Ultra guage? OBDII gauge
4/20/12 | 09:28 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Bullitt Member
Joined: October 26, 2011
Posts: 488
Likes: 0
Ultra guage? OBDII gauge
Anyone try this on the Boss or any other car?
http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/index.htm
like to see AF ratios @ track...
http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/index.htm
like to see AF ratios @ track...
4/20/12 | 01:08 PM
#4
Cobra R Member
Joined: December 3, 2010
Posts: 1,851
Likes: 3
Works OK but I have found it is 4 MPH slow on speed all the time (fast or slow) and it's a little slow updating on the rpm's at full throttle. You can still use it but need to shift when it is about 7100 or 7200, takes getting use to.
I mainly use it for temp and it makes it easy to erase codes since I don't have to go get my code scanner and hook it up between sessions.
I mainly use it for temp and it makes it easy to erase codes since I don't have to go get my code scanner and hook it up between sessions.
4/24/12 | 08:36 AM
#6
GT Member
Joined: March 16, 2011
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: Yonder
Glad you started this thread. I've been considering a GTech, which uses GPS. Subscribing. http://www.gtechpro.com/ss_fanatic.html
4/24/12 | 12:34 PM
#8
Cobra R Member
Joined: December 3, 2010
Posts: 1,851
Likes: 3
I assume it is accurate, after-all it is just reading what the OBD port is telling it. As to why the OBD port is reading 4 MPH slow I do not know. The RPM's work fine but the gauge does not refresh fast enough to use on track. The refresh rate for the temp is good enough for track use.
4/24/12 | 12:59 PM
#9
Shelby GT350 Member
Joined: July 9, 2011
Posts: 2,547
Likes: 2
From: IL
Originally Posted by 2012YellowBoss
I assume it is accurate, after-all it is just reading what the OBD port is telling it. As to why the OBD port is reading 4 MPH slow I do not know. The RPM's work fine but the gauge does not refresh fast enough to use on track. The refresh rate for the temp is good enough for track use.
On their site in the compatibility estimator it doesn't list 2011. I would assume it would work since its the same platform. Anyone try it on an 11 yet?
4/24/12 | 06:26 PM
#11
Thread Starter
Bullitt Member
Joined: October 26, 2011
Posts: 488
Likes: 0
I hope to glance at time from time to time to see AF and engine temps
I'll be at MSR, Cresson on Saturday :-)
.......playback should be interesting too....will reviewing during sessions
4/24/12 | 08:15 PM
#12
GT Member
Joined: August 4, 2011
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
I assume it is accurate, after-all it is just reading what the OBD port is telling it. As to why the OBD port is reading 4 MPH slow I do not know. The RPM's work fine but the gauge does not refresh fast enough to use on track. The refresh rate for the temp is good enough for track use.
Would you know if that litle device could convert MPH to Km/hr. or vice versa?
Cheers,
4/25/12 | 12:51 AM
#13
Shelby GT350 Member
Joined: July 9, 2011
Posts: 2,547
Likes: 2
From: IL
Since no one answered or knows I guess I'll be the guinea pig. I'll report back if it works on 2011 GT's in a separate thread once it arrives.
Last edited by Hytek; 4/25/12 at 07:21 AM.
4/25/12 | 07:37 AM
#14
Cobra R Member
Joined: December 3, 2010
Posts: 1,851
Likes: 3
If anyone plans on using this for the track I suggest shutting off all alarms right out of the box. I tried shutting off alarms one by one but it was giving me constant alarms about fuel etc. until I finally shut them ALL off.
I do not see this in the manual, you would think it is easy enough to build in? I would try to call them to find out for sure.
I do not see this in the manual, you would think it is easy enough to build in? I would try to call them to find out for sure.
4/25/12 | 08:06 AM
#15
Shelby GT350 Member
Joined: July 9, 2011
Posts: 2,547
Likes: 2
From: IL
Originally Posted by 2012YellowBoss
If anyone plans on using this for the track I suggest shutting off all alarms right out of the box. I tried shutting off alarms one by one but it was giving me constant alarms about fuel etc. until I finally shut them ALL off.
They're out of stock on the dash mount, so I'm thinking of just Velcro-ing it to the dash for now. Are the buttons in back used much after you set your guages?
4/25/12 | 03:00 PM
#16
Cobra R Member
Joined: December 3, 2010
Posts: 1,851
Likes: 3
Having said that get the windshield mount, if you are tracking you want it in your face, otherwise it is worthless having to look down for it.
4/25/12 | 03:37 PM
#17
Shelby GT350 Member
Joined: July 9, 2011
Posts: 2,547
Likes: 2
From: IL
Originally Posted by 2012YellowBoss
Do the setup when you get it, I was using a screen the way it came for a while, now I have the temp top left and RPM's on the top right. After you set it up the way you like and shut off alarms there is little need to use the menu buttons. The only real need to get at the menu buttons is if you are throwing codes/CEL and want to check them. The gauge starts up on the same screen you shut it off with.
Having said that get the windshield mount, if you are tracking you want it in your face, otherwise it is worthless having to look down for it.
4/28/12 | 08:01 AM
#19
Shelby GT350 Member
Joined: July 9, 2011
Posts: 2,547
Likes: 2
From: IL
Just got my guage yesterday and tried it out briefly. Even though it shows not compatible for 2011 GT, it does work. First impressions are it's a little confusing trying to figure out what is what without directions. I used the default guages for now. I just downloaded the PDF and I'm going to spend some time getting it all set today and program separate guages for a/f, intake temps, coolant temps, and whatever cool features it offers.
Thanks again guys for posting this up! I'll start my own thread in the 5.0 section with a write up once I get this thing all figured out.
Thanks again guys for posting this up! I'll start my own thread in the 5.0 section with a write up once I get this thing all figured out.
4/29/12 | 12:24 PM
#20
Thread Starter
Bullitt Member
Joined: October 26, 2011
Posts: 488
Likes: 0
I ran MSR, Cresson on Sat with Ultra gauge
It was great able to see ACTUAL engine temp with just a glance
highest I saw was 226 near end of each session
......in the cool down laps I hit the HEATER button...which reduced temps about 20 degrees in only a couple of minutes...
I have the stock Boss grill with the flaux covers still in (not cut out yet)
the air temps in the afternoon was about 91....which I saw in the car.
I was heard Boss goes into limp at 260 engine temps
.....anyone confirm that?
It was great able to see ACTUAL engine temp with just a glance
highest I saw was 226 near end of each session
......in the cool down laps I hit the HEATER button...which reduced temps about 20 degrees in only a couple of minutes...
I have the stock Boss grill with the flaux covers still in (not cut out yet)
the air temps in the afternoon was about 91....which I saw in the car.
I was heard Boss goes into limp at 260 engine temps
.....anyone confirm that?