05-11-2010, 09:46 PM
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why would the MPH readout on the scanguage be more accurate than the speedo due to oversized tires? The VSS doesn't "know" when the tires are a different size, so would simply read the factory settings, unless the SG has a GPS chip in it...
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I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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05-12-2010, 09:13 AM
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SGII MPH can be adjusted for tire size.
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why would the MPH readout on the scanguage be more accurate than the speedo due to oversized tires? The VSS doesn't "know" when the tires are a different size, so would simply read the factory settings, unless the SG has a GPS chip in it...
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In setup you can set the MPH factor, for example mine is set to 6% as my current tires are 6.3% over sized.
This same setting also adjusts the miles traveled, mpg gauges.
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ScanGauge II, Unibrow(1 wiper) Air Intake, Mud flap delete, 3.5+" Front Spoiler, Full Moon Hubcaps(Lost). Upper Grille block. (New and improved Fall edition)
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05-12-2010, 07:15 PM
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AH ok so there is that utility. Very nice. Makes me want to get the SG even more!
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Originally Posted by jamesqf
I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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05-18-2010, 01:46 PM
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My Goal: 35 MPG All Day
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MPG- instant mpg
AVG- trip MPG
RPM- RPM
FWT- Temp
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05-26-2010, 10:49 PM
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I got a ScanGuage now and love it! I had to make use of the XGuage feature and add the HP function. I don't think it's very accurate (said my Maxima had 217 HP under hard acceleration up a hill when it is rated 190 from the factory) but it's interesting to see how little you can get the H down to while cruising.
So far I have
GPH
MPG
HP!
TPS
It can become very distracting I've noticed! However, it would seem that the car shuts down the fuel while coasting over 1500 rpm, so :thumbsup:
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RIP Maxima 1997-2012
Quote:
Originally Posted by jamesqf
I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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05-26-2010, 11:11 PM
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That's estimated gross horsepower, which isn't power at the crank, but power at the piston. It read as high as 190HP in my 135BHP Subaru. GPH is more useful.
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05-26-2010, 11:19 PM
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I think the HP is merely a gauge for giggles. GPH is definitely useful; it told me the comp shuts down the fuel during coasting.
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RIP Maxima 1997-2012
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Originally Posted by jamesqf
I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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06-05-2010, 06:22 PM
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Just installed my SG2 today and am trying:
RPM-my hybrid has no tach so this tells me when the ICE is off
MPG
TPS
GPH-this also lets me know when the ICE is not running (before the SG I never knew when my ICE was off or on, so this thing is great)
Will experiment with these 4 and see where I go from there.
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06-08-2010, 12:50 PM
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I've had my SGII for a couple years now in three different vehicles.
The two gauges that have remained on the display all along...
TPS
MPG
The other two gauges have varied and I just changed them again this morning.
First was...
IA Temp
MAP
Then...
IA
WT
Now...
LOD
GPH
I liked using the MAP setting as I used it as something like a vacuum gauge. The '02 Blazer was the only one to supply this, my '02 Miata and my current '10 Cube do not.
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06-08-2010, 07:11 PM
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Yoda - '97 Toyota Corolla Base 90 day: 30.51 mpg (US) She-Ra - '03 Honda Accord EX 90 day: 22.91 mpg (US) Thor - '04 Toyota 4Runner SR5 90 day: 18.26 mpg (US)
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1997 Toyota Corolla, 3 speed automatic
I use:
MPG
AVG
MPH (My dash speedometer is way off, Scanguage gives me the right reading)
TPS
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