Has anyone tried this gauge? I am miising my engine water temp gauge and saw this at the website.

http://www.shopminiusa.com/PRODUCT/3...S-SPORT-GAUGES

 

There has been a few threads on these. The reviews were mixed.

Here is one with some good pics:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...emp-guage.html

 

As an alternative to one dedicated gauge, you could get an OBDII transmitter to connect to your smartphone & have lots of tools for the same or less cash. I personally own a PLX Kiwi Bluetooth that connects to my Android phone, on which I have loaded an app called "Torque."

There are at least half a dozen OBDII transmitters out there, and a dozen OBDII reader apps. One of the nice features of the Kiwi is that it has a power switch so you can turn it off & not drain the car's battery when not in use.

As for apps, most of them do similar things. Act as code readers, clear codes, fully configurable digital multi-gauge, performance meter, etc. And Torque also has an add-on that will record video via your phone's camera & overlay gauge stats that you specify. So if you want to add a G-force meter to that Dragon/track video, it's done.

Obviously, this depends on you having a mount for your phone that places it in a convenient place to act as a gauge display, and/or record video.

 

BTC

Did you have delays when getting reads with the PLX unit? I had one for about a week on my Iphone and RPM / boost / speed were all delayed. I did like the data logger ability.

 

There's a fraction of a second delay on some data that changes rapidly, such as RPM's, but it's hardly noticeable. I've used the Kiwi+Droid combo on 3 different phones, and in R50, R58, and a Mazdaspeed3, all with similar performance results.

 

Thanks. That's pretty much what I saw.

 

FYI, with MINI connect you can get the water/radiator temp to show up on the navi screen.

 

I will be installing the Temp. gauge soon on my Roadster, let you know. For me, the more info. the better


-Steven

 

I have both to boost and temp installed and I wouldnt go back. It's nice to see the extra info.

 

How much did they charge to install the gauges?

 

I use dash commander, but my concern with the JCW gauge package is it would be blocking the new location for the phone speaker.

 

They do.

 

Factory fitted. Cost as shown at MINIUSA.com.

 

There is a round disc about the size of a 50 cent piece where the right gauge sits I don't know how this set up would effect that mic or any tach type gauges mounts.

 

I have the JCW Temp gauge installed on my Roadster. The factory set-up leaves space for the Bluetooth Mic. I was using the voice commands today, no problems. It works great




-Steven

 

Good to know Steven, Thanks, do you know if it effected how the people on the other end here you?

John

 

Hi John,

I've only had the car for a day and half, but all seems well. I have been on the phone and asked if the reception was clear and understandable. I was told it sounded great.


-Steven

 

Congrats on the new ride, I know the placement is working better then the gen ones.

 

It is my understanding the normal operating temp for my 2012 "S" Coupe is 105 degrees C/221 F.
Do any of you know something different based on gauges that are out there?
My OEM gauge usually reads 107 C.

 

220F is about right. I know for the 2013 models sport mode drops it down to 175F-180F. Not sure if that is the case for 2012.

 

Why does driving in sport mode causes the operating temp. to fall?

 

I believe that it is a 2 stage thermostat. Or it could be a programmable thermostat.