135i Custom Boost Gauge--Integrated OEM Look\Feel

[RiXst3r]

E-mail will be going out early next week, get on the list!!!

http://www.rixeffects.com/store/stealth1


-Rick

[BahamaBart]

Love the work that is being done and don't want to rain on the development BUT ...............I'd be more interested in a matching set of these gauges that goes in the center vents. I appreciate that the install might be more complicated but if you did it for the center vents, you would have the opportunity to sell 2 gauges to each customer as opposed to 1 . Plus you get the passenger WOW factor.

The only additional development would be in the mechanics of the second gauge.

The development would be minimum if you simply wired "out" the display to accept a gauge manufacturer like PLX Devices who separate the brain from the display. (http://www.plxdevices.com/)

My preference would be - Boost and A/F gauges ? But the second gauge could be any one of the six brain boxes they offer.

Minimally, I would suggest making the middle vent faceplate and give us the option.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

[Xin1120]

Originally Posted by BahamaBart

Love the work that is being done and don't want to rain on the development BUT ...............I'd be more interested in a matching set of these gauges that goes in the center vents. I appreciate that the install might be more complicated but if you did it for the center vents, you would have the opportunity to sell 2 gauges to each customer as opposed to 1 . Plus you get the passenger WOW factor.

The only additional development would be in the mechanics of the second gauge.

The development would be minimum if you simply wired "out" the display to accept a gauge manufacturer like PLX Devices who separate the brain from the display. (http://www.plxdevices.com/)

My preference would be - Boost and A/F gauges ? But the second gauge could be any one of the six brain boxes they offer.

Minimally, I would suggest making the middle vent faceplate and give us the option.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

I see where you are coming from but this is my thought. Our corner vents suck...really bad. They do not distribute air in the right location and rarely cools you down. As a result, I heavily depends on my center vents to do most of the job required for the A/C. Thus, I think this gauge is perfect for that location since I'm not really using it for anything else important. If these gauges take up more room on the center vents and block more airflow, I'm gonna go crazy from heat exhaustion. hehe just my thought. BTW, I'm in Texas...its freakin hot down here.

And yes it may give the passenger wow factor. But it could also give the passenger wow, he is a huge nerd factor.

[frimmelnojerz]

i don't know about anyone else but my passengers are generally idiots and wouldn't care about anything like that.

[Xin1120]

Originally Posted by frimmelnojerz

i don't know about anyone else but my passengers are generally idiots and wouldn't care about anything like that.

lol, i could vouch for a couple of those too

[BahamaBart]

Originally Posted by Xin1120

I see where you are coming from but this is my thought. Our corner vents suck...really bad. They do not distribute air in the right location and rarely cools you down. As a result, I heavily depends on my center vents to do most of the job required for the A/C. Thus, I think this gauge is perfect for that location since I'm not really using it for anything else important. If these gauges take up more room on the center vents and block more airflow, I'm gonna go crazy from heat exhaustion. hehe just my thought. BTW, I'm in Texas...its freakin hot down here.

And yes it may give the passenger wow factor. But it could also give the passenger wow, he is a huge nerd factor.

I hear ya but I hail from Miami so I know heat too.

Any loss of air flow from the center do to the gauges your gonna get a more pressurized air stream from all of the vents - center and sides.

But regardless, I just hope they offer "any vent" install. Plus I'd like to see a matching A/F gauge

[BahamaBart]

You guys need to be more selective on who rides in your car.

[RiXst3r]

Originally Posted by Xin1120

And yes it may give the passenger wow factor. But it could also give the passenger wow, he is a huge nerd factor.

[RiXst3r]

Originally Posted by BahamaBart

But regardless, I just hope they offer "any vent" install. Plus I'd like to see a matching A/F gauge

I'll check out fitment on the center vents next time I do a 135 beta install/test fit session, but this will most likely be something we won't pursue for a while, mainly because of the reasons already listed...

I can already program the gauge to be a wideband AFR gauge, but then it wouldn't read boost, so you would need 2 gauges to read both.

