[Viffermike]

Originally Posted by foglesre

I've been driving around with one center vent closed to see how I would do in the 100 degree Houston heat. Really not bad.

Has anyone considered putting in a right-side gauge in a left-drive car to retain the vent on the driver's side? I so rarely have passengers. Having the gauge a few inches further away doesn't seem like a problem.

Bob

As someone who also lives in Texas and who has blocked the left center vent with an iPhone running DashCommand and other OBD programs numerous times, I can tell you that blocking that vent makes more sense than blocking the right center one. Why? Because with 3-9 or 2-10 hand positions on the steering wheel, your right hand blocks most of the left center vent's airflow anyway.

You'll have more view-ability issues with the Awron in the right center vent, too, since the viewing angle is greater.

[Scubadriver]

Originally Posted by Viffermike

As someone who also lives in Texas and who has blocked the left center vent with an iPhone running DashCommand and other OBD programs numerous times, I can tell you that blocking that vent makes more sense than blocking the right center one. Why? Because with 3-9 or 2-10 hand positions on the steering wheel, your right hand blocks most of the left center vent's airflow anyway.

You'll have more view-ability issues with the Awron in the right center vent, too, since the viewing angle is greater.

That makes sense. Good feedback. Thanks.

I actually considered blocking the small vent to the left of the wheel might be a good thing (with P3). I often find my left hand uncomfortably cold from the left hand vent blowing directly on it

[Viffermike]

Originally Posted by foglesre

That makes sense. Good feedback. Thanks.

I actually considered blocking the small vent to the left of the wheel might be a good thing (with P3). I often find my left hand uncomfortably cold from the left hand vent blowing directly on it

Hah. Guess what? I have a P3 gauge ... and I unplug it from the OBD port to run the phone apps. So really I have 1.5 vents blocked in those cases ...

... still no cooling issues. BMW A/C ain't shabby ... though Huper Optik 30 percent tint helps.

[Tony88]

Originally Posted by Viffermike

As someone who also lives in Texas and who has blocked the left center vent with an iPhone running DashCommand and other OBD programs numerous times, I can tell you that blocking that vent makes more sense than blocking the right center one. Why? Because with 3-9 or 2-10 hand positions on the steering wheel, your right hand blocks most of the left center vent's airflow anyway.

You'll have more view-ability issues with the Awron in the right center vent, too, since the viewing angle is greater.

I can't really comment on the cooling aspect of losing the center vent as I live in Alaska losiing the vent was a bit of a concern for me as I was a little afraid to lose it for heating but so far I don't think I'll miss it. I just move the passengers vent over to me if I feel I need it.

Also, people have claimed that it's more difficult to see the P3 gauge in the left vent because your hand and the steering wheel block your visibility. I have only seen the comments and can't say yes or no to that. On the other hand though, I have had zero issues with visibility of the Awron gauge on the right hand side. The angle it mounts and the location seem perfect to me.

[Beartato]

Finally got mine in yesterday and installed it. Installation was a pinch and the gauge works great. The only complaint was the shipping. It left Germany quick enough (ordered straight from Awron) and once it left for the destination country on the 8th of this month the shipping didn't update until yesterday when it said it had been processed for delivery, and next thing I know it's at my door. Damn you DHL!

I guess if I had another complaint is the gauge is smaller in real life than I had imagined in my head, but that's my own fault.

[MASHCT]

Originally Posted by crbalch

Exactly, that's what I thought!

Did you wind up getting the Awron gauge?? If yes, what do you think??

I watch the AIT temp one the most - some reason, I find that one really interesting. The torque/HP graph, too. That one's slick.

I am thinking of changing out the FMIC in the summer. Will be real interesting to see the AITs on the gauge.

[MASHCT]

Just wanted to drop a quick note on the reliability.

I've had the gauge quite a while now & through 9500 mi. Zero issues.

This thing is great. Easy to use, clear as all get out, it's situated in the right place for easy viewing, and most importantly, I've encountered no problems with heat/AC with one vent blocked. It can get hot & humid here in CT, even though not for very long. It gets plenty cold, and the heat does not struggle one bit.

So if you're thinking of getting this gauge, I can highly recommend it.

[MASHCT]

Originally Posted by allthatisntnow

Looks really sharp. Have been wanting one for a while, but I've heard that it interferes/fights for OBD2 bandwidth with JB4 so wouldn't work for me if that is the case. Ive had to make do with the 6plus over the vent with the JB4 app. No where near as sleek though.

Hey man. Do you have a link to any threads on this issue? I am thinking of swapping out the BMS stage 1 for the JB4 next year. (Not that I dislike the stage 1, been great so far. I am starting to get the itch for more power. Gotta keep up with my buddy!)

[crbalch]

Originally Posted by MASH65

Did you wind up getting the Awron gauge?? If yes, what do you think??

I watch the AIT temp one the most - some reason, I find that one really interesting. The torque/HP graph, too. That one's slick.

I am thinking of changing out the FMIC in the summer. Will be real interesting to see the AITs on the gauge.

I actually haven't, put my dollars towards going FBO instead for now.

[Dylan86]

Stop Enabling Me To Spend $$$$$

[allthatisntnow]

Originally Posted by MASH65

Hey man. Do you have a link to any threads on this issue? I am thinking of swapping out the BMS stage 1 for the JB4 next year. (Not that I dislike the stage 1, been great so far. I am starting to get the itch for more power. Gotta keep up with my buddy!)

Here

Im sure I've seen other threads mentioning it as well. Even with Terry@BMS saying the same thing. Makes sense that anything else using the canbus will be in competition for the bandwidth.

[MASHCT]

[QUOTE=crbalch;21090920]I actually haven't, put my dollars towards going FBO instead for now.[/QUOTE

You're making me ask more questions (and spend more money).

Which model radar detector did you get (model) and did you do the hardwire tap/install yourself? Easy? My current radar detector is about to go on the fritz - and it's not hardwire-able anyway. Figure time to get a new one.

Also - can you post pics of your roof & show the trunk/hood?

And did you put the M Performance sill decal on yourself, or had the dealer do it? If you did it - easy? I am thinking about getting those. The more I see em the more I like em.

[Hasser]

old thread I know, but just got myself the awron gauge - I specified with the exhaust valve control.

any one using that?

[R0ME0]

Originally Posted by Hasser

old thread I know, but just got myself the awron gauge - I specified with the exhaust valve control.

any one using that?

I'm using it. Works awesome you're gonna love it!

[Hasser]

Originally Posted by R0ME0

I'm using it. Works awesome you're gonna love it!

do you get any hardware for that or just extra wires to plug into the module with the others?

[R0ME0]

Originally Posted by Hasser

do you get any hardware for that or just extra wires to plug into the module with the others?

To my understanding it's all software.

[Hasser]

Originally Posted by R0ME0

To my understanding it's all software.

Ok that's good.