I just had a look through the config software and it does not list OMEX as an ECU option so not sure if it will work with that one.

Basically you only need sensors for anything you want to connect direct to the dash. If you have temps and pressures into your ECU then it would read from there. (If its a compatable ECU)

Heres another pic showing the full dash.

 

Yep one of these going in the Fiesta, and is configured with the Emerlad management

 

You sure it works with Emerald? Ive got the latest AIM software here and it does not list Emerald in the ECU setup menu?

Maybe you can select a different ECU that has the same protocol for the datastream or can you select the output in the ECU software to match up with the dash? You have to set the T6 to STACK output.

 

latest K3 Emerald CAN bus is compatible with AIM, specifically mentioned in the K3 specs although not in the AIM documentation yet I think.

 

do they not just plug straight in to your ecu?as its compatable with the autronic
and for under Ł500

 

I use the serial output on the T6. You have to set the T6 to output a STACK datastream in desppro.

Then in the AIM software you select Pectel under the ECU type and then T2/T6 from there.

 

Ive just a check about and you can use it. You have to select AIM as the ECU type in the software. Looks like it uses a Bosch protocol but that will allow the emerald to talk to it using the CAN connection.

You WILL be very impressed when you get it up and running.

Just downloaded the latest software and firmware updates too from AIM as they develop and update them very regularly.

Off to the garage to laod them up to the MXL now!

 

Yeah its only the newer version of Emerald that will share with Aim.

Ive had mine upgraded to accept this

Looking forward to having a display that is is accurate and also easy to look at rather than 10 seperate pod gauges.

 

Problem is the rpms aren't that easy to read when driving fast I think. Much faster to read the rpms on a normal gauge. Anyone agreeing or is it just a matter of time to adapt yourself to this digital rpm gauging ?

 

I would say that its way easeir. You can have a sweeping guage display and a digital number display and it shows a peak hold in the sweep so way easier.

 

yes the emerald k3 will work directly with the aim dash

i stil didnt buy one once findind out how uch extra it was for the sensors and sub loom , so i went for the etb

 

Sounds like a nice bit of kit, but won't fit a P8 without some work there. Hard work I mean. Isn't it ?

 

I am sure someone could put there mind to it and turn a pectel datastream into a protocol that the AIM can read.

Jay, if you were connecting it to your ECU, what extra sensors would you need?

Cant believe you went for the ETB over the AIM.

 

needed oil temp/pres a speed sensor then the idiot lights

mate i dont think ive made abad choice tbh the etb build quality is spot on exellent package gps ect really good customer service , i just dont think the aim isworth Ł600+ vat then another Ł200 for sub loom and sensors

 

stu install looks very tidy

 

The loom is not 200 quid??? Even the 8 channel Analogue one is less than 100.

You already have 4 speed sensors on your car too so no expense there?

And like I said you can get them for way less than 600 for the unit!!!

 

every cunt itried wanted to rape me for money and tbh after seeing a aim in the flesh i want impressed

 

someone PM me where you can get it for 400-500, i fell the dash coming out of the 3dr

 

ryan you need to order it from the sates for that money plusyou will need the senosors ect then you will be hit by import duty

 

Seems to be to be well wrth the money for the features you get..



I spent almost twice that on my pod styel gauges and those basterds are almost 20% out of calibration from the ECU readings.

Questions is however, is a STACK dash better?...(bring on the debate lol)

 

PMSL - If ever i heard a better comparison that were it.

im SOLD.......... Aim it is ....

 

AIM has now been ordered. Thanks for the info as to where i could get one. Just glad my car can look far less fast and furious now

 

Have you any pictures of your dash mate

 

Rumour has it that Stack are about to launch a new range of dash's to compete with the current crop of budget ones.

 

the rumors has been around for about 4 months. still havent seen anything yet, and there missing a huge chunk of the market without it

 

When competing I ignore the rev display and rely on the sequential shift lights to optimise gear changes.

With clever positioning of the shiftlights you can often use the reflection as a pseudo "HUD" right in front of your eyes on the windscreen

 

Hi Stu


So could this hook up to a L8 ecu??? and what about displaying AFR and EGT

 

No, wont hook up to a L8. I run a T6 2000.

Mine displays AFR on a separate page. Ive got the AIM wide band AFR LCU-One kit installed.

 

Would it work the same way with a P8 or only with T series ?

 

the aim works off the cambus and the ecu has to be setup to run the aim so a p8wont do it

 

A shame, but the AIM would be worth the upgrade to a T6 anyway imo.

 

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it could work with a P8 or L8 equipped with a chip that outputs the pectel protocol datastream if:

a) AIM programmed it to accept the pectel protocol

b) the datastream in the ECU was changed to be compatible with the AIM

c) you put a converter in between - you can get converters that would take the serial datastream from the ECU and convert it either to a serial datastream compatible with the AIM, or convert it to a CANBus signal

the problem is, very few people know what the protocol is for the output of the L8/P8 datastream and those that do have not shown any interest in doing this

 

Who dose no Nick

 

I got mine the other week from gtfabrications, very good service and i made a massive saving. Just need to try and figure out the wiring, looks a right pain in the ass.