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53Vipette
07-14-2012, 03:04 PM
I'm looking for a compact way to display all critical vehicle data in the best way possible. Before purchasing one of these units I was curious about how they are to install will it be able to use any commonly available sensor for things like oil/water temp, oil pressure and whatever else could be displayed. I'd be interested to hear a comparison in other "dashes" of this type or experiences with these.

Thanks in advance,
Matt


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https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?89377-53-Plymouth-Belvedere-Build&highlight=

HarleyR
07-18-2012, 04:45 PM
damn it

HarleyR
07-18-2012, 04:50 PM
Im not an expert but have been around PI stuff as well as Motec... first thing is its rather expensive...I dont belive you can simply plug sensors into the logger or display unit... it requires a complete system..... which is close to 40,000 ... Ive tested before and have had several hundred thousand dollars worth of data on a car...

53Vipette
07-20-2012, 05:08 PM
So my question is can a surplus unit be had and then be adapted to be used for what I need? Aside from the basic data acquisition I'd like to be able to connect a few load cells to check on critical stress points on the car. Out of the things I found on eBay can I put something to work for my needs? For all other things can I just buy the sensor from PI I guess..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pi-Research-Racing-Dash-with-GPS-/251047552087?pt=Race_Car_Parts&hash=item3a7399a457&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/pi-system-2-digital-dash-system-/220676030974?pt=Race_Car_Parts&hash=item33615101fe&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pi-Research-C-dash-Manual-Wiring-Harness-Sensors-Formula-Car-Sports-Racer-/261068218054?pt=Race_Car_Parts&hash=item3cc8e0dec6&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pi-Research-data-acquisition-15-psi-pressure-transducer-sensor-CJP-3070-/251105803503?pt=Race_Car_Parts&hash=item3a77127cef&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pi-Research-Motec-Sway-Bar-Hiems-With-Strain-Gauge-/320751858024?pt=Race_Car_Parts&hash=item4aae4cf168&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pi-Research-Motec-3-16-Rod-With-Strain-Gauge-/320751864947?pt=Race_Car_Parts&hash=item4aae4d0c73&vxp=mtr

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/sch/eBay-Motors-/6000/i.html?_ipg=200&_from=R40&_nkw=Pi+research