Track Apps Migration between 11-12 vs 2013 Mustang GT
4/14/12 | 06:07 PM
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Track Apps Migration between 11-12 vs 2013 Mustang GT
One question comes to mind --
Will Ford offer a Track App migration package to owner of 2011-12 Mustang GT owners? I think this would be a great idea and allows owners of 1-2 year old cars access the current technology.
I know in the scheme of things, this maybe a non-starter -- but then again I work for a manufacturer that does just that and it keeps a lot of people happy and coming back for more.
I'm trusting in the old slogan... "Ford has a better idea!"
Will Ford offer a Track App migration package to owner of 2011-12 Mustang GT owners? I think this would be a great idea and allows owners of 1-2 year old cars access the current technology.
I know in the scheme of things, this maybe a non-starter -- but then again I work for a manufacturer that does just that and it keeps a lot of people happy and coming back for more.
I'm trusting in the old slogan... "Ford has a better idea!"
4/21/12 | 11:33 PM
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Steve got jokes huh?
sure.... if you go out and pick up a new 5.0 crate motor and associated hardware and software.
I hope this didnt come off like I was asking for a free ride on Ford --
With automotive technology today, swapping the Track App gauge cluster which could support the information from the PCM and supplying updated programming to coincide is a fair proposition. Making it available through Ford Racing as a system upgrade is feasible. Profitable, hmm thats questionable.
sure.... if you go out and pick up a new 5.0 crate motor and associated hardware and software.
I hope this didnt come off like I was asking for a free ride on Ford --
With automotive technology today, swapping the Track App gauge cluster which could support the information from the PCM and supplying updated programming to coincide is a fair proposition. Making it available through Ford Racing as a system upgrade is feasible. Profitable, hmm thats questionable.
4/22/12 | 09:33 PM
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It's probably all on the canbus. You need a 2013 steering wheel to control the track app screen. There is a good chance it's plug and play as long as the accelerometer is in the cluster.
4/24/12 | 11:21 PM
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accel/g force and such can be handled by an accelerometer; similar to a mini Vbox.
Providing the cluster which in certain applications works like a gateway for canbus data requires no additional wiring (maybe working with unused PIDs) and the activators (multifunction buttons on the steering wheel) -- plus new encoding and programming of the PCM would be a likely upgrade --
quick and unobtrusive...
5/2/12 | 12:37 AM
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hmmm.... lot of people want a performance car -- but seems like there is not a general need for a simplified data logging system that is integrated into the car. maybe im a "lone wolf" on this one, but don't see how enthusiast can not want more information regarding acceleration, g force, trap speed and the like. my view is not a street racer mentality (even though I miss Wed night @ Irwindale in the '70's) ... but you can't manage what you can't measure.
cars have evolved quite a bit, now there are sensors which work with our current air bag/traction/stability control systems -- g force, pitch and yaw and roll over. working a hi-speed can-bus network gives us more capabilities, rather than letting the aftermarket capitalize on the opportunity, I would hope that the IVT guys @ Ford would offer a ground breaker before the On Board System hackers do ..
I for one would like to see more integrated tools on our cars.. even if its out of pocket. So many mods are done, so many dyno numbers are generated -- but having a real-time onboard system -- you can't beat that for testing your current mod(s) for actual results.
cars have evolved quite a bit, now there are sensors which work with our current air bag/traction/stability control systems -- g force, pitch and yaw and roll over. working a hi-speed can-bus network gives us more capabilities, rather than letting the aftermarket capitalize on the opportunity, I would hope that the IVT guys @ Ford would offer a ground breaker before the On Board System hackers do ..
I for one would like to see more integrated tools on our cars.. even if its out of pocket. So many mods are done, so many dyno numbers are generated -- but having a real-time onboard system -- you can't beat that for testing your current mod(s) for actual results.
7/19/12 | 12:28 AM
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one plus is that the Torque application continually adds more features every time they upgrade. Best $5.00 I've spent in a long time.
7/19/12 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Shifterboy45
got a RAZR MAXX -- MOTODock mount and downloaded the TorquePro application. Snagged a obd2 adapter off of ebay and now I'm somewhat satisfied. it would still be great to have this as an onboard tool.
one plus is that the Torque application continually adds more features every time they upgrade. Best $5.00 I've spent in a long time.
7/19/12 | 05:43 AM
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Track Apps / My solution
One question comes to mind --
Will Ford offer a Track App migration package to owner of 2011-12 Mustang GT owners? I think this would be a great idea and allows owners of 1-2 year old cars access the current technology.
I know in the scheme of things, this maybe a non-starter -- but then again I work for a manufacturer that does just that and it keeps a lot of people happy and coming back for more.
I'm trusting in the old slogan... "Ford has a better idea!"
Will Ford offer a Track App migration package to owner of 2011-12 Mustang GT owners? I think this would be a great idea and allows owners of 1-2 year old cars access the current technology.
I know in the scheme of things, this maybe a non-starter -- but then again I work for a manufacturer that does just that and it keeps a lot of people happy and coming back for more.
I'm trusting in the old slogan... "Ford has a better idea!"
http://www.3spro.com/mustang
7/19/12 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Shifterboy45
got a RAZR MAXX -- MOTODock mount and downloaded the TorquePro application. Snagged a obd2 adapter off of ebay and now I'm somewhat satisfied. it would still be great to have this as an onboard tool.
one plus is that the Torque application continually adds more features every time they upgrade. Best $5.00 I've spent in a long time.
Originally Posted by UnrealFord
I agree, I've had it long time
Edit: which obd2 adapter are you guys using? The more I look into this I'm really liking it.
Last edited by Hytek; 7/19/12 at 08:45 AM.
7/20/12 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Hytek
Can you still use your phone's bluetooth for music and calls while using that?
Edit: which obd2 adapter are you guys using? The more I look into this I'm really liking it.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=41763089808
Last edited by UnrealFord; 7/20/12 at 11:34 AM.
7/20/12 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by UnrealFord