AIM MXL Dash
27-10-2007, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by YoungDan
Am I correct in thiinking - If I plug this into my Omex 600, i won't need to install sensors?
Well I assume I'll need oil pressure/temp sensors, but it will get all the date like RPM etc etc from the Omex?
Polly - That looks fantastic.
Well I assume I'll need oil pressure/temp sensors, but it will get all the date like RPM etc etc from the Omex?
Polly - That looks fantastic.
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.
27-10-2007, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by m4dyeti
Yep one of these going in the Fiesta, and is configured with the Emerlad management 
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.
27-10-2007, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by polly_x
Originally Posted by m4dyeti
Yep one of these going in the Fiesta, and is configured with the Emerlad management
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.
28-10-2007, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by rapidcossie
i would love one but think it would turn into a wiring mare 
and for under Ł500
28-10-2007, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by EsCosRacer
Originally Posted by polly_x
Originally Posted by m4dyeti
Yep one of these going in the Fiesta, and is configured with the Emerlad management
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.
Then in the AIM software you select Pectel under the ECU type and then T2/T6 from there.
28-10-2007, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by richm
latest K3 Emerald CAN bus is compatible with AIM, specifically mentioned in the K3 specs although not in the AIM documentation yet I think.
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!
28-10-2007, 12:21 PM
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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 ?
28-10-2007, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Xen
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 ?
28-10-2007, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Xen
Sounds like a nice bit of kit, but won't fit a P8 without some work there. Hard work I mean. 
Isn't it ?
Isn't it ?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.
28-10-2007, 05:50 PM
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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
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
28-10-2007, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jay.
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
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
neither did i pay 600 quid in the first place nor did i go for their expensive loom
28-10-2007, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jay.
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
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
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!!!
28-10-2007, 09:35 PM
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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)
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)
29-10-2007, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MAD YUM
I have one installed in YUM
got one wire connected to fuel tank for VDU sensor
And the rest is seen by direct link to my Autronics SM4 ecu
The idot lights l got for Ł25.00 and a couple of lights for abs, water injection
got one wire connected to fuel tank for VDU sensor
And the rest is seen by direct link to my Autronics SM4 ecu
The idot lights l got for Ł25.00 and a couple of lights for abs, water injection
Have you any pictures of your dash mate
30-10-2007, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by EsCosRacer
stack compared to the aim is stinky poo
30-10-2007, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Xen
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 ?
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
12-12-2007, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by polly_x
Here is a pic of mine installed in the Westy. As ive bleated on about before its an amazing bit of kit especially if you connect it to a decent ECU.
I also have the AIM wide band lampda and EGT connected and it shows everything else from the ECU like a pectel monitor really.
I also have the AIM wide band lampda and EGT connected and it shows everything else from the ECU like a pectel monitor really.
Hi Stu
So could this hook up to a L8 ecu??? and what about displaying AFR and EGT
12-12-2007, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by miller3
Originally Posted by polly_x
Here is a pic of mine installed in the Westy. As ive bleated on about before its an amazing bit of kit especially if you connect it to a decent ECU.
I also have the AIM wide band lampda and EGT connected and it shows everything else from the ECU like a pectel monitor really.
I also have the AIM wide band lampda and EGT connected and it shows everything else from the ECU like a pectel monitor really.
Hi Stu
So could this hook up to a L8 ecu??? and what about displaying AFR and EGT
Mine displays AFR on a separate page. Ive got the AIM wide band AFR LCU-One kit installed.
15-12-2007, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Jay.
the aim works off the cambus and the ecu has to be setup to run the aim so a p8wont do it
15-12-2007, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Xen
Would it work the same way with a P8 or only with T series ?
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
15-12-2007, 09:57 PM
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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.