Torque app

[tommyspark 24]

does anyone have experience w this app? I HATE that our Sparks dont have an engine temp gauge. will the app link up to our blutooth or do you need some type of plug in blutooth scanner thingie?! thanks

[Lovgun7 75]

its been discussed

http://chevysparkforum.com/topic/1281-torque-app-anyone-using-it/

still looking for the better bluetooth adapter from ebay ... powered seems to be the way to go

[tommyspark 24]

thanks!

[tommyspark 24]

Got the adapter in the mail and setup the app night before last. Havent had time to fine tune it yet, bjt so far this app is LEGIT! All i track is coolant temp, intake temperature, and voltage. For those of you who have done the intake mod, with the snorkel i put on there, my intake temps run 4 degrees higher than the outside temp i highly recommend this app!

[Lovgun7 75]

which adaptor did you get ?

does it have a power switch ?

[tommyspark 24]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004KL0I9I/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=pe_385040_30332190_pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3T1_ST1_dp_1

No power switch but cuts off when you turn the car off

[tommyspark 24]

Says currently unavailable?! Maybe i got the last 1?!

[Greg_E 211]

Mine looks just like this, but it has power all the time

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008U1MOM8/ref=pd_aw_sims_10?pi=SL500_SS115

[tommyspark 24]

The adapters get pretty pricey, so I was skeptical to get such a cheap one, but it works fine

Probably the wrong place to post this Greg, but in the intake mod thread you asked about possible water issues driving in the rain. I just drove home in a very heavy rain fall. And it's been doing it all day long, so I hit a couple / few big puddles as well. Immidiately popped the hood when I got home, and the snorkel was bone dry......

[Greg_E 211]

Thanks for the update, I still haven't done anything with mine except price some stainless tubing for the hot air mod.

My BT adapter seems to work fine, and only $12. Maybe if we are ever able to reprogram these cars I'll upgrade to a more expensive device, but only if needed.

[tommyspark 24]

I like to think it's only a matter of time before we can reprogram our ECMs. We only have 1.2L engines, so IDK how much more power we can squeeze out of em without diminishing our gas mileage and them still be reliable everyday drivers, but reprogramming or flashing ECMs have other benefits besides power. These little motors will never produce high power numbers, so maybe someone will come out with a "detune flash" to where we can get even higher MPG numbers I'd personally be more interested in a flash like that than a power making one. Or simply a flash that gives us control of the ECM/TCM/PCM to where we can set stuff how we personally like it. Shift points etc......

[Greg_E 211]

I'd really like to be able to program the BCM so that the compressor doesn't run when I put the controls in defrost mode, if I need to remove humidity I know how to push the snowflake button. Much of the time I get temperatures that give freezing water on the windshield and a little bit of heat would go a long way, but the compressor runs until the outside air gets down to around 20 degrees F where it is considered dry enough already. It's a serious gas hog when all you need is some heat on the glass!

[tommyspark 24]

I hear ya! The compressor KILLS the power in these little motors

[tommyspark 24]

I have one of those cup holder phone holders. Took the part that holds the phone off and used 3m automotive double sided tape to mount it in front of the "passenger airbag info" thing on the dash. Looks awesome there and I don't have to look down at the phone anymore.....

[Greg_E 211]

My cheapo blue adapter died after spending the night in the car in really cold temperatures. I'm going to buy a Scantool OBDLink MX which is currently about $100.

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