First Aeroforce Gauge Vent install pics

[freebird_78]

So far I think I'm the first one to mount the new (for us) Aeroforce OBDII gauge into the vent. Here are some pics. For the record, I have the silver bezel, black face, and red readout. The silver is not too closely matched to the silver of the vent, but it is a universal application, afterall. I used VoiceKoil's desk grommet method for the 52mm gauge. Picked up the 2 3/8" (60mm) one from Staples for about $4.

So far, I like the ease of use. The data rate seems to be good, not a lot of lag on things like boost. One thing I really like is the ability to input altitude to correct boost readout. For those of you near sea level, it may not matter, but I'm at 4000 ft up, and tired of seeing my gauges (this one and my last boost gauge) read -3 inHg. Setting the altitude at 4000ft and the gauge toggles between 0.1 and -0.1 inHg while off. Can't get too much closer than that.

The one thing I think I don't like, however, is the MPG readouts. Seems VERY optimistic to me (45 mpg at 65mph). I'm sure I read somewhere that there is some correction value you can input, but I haven't yet. Hopefully this will dial this in.

The display could be a little brighter, but then again, it was set to 2 out of 3, and I haven't yet seen it in broad daylight now that it's at 3.

So, as of right now, I'd rate it 8/10.

 

[silverspeed03]

Looks really good. My buddy has one on his SRT-4 and I love it, hope to pick one up soon.

Is that the Pro gauge?

 

[freebird_78]

Looks really good. My buddy has one on his SRT-4 and I love it, hope to pick one up soon.

Is that the Pro gauge?

As far as I know, there is only one Aeroforce gauge for Speeds, but I could be wrong.

 

[Oldcabin]

Looks good!
Think I'll go this route as well -- just not sure where I want to mount it yet.
Good to hear you are mostly happy with it.
Keep us updated.

 

[forcefedjunkie]

A couple suggestions. For brightest viewing in sunlight set the brightness to 3 and invert the colors (menu option). This will result in a red backround and black numbers.

The factory default scan rate is "3", for faster updates try 2 or 1 (fastest) if you haven't already.

The install looks great! Round vents make for a factory appearing install. Remember not to blast it with hot air though. It won't damage it but if the display gets above 160 degrees you will loose contrast until it cools off.

Todd

 

[Tagkat]

anybody know if this has a peak hold function?

 

[forcefedjunkie]

anybody know if this has a peak hold function?

No peak hold but it does log the parameters you are viewing so you can play them back and find the peak that way.

Todd

 

[SPEED3TYPE2]

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[weedo]

Where did you purchase it from? Is there a Forum Vendor that sells them? If so, what is the cost? Looks great by the way!

 

[freebird_78]

Where did you purchase it from? Is there a Forum Vendor that sells them? If so, what is the cost? Looks great by the way!

Check the Marketplace section. There was (don't know if there still is) a group buy for them for $224 shipped.

 

[weedo]

Check the Marketplace section. There was (don't know if there still is) a group buy for them for $224 shipped.

Thanks! I pm'd him yesterday, just waiting to hear back!

 

[Oldcabin]

I did something very similar, but used the Roush pod to keep the vent functionality. Thanks to Mooserov for the How-To.

Crappy pic.

 

[Oldcabin]

and yes.....I gouged the crap out of my vent ring.......as soon as I find a color match I'm going to re-paint the whole ring.

 

[Jesse MS3GT]

Did you just take the drill to the cubby hole or did you take it out first? I have thought about doing that for my dashhawk wire but I dont want to drill through and hit some wires.

 

[Oldcabin]

I dropped the lower dash piece and drilled from the inside out (does that make sense?) The panel is only held on by one screw behind the hood latch and then just pops off. Not hard at all -- let me know if you want more detail.

 

[freebird_78]

I didn't bother to take the cubby out, just drilled it in place. If you look under the dash, there's not a hole lot behind the upper right corner to hit, so I skipped removing anything.

 

[SwampAss]

Could you break it down in a how too for those of us who are stupid? (hint: me)

 

[Oldcabin]

There is a how-to that shows how to drop the lower dash. Title has something to do with "Driver Vent Install".

There is also a how-to for the roush pod.......wasn't sure which you were asking about.

 

[freebird_78]

Again, no need to remove the lower dash, just drill in place. Peek under the dash and you'll see the back side of the cubby.

 

[SwampAss]

My question is...how do you get the wire down to the plug? Can you just fish it from the vent hole?