there not much support out here for tuning cars.... everything is based on hondata and crap like that :shakes head: most shops out here wont even try and deal with our platform.... which is such a shame..... we dont even have a dyno out here :facepalm:

Simota, I think the scan gauge is just what you need to do your own basic diagnostics. With it you can check and re-set fault codes, check the air fuel ratio (as I mentioned in my PM, make sure to set it to show the right A/F reading, see: http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...scangauge.html) and you can check the air intake temperature. Good luck getting it all solved. And another thing, I'd tell the dealer that joy rides in your car cost $120 each, so you don't pay for the $120 diagnostics they did for you...

Only $120, sign me up.:tup:

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thanks jb1..... i already ordered the scangauge i freaking love this forum lol thanks everyone!!!!

What Scan Gauge did you buy ? I hope you bought one that records live data ? This is the one I've been using for 2 years now its paid for its self many times over. It also shows your fuel trim. And when a cell is triggered it will show you what caused it. ( don't go cheap on just a simple code reader, trust me I learned the hard way )
http://www.canobd2.com/Products/Tool...5fcd2d10756b95

i ordered a scanguage II its like a gauge and can measure live data.... perhaps jb1 can chime it schrute modshack and jb1 all had the gauge and reported great reviews :tup:

I didn't need to use it as an real diagnostics tool yet, no CEL or error codes in my car so far. I just like to be able to get a bit more info on what is happening with the engine while driving. So I have it set up to continuously read A/F ratio, water temp, Intake air temp and for the 4th one I switch between speed, hp (just for fun), and MPG.

It also helped me to conclude that short ram intakes are a no go. In take temp got way to high, as Simota experienced the hard way...

The trip computer is nice as well, a bit more elaborate then the one that already comes with the car.

However, if you do need the Scan Tool functionality, the Scangauge II does do the trick, this is from their webs site:

Do you have :pics: of it setup and doing it's thing ? It sounds very cool, i don't really have a use for it but i would like it.

its a really nifty product man i wish modshack had the brackets for it still... but i dont think he goes on here that much... :( he sold his z thats why anyways ill post pics once it arrives!!!! woooo im excited got more stuff for my z!!! thanks jb1

I don't have a picture of mine yet, but I found this one in Forum member Schrute's Journal. But my setup is exactly the same as this. Note that
the ScanGauge doesn't come with the bracket you see in the pic. Schrute and I both got one from another forum Member, Modshack


http://www.the370z.com/members/schru...cangaugeii.jpg

Thanks :tiphat:

The bracket is not that special, just an aluminum strip L shaped strip, some velcro on top to hold the Scangauge and some foam strip on the short end of the L, that's it. The short end sticks in between the dash and a pillar. With the bit of foam its It's a tight enough fit so it doesn't move. Very simple but elegant solution, easy to DIY. I'll take a picture of the bracket tomorrow so you can copy it. The cable that connects the gauge to the OBDII port can easily be pushed behind the weather striping by the door frame.

thanks jb1 i got scraps of aluminum laying around at my shop ill make one once my gauge comes in

Yes sir thank you for all the info/pics and the tips on the bracket. reps to you.:tup::tiphat: