Alternative to '6 for track days
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
What is the BMW version of Vagcom Shop? BMW seem to have lots of different diagnostic hardware and software depending on year and model. I could do with one for my E61 as the adaptive headlights are having a moment
Avus Avant, RNS-E mk2 with sds and Bluetooth, Milltek, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Forge, ITG, A.C.E, Wagner, FBMFSW, MTM.
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Yeah, I hear you. It's a nightmare trying to figure out which one to use. I get the impression it's DIS / SSS, but I haven't experimented yet. I bought a cheapo cable off ebay with all the different versions so I can see which one works the best. I wish there was a direct Vagcom equivalent. This is what I bought:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-SCANNER-E ... OC:GB:3160
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-SCANNER-E ... OC:GB:3160
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Thanks, 
shame that item you bought needs a serial port, I don't think i've got a working pc or laptop with one of those anymore.
shame that item you bought needs a serial port, I don't think i've got a working pc or laptop with one of those anymore.Avus Avant, RNS-E mk2 with sds and Bluetooth, Milltek, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Forge, ITG, A.C.E, Wagner, FBMFSW, MTM.
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
I know. I couldn't find a decent looking one with USB connection. I took the risk and got a serial one since I've already got a USB-RS232 adapter. Not ideal, but if the worst comes to the worst, I've got PCs with serial ports that I can drag outside if necessary. I didn't want to spend any money on it until I had a better idea of the way forward.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
BTW, I saw that some people were using slightly modified Vagcom cables. There must be a usb solution if you look for one.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
The key is the right serial to USB adapter. The ones with inboard controllers tend to work better.
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Rule 1 if this ever happens. Would love to see you sat outside at a computer desk scanning the car.Shoppinit wrote:I know. I couldn't find a decent looking one with USB connection. I took the risk and got a serial one since I've already got a USB-RS232 adapter. Not ideal, but if the worst comes to the worst, I've got PCs with serial ports that I can drag outside if necessary. I didn't want to spend any money on it until I had a better idea of the way forward.
previous- Pug 205 gti, 306 gti, 309 gti Goodwood.
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.
Now - Empty garage
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there!
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.
Now - Empty garage
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there!
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Finished deadwood last night. Talk about an anticlimactic ending! Still, it's a pretty good series if you can get over the vaguely Shakespearean dialogue and ignore the narrative devices used to allow each character their monologues.Shoppinit wrote:Ordered.bam_bam wrote:Deadwood, brilliant.
Got any more recommendations? Anyone?
Here is the tenuous link to the topic: too wet for RWD today.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
It's the olde worldy dialogue that I loved. It's a let down because the series creator/writer wanted out halfway through the second series instead of completing the full 5 series. He agreed to finish the third and write a feature length TV movie for fans but reneged, <beep>.
Damages.
Californication.
Hell on Wheels.
Walking Dead.
Dexter.
Mad Men.
Early seasons of "Fringe".
Raising Hope - I find it short and amusing in the same league as "Better Off Ted" or "My Name Is Earl" (same creator).
Last two seasons of "Boardwalk Empire" were exceptional.
"Sherlock" has some ok concepts and good writing.
"Luther" is awesome, watch it.
"Homeland" is a slow burn and 'ok'.
"Girls" is good (ashamed to say) and very well written, in a neurotic, jewish, Woody Allen kinda way.
Damages.
Californication.
Hell on Wheels.
Walking Dead.
Dexter.
Mad Men.
Early seasons of "Fringe".
Raising Hope - I find it short and amusing in the same league as "Better Off Ted" or "My Name Is Earl" (same creator).
Last two seasons of "Boardwalk Empire" were exceptional.
"Sherlock" has some ok concepts and good writing.
"Luther" is awesome, watch it.
"Homeland" is a slow burn and 'ok'.
"Girls" is good (ashamed to say) and very well written, in a neurotic, jewish, Woody Allen kinda way.
No matter where you go, there you are.
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
That explains the change of pace halfway through. Who would have thought Lovejoy would be so good in that?
I realised after about 5 episodes that Sherlock was Sickboy. He's good.
Good tips. Thanks, bam.
You watched Southland yet?
First season brilliant. 2nd season it's like they fired the writers and hired some retarded monkeys to script the intrigue. Didn't make it through the 2nd series, binned the 3rd without watching any.bam_bam wrote: Damages.
Superb. Gotta love Duchovny doing what he does best. Acting as himself.bam_bam wrote: Californication.
Cool. Will give these a try.bam_bam wrote: Hell on Wheels.
Walking Dead.
Last two seasons of "Boardwalk Empire" were exceptional.
Early seasons of "Fringe".
Genius. Good concept, good acting.bam_bam wrote: Dexter.
Didn't really get on with it. The characters were bland and 2 dimensional. And I didn't like any of them. Except for the gay one who disappeared after a while. Just about made it through 4 seasons.bam_bam wrote: Mad Men.
Started off brilliantly, then suddenly and unexpectedly went Tommy Cooper from that episode with the news reporter. Gave up after 2 consecutive episodes like that.bam_bam wrote: Raising Hope - I find it short and amusing in the same league as "Better Off Ted" or "My Name Is Earl" (same creator).
Mmmmm. Lucy Liu...bam_bam wrote: "Sherlock" has some ok concepts and good writing.
I realised after about 5 episodes that Sherlock was Sickboy. He's good. Aye, aye, cap'n.bam_bam wrote: "Luther" is awesome, watch it.
Got it. In my FIFO.bam_bam wrote: "Homeland" is a slow burn and 'ok'.
Never heard of it. Will give it a try.bam_bam wrote: "Girls" is good (ashamed to say) and very well written, in a neurotic, jewish, Woody Allen kinda way.
Good tips. Thanks, bam.
You watched Southland yet?
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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