Re: Autometer Nexus gauges
I got my Nexus gauges this past week. The demo online doesnt do em much justice. The contrast and brightness is actually better in real life. The remote only serves as a data port for the memory chip once everything is set up...unless you just feel like changing the color. The setback on the remote is that its hardwired as opposed to wireless. Recording rate is approx 10 minutes per Mb which goes a long way with the memory available today.
Contrary to what I stated above, the gauge record and playback is done from the remote as well. Its a nice feature but would be better if it could somehow mesh with other logging and diagnostic software. Word to the wise....if you plan to take advantage of logging and playback, choose thy gauges well....like something the PCM or Datamaster cant see....like my setup ;-)
The sensors are not wireless and do require routing through the firewall but are 22awg so dont require any larger of a hole than would any conventional sensor.
One nice feature is that there is wiring from the main brain of the system uses inputs from the alternator and coil to sense rpm so a stand alone tach gauge is not necessary to display the rpms on the software playback.
As you already know, connections between the gauges is made by way of a thin string of data cabe. Makes for ease of installation of the pillar since there isnt any wiring clutter behind it. Need to take it off?, simply unplug the first gauge in the string and lay the whole pillar aside.
The biggest con is that the software that comes with it is a demo and requires you to call it in and get a reg code to use it beyond 30 days at an additional cost of $149. This is a real pisser considering what they cost. You can buy three sets of Pro Comps for the same price so why isnt the software free??? I made my opinion known to the sales dept at Autometer which will be followed up with a nasty email after a get a few beers down and my creative mind starts to work. On that same note, I mentioned to the only rep that knew what I called for (Laura) that I data log on my laptop but would like to also review on my desktop...."no prob". Install on both platforms and call with the user numbers from both. She'll give you two registration codes to make em BOTH good. Wish TTS did that. So, you dont have buy it twice.
All in all, pretty impressive setup. I've got 30-30 boost/vac, fuel pressure and (get this) WbO2. The pricetag was just over $1,100 shipped from Summit.
2 5/16 would also be nice but not available.
