there’s something newer or better? I’ve seen stuff like this too but I only think it looks better compared to the Ultra Gauge aesthetically - don’t know if it does all the stuff the UG does

Side note: while I know there’s apps out there that might be better, I prefer a device to keep it separate from using my actual phone for the display info

It appears you're adverse to phone apps but a Bluetooth OBD II dongle and the Dash Command app will provide you with WAY more information than an Ultra Gauge and more than you'll ever use.

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Originally Posted by cooper48 (Post 4675605)

It appears you're adverse to phone apps but a Bluetooth OBD II dongle and the Dash Command app will provide you with WAY more information than an Ultra Gauge and more than you'll ever use.

so I have seen and read. Like that last bit, more than I’ll ever use is why I’m leaning towards a separate device and keeping it simple (as backwards as that may sound lol)

I would just like to keep an eye on temps and volts mostly, don’t need all the bells and whistles

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Originally Posted by cooper48 (Post 4675605)

It appears you're adverse to phone apps but a Bluetooth OBD II dongle and the Dash Command app will provide you with WAY more information than an Ultra Gauge and more than you'll ever use.

Do you have a specific bluetooth dongle you've found works with the mini? I've tried a few ELMS237 dongles from amazon and none have worked.

MegaDan, I use the Viecar brand OBD II Bluetooth dongle with iPhone.

I have a P3 gauge. It integrates well into the interior, but it does end up hidden by the steering wheel. And it’s expensive for what it is and rather obnoxious to install. I probably should have just bought an Aeroforce. :roll:

I personally find an OBDII dongle + phone to be a gigantic PITA.

Thank you so much for sharing the product link.

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Been using a ScanGage for years in all my cars. Gets the job done. They make a mini specific one.

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