Dashhawk needs your help!

[dkswim]

i made a bracket for mine and it is suction cupped to the window ill try and find the link for it.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123686448&page=3

post 31.

 

[dadasracecar]

Where is the best place to mount one? On the steering column?

This is what I did on my Speed6:
I have a vent pod boost gauge and so the over-the-vent install that is very common for the DH is a nonstarter for me. I can't get rid of my boost gauge b/c the standback has a map clamp and the boost that the DH will show will never run higher than the map clamp value, i.e. I run 18 psi boost but the map clamp is set to 14 so all the DH will ever show is 14 psi. I also have my sirius starmate stuck in the ashtray and I like it there. So with that I decided on a different mounting position than I have seen yet. I followed the instructions for removing the center console that I found here: http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option...6&Itemid=49

I decided to route the DH cable btw the vents in the same location as the LCD wires.


Next I removed the little triangular brace with a razor blade and drilled a small hole in the side of the map compartment.



Here's what it looks like finished.


The map lid is pretty tight but closes. The extra wiring bundled here is the antenna for my sirius. I have the antenna mounted atop the map lid.

 

[Jays07MS3]

I mounted mine right on the steering column. Makes it very easy to see at a glance and doesn't block any part of the stock gauges. You can see it here.

Dadasracecar, how does your boost gauge and DH boost reading compare below the clamped value? Are they pretty dead on up to 14 psi?

 

[laloosh]

when i had the standback the dashawk read .01 to .02 under the set map clamp. so if it was set to 14 it would read 13.98ish

 

[dadasracecar]

I mounted mine right on the steering column. Makes it very easy to see at a glance and doesn't block any part of the stock gauges. You can see it here.

Dadasracecar, how does your boost gauge and DH boost reading compare below the clamped value? Are they pretty dead on up to 14 psi?

Honestly, I've never looked. LOL I have a boost gauge and I knew about the map clamp/DH deal so I've never set it to read boost.

 

[nypest]

Bump! for an update

We've got someone coming on the 19th, unless weather gets bad (coming up from Colorado Springs)

I've got requests out for some manufacturer specific data from our partners and hope to have some specific things to try when he gets here ... moving along!

 

[dadasracecar]

update of what?

 

[nypest]

Sorry let me re-phrase!!

Looks like MSD has an MS3 (Oxymoron set up something with them)

Originally Posted by ken@MSD
We've got someone coming on the 19th, unless weather gets bad (coming up from Colorado Springs)

I've got requests out for some manufacturer specific data from our partners and hope to have some specific things to try when he gets here ... moving along!

 

[Haltech]

Yea, they are scheduled to have a MS3 drop in for a PID dump. I really hope those guys get some new goodies for us. They seem really eager to support our cars.

 

[nypest]

Yea, they are scheduled to have a MS3 drop in for a PID dump. I really hope those guys get some new goodies for us. They seem really eager to support our cars.

Ken is great he really does a great job every day with all the questions, and getting updates out for the DH ASAP. I think it was OXYMORN who responded to my O/P if it was let us know (yippy)

 

[Kurt07]

I just ordered mine. I will have it tomorrow.

 

[Haltech]

I just ordered mine. I will have it tomorrow.

Awesome (lick)

 

[nypest]

MSD just relesed there EGT kit. Its a new DH cable and a EGT probe. Reads right from the DH.


P.S. Haltech got ken to say when the MS3 would be ariving for the PID dump ****MONDAY 1-22****More to come

 

[laloosh]

sweet, cant wait. Finally things are turning around for this car. DH and Cobb ftw(headbang)

 

[Kurt07]

I just got mine today. I am still configuring it. I went out to do a quick run and some data logging. This thing is awesome. Some things I did notice.

1. 18+psi boost spikes
2. What is the vacuum pressure supposed to be at idle?
3. I thought this thing could monitor the A/F ratio.

On the third one, this could be I haven't fully figured this thing out. The DashHawk is worth the money.

 

[Haltech]

I just got mine today. I am still configuring it. I went out to do a quick run and some data logging. This thing is awesome. Some things I did notice.

1. 18+psi boost spikes
2. What is the vacuum pressure supposed to be at idle?
3. I thought this thing good monitor the A/F ratio.

On the third one, this could be I haven't fully figured this thing out. The DashHawk is worth the money.

You need to download the beta update to the dashhawk HERE

Make sure you uninstall the current version before installing this. Here is some instructions:

2. Uninstall the DashHawk application (no need to mess with drivers if the work already on your system)

3. Run the v24Beta8setup.exe installer and install the new software.

4. Launch the DashHawk application from the START button

5. Choose UPGRADE and then choose the file (v24Beta8EGT.enc, v24Beta8WB.enc or v24Beta8.enc)

6. Wait until the DashHawk is successfully flashed

8. Unplug and HAPPY TESTING!

Once you get that flashed, you will find the stock wideband setting there. I see about 18.81 inches of vacuum at idle.

 

[Kurt07]

Thanks, but I am not a big fan of Beta updates. I will wait for DashHawk/MSD to finallize version 2.4.

Thanks for the vacuum info. I was seeing pretty much the same.

 

[Haltech]

Thanks, but I am not a big fan of Beta updates. I will wait for DashHawk/MSD to finallize version 2.4.

Thanks for the vacuum info. I was seeing pretty much the same.

the beta is fine bro, it will get you the information on the wideband. Its not like Beta Windows or BIOS's, lol (lol)

 

[abbadabba]

turbo xs does sell a knock lite for 100 bux and seconds as a shift light.
www.mazdaspeedstore.com

 

[Haltech]

Yea, i saw that. i got something better im working on. These guys are 15 mins away from me and ill be going over there to see if i can get this to work 100% on our cars:

http://www.jandssafeguard.com/VampirePage/J&S_Vampire.html