those look great do they dim because they look like they would be blinding at night.
gauges upgrade...wow!!
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No it wasn't. They are not expensive. I have not tried them at night.
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I can;t find anything on their web site or in their literature yet that talks about the display being dimmable.
Here are some links.
Company Web Site:
PLX Devices Inc.
Product Brochure:
Product Brochure
Product Manuals:
PLX Devices - Manuals
Here are some links.
Company Web Site:
PLX Devices Inc.
Product Brochure:
Product Brochure
Product Manuals:
PLX Devices - Manuals
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I can;t find anything on their web site or in their literature yet that talks about the display being dimmable.
Here are some links.
Company Web Site:
PLX Devices Inc.
Product Brochure:
Product Brochure
Product Manuals:
PLX Devices - Manuals
Here are some links.
Company Web Site:
PLX Devices Inc.
Product Brochure:
Product Brochure
Product Manuals:
PLX Devices - Manuals
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You're welcome, Diane. Most of us provide links to the various companies we discuss who have good (or at least good-to-consider) products. Makes the whole process fo sharing information easier. I think the only limitations are when we are "promoting" something where we stand to receive financial gain.
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They do look nice, but I guess I'm sort of old school on this one, and I prefer gauges with the mechanical needle as opposed to one where the electronic display simulates the appearance of the older type gauge.
Also, I really don't want to have my OBD-II port consumed and have the gauges reading all their data from the truck's PCM. I really like the idea of being able to place my sensors where I want to and have the option of using AE with the OBD-II port while also having my gauges connected to sensors mounted elsewhere for either cross-checking the on-board versus aftermarket sensors or just using the additional information for other troubleshooting tasks.
That said, I still may ultimately go this route anyway with my Excursion because it will always be just a Daily Driver and/or tripmaker for the family, and I just don't want to invest heavily in the extra gauges that I want in my truck.
Also, I really don't want to have my OBD-II port consumed and have the gauges reading all their data from the truck's PCM. I really like the idea of being able to place my sensors where I want to and have the option of using AE with the OBD-II port while also having my gauges connected to sensors mounted elsewhere for either cross-checking the on-board versus aftermarket sensors or just using the additional information for other troubleshooting tasks.
That said, I still may ultimately go this route anyway with my Excursion because it will always be just a Daily Driver and/or tripmaker for the family, and I just don't want to invest heavily in the extra gauges that I want in my truck.
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They do look nice, but I guess I'm sort of old school on this one, and I prefer gauges with the mechanical needle as opposed to one where the electronic display simulates the appearance of the older type gauge.
Also, I really don't want to have my OBD-II port consumed and have the gauges reading all their data from the truck's PCM. I really like the idea of being able to place my sensors where I want to and have the option of using AE with the OBD-II port while also having my gauges connected to sensors mounted elsewhere for either cross-checking the on-board versus aftermarket sensors or just using the additional information for other troubleshooting tasks.
That said, I still may ultimately go this route anyway with my Excursion because it will always be just a Daily Driver and/or tripmaker for the family, and I just don't want to invest heavily in the extra gauges that I want in my truck.
Also, I really don't want to have my OBD-II port consumed and have the gauges reading all their data from the truck's PCM. I really like the idea of being able to place my sensors where I want to and have the option of using AE with the OBD-II port while also having my gauges connected to sensors mounted elsewhere for either cross-checking the on-board versus aftermarket sensors or just using the additional information for other troubleshooting tasks.
That said, I still may ultimately go this route anyway with my Excursion because it will always be just a Daily Driver and/or tripmaker for the family, and I just don't want to invest heavily in the extra gauges that I want in my truck.
The datalog capability you can purchase alone is worth its weight in gold.
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Pete, they are digital analog. This is actually faster then analog readings. The only gauge that reads from the ODBII is the ODBII gauge. The EGT gauge, for example, has a sending unit available for purchase that installs the same as my Autometer Pyrometer gauge did. Boost, trans temp, oil , and coolant temp is all available with sending units the same as the gauges I use to have.
The datalog capability you can purchase alone is worth its weight in gold.
The datalog capability you can purchase alone is worth its weight in gold.
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Okay, Diane. Thanks for clarifying those details. I guess I was only looking at the mulit-gauge units for the ODBII app.
I've already started investing in the ISSPRO Performax series for my truck, but I will certainy keep these in mind for my "new" Excursion.
I've already started investing in the ISSPRO Performax series for my truck, but I will certainy keep these in mind for my "new" Excursion.
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Looking at the interest this has generated, yes we will. Sometime in July. Jody is working on more indepth installation instructions. Installation is NOT for the faint of heart. I am impressed with them. I never thought I would like anything better then my AM ultralites. They're slick. 
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