Hello,
I am very interested in a proper and integrated solution for inboard data loggin and display. There are a few solutions on the market, but I like the philosophy and the possibilities offered by the Race Technology products.
I am specificaly seeking for a solution to integrate as best as I can, the equipment in my Lotus Exige 2005.
I read here and there that it was possible to link the dash2 display to the data feed provided by the CAN or ECU of the car. I have to admit I am still quite not at ease with understanding all the technical aspects.
However, the aim of this post is to gather as much ideas as possible from users and technical support from Race Tech, to know if integrated the Dash2 to the original display board as already been done on an Exige. If so, who made the installation etc.
Is Race Tech providing tailor made solutions for a few cars? (like Lotus...)
A last detail, I am living in Paris, member of the Club Lotus France. The Race Tech products are often discussed on our forum, but we unfortunatly miss information about the installation procedures on Lotus cars.
Thanks in advance for your answers and pictures to illustrate the result.
PS : excuse my french !
Dash2 + DL1 for Lotus Exige mkII
You have also read here that the Dash2 will be available "Late 2005". Its still not available, nor AFAIK are the CAN / OBD / other ECU interfaces.
http://www.aimsports.com/products/mxl-chooser.html is another product which is available and should match your requirements for connectivity.
Of course I may be completley wrong and they will be released on Monday
http://www.aimsports.com/products/mxl-chooser.html is another product which is available and should match your requirements for connectivity.
Of course I may be completley wrong and they will be released on Monday
Hello:
Your English is fine!
As Turby notes we did miss "Late 2005".
But we won't miss "Monday" by much as a batch is in final assembly right now.
As it stands, the DASH2 can be used in 2 modes:
As a DL1 or DL2 peripheral
As a standalone display.
We do not yet offer the ECU/CAN/OBD2 data feeds, that is phase 2. But the standalone DASH2 can bring in everything (directly from sensors or signals) required to be a fully functional road or race vehicle dash.
The modern Lotuses (Loti?) are very popular with our customers. I would think it likely that one or more of our backlog of DASH2 orders are for Elise or Exige owners. I'll keep my ears open in the US.
Your English is fine!
As Turby notes we did miss "Late 2005".
But we won't miss "Monday" by much as a batch is in final assembly right now.
As it stands, the DASH2 can be used in 2 modes:
As a DL1 or DL2 peripheral
As a standalone display.
We do not yet offer the ECU/CAN/OBD2 data feeds, that is phase 2. But the standalone DASH2 can bring in everything (directly from sensors or signals) required to be a fully functional road or race vehicle dash.
The modern Lotuses (Loti?) are very popular with our customers. I would think it likely that one or more of our backlog of DASH2 orders are for Elise or Exige owners. I'll keep my ears open in the US.
Al Seim
Race Technology USA
Race Technology USA
Turby:
Yes, but my copy (as of last week) is a late draft.
Assuming that you are in the UK (?), email sales@race-technology.com and I'm guessing that there is a final version ready now or almost certainly next week.
Are you an early buyer?
Yes, but my copy (as of last week) is a late draft.
Assuming that you are in the UK (?), email sales@race-technology.com and I'm guessing that there is a final version ready now or almost certainly next week.
Are you an early buyer?
Al Seim
Race Technology USA
Race Technology USA
I have expressed strong interest in the Dash2 with the guys at RT about 9 months ago ... I wanted it to operate in conjunction with my Motec ECU and the DL1. I was down for an early test version of the ECU / DL1 interface box but nothing, so far has come of it.
I had lots of questions at the time regarding the functionality of the Dash2 which at the time was not supported in the draft documentation. eg fuel level indication, more indicators for things such as ABS (UK legal requirement), handbrake, indicators, main beam, oil light, alternator light etc. Along with features such as performance indication during a single run... yes... back the classic what features work for for "point to point" applications as opposed to "round and round" applications.
Hence I eagerley await the new Dash2 specification
I had lots of questions at the time regarding the functionality of the Dash2 which at the time was not supported in the draft documentation. eg fuel level indication, more indicators for things such as ABS (UK legal requirement), handbrake, indicators, main beam, oil light, alternator light etc. Along with features such as performance indication during a single run... yes... back the classic what features work for for "point to point" applications as opposed to "round and round" applications.
Hence I eagerley await the new Dash2 specification
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