Has anyone installed a temp gauge in their 2010 Speed.

[dimaxxxl]

Wondering if anyone has installed a temp gauge in their 2010 speed. I am dying to put one in. I need recommendations on a gauge and where you run it for a reading. Has anyone found an good service ports on the motor? Any help would be great. Thank you

Cmon guys anybody?

[fishin53]

I wanna do the same.

I want one of those 3 pod holders that go on top of the radio but can fold away to see the one screen.

[pharoh]

You can go that route, which may require tapping sending units in place or you can do what I did and buy a PLX Kiwi WiFi, which connects to the OBD2 port and transmits wirelessly to an ipod touch/iphone using the Rev2 software. It gives you a whole host of data, it's pretty cool and its very acurate.

The one drawback: It can be costly if you don't already own an ipod touch or iPhone.

Not having that Temp Guage was driving me mad.... This gives me the temp guage and then some!

[warmongoose66]

Is there any way you can take pictures of the unit in action, and how it shows on your Iphone or Ipod or what ever gauge your using, Thanks

[pharoh]

Originally Posted by warmongoose66 Is there any way you can take pictures of the unit in action, and how it shows on your Iphone or Ipod or what ever gauge your using, Thanks

I can try to take some video tonite, but in the mean time you can find some video on the vendor's site here: PLX Kiwi Wifi - Connect your iPhone / iPod Touch to your car's OBD2 OBDII Port.

You aren't tied to the Rev2 software (although its damn good). I am thinking of giving Dash Command a try as well.

Oh yeah: This also allows you to check/reset engine codes as well as data logging. :-)

[SnoXRacer183]

Do we know if this software reads everything correctly? Or is it like the Dashhawk and some functions don't work on the 2010?

[shook02]

wow this seems very interesting since i have the iphone but i am sooooo noob. what exactly needed to be installed for this?

[jeebus]

the kiwi iphone solution sounds neat but the problem with using for a temp gauge is now you have to make an adhoc wifi connection and start one of the iphone apps every time you go in the car.

for datalogging and code reading, it would be fine though.

[pharoh]

Originally Posted by SnoXRacer183 Do we know if this software reads everything correctly? Or is it like the Dashhawk and some functions don't work on the 2010?

Whatever data is available is accurate I believe. I've played with Engine Coolant Temp, Boost, RPM, Speed, WHP, Timing, MAF Pressure, Fuel Levels, etc. The only thing I consider to be suspect are the MPG averages.

Originally Posted by shook02 wow this seems very interesting since i have the iphone but i am sooooo noob. what exactly needed to be installed for this?

If you have an iPhone, you need the Kiwi Wifi transmitter ($150) and whatever software (Rev2, Dash Command) from the App store. That's it!

Originally Posted by jeebus the kiwi iphone solution sounds neat but the problem with using for a temp gauge is now you have to make an adhoc wifi connection and start one of the iphone apps every time you go in the car. for datalogging and code reading, it would be fine though.

Yep, you are right about all that but since I don't regularly use any other wifi connections on my iPhone, its always my last connection. I just start the app and it picks up signal in 1-2 seconds. Pretty quick, really.

I have no affiliation with these guys but I love this little toy. It allows me to see what's going on (5 readings on 1 screen) and if you get any check engine codes, etc you can see what they are and reset them - Not that I've had any on my MS3, but it is very portable and can be used on any car with an OBD2 port.

[dimaxxxl]

Has nobody out there thought of putting on a temp gauge. C'mon someone knows more than they are telling me.

[shook02]

kiwi wifi transmitter here i come

[shook02]

for some reason i cant find this "rev2" in teh app store...

never mind im a tard i found it

[letzleta]

Two questions.

1. Does this "rev2" software work on blackberries? (specifically Pearl with wifi)

2. Has anyone hooked up an actual guage? I would probably lean towards an A-pillar solution.

[paradigme]

I just looked up the REV software and I don't believe they are supporting anything outside of the Apple line. I would be surprised if that doesn't change though, there are a lot of AnDroid based phones out there and a pretty sizable app market for them.

