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The only info I wish I had at this point is some basic look at the virtual gauge functions which even Popformance doesn't have on their site. eknine9, IF you do have the time this weekend or anytime soon to play around with that and snap a picture or video that would be great! If anyone else wishes to enlighten us on that function, by all means.
So far it sounds like everyone who has installed one has been happy or has had their issues addressed by the designer. $450 is not crazy at all for this device (look at what double din stereo multimedia units cost) and I plan to get one in the new year. Buying GTE parts has been my priority or I'd have put in an order already.
But the gauge function is what I am most interested in. I want my interior looking very boring and stock (mostly) and if this unit can take the place of pillar gauges or hidden gauges I'm all for it.
Then there are some other features that have been announced but not yet implemented, such as the OBD2 scanner (can't use that on OBD1 but neat nonetheless), traction control and boost controller menus.
I was a fairly early adopter and did have a failure that Popformance addressed adequately. The gauge display options are under development from what I understand but an email to Popformance will clarify their intentions and schedules.
The price can be viewed as steep but a custom designed digital module for the "simple" climate control functions is cool enough for me; I will likely never add gauges and the other features but for those that do not want to clutter up their interior with extra dials and gauges this is not a bad esthetic option.
I just like the more modern look of the display and along side the double DIN Pioneer touch screen it feels like a newer car than it is (mine being a '92).
Figured I'd update you all because I do have one minor complaint about the display that I would like to address for future buyers. It's mainly about the aesthetic on the main climate control screen.
I'm editing this to remove my past complaint. I was using the unit wrong, and I'm not ashamed to admit it took me 3 months to realize what the ***** did. The unit is flawless and I haven't found a legitimate complaint yet, except that the screen is a bit crowded on the climate control screen, and sometimes I end up turning the unit off when trying to swipe backwards because tapping the center of the screen results in turning the unit off.
Other then that, the unit is wonderful and I don't regret spending the money at all.
Last edited by eknine9; 03-31-15 at 06:34 PM.
Reason: culling past stupidity
To turn the fan speed up or down you have to hit the vertical line that corresponds with that fan speed. I miss a lot when driving...
It's the old remote control debate about LCD touch screen vs hard buttons. Invariably, the most favorably reviewed remotes are the ones that blend the two, with customizable hard buttons for tactile feedback (operating a car's controls while driving is extremely similar to operating a remote in a darkened room) and the LCD labels and layout to open up all sorts of options.
What are the 2 ***** for? Does the stock **** on the side still work for turning on/off and temp?
One know controls the temperature and the other **** controls the fan speed. To turn off the system you just press on the power icon on the touch screen. I've had mine for a while now and yet to have any problems with it. Great product!
I believe the ***** can do multiple functions but am I still learning the nuances.
The OEM temperature **** still works and on my unit the left **** can be used to select which air flow setting you want and the right **** can be used to change the fan speed selection which duplicates touching the screen.
I just had a lengthy exchange with Patrick about a challenge with my unit which appears to be connector/power related. Either the connector was loose or my battery terminals were borderline (or both). Re-seating the power connector restored a previous flaky (sometimes would power up and sometimes would not) condition but in addition a new battery and new/cleaned terminals/cables have seemed to make world of difference.
Still a cool upgrade and I know there are new modules planned. (Lousy iPhone pic while driving... I have taken better ones above...).
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