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Torque App ... anyone using it ??


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seems like a cool app.

Main Page

http://torque-bhp.com/wiki/Main_Page

app is about $5 but they also have a Free version

Whats Needed

http://torque-bhp.com/wiki/Vehicle_Requirements

Bluetooth 16pin adaptors supported

http://torque-bhp.com/wiki/Bluetooth_Adapters

for the money these are WAY too expensive but the wiki does say that a few ebay products work.

E bay cheaper bluetooth opti on

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-ELM327-V1-5-OBD2-II-Bluetooth-Car-Diagnostic-Interface-Scanner-For-Android-/290939929562?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43bd5f03da

Ive already checked for the pin and its located right above where you would normally put your left leg... its there exposed ready to go (poor design might i add)

right now im working on getting the right single din stereo to go with my new Metra Faceplate unit, probably gonna go with the

Pioneer DEH-X9500BHS

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DEH-X9500BHS-Single--Dash-Receiver/dp/B00A02DX9S/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1374704492&sr=1-1&keywords=PIONEER+9500

it has everything i want, pandora, bluetooth calls and music, Aux, 2 rear USB, hd radio.

I also have a Samsung Galaxy tab 2 that i barely use (got it free with my tv) that will go excellent with my car.

and gonna use the Arkon Mount

http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-TAB-FSM-Tablet-Seat-Mount/dp/B00585CLSQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1374723780&sr=1-1&keywords=tab+mount

using my Tab to have those gauges that we dont have available while driving and it checks Fault Codes within the app with a check engine option and CLEAR fault codes within the app...NICE

heres a video

app would work with a Tablet, Android Phone, Iphone, Iphod touch, Ipad, Ipad mini

also seems like theres different themes you can download so you dont have just a stock gauge.

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I use the paid version of Torque....LOVE IT!!!!! I have the wireless Kiwi adapter, with on/off switch. The app is seriously tits, and I believe I purchased the adapter from ThinkGeek for $99

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Oh man. I answered, but my post got lost in the web. An old trick illusion called "peppers ghost". A sheet of lexan so you can still see the road, reflecting the image from the tablet (or device of choice). Sure there are other way to achieve a HUD, but for a cost effective option it could work.

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Ahhhhh got it... originally I was gonna buy this power acoustik 9' tablet style display... but then it lacked gps which was an extra $150. Wasn't a deal breaker but then a buddy told me to just get a single din and tablet mount and use my tab 2 which is 7' and I hardly ever use it and has gps ready to go

so with that i switched ideas and i just bought the 9500bhs last night along with the mount cant wait to get them in.

the torque app can be tested via gps with a few gauges and it works well im gonna get an ebay adaptor ...still trying to keep my stereo upgrade under budget and I'm at 500 right now including unit, faceplate, front and rear speakers, sub with built in amp, mount

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I installed a tablet mount in my Ion, and loaded Torque onto it. I created a virtual HUD and it looked STELLAR on the tablet. Looks great even when using your phone with a dock. Depending on the adapter, the info is nearly instantaneous. $5 for the paid app is a steal!

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It costs about $12 plus shipping to find out, you need to buy the bluetooth adapter. ELM327 is one of the cheap ones and seems to work fine in my car, but haven't used it in a while. Finding one that turns off when the ignition is off or has a power switch would be nice, then you could maybe leave it connected all the time. Mine is always on so it will put a drain on the battery, it lives in the glove box.

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I think I literally got the last one. In the thread I started about the app I posted the link, but when you'd click it, it'd say "currently unavailable". Now when you click the link it just brings you to Amazon. I'll get a pic of the actual adapter for you though in case you find it on ebay or elsewhere......

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