NAV Display of ECU Data

**Digitalfiend** · 02-28-2008, 07:56 AM

NOTE:
You can select more than one option in the poll. If you vote, please choose one box from the "I would use..." list and one from the "This would..." list. Basically the poll is to assess how often you feel you would use the feature as well as if you feel it would increase the value of the NAV option.

Thread Description:

Having the OEM NAV unit display useful information like boost, AFR, IAM, etc, would be much more useful to 2008+ STI owners than simply seeing Avg MPG (already availabe by clock), instant MPG (who cares), and throttle position % (who cares). If we assume that this data is being collected from the ECU, then it should be a relatively simple matter for Subaru to provide an update to enable the display useful data.

While it is unlikely this post will cause Subaru to release an update to enable this for 2008 owners, it might serve to show interest for having it as a 2009 feature.

Posting Rules:

For those that would like to see this feature, please post here. Please only post if you would like to see this feature. Also, if you could indicate whether you are a current owner or potential buyer (08 or 09+) that would be helpful too.

This is not a discussion thread.

**Digitalfiend** · 02-28-2008, 07:59 AM

I'll start. Yes as a soon-to-be owner of a 2008 STI, I would like to see this feature delivered as an update, if possible. At the very least this should be a feature for MY09.

twigg107 · 02-28-2008, 08:42 AM

I didnt order my 08 with navi but if it did have these options, I'd probably would of got it. I think a ODB II code reader would be helpful to. :/

thegame696911 · 02-28-2008, 08:55 AM

I getting my 08 STI on the weekend and I have Nav included...... would simply awesome for it to have this capability down the road.

bwana · 02-28-2008, 08:58 AM

just like the skyline gt-r coming next year. but make it BETTER!

GilMikalian · 02-28-2008, 08:59 AM

Current owner. If USEFUL data were displayed by the Nav, I would have purchased this option. As it stands, however, I did not opt for the Navi since I already have a handheld unit and $2K is WAY to much to spend for a Navi.

UturnSTi · 02-28-2008, 09:46 AM

Current owner w/Nav. I would like to see this as an update, and I believe it would add to the appeal!

Emissary · 02-28-2008, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UturnSTi

Current owner w/Nav. I would like to see this as an update, and I believe it would add to the appeal!

+1...couldn't have said it better!

BuzSTid · 02-28-2008, 10:52 AM

Also current owner... definitely interested in a factory update.

if not, would it be possible for the factory to release the code under GPL and allow those with the time and the resources to cobble something together?

jph · 02-28-2008, 11:40 AM

current owner, no NAV.

i would still not get the nav if it was able to do this. i already have a gtech-pro, a scangauge II and an Accessport v2 to read everything that i need to see. and i have GPS built into my blackberry. just can't justify spending $2K on another set of gauges and nav.

i voted "This would *not* increase the appeal of the NAV option"

J.

suby555 · 02-28-2008, 12:31 PM

Current owner with NAV!

I would really like that!!!

wooyoung · 03-08-2008, 02:57 PM

I would pay for that upgrade.

***Spaceman*** · 03-08-2008, 03:12 PM

I'm a current owner of an '08 but I did not get the NAV because it required the purchase of $2k BBS wheels which I didn't want.

I voted yes anyhow, because that would be cool to have on the NAV.

freeman · 03-12-2008, 12:30 AM

I'd pay for that as well.
If Subaru won't offer this feature, I will probably go ahead and order a GTR!

totsubo · 03-20-2008, 11:51 AM

OK... I have been trying to figure out how to attach a turbo boost gauge to my dash... Then I saw this thread. Cool... but never will happen... I voted that I would be interested in this.
Solution!!!
After a lot of thought I came up with a possible solution.
Imagine this:
Using the "video in" attached to a small computer that is connected via the OBD-II using either bluetooth or a USB cable (via a scantool).
Wireless Options
This will allow you to display on the Navi.
Cons:
Major pain to shutdown the computer.
Have to wait for the computer to power up before it can display the video.
Have to perform the grounding of the "gray" wire so that the video will display while moving.
Have to buy the Scantool hardware and software.
Have to have something always plugged into the OBD-II (similar to using an AccessPort).
Pros:
You can have more than one item displayed, for example MP3 playing in the background.
Possible Valentine One remote displayed on your screen. (needs more research)
V1 Virtual Display : Skinnable Valentine One to PC Software - MP3Car.com

View Poll Results: Would an enhanced NAV "live gauge" display be useful?
I would use this feature frequently	91	78.45%
I would use this feature occasionally	16	13.79%
I would use this feature rarely	0	0%
This would increase the appeal of the NAV option	62	53.45%
This would not increase the appeal of the NAV option	3	2.59%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 116. You may not vote on this poll

02-28-2008, 07:56 AM	#1
Digitalfiend Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,058 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	NAV Display of ECU Data NOTE: You can select more than one option in the poll. If you vote, please choose one box from the "I would use..." list and one from the "This would..." list. Basically the poll is to assess how often you feel you would use the feature as well as if you feel it would increase the value of the NAV option. Thread Description: Having the OEM NAV unit display useful information like boost, AFR, IAM, etc, would be much more useful to 2008+ STI owners than simply seeing Avg MPG (already availabe by clock), instant MPG (who cares), and throttle position % (who cares). If we assume that this data is being collected from the ECU, then it should be a relatively simple matter for Subaru to provide an update to enable the display useful data. While it is unlikely this post will cause Subaru to release an update to enable this for 2008 owners, it might serve to show interest for having it as a 2009 feature. Posting Rules: For those that would like to see this feature, please post here. Please only post if you would like to see this feature. Also, if you could indicate whether you are a current owner or potential buyer (08 or 09+) that would be helpful too. This is not a discussion thread. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Digitalfiend : 02-29-2008 at 08:42 AM.

