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86drift · 07-02-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyJZX

where is the obd port on the 86?

you may as well get a bluetooth dongle and use the Torque app on Android and a cheap China tablet and mount it on the centre console for full engine, environment, speed monitoring.

It's above your left leg when in the driver's seat. Easy to access as there's no cover.

Loki556 · 07-02-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 86drift

It's above your left leg when in the driver's seat. Easy to access as there's no cover.

Any chance of a picture? How high is it? Is it in the way of the clutch pedal?

TonyJZX · 07-02-2012, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loki556

Any chance of a picture? How high is it? Is it in the way of the clutch pedal?

all the more reason to buy automatic!

but seriously... you may be able to get obd2 extension cords that dont stick out as much as the dongle

86drift · 07-02-2012, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loki556

Any chance of a picture? How high is it? Is it in the way of the clutch pedal?

Yes, see pic and yes (unless you have a very big dongle...) The pic is taken from the floor pointing up.

Z86 · 07-05-2012, 02:36 AM

Drove my 86 about 300kms today after picking it up. Whilst I have a GTS and have the digital speedo - I tried hard not to use it to try and give an opinion on the dial one.
Really, the dial one is fine - intact I think the size and spacing of the numbers is awesome. The gaps between 10 km/h are plenty big enough for you to see roughly half way - and lets be honest, you don't need to know your speed to the exact kilometer - all Aussie speed limits are in 10km/h increments, so you'll easily see when you are 5 over.

On top of that, it didn't take long for me to get the "feel" for what speed I was doing.

TonyJZX · 07-05-2012, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 86drift

Yes, see pic and yes (unless you have a very big dongle...) The pic is taken from the floor pointing up.

thank you and all the more reason to buy the automatic 86!

Loki556 · 07-05-2012, 06:58 AM

Dadhawk, have you tried mating the obd output to any hud units?

That would just be so amazing!

Dadhawk · 07-05-2012, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loki556

Dadhawk, have you tried mating the obd output to any hud units?

That would just be so amazing!

No, I haven't but it would be interesting to see the results. I only used mine sporatically and typically when I'm doing some troubleshooting before taking to the mechanic or whatever. When I do use it I either use it with my Droid X phone or my tablet.

JiB · 08-01-2012, 07:33 AM

Ok, so it took a while to find this thread!

Now, from my experience!

Once you are use to where to look, it doesnt become to difficult to see what speed your doing! BUT, its alot easier to learn RPM's for gears to know your speed.

I have 2 stored in my memory for your viewing pleasure!
- 1st one is easy, and i find for my area, the most common speed limit 60km/h

3rd Gear / 3000RPM is 60km/h on the dot!

- 2nd one is for 80km/h

4th Gear / 2500RPM is 80 km/h on the dot!

Love this car!

450hp/tonne · 08-01-2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JiB

- 1st one is easy, and i find for my area, the most common speed limit 60km/h

3rd Gear / 3000RPM is 60km/h on the dot!

- 2nd one is for 80km/h

4th Gear / 2500RPM is 80 km/h on the dot!

I assume this is the rpm/speed at which you stop accelerating (then shift up to cruise), as I'd use 5th at 60 km/h and 6th for anything above 67 km/h ...

JiB · 08-01-2012, 08:34 AM

seriously?! the slightest hill and you wouldnt make it up :\ if im feeling lazy, i MIGHT change to 4th at 60km/h but most of the time, rolling 3rd

RAN94A · 08-01-2012, 09:41 AM

personally i would be using 4th for 60km all the time.. but then again ive heard this is the kinda car that you should be one gear lower than you're normally used to..

abitolder · 08-01-2012, 11:31 AM

In Canada but with the digital readout I still find it difficult to read analogue speedometer and all you see on the gauges are the red needles when you have sunglasses on in the daytime, and yes it is sunny and hot here. You can turn on the parking lights but a manual over ride to turn on the dash lights would have been a big help.

Bauer · 08-01-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by celicajim

Does the AUDM 86 have OBDII port?

OBD II HUD
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Head-up-d...item20c780c6df

Like this idea better than buying a dongle and then not bother to use it. Anyone on it yet?

08-01-2012, 07:33 AM	#79
JiB * Join Date: May 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: Sydney Posts: 845 Thanks: 525 Thanked 266 Times in 144 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s)	Ok, so it took a while to find this thread! Now, from my experience! Once you are use to where to look, it doesnt become to difficult to see what speed your doing! BUT, its alot easier to learn RPM's for gears to know your speed. I have 2 stored in my memory for your viewing pleasure! - 1st one is easy, and i find for my area, the most common speed limit 60km/h 3rd Gear / 3000RPM is 60km/h on the dot! - 2nd one is for 80km/h 4th Gear / 2500RPM is 80 km/h on the dot! Love this car! __________________

08-01-2012, 08:34 AM	#81
JiB * Join Date: May 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: Sydney Posts: 845 Thanks: 525 Thanked 266 Times in 144 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s)	seriously?! the slightest hill and you wouldnt make it up :\ if im feeling lazy, i MIGHT change to 4th at 60km/h but most of the time, rolling 3rd __________________

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07-05-2012, 02:36 AM	#75
Z86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Auto in Pegasus White Location: Perth Posts: 217 Thanks: 4 Thanked 74 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	Drove my 86 about 300kms today after picking it up. Whilst I have a GTS and have the digital speedo - I tried hard not to use it to try and give an opinion on the dial one. Really, the dial one is fine - intact I think the size and spacing of the numbers is awesome. The gaps between 10 km/h are plenty big enough for you to see roughly half way - and lets be honest, you don't need to know your speed to the exact kilometer - all Aussie speed limits are in 10km/h increments, so you'll easily see when you are 5 over. On top of that, it didn't take long for me to get the "feel" for what speed I was doing.

07-05-2012, 06:58 AM	#77
Loki556 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: RA23 Location: Brisbane Posts: 217 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Dadhawk, have you tried mating the obd output to any hud units? That would just be so amazing!

08-01-2012, 09:41 AM	#82
RAN94A Grand PooBah Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GT MT Location: Sydney Posts: 424 Thanks: 157 Thanked 225 Times in 113 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	personally i would be using 4th for 60km all the time.. but then again ive heard this is the kinda car that you should be one gear lower than you're normally used to..

08-01-2012, 11:31 AM	#83
abitolder Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Argento MT Location: Ontario Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	In Canada but with the digital readout I still find it difficult to read analogue speedometer and all you see on the gauges are the red needles when you have sunglasses on in the daytime, and yes it is sunny and hot here. You can turn on the parking lights but a manual over ride to turn on the dash lights would have been a big help.

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