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Subject:Re: OBD2 gauges
From:Eric Caron
Date:Sun, 16 Feb 2020 12:02:24 -0500

Wow!

        I’m getting hopeful that the GW Engine Management system will have a OBD2 capability.  Anyone out there try using a scanner and info reader on that device yet?  And, does GW have a recommended reader? 

        Looking forward to finding a usable iPhone app for that!  It could certainly help me keep track of the engine and possibly trouble shoot in the future.

Eric Caron 
Anticipating some positive upgrades I didn’t even plan on.

> On Feb 16, 2020, at 9:36 AM, Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET> wrote:
> 
> Forgot to mention the app, Torque Pro
> 
> On Sun, Feb 16, 2020 at 9:28 AM Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@ip-solutions.net>
> wrote:
> 
>> Hey Kyle,
>> 
>> I’ve got a Bostig install and don’t have the issues you describe. Mine is
>> one of the original series but there were electronics to adjust the tach.
>> 
>> I had hooked up a Bluetooth OBD II sensor and used an app on my phone. But
>> the sensor was always on and drew too much from the battery so I removed it.
>> 
>> Hope this is helpful.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Harry
>> 
>> On Sat, Feb 15, 2020 at 10:56 PM Kyle Stuhr <uglybones@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> With all the talk about displays recently, now is a good time to bring up
>>> this question. Do any of you have a favorite OBD2 gauge? I recently did a
>>> Bostig conversion and my stock 84 gauges suck. I have no tach and my speedo
>>> is off by about 25%. Pegged on the 85 mph speedo is about 70 IRL. Most
>>> Bostig guys seem to use the UltraGauge with this conversion but there are a
>>> lot of choices out there. I assume the Subie guys use these things too.
>>> What is your experience?
>>> 
>>> Sent from the briny depths.
>> 
>>