2nd Gen R56 Cooper S P3Cars Vent integrated Digital Interface - thoughts?

I installed it about a week ago. The install was easy. The quality seems good.

1.) I wish it had more PID's, specifically AFR. Maybe they will add more with an update.

2.) It will only scroll through the PID's in one direction. You can't toggle back and forth you have to go all the way around.

Overall I'm happy.

 

I use a Scangauge II and very much like what it does. I looked at the MINI application of the P3 Cars device and it looks like it performs the same type of functions. It's nicely designed too, fitting between the vent and factory gauges. You can't afford to lose any vent space in one of our cars. Good luck with your purchase!

 

Write-up and pics: P3cars Mini Cooper R56 Review - North American Motoring

 

That's a nice looking piece, especially the way it integrates into the dash trim. Downside is it only displays one function at a time. I use a combination of Scangauge II and Craven ngauges. I have the boost gauge and water temp gauge and the SGII is showing engine temp, intake air temp, volts and F/A mixture. Kellen is working on an oil pressure unit to add to the Ngauge line. That'll be my next addition.

 

I use Cravenspeed mounts for the SGII and Garmin.

 

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but oil temp reading is possible with Scangauge II, you'll just have to get it programmed first. I think Way Motorworks sells them with MINI specific programs already in place.

 

If you'd like, visit my garage and you'll be able to view a shot of my R53 cockpit. Though a bit different from yours I'd guess, this illustrates the layout you might be able to attain... My Scangauge is mounted beneath the center switch bank. It's good there as the items being monitored are not as significant as those on my column.

Hope this helps you a bit.

 

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You can also see a Scangauge install in my garage. Much better than the P3 IMO.

 

I only have a Boost gauge and a Meth gauge but I also have an RMW car parts & tuned very well so don't have issues. :devil:


Both of those look good if you are into monitoring everything.

 

Not speaking for Scott, but I like mine because I can monitor and view four separate functions at the same time. You can also change the back lighting color to suit your taste. The choices of color and function can be changed very easily, if need be.

 

^^^ +1 ^^^

 

Yep........small footprint and loads of info available. And the Craven mount is perfect.