Ash
09-08-2011, 06:53 PM
Saw this posted over at 3800pro.com (http://www.3800pro.com/forum/gizmos/37054-eat-aeroforce-torque-has-kr-working-now.html), and I had to share.
When you think about it, it's pretty amazing, and attainable by everyone on this board. I guess were so used to seeing stand alone units that it's a case of "forest through the trees".
Old Android Phone = Free (or damn near it on Craigslist)
"Torque Pro (http://www.appbrain.com/app/torque-pro-%28obd2-car%29/org.prowl.torque)" android app = $4.79
proper Ebay OBD-II Bluetooth scanner = $25.00
..and you have a dedicated in car scan tool, parameter dashboard, GPS data logger (and depending on the phone features) G force meter, compass, and a "black box" features. for under 30 dollars...that's lcd color and you can have in your hand while your under the hood. Albeit not the fastest or most precise, but for the minimal investment.... As stated in the linked thread, the quality of the adapter appears to be the primary factor in sampling rate, and the Knock Retard monitor makes it worth the cost alone.
When you think about it, it's pretty amazing, and attainable by everyone on this board. I guess were so used to seeing stand alone units that it's a case of "forest through the trees".
Old Android Phone = Free (or damn near it on Craigslist)
"Torque Pro (http://www.appbrain.com/app/torque-pro-%28obd2-car%29/org.prowl.torque)" android app = $4.79
proper Ebay OBD-II Bluetooth scanner = $25.00
..and you have a dedicated in car scan tool, parameter dashboard, GPS data logger (and depending on the phone features) G force meter, compass, and a "black box" features. for under 30 dollars...that's lcd color and you can have in your hand while your under the hood. Albeit not the fastest or most precise, but for the minimal investment.... As stated in the linked thread, the quality of the adapter appears to be the primary factor in sampling rate, and the Knock Retard monitor makes it worth the cost alone.