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SCANGAUGE -- Worth the $170??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by norcal4banger, Feb 23, 2011.

  1. Feb 23, 2011 at 9:51 PM
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    norcal4banger

    norcal4banger [OP] 11-98 MUD

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    Yes? No? Looks awesome and want it...but it's $170. Not too bad but I got other things I could buy with that
     
  2. Feb 23, 2011 at 9:53 PM
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    Andrew H

    Andrew H What is this "search" you speak of?

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    Look into the ultra guage
     
  3. Feb 23, 2011 at 9:56 PM
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    norcal4banger

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  5. Feb 23, 2011 at 10:05 PM
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    snowgod06

    snowgod06 UG legend wannabe

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    crap bolted and welded together....
    yup, make sure its got the x-gauge.

    I use mine to watch water temp during the summer as well as an accurate speedo reading since i have larger then stock tires.
     
  6. Feb 23, 2011 at 10:07 PM
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    norcal4banger

    norcal4banger [OP] 11-98 MUD

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    And it looks simpler than hell to set up, does it just appear that way or is that how it really is??
     
  7. Feb 23, 2011 at 10:08 PM
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    snowgod06 UG legend wannabe

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    crap bolted and welded together....
    yup, plug into the port under the dash in like 1 minute lol.

    you jsut go through an initial setup to input your vehicle specs. Engine, tank size, set your tire difference. Its got a step by step, SUPER SIMPLE>
     
  8. Feb 23, 2011 at 10:13 PM
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    lol okay thats exactly what I thought. sweeeet, well....ordered. Best thing about it is since I use my truck for work, my business paid for it :) and its a tax right off. shwing?
     
  9. Feb 23, 2011 at 10:15 PM
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    hell yea, plus you can input a bunch of extra codes from scangauges website and read more then the default. Like HP and what not. :D
     
  10. Feb 23, 2011 at 10:23 PM
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    pinktaco808

    pinktaco808 Hot Steppa

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    just get a ipad man
     
  11. Feb 23, 2011 at 10:24 PM
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    ipads are weak..... IMHO
     
  12. Feb 23, 2011 at 10:24 PM
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    Damn, nice. I'm stoked now and I really hope it gets here soon!
     
  13. Feb 23, 2011 at 10:46 PM
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    explain????
     
  14. Feb 23, 2011 at 11:03 PM
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    There is no multitasking, which means the iPad cannot possibly hope to compete with laptops or even netbooks. There is no camera, meaning no Skype or video chat. There is no Flash support, meaning casual games, video sites, and graphic-heavy Web sites are going to be a no-no. The name is catchy but it does sound like a sanitary towel, and is a little close to iPod for comfort. Non-optimized iPhone apps look terrible on the iPad. There are no USB ports, You need an adapter for USB for god's sake, no HDMI port, and no GPS. And it's not wide-screen...

    explain enough? lol
     
  15. Feb 23, 2011 at 11:04 PM
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    x2 on the ultra gauge. little slower, does the same thing at about 1/3 the price :)
     
  16. Feb 23, 2011 at 11:08 PM
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    oh, my apologies. I missed the price...Yes the PRICE is a major drawback to basically a large paper weight you have to charge.
     
  17. Feb 24, 2011 at 5:48 AM
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    pinktaco808

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    maybe ill waite till the upgrade it
     
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    I bought my SC for 130 used on here, had it for a few months and sold it for that same price. Its a neat little gadget but it loses it "coolnes" after a little while.
     
  19. Feb 24, 2011 at 6:25 AM
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    Simon's Mom

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    That is what happened with me. Bought through a GB then sold here for $100. I did miss seeing the engine temps on cold winter mornings. My truck never warmed up before I got to work.
     
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