j30fos Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 as the title says is it any good, I kow we have just had a group buy so im asking the guys what do you think of them, oh and also how easy was it to wire in with or without the westfield loom. Im thinking of getting one for my car but would like to know your opinions first. Cheers John Quote
Torqueman Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 In my opinion, it looks cheap How about this: Quote
Martin Keene Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 Yes, it does look a bit cheap. But compare the features it has with other systems, then compare the price. I worked out to get the same information from standard analogue gauges would cost more than than a Digi Dash 2. FWIW, I think it is a superb system. Delightfully simple to install once you have identified all the wires, of which there are only twelve, and childs play to program and set up. Comes with compatible sensors for all channels so no b*******ing around with resistors trying to get other sensors to match. Superb piece of kit, wouldn't be without mine. Quote
adamnreeves Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 Mines arrived in the post today. Well excited! I was wondering can I plug it into my computer without having it connected to the car loom? i.e. is can it power up from rs232? Quote
ChrisG Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 I don't think "cheap" looking is the correct description as they're very nicely made, although I guess they do look a little toy-like compared to the all-in-one LCD screens that you get with the AIM MXL etc. Ive got an original Digidash though and couldnt recommend it highly enough, nice and easy to read at speed which Im not sure could be said of some, and ETB provide a great after-sales service for servicing etc. Quote
Martin Keene Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 I don't think "cheap" looking is the correct description as they're very nicely made, although I guess they do look a little toy-like compared to the all-in-one LCD screens that you get with the AIM MXL etc. Very true. They are superbly made, just look a little 'Fisher Price My First Digidash'... Quote
j30fos Posted February 5, 2008 Author Posted February 5, 2008 Cheers for the replys lads, do you guys thing the extra £50 for the loom is money well spent or is the dash easy enough to fit ie. good instructions Quote
adamnreeves Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Cheers for the replys lads, do you guys thing the extra £50 for the loom is money well spent or is the dash easy enough to fit ie. good instructions Olny just had mine and bought the retro fit loom as well. It includes the switches as well. I guess when you add the cost of te bits up, and those din type plugs probably not cheap then I guess on balance probably is worth it. You could probably say a couple of quid if you did it yourselve but.... Quote
cidersurfer Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 j30fos, Do you mean the Race Technology Dash 2 or the Digidash 2? I thought the group buy was for the Race Technology Dash 2? Not sure if we're all heading down the same track here... Quote
adamnreeves Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 j30fos, Do you mean the Race Technology Dash 2 or the Digidash 2? I thought the group buy was for the Race Technology Dash 2? Not sure if we're all heading down the same track here... oops. well I was talking about dash2 as the post mentioned the westfield loom and they only do that for the dash2 don't they? Quote
cidersurfer Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 I thought that's what you have Adam, so have I. But I think ChrisG and Martin have the Digidash2 so we are talking about different things. John, calls it digi dash 2 but refers to the group buy which may have set us off down different routes... Quote
j30fos Posted February 6, 2008 Author Posted February 6, 2008 Yep the pic above, missed the bulk buy. Looks like im going to have to pay full price Quote
RichB Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 I've just fitter an RT Dash2 as well, think it's great. Adam - no it won't power from the RS232 unfortunately, but I ran mine from an 8xAA battery pack, which should last a few hours as the consumption is 0.25A. John - if you don't get the WF loom you still get the 2 large round connectors with flying leads - WF just take this and add some other connectors, switches and resistors for the sensors, so take your pick. I used the WF loom, and with a couple of mods (non-standard sensors) was just the job. Quote
adamnreeves Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 I've just fitter an RT Dash2 as well, think it's great. Adam - no it won't power from the RS232 unfortunately, but I ran mine from an 8xAA battery pack, which should last a few hours as the consumption is 0.25A. John - if you don't get the WF loom you still get the 2 large round connectors with flying leads - WF just take this and add some other connectors, switches and resistors for the sensors, so take your pick. I used the WF loom, and with a couple of mods (non-standard sensors) was just the job. I have loads of power packs that I could use actually, I was just wondering if it worked off the +5v but if not then I shall not bother as my loom is installed in the car and I have a car battery and so may as well just connect up in the car rather than p*ssing about. Quote
Martin Keene Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Yep the pic above, missed the bulk buy. Looks like im going to have to pay full price Ah, if your buying one of them, then yes the plug and play loom is worth every penny, that or you'll spend hours b*******ing around with resistor trying to get the sensors to match. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.