Using the Apexi commander as a gauge

[zizther]

I am thinking of using the Apexi commander to act as a gauge for the boost and water temp

Do you think this is a good idea?

[BlitzBoy]

simple answer, yes!!!!! it can peak hold as well on the monitor screen option

[zizther]

Thanks BlitzBoy,

Is it suitable for upgrading as well, so if i get a single turbo and it starts running harder, is the commander able to handle the upgrades?

[BlitzBoy]

You do realise you need the Apexi Power FC ECU as well, the Apexi commander can not plug into the stock ECU.
you can make a basic changes via the commander to the Apexi Power FC ecu , injector values,ignition values etc etc but for proper remapping you need a datalogit with its FC edit software and a laptop and wideband

[zizther]

I know, i have the ECU installed, just at the time i did not really need the commander.
What gauges can it act as:

Boost, water temp, oil temp, etc?

[zizther]

I know, i have the ECU installed, just at the time i did not really need the commander.
What gauges can it act as:

Boost, water temp, oil temp, etc?

No worries i found out what it can tell.

[SiH]

I find it nowhere near as good as a decent gauge tbh - it\'s ok for reading stuff back afterwards, but if you want to glance quickly at something, there\'s no substitute for a good old fashioned analog gauge IMHO.

[neil_jdmr]

It looks a lot better than a dash cluttered with gauges tho imo

[trotter]

if you don\'t already have a commander I\'ve got a spare one for sale. It\'ll work with all PFCs with the serial number starting FD3S4/5/6.

graeme

[zizther]

Is the commander accurate, or is it a bit behind when showing the value?

[trotter]

it takes it directly from the ECU, which in turn takes it\'s readings directly from the engine sensors. It\'s pretty accurate, as long as the sensors still work!!

[RXSpeedy]

I plan on using my FC commander as a guage for the time being. I dont like dashes covered in gauges so im looking at re-doing the heater console with gauges but thats going to be a while off so the commander is ideal really.

[Carbon RX]

upgrade your air temp sensor and will improve performance on that at least...