I have my iPhone in the car at all times and am def going with the Kiwi. With the cobb dp, I can install a wide band o2 sensor and use the kiwi to monitor it. Very sweet setup. Thanks for the headsup.

[mrFanel]

IMHO the kiwi wifi adapter is overpriced... but then again its the only thing one can use to connect to iPhones since Apple is nazi and blocked proper Bluetooth stack drivers

I have a bluetooth OBD2 connector and used it with my Windows Mobile phone and now use it with my laptop and the bagillion of OBD2 software I have; I wonder though... does the OBD2 output on the speed3 output AFR mixture?

[thenewzolt]

well i ordered a temp gauge and vent pod... not too sure how im going to hook it up though? I might have to order one of these to make it work..
Radiator hose adaptor-Prosport Gauges Upper radiator hose adaptor

and does anyone know what size our rad hoses are??

[pharoh]

Originally Posted by thenewzolt well i ordered a temp gauge and vent pod... not too sure how im going to hook it up though? I might have to order one of these to make it work.. Radiator hose adaptor-Prosport Gauges Upper radiator hose adaptor and does anyone know what size our rad hoses are??

Which temp guage did you get and how much was the vent pod? That Prosport adapter seems like it would fit the bill for this application but I couldn't tell you what size our rad hose is...

[thenewzolt]

Originally Posted by pharoh Which temp guage did you get and how much was the vent pod? That Prosport adapter seems like it would fit the bill for this application but I couldn't tell you what size our rad hose is...

Prosport Gauges Performance Series Water temperature Gauge 52mm

the vent pod was 40 also....I bought the 30 mm i saw someone selling that size for the previous gen so im hoping its the same size

[2010 MS3]

Originally Posted by thenewzolt Prosport Gauges Performance Series Water temperature Gauge 52mm the vent pod was 40 also....I bought the 30 mm i saw someone selling that size for the previous gen so im hoping its the same size

can you link me to the vent pod u bought? Your talking about the guage correct?

[thenewzolt]

Originally Posted by 2010 MS3 can you link me to the vent pod u bought? Your talking about the guage correct?

VentPod Single Gauge Pod for Mazda 3 / Mazdaspeed 3 - Revolution Performance Motorsports!

No its not the gauge its just the pod to hold the gauge

[thenewzolt]

I still need to get the silver surrounding around the vent off but you get the idea..if anyone knows how to remove it from the actual vent it would be greatly appreciated

[mzdaspeed3]

Originally Posted by thenewzolt I still need to get the silver surrounding around the vent off but you get the idea..if anyone knows how to remove it from the actual vent it would be greatly appreciated

I like!

[2010 MS3]

So all you bought was :

Radiator hose adaptor-Prosport Gauges Upper radiator hose adaptor
Prosport Gauges Performance Series Water temperature Gauge 52mm

you also said you bought the 30mm hose adapter and it fit perfect?

got and pic of where you install the hose adapter under the hood? Thanks Mike

Originally Posted by thenewzolt well i ordered a temp gauge and vent pod... not too sure how im going to hook it up though? I might have to order one of these to make it work.. Radiator hose adaptor-Prosport Gauges Upper radiator hose adaptor and does anyone know what size our rad hoses are??

[thenewzolt]

yeah i just got the prosport gauge, 30 mm hose adaptor and the gauge pod for the 1st gen. I just cut the radiator hose right by the intake and put it in there... Im getting anywhere from 145-160 degrees.. and its 10 degrees outside so i guess that sounds right.

