[Joshinator99]

Originally Posted by JimGnitecki

Joshinator, I notice you recommended the iDash Supergauge versus the iDash Data Monster. As far as I can tell (at least so far), the big difference is that Data Monster can store its logging data on an SD card, and can log and store for very extended periods of time! It apaprenrly generates a .csv file that you can then open and analyze in MS excel on your computer back at home.

That would seem like a big advantage.

For example:

You could log an acceleration run and see the current status of every individual OBDI output, taken at a rate of 10 times per second, during that run. So, you could see for example boost reading, IAT, MAF, RPM, and even transmission gear (so you can see what rpm the 10-speed auto tranny shifted at for each individual shift).

Did you have a reason for not mentioning the iDash DataMonster version (perhaps because you do loggng via HP Tuner), or did you simply not think of mentioning it as another choice?

I assume the DataMonster version costs more, but to me that would likely be worth it.

Jim G

You may want the DataMonster but for me it was of no use. When I’m at the track my laptop is hooked up (which means disconnecting the iDash) as I can log a ton of parameters at once using HP Tuners. I can review the datalog immediately after the run back in the pits and make changes or send off to others for review. I use the SuperGauge for street use and quick checks on things like ethanol content.