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JimGnitecki · 10-05-2022, 10:54 AM

Ok, I spent some quality time playing, and replaying, the Banks how-to-video that covers the iDash Supergauge and iDash DataMonster, and after enough replays of individual sections of the video, I got it!

I was able this morning to set up my 5-gauge normal display, that includes the parameters I want at this time wile I get used to the new superhcarger:Boost, RPM, FRP, IAT, IGN TM.

I also set up the parameters for datalogging as: Boost, RPM, FRP, SPEED, IAT, IGN TM. "SPEED" was not needed in the normal gauage display, as the car has both an OEM analog and a digital speed display. The addition of speed to the datalogging though is useful as otherwise there is no logging of that parameter, which is as useful as the TIME parameter when reviewing data.

I would have liked to see a "Gear" parameter in the datalogging, as the performance of the 10-speed automatic is impressive, and I would like to know exactly what gear it shifted to for any given moment in the datalog. For example, if you floor the accelerator pedal at 100 or 110 kph, the tranny shifts down several gears, but I'd like to know EXACTLY what gear it selected under a given set of circumstances.

I'm not complaining though, since for the Gen 6 Camaro, the Banks iDash and DataMonster make available 85 different parameters. That includes a number of parameters not reported to the OBDI port, as Banks adds a number of CALCULATED parameters intended to help you better understand what is going on in the engine and in the air it is breathing.

The display is very easy to see and read, and the brightness and colours are adjustable to your needs and tastes, which is nice.

In an age where electronic devices are very powerful and really pretty inexpensive, I am not impressed by the quality of manufacture though. The gauge itself is very lightweight construction - if you accdentally dropped it or stepped on it or dropped someting onto it, it would likely break, and the back is completely open, so I need to remember to not spray windshield or dash cleaners near it! The Banks suction cup mount is also very "light" in its construction, and tightening the adjustable mount screws, without risking overtorquing them, still allows the gauge housing to move a tiny bit, but not enough to affect button use. Let's just say I have seen way more impressive quality of actual manufacture in other electronic devices. And the cost in Canada is pretty high, given the current weak Canadian dollar ($1 CDN = $0.73 US this morning).

But in terms of features and performance, this gauge rocks.

Overall, I am pretty impressed by what the iDash DataMonster does and the bang for the buck.

Jim G

10-05-2022, 10:54 AM	#12
JimGnitecki Drives: Chevrolet Camaro LT1 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Alberta Posts: 336	Ok, I spent some quality time playing, and replaying, the Banks how-to-video that covers the iDash Supergauge and iDash DataMonster, and after enough replays of individual sections of the video, I got it! I was able this morning to set up my 5-gauge normal display, that includes the parameters I want at this time wile I get used to the new superhcarger:Boost, RPM, FRP, IAT, IGN TM. I also set up the parameters for datalogging as: Boost, RPM, FRP, SPEED, IAT, IGN TM. "SPEED" was not needed in the normal gauage display, as the car has both an OEM analog and a digital speed display. The addition of speed to the datalogging though is useful as otherwise there is no logging of that parameter, which is as useful as the TIME parameter when reviewing data. I would have liked to see a "Gear" parameter in the datalogging, as the performance of the 10-speed automatic is impressive, and I would like to know exactly what gear it shifted to for any given moment in the datalog. For example, if you floor the accelerator pedal at 100 or 110 kph, the tranny shifts down several gears, but I'd like to know EXACTLY what gear it selected under a given set of circumstances. I'm not complaining though, since for the Gen 6 Camaro, the Banks iDash and DataMonster make available 85 different parameters. That includes a number of parameters not reported to the OBDI port, as Banks adds a number of CALCULATED parameters intended to help you better understand what is going on in the engine and in the air it is breathing. The display is very easy to see and read, and the brightness and colours are adjustable to your needs and tastes, which is nice. In an age where electronic devices are very powerful and really pretty inexpensive, I am not impressed by the quality of manufacture though. The gauge itself is very lightweight construction - if you accdentally dropped it or stepped on it or dropped someting onto it, it would likely break, and the back is completely open, so I need to remember to not spray windshield or dash cleaners near it! The Banks suction cup mount is also very "light" in its construction, and tightening the adjustable mount screws, without risking overtorquing them, still allows the gauge housing to move a tiny bit, but not enough to affect button use. Let's just say I have seen way more impressive quality of actual manufacture in other electronic devices. And the cost in Canada is pretty high, given the current weak Canadian dollar ($1 CDN = $0.73 US this morning). But in terms of features and performance, this gauge rocks. Overall, I am pretty impressed by what the iDash DataMonster does and the bang for the buck. Jim G