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monty77
04-04-2003, 07:51
...what is it exactly? Can private individuals purchase them? and how do they work?

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ibizacupra
04-04-2003, 07:56
Yes anyone can buy it..
It is made by Ross-Tech in the USA..... www.ross-tech.com for full info and download etc..

EDC was doing something on a group buy I believe on this.

The software is downloadable in a shareware version (free) but you will need the connection cable to go from laptop to car diagnostic OBDII port.

Have a look at the website above.

It is a very good tool, however, you also have the ability to change settings if getting carried away with playing..
Datalogging and fault code reporting/erasing is handy. (and safe)

regards
bill

monty77
04-04-2003, 08:19
$199 for a cable - ouch!

...I'm really just interested in making sure I'm not losing any boost, will just get the gauge for now I think.

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Wilko
04-04-2003, 10:16
you can get cables from people in the UK and use the free shareware version. I got my cable from a guy in essex for £58.
If you like the software and decide you want to be able to do more with it you can register it for $99 at a later date.

Ill PM you the e-mail address of the guy I got my cable from.

monty77
04-04-2003, 10:24
..thx mate, £58 is more like it :)

How 'cut down' is the shareware version?

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edc
04-04-2003, 10:47
VAG-COM cable will be the prize of the next or one of the next compos. Group buy will commence then when winner is drawn.