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Frozen99VR4 · 08-12-2008, 10:24 AM

I'm looking into the purchase of a datalogger for my 99 vr4 for CELs and knock... not really worried about performance changes, as i'm running stock on everything, just wondering what the best datalog software was out there, what I should avoid and all that. From my searching, I guess i'm looking for an OBD2 which limits my options, but I think it is good to get all this information out there, and the 94-95 hybrids... good stuff to add to the wiki.

I did a search and didn't really see a thread were people critiqued the usefulness of any of the dataloggers. Maybe if this thread gets busy we can intigrate the information into the wiki since there is no information on dataloggers there either.

Turbo Beast · 08-12-2008, 11:24 AM

It really depends on what you want to log and how deep you want to take it.
Basic logging already starts with an Apexi fuel or boost controller and a knock light in your case.
To go a bit beyond basic you could use the Scanmaster.
If you would want to go extreme, like the car i race. You could buy an E-Manage Ultimate, connect a laptop during driving and save every parameter to the hard drive just to analyze where youre losing power or get on the throttle to late.

If it's "just" a daily driver id go with the scanmaster!

HLxDrummer · 08-12-2008, 09:29 PM

First off with OBD II you can't scan/log knock, but there are a lot of tools you can use to log and scan OBD II vehicles. I'm not familiar with any but I'm sure you could find some with a google search.

A scanmaster is more of a monitoring tool that's always there that you can hook a Palm pilot/laptop up to to log if you want. Or you can just get a Palm/laptop and log or monitor on that.

Frozen99VR4 · 08-13-2008, 10:30 AM

hmm... My biggest need is diagnosis of CELs... I was looking at a pocketlogger, I just need to find a palm and I will buy everything...

92EuroDiamante · 09-04-2008, 02:08 AM

i didnt want to start a new thread but can someone help me find a data logger
i already have a palm M105 and a palm zire 71, not sure could those be used?
or are there any reasonably cheap stand alone units?

links would be appreciated, thank you

08-12-2008, 10:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Frozen99VR4 Toast Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Anchorage, AK Drives: 99 VR4 #168/287 Trader Rating: (0)	datalogger people chime in... I'm looking into the purchase of a datalogger for my 99 vr4 for CELs and knock... not really worried about performance changes, as i'm running stock on everything, just wondering what the best datalog software was out there, what I should avoid and all that. From my searching, I guess i'm looking for an OBD2 which limits my options, but I think it is good to get all this information out there, and the 94-95 hybrids... good stuff to add to the wiki. I did a search and didn't really see a thread were people critiqued the usefulness of any of the dataloggers. Maybe if this thread gets busy we can intigrate the information into the wiki since there is no information on dataloggers there either. __________________

08-12-2008, 11:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Turbo Beast Sir Break-a-Lot Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Netherlands Drives: 3000GT TT VR-4 1992 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: datalogger people chime in... It really depends on what you want to log and how deep you want to take it. Basic logging already starts with an Apexi fuel or boost controller and a knock light in your case. To go a bit beyond basic you could use the Scanmaster. If you would want to go extreme, like the car i race. You could buy an E-Manage Ultimate, connect a laptop during driving and save every parameter to the hard drive just to analyze where youre losing power or get on the throttle to late. If it's "just" a daily driver id go with the scanmaster!

08-12-2008, 09:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
HLxDrummer Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Drives: 3000GT, '71 Mustang Trader Rating: (2)	Re: datalogger people chime in... First off with OBD II you can't scan/log knock, but there are a lot of tools you can use to log and scan OBD II vehicles. I'm not familiar with any but I'm sure you could find some with a google search. A scanmaster is more of a monitoring tool that's always there that you can hook a Palm pilot/laptop up to to log if you want. Or you can just get a Palm/laptop and log or monitor on that. __________________ 1994 3000GT SL - Old Daily Driver SOLD 1993 VR4 with 150K miles - Daily Driver/Weekend Warrior/Sole Method of Transportation Go: eBay Tanabe Concept G Blue Replica TBE, Metal Evo DV, Maximals TC Bracket, PST Two Piece Steel/Aluminum Driveshaft, Seattle STS, Solid Shifter Bushings Monitoring: Palm M100 with MMCD, STRI X-Line Boost Gauge Maintenance: 120K with oil pump and main/rod bearings, MSD 8.5MM wires, NGK Platinum plugs, Redline/Castrol Fluids, New ECU, Lowes Pressure Tester, New IAC/PVC/etc. Show: '99 Garnish, Alan's Snake Eyes, Stealthy Wiper Mod, 3SX Aluminum Pedals

08-13-2008, 10:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Frozen99VR4 Toast Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Anchorage, AK Drives: 99 VR4 #168/287 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: datalogger people chime in... hmm... My biggest need is diagnosis of CELs... I was looking at a pocketlogger, I just need to find a palm and I will buy everything...

09-04-2008, 02:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
92EuroDiamante Verified Seller Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wood Dale IL Drives: Jdm D, D-LS, GTS Trader Rating: (3)	Re: datalogger people chime in... i didnt want to start a new thread but can someone help me find a data logger i already have a palm M105 and a palm zire 71, not sure could those be used? or are there any reasonably cheap stand alone units? links would be appreciated, thank you __________________ Godspeed Radiator,Custom Washer Reservoir Delete Cold Air Intake,Pro-Topline Pistons (old aussie co not topline) ,Custom Dual Exhaust,Homemade Resonated test pipe,Unorthodox underdrive pulley, Stock+Aftermarket Air Ride System, Lowered, Active Aero.Beefed up Tranny (long story), Sniper wet nitrous kit (needs to be tuned)

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