Monitoring boost PSI and other info

DigitalNav · 08-29-2016, 12:52 PM

Is there any plug in device or similar item that I can use to monitor the boost PSI on the 535i?

B58BULLY · 08-29-2016, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DigitalNav

Is there any plug in device or similar item that I can use to monitor the boost PSI on the 535i?

Other than jb4 i dont know of any

lsturbointeg · 08-29-2016, 11:11 PM

there's apps you can DL to your phone but you'll need a wireless Dongle to plug into your car

DigitalNav · 08-30-2016, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

there's apps you can DL to your phone but you'll need a wireless Dongle to plug into your car

Are these accurate? Any names?

lsturbointeg · 08-30-2016, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DigitalNav

Are these accurate? Any names?

Torque Pro is one i've seen a lot of guys posting they are using. it's pretty accurate as it's giving you real time data. you still need a Dongle to plug in to your OBD port for the app to communicate with the car. it's been awhile since i looked into this but i'm sure there's probably better apps better dongles now

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...l.torque&hl=en

DigitalNav · 08-30-2016, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Torque Pro is one i've seen a lot of guys posting they are using. it's pretty accurate as it's giving you real time data. you still need a Dongle to plug in to your OBD port for the app to communicate with the car. it's been awhile since i looked into this but i'm sure there's probably better apps better dongles now

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...l.torque&hl=en

Do you know if the torque and HP numbers these apps give are real?

Cause my car is chipped and was curious if it would be real

FSociety · 08-30-2016, 07:29 AM

Torque/HP is not 100% accurate

I have OBDLINK LX ( works with Android via Bluetooth )
also comes with their free app "obdlink' if you have iphone OBDLINK MX is the best

MavRick · 08-30-2016, 08:44 AM

somebody posted about the P3 vent gauge and i looked it up. i really like it. you can get it to where it just shows boost or one that shows a multitude of different readings. they range from $229 to $389...

lsturbointeg · 08-30-2016, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MavRick

somebody posted about the P3 vent gauge and i looked it up. i really like it. you can get it to where it just shows boost or one that shows a multitude of different readings. they range from $229 to $389...

I forgot to mention this too lol! This would be on the higher cost of things vs DL an app and a wireless dongle

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Originally Posted by FSociety

Torque/HP is not 100% accurate

I have OBDLINK LX ( works with Android via Bluetooth )
also comes with their free app "obdlink' if you have iphone OBDLINK MX is the best

This is great! OP see what I mean? This is new as there's probably more apps out there too. Do you have a link for this brother?

matt21484 · 08-30-2016, 12:52 PM

I bought this OBDII scanner from amazon and use the free torque app on an android phone, of which, boost in psi is one of the displays. Total investment was about $40 as I bought a $10 android phone to use this with. This particular model is wi-fi only so it wouldn't interfer with my bluetooth phone.

FSociety · 08-30-2016, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

This is great! OP see what I mean? This is new as there's probably more apps out there too. Do you have a link for this brother?

http://www.obdlink.com

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Originally Posted by matt21484

I bought this OBDII scanner from amazon and use the free torque app on an android phone, of which, boost in psi is one of the displays. Total investment was about $40 as I bought a $10 android phone to use this with. This particular model is wi-fi only so it wouldn't interfer with my bluetooth phone.

It wont interfere, i have an old android phone paired to my OBDLINK thats a dedicated car phone and my iPhone bluetooth paired to my bmw. No interference in 3yrs

DaHeadlightGuy · 08-30-2016, 06:04 PM

Shouldn't a mechanical boost gauge read boost psi if you connect on the intake side of the charge pipe?

lsturbointeg · 08-30-2016, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHeadlightGuy

Shouldn't a mechanical boost gauge read boost psi if you connect on the intake side of the charge pipe?

Nice! That's what I did on my Turbo Integra. But it was the liquid filled mechanical gauge. Supposedly that gave the most accurate reading. Not sure how a mechanical gauge would look in a BMW or where you can put it to make it look OEM and not make it look too tacky looking ?

our 5 series is a luxury performance and not a Honda/Integra

krautmeister · 08-31-2016, 08:34 AM

Isn't there a coding mod that shows a "performance" screen? I recall it shows HP.

maxximus · 08-31-2016, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MavRick

somebody posted about the P3 vent gauge and i looked it up. i really like it. you can get it to where it just shows boost or one that shows a multitude of different readings. they range from $229 to $389...

This is badass.. I want my radar readout to do this.

Infamouscrew02 · 08-31-2016, 07:13 PM

I've got the p3 vent gauge. I like having it.

xxpanipuri · 08-31-2016, 07:13 PM

I have the p3 I love it! Picked it up used from a forum member. Took 5 mins to install!

bake · 08-31-2016, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by xxpanipuri

I have the p3 I love it! Picked it up used from a forum member. Took 5 mins to install!

This. One of my favorite mods!

MavRick · 08-31-2016, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bake

This. One of my favorite mods!

spacers were up next but i think jumped to the head of the line...

NV GUNS · 08-31-2016, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by krautmeister

Isn't there a coding mod that shows a "performance" screen? I recall it shows HP.

only for the M series

SchillerM · 09-03-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by NV GUNS

only for the M series

I don't believe that is correct for being custom coded. But I do believe that 550i isn't one that it works with. 535i does I think. There is info in coding forums.
Matt

MissionPerformance · 09-13-2016, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NV GUNS

only for the M series

That is not correct. Actually F10 M5 prior to 2014 never even supported the Sport Display option. The sport display can be coded on any NBT and most CIC Fxx vehicles.

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