Aeroforce Gauges for your Ecoboost vehicle

[BiGMaC]

Hi guys,

Just got my 3 interceptor gauges installed in my Crash center pod. Looks nothing less than amazing. Pictures soon to come. I have two quick questions if any of you could answer.

1) My three gauges are all connected via OBD2 and start up sequentially after the ignition starts. I'm trying to get all three to start up simultaneously. If I hook up a power wire as well, would this eliminate the sequential start-up?

2) Has anyone found any custom logos/ecoboost logos for the gauges start-up screen? My guages only have the options for Mustang/GT500/Harley/Powerstroke. Is there any way to create custom logos/add more?

Thanks,

You can use switched 12v power to make them all power up at the same time.  Otherwise with OBD2 power they will be somewhat close to each other but not exact.

There is not power up screen at this time, just the optional face logos.  I can look into this, no guarantees though.  What would you want this to look like, the SHO Ecoboost logo?  Something different?  Someone sent me this once, anyone recognize it?  If it's someone elses logo I don't want to use it.



Todd

I'm confused a little... I thought 2 of the Aeroforce gauges was max that you could use and had to use the splitter wiring for that.... Could someone please clarify?  TIA

[EcoPowerParts]

I just put the triple gauge option up on the site, it's a secret menu item.

[BiGMaC]

I just put the triple gauge option up on the site, it's a secret menu item.

Very cool!

[forcefedjunkie]

Being that the logo is only on for a few moments as the gauge powers up I don't think that will raise any eyebrows.  It's between the one I posted and the SHO Ecoboost logo. 

Todd

[ayerse07]

Alright guys, I've connected the gauges via power wire so that they are hot when the ignition is turned on. I have also removed the jumper behind the guages to bypass the OBD power. Issue is, eiher 1 or 2 of the guages will start up about 15 seconds after the ignition is turned. Then the third will take almost 30 seconds or more to power up. Occasionally the third gauge will get stuck in a reboot cyle sequence and ill have to unplug and reconnect the obd to fix the issue.

Anybody have any similiar issues?

Still trying to get all three to power up "roughly" at the same time to keep that proffesional look.

Even better would be if they would power on as soon as the ignition is turned instead of having to wait almost 15 - 30 seconds.


Thanks guys,

[BiGMaC]

Alright guys, I've connected the gauges via power wire so that they are hot when the ignition is turned on. I have also removed the jumper behind the guages to bypass the OBD power. Issue is, eiher 1 or 2 of the guages will start up about 15 seconds after the ignition is turned. Then the third will take almost 30 seconds or more to power up. Occasionally the third gauge will get stuck in a reboot cyle sequence and ill have to unplug and reconnect the obd to fix the issue.

Anybody have any similiar issues?

Still trying to get all three to power up "roughly" at the same time to keep that proffesional look.

Even better would be if they would power on as soon as the ignition is turned instead of having to wait almost 15 - 30 seconds.


Thanks guys,

ayerse07.... can you tell me how the three gauge hook-up works with the aeroforce gauges?  I understand 2, but not 3.  Considering them, but want 3 gauges.  TIA

[SwampRat]

Alright guys, I've connected the gauges via power wire so that they are hot when the ignition is turned on. I have also removed the jumper behind the guages to bypass the OBD power. Issue is, eiher 1 or 2 of the guages will start up about 15 seconds after the ignition is turned. Then the third will take almost 30 seconds or more to power up. Occasionally the third gauge will get stuck in a reboot cyle sequence and ill have to unplug and reconnect the obd to fix the issue.

Anybody have any similiar issues?

Still trying to get all three to power up "roughly" at the same time to keep that proffesional look.

Even better would be if they would power on as soon as the ignition is turned instead of having to wait almost 15 - 30 seconds.


Thanks guys,

I would Send a PM to Todd AKA   forcefedjunkie  he is the expert on these guages

[EcoPowerParts]

He assembles a special cable from my understanding.
They're now available on my site for purchase, previously you had to buy from Todd.

[BiGMaC]

He assembles a special cable from my understanding.
They're now available on my site for purchase, previously you had to buy from Todd.

Is this cabling just included in the triple gauge option?

[JohnnyBravo]

Where do you mount this gauge (or any gauge, for that matter)?  Does someone make a nice pillar pod for a single gauge?  I don't need a multiple gauge pod or anything fancy. I don't want to just slap it on top of the steering wheel if I don't have to.

[Brucelinc]

Where do you mount this gauge (or any gauge, for that matter)?  Does someone make a nice pillar pod for a single gauge?  I don't need a multiple gauge pod or anything fancy. I don't want to just slap it on top of the steering wheel if I don't have to.

Take a look at TSS's post #98.  JohnnyBravo, I know you have an MKS and so do I.  I have spent at least a couple of hours experimenting on how to mount it and I think TSS has the best solution.  I hate to admit that because I like to be different!

No matter how you mount the gauge on the column, you will have a partially exposed wire and an "add on" look.  You also have to be careful with wire routing or when tilting or telescoping the wheel, you could damage the wire.  I think mounting it on the ledge next to the instrument cluster is the best bet for us. 

[SwampRat]

I am wondering if  the A pillar on the MKS is the same as the SHO ....
Bpd1151 has a custom 2 guage pod that was made for him .
He mentioned that if he could get 10 guys to committ to it being made that the customizer would do it . Expensive at around $400 but slick looking .

Just a thought .... I'd be in on it .

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee231/bpd1151/SHO%20custom%201%20off%20misc%20stuff/002-9.jpg.

[TSS]

Where do you mount this gauge (or any gauge, for that matter)?  Does someone make a nice pillar pod for a single gauge?  I don't need a multiple gauge pod or anything fancy. I don't want to just slap it on top of the steering wheel if I don't have to.

As Bruce stated - look at post #98 and #100.  I have been using it like that for a week now - works great - no glare, in there solidly.

[SHOmanMike84]

I am wondering if  the A pillar on the MKS is the same as the SHO ....
Bpd1151 has a custom 2 guage pod that was made for him .
He mentioned that if he could get 10 guys to committ to it being made that the customizer would do it . Expensive at around $400 but slick looking .

Just a thought .... I'd be in on it .

Very interested in an A-pillar pod, but at $400 that's just crazy.

[SwampRat]

I am wondering if  the A pillar on the MKS is the same as the SHO ....
Bpd1151 has a custom 2 guage pod that was made for him .
He mentioned that if he could get 10 guys to committ to it being made that the customizer would do it . Expensive at around $400 but slick looking .

Just a thought .... I'd be in on it .

Very interested in an A-pillar pod, but at $400 that's just crazy.

A good bit of that price is the custom upholstery and hand stitching ..
The price could come down considerably with a different finish such as paint or , I'm not sure what it is called but the spray on stuff that's on the inside of the glove box .