02-28-2008, 07:59 AM	#2
Digitalfiend Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,058 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Petition: NAV Display of ECU Data I'll start. Yes as a soon-to-be owner of a 2008 STI, I would like to see this feature delivered as an update, if possible. At the very least this should be a feature for MY09.

02-28-2008, 08:42 AM	#3
twigg107 Spec C Club Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: Me..... Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 1,328 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Petition: NAV Display of ECU Data I didnt order my 08 with navi but if it did have these options, I'd probably would of got it. I think a ODB II code reader would be helpful to. :/

02-28-2008, 08:55 AM	#4
thegame696911 Amateur STI Driver Car: WRB/Gold 08 STI Fav Mod: Rally Armor Mudflaps Location: Brampton, Canada Posts: 28 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Petition: NAV Display of ECU Data I getting my 08 STI on the weekend and I have Nav included...... would simply awesome for it to have this capability down the road.

02-28-2008, 08:58 AM	#5
bwana Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 40 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Petition: NAV Display of ECU Data just like the skyline gt-r coming next year. but make it BETTER!

02-28-2008, 08:59 AM	#6
GilMikalian Silver Member Car: '08 DGM STI w/BBS Fav Mod: Britax Roundabout Location: L.A. Posts: 677 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Petition: NAV Display of ECU Data Current owner. If USEFUL data were displayed by the Nav, I would have purchased this option. As it stands, however, I did not opt for the Navi since I already have a handheld unit and $2K is WAY to much to spend for a Navi.

02-28-2008, 09:46 AM	#7
UturnSTi Silver Member Car: DGM 2008 STi Location: Monterey, Ca Posts: 179 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Petition: NAV Display of ECU Data Current owner w/Nav. I would like to see this as an update, and I believe it would add to the appeal!

02-28-2008, 10:52 AM	#9
BuzSTid Junior STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STi Fav Mod: Stage 1 Location: Calgary Posts: 195 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Petition: NAV Display of ECU Data Also current owner... definitely interested in a factory update. if not, would it be possible for the factory to release the code under GPL and allow those with the time and the resources to cobble something together?

02-28-2008, 11:40 AM	#10
jph S204 Racer Car: '08 STi Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,690 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Petition: NAV Display of ECU Data current owner, no NAV. i would still not get the nav if it was able to do this. i already have a gtech-pro, a scangauge II and an Accessport v2 to read everything that i need to see. and i have GPS built into my blackberry. just can't justify spending $2K on another set of gauges and nav. i voted "This would not increase the appeal of the NAV option" J.

02-28-2008, 12:31 PM	#11
suby555 Junior STI Driver Car: Pure white MY08 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Belgium Posts: 57 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Petition: NAV Display of ECU Data Current owner with NAV! I would really like that!!!

03-08-2008, 02:57 PM	#12
wooyoung Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 9 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: NAV Display of ECU Data I would pay for that upgrade.

03-08-2008, 03:12 PM	#13
*Spaceman* _ Car: Aspen White '08 STi Fav Mod: 2008 STi Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 377 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: NAV Display of ECU Data I'm a current owner of an '08 but I did not get the NAV because it required the purchase of $2k BBS wheels which I didn't want. I voted yes anyhow, because that would be cool to have on the NAV.

03-12-2008, 12:30 AM	#14
freeman Junior STI Driver Car: 07 MZ4,08 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Vancouver Posts: 104 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: NAV Display of ECU Data I'd pay for that as well. If Subaru won't offer this feature, I will probably go ahead and order a GTR!

03-20-2008, 11:51 AM	#15
totsubo Junior STI Driver Car: AspnWht 08 WRX STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 58 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: NAV Display of ECU Data OK... I have been trying to figure out how to attach a turbo boost gauge to my dash... Then I saw this thread. Cool... but never will happen... I voted that I would be interested in this. Solution!!! After a lot of thought I came up with a possible solution. Imagine this: Using the "video in" attached to a small computer that is connected via the OBD-II using either bluetooth or a USB cable (via a scantool). Wireless Options This will allow you to display on the Navi. Cons: Major pain to shutdown the computer. Have to wait for the computer to power up before it can display the video. Have to perform the grounding of the "gray" wire so that the video will display while moving. Have to buy the Scantool hardware and software. Have to have something always plugged into the OBD-II (similar to using an AccessPort). Pros: You can have more than one item displayed, for example MP3 playing in the background. Possible Valentine One remote displayed on your screen. (needs more research) V1 Virtual Display : Skinnable Valentine One to PC Software - MP3Car.com This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by totsubo : 03-20-2008 at 12:04 PM. Reason: Added link to V1 Virtual Display