Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1712943)

Mr.kenchan, are you talking about those OBD-II scanner that can display gauges on the display of your HU or phone?? I was looking for those and can only found the bluetooth type and most reviews are saying they are freaking-slow thus useless...

Regarding the GPS program, are you deciding to use your droid as your GPS unit? If so, I will strongly suggest you the Sygic.

I am using it on my S-II now and I can only say good thing about it. The maps are update, 3-D buildings view where available, quick satellite lock-up.
The only draw back, is the location is bit off.

However, coming from Tomtom, and having tried Co-Pilot, I-Go and Navigon, I say Sygic is the best GPS program for android, maps are preloaded with your choices of cities/states, so you can save some spaces on your memory card.

If you want to see all the GPS software for Android, click this.

Those version does not have traffic because they are :p cracked but safe :p but you can purchase the retail version later on yourself.

Hope my CAD$0.02 helps! :tiphat:


My Z is not going to be ready for another 2-3 days, apparently the service manager and another head of the service department found out the canvas was the old one and the work that has to be done from day 1 wasn't done at all!! :eek: :eek: I show a bit of annoyance to them but not too extreme since I still have to leave them a good mood to look after my Z... anyway, hope they'll do a good job this time. :ugh2:

How are everyone tonight?? :tiphat: :tiphat:

Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 1713116)

Actually I run the gauge setup where it's on my phone. The speed of the gauges is dependent on the bluetooth adapter you plug into the obdII port. Mine is a higher end one and the guages are pretty much instant. I use rpms and mph to see if there is a delay.

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1713108)

Mr.kenchan, the android phone shouldn't turn off when in car mode or if there's a running program ie GPS, so don't worry about it...

Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 1713116)

Actually I run the gauge setup where it's on my phone. The speed of the gauges is dependent on the bluetooth adapter you plug into the obdII port. Mine is a higher end one and the guages are pretty much instant. I use rpms and mph to see if there is a delay.

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1713121)

Hey Mr.ZMan8, do you mean the adapter on the HU?? Which one do you use??

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 1709442)

Hello sir! No decision yet. I'm trying really hard to do the responsible thing but I keep finding myself shopping around.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1713125)

mr.alcheng - it does on mine when nothing is plugged in. :ugh2:



hummm... mr.zman- now can you make that show up on your HU if you have a double din? i would prefer not to go through my smartphone, rather have a module that has video-outs.

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 1712884)

I feel ya. My commute is 25 minutes if I decide to stay at the speed limit.



Everyone must be out doing something fun, it's quiet in here.

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 1709457)

You're such a great influence. :tup:

No, I think I'm going to catch back up on debt sadly. Damn, growing up sucks.

Originally Posted by bbigby64 (Post 1713128)

I'm in the same boat, Pint, but at least you've started the mod process. I haven't done any mods to my Z, and I'm a newbie, too. :p

From what I've gathered, to get a better looking car with better handling, I need Swift Spec R + Stillen Sway + spacers. Some have strongly recommended Koni's. :confused: Are Koni's shocks, and why should I get them?

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 1712682)

Boo, I don't think I'm the only white Z in my neighborhood anymore. :( Then again, this just gives me an excuse to get that Amuse kit. :tup:


So, what say you guys about the oil, needs to be drained a bit? Pics at links below.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22045193/201...2017.48.44.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22045193/201...2017.48.52.jpg

Originally Posted by LunaZ (Post 1713136)

Mine is 9 minutes. 18 minutes total best part of my day.

Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1713141)

kinda hard to tell. The second picture is pretty dark. In the first pic it seems pretty clear that your level is well above the max level line. :confused: I would drain/extract a little to be on the safe side pint. I know it's a pain, but better for the pressure on your oil pump and seals in the long run.

Just my $.02 worth though.

Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1713179)

Gnight friends! :hello:

Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1713179)

Gnight friends! :hello:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 1711966)

No, luckily they contacted me after the first charge was run. I am almost certain it happened when I went on that drive this past Sunday. We stopped in a town to pick up the bolts/spacers for the seat mod and I just had a feeling that something was up. It was a legit store though so I didn't question it. Seriously though, who steals card info to use on the damn iTunes store?!

Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 1713129)

I think you can link it to cetain external devices. I would have to check into that though.

My optimal setup would be to have a car pc setup with a touchscreen in the cubby hole and display digital guages on there.

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 1713139)

That's what I've gathered too. :p

I think you need to get your first one out of the way so we can all enjoy it! What are you considering for the first? :tup:

Originally Posted by bbigby64 (Post 1713188)

I recommend that you NOT use debit cards. Ask your bank for a plain old vanilla ATM card. Then, get a credit card with a balance that you can handle, and only what you can handle. A credit card serves as a buffer between thieves and your bank account. You don't have to worry about missing cash causing bounced checks, and then having to clean up the whole mess with letters to merchants, or worse. "Honest, Your Honor. I didn't intend to bounce those checks." :icon14:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1713199)

thanks, zman- actually you defined wat i wanted, thanks! :tup:

i ordered up the nuvi 1490lmt (life time map update + traffic which i wont use) and the ecoRoute BT OBD2 transmitter so that i can use my nuvi as real time guage(s), and also run maps when needed. :p i will use my current HU until next yr to see wat pioneer brings to the table for droid apps.

Garmin ecoRoute HD Demo Video - YouTube

on my G i will use my droid + googlemaps for nav and calling, etc.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1713203)

good night every one! :hello:

(mr.alcheng- thanks again on the tips as well. :tup: )

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 1713213)

I've been using my Amex as my debit. I just so happened to use my debit card out of town once and it screwed me. **** happens.


Good night my fave guys! :hello:

Originally Posted by bbigby64 (Post 1713215)

Goodnight folks!

Originally Posted by bbigby64 (Post 1713208)

Not sure yet. Perhaps, something that improves the looks. I suppose the swifts + Stillen sway + spacers. :yum:

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1713037)

They didn't replace the canvas which I was told they replaced it :shakes head:

Today they told me they replaced the 'seam' which is the lining that goes along the edge, which we(three or us) found out they were not replaced. So I show them my confusion by asking them "So what did they do last time when I leave the car here for a week???"

Of cause they won't be able to answer my Q and I wouldn't push them to say something useless, I just told them "Well, make sure this time you guys complete what have to be completed and let me pick up the car."

Of cause I am pissed off, but I won't say anything to upset them before they finished the job.... you know... don't yell at the waiter/waitress before they serve your meal... LOL :bowrofl:

Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1713405)

Good morning gang :hello: it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood today.

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1713423)

Good morning guys. Got another 12 or so hours ahead of me today but I'm making good progress on this project. Hope to have everything I need done wrapped up by tomorrow night at 10pm. :D