"MrDakka" (mrdakka)
07/18/2015 at 00:32 • Filed to: None
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"MrDakka" (mrdakka)
07/18/2015 at 00:32 • Filed to: None | 0
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Is there a difference between the $20 and +$50 versions? I’m looking to get one, but was wondering why there’s such big price gap.
Here’s one for $20: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
Then there’s this one for $70: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
From what I can tell the difference is that the expensive one comes with its own app. If the difference is the type of app, what are some that you guys recommend? Also should I look into the free versions as well?
A Sleepy Sloth
> MrDakka
07/19/2015 at 01:26 |
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Size is about the only difference as far as I know. I have that exact same $20. I’ve use it with the paid version of Torque for the last two years and its been fantastic, the only weird thing I’ve ever run into with it is that on my 98 Civic it is really slow to respond to commands and read information, but on every other car it seems to be really fast and problem free. Also the paid version of Torque is definitely worth it. Its actually a lot of fun watching all the gauges on it seeing what your car is up to.
lonestranger
> MrDakka
07/19/2015 at 01:41 |
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I just got an OBDLink MX Bluetooth myself .
The free app is the least of its advantages over a cheap generic one.
1. Reliability. It’s designed in the U.S. by a company in Phoenix, AZ, and has a 90-day money back warranty. Support is readily available and intelligible.
2. Speed. If you want to use it to read gauges in real time, it’s the fastest one you can get. Cheapos are slow and will lag behind what your engine is actually doing at that given moment.
3. Size. It’s tiny enough that I leave it installed in my truck all the time. My legs/knees never would hit it, and it doesn’t fall off of the port. The Parking brake release lever actually sticks out farther than the OBDLink does.
Check out this review if you’re still not convinced: http://www.mp3car.com/mp3car-blog-ta…
sebdel
> MrDakka
07/19/2015 at 01:45 |
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I bought mine for $5 and it works great, so $70 seems a bit high. I use it with the paid version of torque, also a toyota app that can control some things only on toyotas (can’t remember the name). I’ve tested other apps but torque is the best, the design is not good and the real time log has its problems, but it’s the best option so far. And don’t forget to get one of those apps that play v12 engine noises on your stereo based on the rpms of the car..
Giles007
> MrDakka
07/19/2015 at 09:04 |
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The ELM I’ve been using does lag quite so I’m looking to buy an OBDLink MX.
Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero
> lonestranger
07/19/2015 at 20:57 |
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What’s the difference between the lx, mx, and mx wifi
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lonestranger
> Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero
07/19/2015 at 23:39 |
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LX Bluetooth = doesn’t include the ability to read proprietary GM & Ford OBD protocols. It will still read the mandated, universal OBD codes that GM, Ford, and all others must comply with. Works with Android & Windows.
MX Bluetooth = does include the ability to read proprietary GM & Ford OBD protocols. Works with Android & Windows.
MX WiFi = Same features as MX Bluetooth, but uses WiFi instead in order to be compatible with iOS. Apparently :
The Bluetooth version that is currently in the MX Bluetooth is not supported by Apple without authentication. When we tried to add authentication, it turned out to be expensive and slowed down the tool.
Works with Android, Windows, and iOS.
twochevrons
> MrDakka
07/20/2015 at 08:05 |
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I bought the BAFX one recently, and while it works for real-time data, it is pretty slow at refreshing (though my phone is ancient and slow, too). I did run into an issue this past weekend that shook my confidence in it, though – my 850R’s check-engine light came on, but Torque and the BAFX interface didn’t show any codes. I ended up having to borrow a dedicated scan tool, which read the code just fine (slow O2 sensor). It’s possible that it could just be a quirk of my car (the OBD2 implementation on the Volvo 850 is a bit buggy, to the point that it actually has an exemption from the EPA on readiness monitors), but the fact that a cheap dedicated scan tool could do the job suggests that the BAFX interface might not be up to scratch.