Torque app or similar....?
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Torque app or similar....? Just trying to log some 0-60's. I've tried it using my stopwatch on the stock tune and have done 6 seconds or so but there's a split second bit of lag from watching the speedo and then making sure my phone actually stops the time lol. Same could also be said for actually starting the time as well.
I want something a lot more accurate and less dangerous that will read right from the car itself. I couldn't afford the trinity so that's out of the question. I then tried finding dash hawks but they're discontinued and also a few hundred bucks so i'm not sure about that. What about these "torque" apps and such for androids? Are they accurate at all?? I'm a little skeptical so if anyone has some advice on the best way to log these times without needing to go to the track or buy a $600 programmer that'd be great..
I want something a lot more accurate and less dangerous that will read right from the car itself. I couldn't afford the trinity so that's out of the question. I then tried finding dash hawks but they're discontinued and also a few hundred bucks so i'm not sure about that. What about these "torque" apps and such for androids? Are they accurate at all?? I'm a little skeptical so if anyone has some advice on the best way to log these times without needing to go to the track or buy a $600 programmer that'd be great..
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Just trying to log some 0-60's. I've tried it using my stopwatch on the stock tune and have done 6 seconds or so but there's a split second bit of lag from watching the speedo and then making sure my phone actually stops the time lol. Same could also be said for actually starting the time as well.
I want something a lot more accurate and less dangerous that will read right from the car itself. I couldn't afford the trinity so that's out of the question. I then tried finding dash hawks but they're discontinued and also a few hundred bucks so i'm not sure about that. What about these "torque" apps and such for androids? Are they accurate at all?? I'm a little skeptical so if anyone has some advice on the best way to log these times without needing to go to the track or buy a $600 programmer that'd be great..
I want something a lot more accurate and less dangerous that will read right from the car itself. I couldn't afford the trinity so that's out of the question. I then tried finding dash hawks but they're discontinued and also a few hundred bucks so i'm not sure about that. What about these "torque" apps and such for androids? Are they accurate at all?? I'm a little skeptical so if anyone has some advice on the best way to log these times without needing to go to the track or buy a $600 programmer that'd be great..
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Oh and can you leave it plugged in the OBDII or does it drain the battery?
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Yea it says 13.74 and i think the hp at wheels is stupid and i have had mine plugged in for 7 months only time it comes out is for tuning and i use mine with my phone witch mirrors it to my radio so thats what i really like about it
I'm about to get the same app, I'm getting the pro version, and they also have another free app that adds features to the Torque app. Got a $15 scanner off ebay. Hopefully will be here in time for the track on friday, I've been needing a second tach because looking at the tree and at the tach doesn't really mix well when foot braking.
Also another pro to this app is you can clear any codes, such ad O2 sensors and what not. Pretty cool.
Also another pro to this app is you can clear any codes, such ad O2 sensors and what not. Pretty cool.
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I'm about to get the same app, I'm getting the pro version, and they also have another free app that adds features to the Torque app. Got a $15 scanner off ebay. Hopefully will be here in time for the track on friday, I've been needing a second tach because looking at the tree and at the tach doesn't really mix well when foot braking.
Also another pro to this app is you can clear any codes, such ad O2 sensors and what not. Pretty cool.
Also another pro to this app is you can clear any codes, such ad O2 sensors and what not. Pretty cool.
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Verdad Gallardo I've been playing with it today, and its pretty cool. The only inaccurate thing I've noticed is HP at wheels, and mpg. It told me I got 34.5 on a mostly highway trip, I was forcing the car to lock the converter in third and coasting a lot but I still don't think it was that high.
Also, the tach reads lower than my stock tach, and turns out my car reaches 215-220 degree coolant temps fairly easily
Also, the tach reads lower than my stock tach, and turns out my car reaches 215-220 degree coolant temps fairly easily
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I've been playing with it today, and its pretty cool. The only inaccurate thing I've noticed is HP at wheels, and mpg. It told me I got 34.5 on a mostly highway trip, I was forcing the car to lock the converter in third and coasting a lot but I still don't think it was that high.
Also, the tach reads lower than my stock tach, and turns out my car reaches 215-220 degree coolant temps fairly easily
Also, the tach reads lower than my stock tach, and turns out my car reaches 215-220 degree coolant temps fairly easily