I just wish i could get the silver surrounding off the vent so it would look better

[pharoh]

Originally Posted by thenewzolt yeah i just got the prosport gauge, 30 mm hose adaptor and the gauge pod for the 1st gen. I just cut the radiator hose right by the intake and put it in there... Im getting anywhere from 145-160 degrees.. and its 10 degrees outside so i guess that sounds right. I just wish i could get the silver surrounding off the vent so it would look better

Hmm... 145-160? With my Kiwi Wifi I register about 185-195 when the car is fully warmed up. 145-160 is usually just after 5 mins of driving.

[thanox2]

Originally Posted by pharoh Hmm... 145-160? With my Kiwi Wifi I register about 185-195 when the car is fully warmed up. 145-160 is usually just after 5 mins of driving.

Stock temperature sensor is located somewhere different, maybe closer to the engine, thats why your temp reads higher.

He has an aftermarket temp sensor, installed on a different location.

[JS + MS3]

Why do we need this though? Sorry I'm noob.

[2010 MS3]

Originally Posted by JS + MS3 Why do we need this though? Sorry I'm noob.

Cause if you never notice our 2nd gen never came with a stock temp gauge. If your car is overheating it will only give you a light on the cluster. So it be safe for us to look at a aftermarkert gauge and see where our temp is for our cars.

[thenewzolt]

Originally Posted by pharoh Hmm... 145-160? With my Kiwi Wifi I register about 185-195 when the car is fully warmed up. 145-160 is usually just after 5 mins of driving.

yeah i placed it pretty close to the thermostat..so mine doesnt even get workin for a good 10 minutes once that thermostat opens.. but i can see the temperature fluctuate once its going so ill still be able to tell when im overheating..

[nynhex]

Originally Posted by pharoh Whatever data is available is accurate I believe. I've played with Engine Coolant Temp, Boost, RPM, Speed, WHP, Timing, MAF Pressure, Fuel Levels, etc. The only thing I consider to be suspect are the MPG averages.

Thanks for the info, what about EGT, AFR, FP, KR, IAT/BAT? I'm going to order one of these if nothing else for the code/cel feature. But I really want AFR/KR especially.

[dwilsonjr74]

thanks for the info.......

[pharoh]

Originally Posted by nynhex Thanks for the info, what about EGT, AFR, FP, KR, IAT/BAT? I'm going to order one of these if nothing else for the code/cel feature. But I really want AFR/KR especially.

Unfortunately it can read none of those from the OBD2 port, at least not on our cars.

[jason952]

what about the kiwi transmitter and one of their gauges, then you could get temp, boost, many parameters, but not cheap...

[gogogomoveit]

this is pretty cool. I may just end up buying a ipod touch just for this.

But second thought on this , if you dont HPDE your car, what is the use of monitoring exact water temp? When is the last time you have overheating coolant? The stock temperature indicator gives you enough progressive warnings ( yellow when things get warm and red when things are too hot).

[letzleta]

The only reason I would want a temp gauge is to know when it is fully warm and ready to go WOT!!!!

[2010MzdSpeed]

I definitely think it was a big mistake on Mazda's part leaving a temp gauge out. I'm not really into using my Iphone as my temp gauge. I would rather have it as a dedicated gauge.

[ROADWAR]

The "old school" in me says performance cars need a water temperature and an oil pressure guage.

[insomniacucr]

Has anyone tried the innovate motorsports OT-2? Its a OBDII wifi device. The innovate software (for PC or Iphone/Itouch) seems pretty similar to the Kiwi.

[3mazdaspeed]

Why not just run prosport 60mm gauge? It still fits in the 52mm hole and I would think it will fill up the vent pod well.

[9900rpm]

I'm posting a little late. For the dude that has the Porsport gauge with the vent pod, I have the same, but boost gauge. To get the stock silver shit away from the rest of the vent, you need to press down on the side clips. After that, you will have the silver part out, but the complete vent part doesn't come off that. You need to take a dremel to it to grind it to size.

I had the Prosport boost gauge on mine (pics are on another thread somewhere). I have since moved the boost gauge to the steering column and put the AEM UEGO in the vent.