mmmmspecb Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I'm going to snap some pics of the "flaking" tonight. I've also experienced the unit get "stuck" on a single screen without touching it. I was driving and I heard the signature beep the unit makes when you cycle through screens. I looked up and the unit had changed to the boost profile screen and the light on the very top right was lit up as if I was touching it. It stayed that wasy for approximately 20 seconds and then unlit and I could use it again. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 ^ Mine does this once in a while as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 By the way Cobb Tuning Plano may be contacting you. They saw my vent boost gauge and wanted know where I got it. They asked me to send them a link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCASEYS Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Order placed! I donated to LegacyGT.com which allows me to have this nifty signature. If anything SCASEYS posts ever becomes a sticky i'm gonna light this whole place on fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Software updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted April 1, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 1, 2013 I'm sure that the answers are buried somewhere in this thread, but if someone can help me out I'd appreciate it. I'm looking at running one of these with a PLX SM-AFR at the moment. If I'm understanding correctly I'll need the VBG1 and an accessory cable to link up with the PLX? Also, is it possible to add in an oil pressure sensor as well? If so, what the simplest way to get that done? "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 1, 2013 I Donated Share Posted April 1, 2013 I'm sure that the answers are buried somewhere in this thread, but if someone can help me out I'd appreciate it. I'm looking at running one of these with a PLX SM-AFR at the moment. If I'm understanding correctly I'll need the VBG1 and an accessory cable to link up with the PLX? Also, is it possible to add in an oil pressure sensor as well? If so, what the simplest way to get that done? You can have the gauge show you oil pressure or AFR at the same time, but unfortunately, not both. Oil pressure requires getting the Prosport sender and harness from the Gaugetek website along with the VBG1, and then using something like the Prosport oil galley plug adapter. When I had AFR and oil pressure hooked up at the same time on my 05, I would just switch the aux input back and forth as needed, because the AFR hooks up to the harness, but the aux input hooks up via a plug. So I could have both connected at the same time, I just couldn't see both sensor outputs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted April 1, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 1, 2013 OK, so basically I need the following: -VBG1, Prosport sender and harness (all from gaugetek) -Oil galley plug adapter (from somewhere else) And that should be it? Seems relatively painless. Next question, when will they be back in stock? "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 1, 2013 I Donated Share Posted April 1, 2013 OK, so basically I need the following: -VBG1, Prosport sender and harness (all from gaugetek) -Oil galley plug adapter (from somewhere else) And that should be it? Seems relatively painless. Yeah, on 05-06, it's really easy to install the oil pressure sender. 07+ has an air pump in the way, so it's tough to get the galley plug adapter in, and you need a relocation kit because the sender won't fit in that location at all. (The relocation kit comes with a galley plug adapter, for anyone with an 07+ who is wondering.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted April 8, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 8, 2013 Anyone know if the warranty on these will transfer? I'm looking at buying one that is brand new, but from a member here--just want to make sure the warranty will still apply. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 8, 2013 I Donated Share Posted April 8, 2013 Anyone know if the warranty on these will transfer? I'm looking at buying one that is brand new, but from a member here--just want to make sure the warranty will still apply. I think that is a question for lossol. I will say that I don't remember ever seeing a written warranty, but I have never seen him say he wouldn't cover something, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted April 8, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 8, 2013 Yeah, sent him a message on the website. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted April 11, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 11, 2013 (edited) Ordered one this morning along with the cable for hooking up with the PLX-AFR--super excited about being able to see both boost and AFR in such a clean format, will add in oil pressure at some point as well. Edit: for oil pressure, I can order one of these: http://prosportgauges.com/subaru-oil-galley-plug.aspx And then what else would I need? Edited April 11, 2013 by BarManBean "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmmspecb Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'm using the PLX-AFR with the VBG1 as well, it works perfectly. I don't believe you can do 2 auxilary inputs on the VBG1 at once though. It's either/or. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted April 11, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'm using the PLX-AFR with the VBG1 as well, it works perfectly. I don't believe you can do 2 auxilary inputs on the VBG1 at once though. It's either/or. Awesome, glad to hear. Yeah, you're right AFAIK. During most normal driving I'll probably run with boost / oil pressure hooked up and I'll check in on the AFR every now and then. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 11, 2013 I Donated Share Posted April 11, 2013 Edit: for oil pressure, I can order one of these: http://prosportgauges.com/subaru-oil-galley-plug.aspx And then what else would I need? Are you buying the oil pressure kit from Gaugetek along with the VBG1? If so, that's all you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted April 11, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 11, 2013 Sold out. I'll just wait to pick that up then. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogos Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 finally ordered one. Should I feed aux input cable through the firewall while at it? How big of a PITA is it to add it down the road? Will most likely go with plx afr at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogos Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 got mine yesterday. thanks. where are you guys attaching the sending unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted April 20, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 20, 2013 You don't need an aux input cable for the PLX, it just plugs directly into the sending unit. I actually didn't attach my sending unit to anything, it's just tucked above the plastic tray that sits above the driver's footwell. BTW, the PLX is a great unit. I'm running mine now to the VBG and also for logging directly to romraider. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Is there any chance to get the gauge in a single or half-DIN panel? Like many others I junked the factory HU, went to a single-DIN unit and have a DIN-sized pocket under the new HU. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogos Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 You don't need an aux input cable for the PLX, it just plugs directly into the sending unit. I actually didn't attach my sending unit to anything, it's just tucked above the plastic tray that sits above the driver's footwell. BTW, the PLX is a great unit. I'm running mine now to the VBG and also for logging directly to romraider. not sure what you mean...plx plugs into VBG sending unit through mini jack cable right? First time installing any type of gauge .... I thought plx sender unit resides in engine bay, I guess I was wrong.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 You don't need an aux input cable for the PLX, it just plugs directly into the sending unit. I actually didn't attach my sending unit to anything, it's just tucked above the plastic tray that sits above the driver's footwell. BTW, the PLX is a great unit. I'm running mine now to the VBG and also for logging directly to romraider. Where did you mount your PLX module, and how did you route the cable between them? I've been meaning to get around to doing my PLX install, and that's the one part I haven't figured out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogos Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 From pictures of supplied cables on plx www it looks like you could mount plx sending unit close to vbg1 sending unit, connect them with mini jack and route 02 sensor cable all the way through firewall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmmspecb Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 You don't need an aux input cable for the PLX, it just plugs directly into the sending unit. I actually didn't attach my sending unit to anything, it's just tucked above the plastic tray that sits above the driver's footwell. BTW, the PLX is a great unit. I'm running mine now to the VBG and also for logging directly to romraider. Have you actually tried logging yet? From my experience the update cable will not work for data logging Wideband information to romraider... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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