UltraGauge v1.2 Unbox and Install on R56 Mini Cooper S (HOW TO DO THE PERFECT WIRE TUCK!)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มิ.ย. 2020
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In this video I install my new UltraGauge EM v1.2 on my 2013 Mini Cooper S (R56). This will let me see my various engine stats like engine oil and coolant temperature, boost PSI, etc.
It's a pretty simple install, but this was the first time I did it so we will go through the journey and learn some things together! I also managed to do a perfect wire tuck, so hopefully this helps anyone considering the mod!
I am not sponsored by UltraGauge, but I think it's a great cheap mod. Here's where you can learn more about the different gauge options and pick one up if you want:
UPDATED LINK FOR THE v1.4: ultra-gauge.com/ZC/index.php?...
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As a follow up to my previous comments, as I am doing the set up there are SPECIFIC MINI parameters that need to be set vs the default with regard to draining the vehicles battery after shutdown. This setting is VERY IMPORTANT to prevent battery drain, particularly if not driven often. It is shown on page 46 of the installation / operators manual. Set to “Mode 2” for a MINI.
thank god you make this video, was going to purchase boost gauge and water temp gauge individually to install, but after knowing what the ultragauge can do. you just save me a whole bunch of headache. you're the man
You know, I’ve been eyeing this gauge out for a long time now, seeing the videos, researching online and watching reviews. I just watched your video, and within 20 minutes I’ve created an account, set up my PayPal and placed my order. Just the way you explained from beginning to end, and can’t forget your enthusiasm towards the end!!! Aloha from Hawaii bro!
Great job on the wire tuck!
Thanks for the video. I have one coming and plan on mounting it just as you have here. Seems like I might want to set up my pages before tucking all the wires. Looks great, just as I envisioned when I ordered it, nice work!
Thank you very much for making this video. I recently purchased a 2010 R56 with an N12 engine and six speed transmission. After about six months of researching the actual year of vehicle I wanted, and then trying to find a locally owned one owner, non -smoker, no accidents vehicle in my choice of color I finally came upon one that met all my criteria. Hopefully it will be reliable for me, even though it won’t be a daily driver. I put approximately $2000 into it to bring it up to my standards and I’m not overly concerned about spending that much since I got the car at a very good price from the original owner in a private sale. One of the things that I was surprised with was the lack of more gauges to tell you what’s happening with the engine. As a professional pilot for nearly 40 years (now retired) I always like to know what’s happening with my engine because you can’t pull over in a cloud to fix something. Obviously a car is much different but I don’t want to be stranded along the side of the interstate. After searching the Internet and TH-cam I came across your video and again thank you. I immediately ordered the gauge with the mount that you have, and it arrived a few minutes ago. I plan on installing it in that exact location in my car. I don’t have the fancy simulated wood grain, but I have just the silver painted plastic. I also put a label there which I’m going to relocate that says “oil/coolant” so that whenever I get in the car before I go anywhere I am reminded to check the oil and the coolant level as I know those are extremely important with these engines. Along with my research on the gauge I noticed some people commenting about the fact that the installation/owners manual is about 63 pages in a downloadable PDF. I don’t understand why they complain about it because you should actually review it and you don’t have to print it out. You can download it on your computer, phone or tablet and then you can review and access the appropriate areas and plan to get things set up properly. There’s always going to be whiners and complainers. One thing I would like to address and it has been pointed out here before (thank you) is it would be much easier to program the unit in your hands relaxing in the drivers seat before you actually do the installation. Simply unwind the wiring harness and plug it into the OBD II port and then turn your vehicle on and program the unit without having to fiddle reaching behind it once it’s installed on the dash. My plan is to display the coolant temperature, oil temperature (would like oil pressure but not available), fuel pressure, voltage at CPU, and maybe fuel used and fuel remaining. My main use will be coolant temp as the car will be driven infrequently and I want to wait till the gauge is “off the peg” before putting any load on the engine. Finally there are different settings that I will access regarding the display brightness / auto brightness levels. Hope this addition to an already informative video helps someone. Cheers.
I just bought a 2007 Mini Cooper S, and this is the 1st thing I bought.
I can tell you are a neat guy like me, clean floor mats and clean interior. By the way nice kitchen!
Great video! I have the same car and I had no clue where to place the UltraGauge but after watching your video I decided to put it in the same spot
sweet, gonna buy this!
Excellent video!! Placing order now..
Love it got one comeing for my r56
Great video, very helpful
Thanks for this great video!
Very well explained and good video
nicely done, thanks
Very helpful thanks 👍
Very helpfull , need one on my R56s,temp is like a guessing game when driving without one.
Thanks for this! My husband want to buy me the Lufi XF Revolution for my Mini but I much prefer the sleek look of this one. You mounted exactly where I plan to as well.
Now that the gauge is installed and working wonderfully, I would give it about a 9 out of 10. If they had a way of either changing the display color, or perhaps three different models -say Orange-ish/Red, pale green and the existing blue it would be a 10. Probably would cover about 95% of the instrument colors of enthusiasts vehicles who purchase and utilize it.