Using LCD+Notebook+Tuning software as Gauge Pkg???
11-10-2010, 07:48 AM
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Using LCD+Notebook+Tuning software as Gauge Pkg??? I've got a 79 Malibu w/'04 5.3 and as most of you guys know the G-Body gauge clusters are pathetic. So I was first thinking tuner like Bully Dog triple dog mounted in place of gauges, but the display is too small. Then I got the idea of mounting an LED screen the appropriate size in play of gauge cluster(need to be able to see in sunlight too), and either a note book permanently mounted in the glove box or a custom built-in computer w/a dash plug for a separate keyboard. Either w/solid state drive and HPtuners or some other tuning software. Would this work for a daily driver? Is it possible for the computer to hibernate when the ignition is shut off then quickly come back o when the ignition is switched on? This seems like it wouldn't be anymore expensive than a complete electronic gauge package+tuning software am I missing something?
11-11-2010, 10:38 PM
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The gauges in the scan tool...while cool...are INCREDIBLY slow compared to real dashboard gauges, due to the data transfer rate of the OBD2 line...it's fast enough for tuning (on 99+...98's SUCK lol)...but not fast enough for gauges imho. The newest CAN stuff is faster...but still I think you'd find yourself very upset/disappointed with the results.
11-14-2010, 10:53 AM
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Have you considered this one?
Here it is the info:
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http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=200/category_id=424/home_id=-1/mode=prod/prd200.htm
11-14-2010, 07:23 PM
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I'm not a computer guy, I'm a fabricator and a mechanical go fast guy. That's why I asked feel free to express your opinions because I'm a dumb *** when it comes to computers thanks guys just a random thought that I had
