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      03-18-2016, 05:58 PM   #17
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Another quick mod that I added was the iSaddle Bluetooth OBDII dongle. It's a relatively cheap mod. A little over $25 when you take the $5 Torque app that I bought on my spare Galaxy S3 and the $7 magnetic air vent phone mount.

This is a pretty cool mod. I'm sure I could get more out of it, but I primarily use it to monitor oil temps. I try not to get on the car too hard until temps hit 200° Fahrenheit. This is mainly a concern after break-in.

The only downside is that this thing is always on and it's not a secure connection. Any dude with a Bluetooth device can connect to it. Not that this is a major concern, but still I usually unplug it when the car is parked. At some point I'm going to see if I can add a switch to the unit. That way I can keep it plugged in at all times with the option of turning it off. I just hope that Radio Shack stays open long enough for me to eventually make it over there lol.

Eventually I want to get a more integrated solution.
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