Dataloggers?

[fairlane68]

You guys who are using dataloggers like the AIM Solo and others, how are you connecting them to your car's PCM (ECU)? Direct splicing or OBD connector?

 

[mikeD4V]

AiM: bought direct splice kit because of an ngauge that was using the OBD2 connector. Ended up using the OBD2 connector for AiM and unplugging the ngauge which I couldn't see well because of glare and the info it was providing was unnecessary. The AiM cable is long but can be rolled up and stuffed into the kick panel behind the hood release.

 

[Dave_W]

OBD2 connector for AIM.

 

[captdistraction]

direct wire - I don't like the idea of possible intermittent connections or changing the resistance across a properly terminated CAN network.

 

[byronj]

I have the OBD connector but you have to unplug it after your done with it. It won’t shut off.

 

[JDee]

I have the OBD connector but you have to unplug it after your done with it. It won’t shut off.

Yeah, good advice!
If you have a tiny battery like I do the wireless OBD connector will pull the battery down in the 40 minutes between sessions enough that the car won't start.....I try to find a paddock spot pointing downhill in case I forget.......or have lots of friends around. Right @carver?
I'm using a Braille B2015 battery and it's marginal, have to really make sure there are no loads on it during down time.

 

[byronj]

Yeah, good advice!
If you have a tiny battery like I do the wireless OBD connector will pull the battery down in the 40 minutes between sessions enough that the car won't start.....I try to find a paddock spot pointing downhill in case I forget.......or have lots of friends around. Right @carver?
I'm using a Braille B2015 battery and it's marginal, have to really make sure there are no loads on it during down time.

Thanks, I haven’t had a chance to use it on track yet. I didn’t think just the down time between sessions could screw your day up.