M Performance OBD stick

Marmugmotleocay · 10-16-2018, 04:44 PM

Does anybody have this? I just ordered it from Brian at SMC. It is supposed to give you all kinds of real time info on the BMW Drive Analyser App.

Marmugmotleocay · 10-17-2018, 06:57 PM

Nobody? It will arrive tomorrow.

H3G0N3_F22 · 10-17-2018, 10:36 PM

I have it, but most ppl use the JB4 or MHD monitor module for most of their OBD needs... If you track the car a lot, this may be a viable purchase, otherwise I would say don't bother opening it and send it back. Save up you money for other worth-while mods. My 2 1/2 cents...

bryan_G01 · 10-18-2018, 08:10 AM

can get same information using a 10$ obd reader and a free app.

I'd return it. You will never use it.

BEM-S4 · 10-18-2018, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bryan_f22

can get same information using a 10$ obd reader and a free app.

I'd return it. You will never use it.

I use my torque pro app daily to see when the car is up to temp but to your point it works as well as the BMW one for a fraction of the cost.

hwntime · 10-18-2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

I use my torque pro app daily to see when the car is up to temp but to your point it works as well as the BMW one for a fraction of the cost.

So do you leave your OBD adapter plugged in 24/7?

BEM-S4 · 10-18-2018, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

I use my torque pro app daily to see when the car is up to temp but to your point it works as well as the BMW one for a fraction of the cost.

So do you leave your OBD adapter plugged in 24/7?

Yes

AggieM235i · 10-18-2018, 12:17 PM

FWIW I have a P3 Vent Gauge that I picked up off another forum member. Took 10 minutes to pop into my vent and about 2 minutes to uninstall/reinstall the vent itself with zero tools. Vent stays fully functional with AC. The unit stays plugged into the OBD at all times. Reads boost/vacuum, oil temp, coolant temp, exhaust temp, 0-60 timer, digital speedo, rpm with programmable shift light, throttle position, and a few more things.... It looks 100% factory (and I'm incredibly picky about this). From looking at the unit you picked up (~$300) I would highly recommend going with the vent from P3. No need to buy pre-installed unit (incredibly easy install) and you can typically find one on a forum to save yourself $50-$100.

BEM-S4 · 10-18-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AggieM235i

FWIW I have a P3 Vent Gauge that I picked up off another forum member. Took 10 minutes to pop into my vent and about 2 minutes to uninstall/reinstall the vent itself with zero tools. Vent stays fully functional with AC. The unit stays plugged into the OBD at all times. Reads boost/vacuum, oil temp, coolant temp, exhaust temp, 0-60 timer, digital speedo, rpm with programmable shift light, throttle position, and a few more things.... It looks 100% factory (and I'm incredibly picky about this). From looking at the unit you picked up (~$300) I would highly recommend going with the vent from P3. No need to buy pre-installed unit (incredibly easy install) and you can typically find one on a forum to save yourself $50-$100.

Downside here vs torque pro is only one reading is shown at a time. With a phone based app you can have many things up at once.

Marmugmotleocay · 10-31-2018, 12:16 PM

I had a chance to use it for the first time today.It was actually pretty cool. It provides all kinds of info.

10-16-2018, 04:44 PM	#1
Marmugmotleocay Captain 1569 Rep 914 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: York, PA iTrader: (2)	M Performance OBD stick Does anybody have this? I just ordered it from Brian at SMC. It is supposed to give you all kinds of real time info on the BMW Drive Analyser App.
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H3G0N3_F22 Private 30 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M235xi Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I have it, but most ppl use the JB4 or MHD monitor module for most of their OBD needs... If you track the car a lot, this may be a viable purchase, otherwise I would say don't bother opening it and send it back. Save up you money for other worth-while mods. My 2 1/2 cents...
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bryan_G01 Lieutenant Colonel 1165 Rep 1,931 Posts Drives: like i stole it... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	can get same information using a 10$ obd reader and a free app. I'd return it. You will never use it. __________________ www.nybmwcca.org Current Cars: 1995 M3 Coupe Manual Alpine White 1997 M3 Sedan Auto Cosmo Black Metallic 2018 x3 m40 Auto Grey Metallic
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AggieM235i Private 32 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	P3 Vent Gauge FWIW I have a P3 Vent Gauge that I picked up off another forum member. Took 10 minutes to pop into my vent and about 2 minutes to uninstall/reinstall the vent itself with zero tools. Vent stays fully functional with AC. The unit stays plugged into the OBD at all times. Reads boost/vacuum, oil temp, coolant temp, exhaust temp, 0-60 timer, digital speedo, rpm with programmable shift light, throttle position, and a few more things.... It looks 100% factory (and I'm incredibly picky about this). From looking at the unit you picked up (~$300) I would highly recommend going with the vent from P3. No need to buy pre-installed unit (incredibly easy install) and you can typically find one on a forum to save yourself $50-$100.
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Marmugmotleocay Captain 1569 Rep 914 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: York, PA iTrader: (2)	I had a chance to use it for the first time today.It was actually pretty cool. It provides all kinds of info.
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