Thanks for the ideas!


BTW... we are almost ready to open up for pre-orders on the first batch... I am having a meeting with the p3 staff tonight, and we are working out the details for anyone who wants to guarantee their spot in the first batch by pre-ordering and will be creating the ordering right afterwards.

-Rick

[BahamaBart]

Originally Posted by RiXst3r

I can already program the gauge to be a wideband AFR gauge, but then it wouldn't read boost, so you would need 2 gauges to read both.

Thanks for the ideas!

-Rick

I appreciate your well down the road with the side vent development and I'm sure it will be successful for many would like the gauge in the side vent.

Then there are people like me who would be interested in a center combo pack - Boost and A/F. The incremental investment is face plate.

2 x $ = 2$ or $$.

[Tim@P3Cars.com]

The P3Cars.com 135 Vent Integrated Digital interface is now in production!

We are only receiving 71 units for our first batch, therefore we are offering to accept PRE-ORDERS for anyone that wants to receive one of these units, and be the first to install this gauge in your 135!

The gauges will begin shipping within 4-5 weeks, with a maximum possible wait time of 40 business days.
Shipping will be done in the order that pre-order PAYMENTS are received.

We appreciate everyones patience, and we are sure you will agree that this gauge has been worth the wait!

PRE-ORDER HERE: http://www.p3cars.com/shop/135preorder/

The P3Cars.com Team
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http://www.P3Cars.com
Parts. Passion. Performance.

[twinturbo135i]

I just pre-ordered mine. it says 4 to 5 weeks. I sure hope it really doesn't take that long.

[RiXst3r]

Originally Posted by twinturbo135i

I just pre-ordered mine. it says 4 to 5 weeks. I sure hope it really doesn't take that long.

We prefer to give the worst case scenario... we plan to be shipping them sooner!

The list is filling up fast!

[nordique14]

Woo-hoo! The wait is finally over (to order). Now I go to sit by the mailbox.

Can you explain the plug'n'play power option? What does it use to supply the power and what makes it p'n'p.

[RiXst3r]

Originally Posted by nordique14

Woo-hoo! The wait is finally over (to order). Now I go to sit by the mailbox.

Can you explain the plug'n'play power option? What does it use to supply the power and what makes it p'n'p.

The plug and play power harness has OEM bmw connectors and automotive grade wire pre-assembled so that when you install the unit, you don't have to tap or splice any wires, it just "plugs right in" to existing connectors under the dash or center console.

Thanks!

-Rick

[zamm3k]

wooohoooo! just pre ordered mine too!

[HIPSI]

Is there a Promo Code that we should enter?

[BahamaBart]

Question - I assume that if you order the unit WITH "the switch" that the unit will work even though you do not have the switch connected to a tune?
Could you post a pic of the unit with the switch for comparison purposes.

[RiXst3r]

Originally Posted by HIPSI

Is there a Promo Code that we should enter?

no promo codes needed ... the free domestic shipping is automatic.

[RiXst3r]

Originally Posted by BahamaBart

Question - I assume that if you order the unit WITH "the switch" that the unit will work even though you do not have the switch connected to a tune?
Could you post a pic of the unit with the switch for comparison purposes.

The mapswitching is done electronically in the unit, on screen.

A video of some of those features are here:

and here

All the gauges support switching, but you only get the cable to run between your tune and the gauge to switch the maps IF you select it. Optional of course, and it will run fine with or without it. You could even order it without it and get the cable later if you decide to.

[HondaGoneRogue]

I want to order but the timeframe that you will be shipping these I will be in the middle of a move. I don't want to miss the buy in but I have no address to give. Can I order and you set one aside?

[RiXst3r]

Originally Posted by HondaGoneRogue

I want to order but the timeframe that you will be shipping these I will be in the middle of a move. I don't want to miss the buy in but I have no address to give. Can I order and you set one aside?

Yep, no problem... we hold units all the time for people, just e-mail us at contact@p3cars.com with your order number and tell us to hold it til a date you prefer. That way you can be sure to get a unit as soon as possible.