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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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Brockway 920 alternative--OBD2 reader

Hello everyone,

I have decided to add a Brockway 920 to my turbo Boxster.
Before I finalize my order are there any alternatives that offer the same features?

The reasons I like the Brockway is the single DIN install and it has an high end look to it.

I know Brockway does not make these any longer but I found a reseller with a few in stock.


All opinions are appreciated.
 
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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I looked round for a while, but in the end I just went with the 920 Din. I had the lights done in Amber to match the rest of the lights in the car. I really like it, it gives me the ability to watch both banks for A/F. These is an option for a shift light and a few other things.
 
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Originally Posted by kilrgt
I looked round for a while, but in the end I just went with the 920 Din. I had the lights done in Amber to match the rest of the lights in the car. I really like it, it gives me the ability to watch both banks for A/F. These is an option for a shift light and a few other things.
I agree with you and that is why the r920 is probably going to be the one that wins my money.

There does not seem to be many companies that offer devices that can compare.
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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Brockway is coming out with a new design in a few months.

I am waiting for that...it will be woth.
 
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Are you reffering to the model that displays in a monitor? Or are they comming out with a new single din device?


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Brockway is coming out with a new single DIN unit with enhanced features.
 
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Thats good news. Does anyone know what the new features will be?

I may shoot an email to them and see whats up.
 
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I have already asked, they said they would email me when the product is closer to being ready. I like the fact I can reset the CEL codes.
 
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Don't hold me to it, but it should have 256 color adjustable display, choice of monitoring three parameters at once, accelleration timer and all the other features of the 920, plus some other improvements geared toward datalogging.... I have seen the beta model and it looks very good.
 
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Thanks John,
With the 256 color display it sounds as if it will lose its simple OEM display.

Is this a correct assumption?

If you have any pictures you can PM me or post them.

Thanks for your help.
 
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Gary,

I will be testing one of the first prototypes, as soon as it is ready. I will know more then and can share my findings at that time.

Although I am not at liberty to disclose photos, I can tell you that the new look is very clean and by 256 color adjustable, I mean that you can dial in the exact color of the OEM display by selecting from 256 colors, in order to get as close a match as possible...so in short, you can pick the individual display color of each of the three meters. They can all be the same or they can each be different.
 
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John D .....I am in like Gary as well...please keep me posted.

Best!
 
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I just emailed them for an update, I'll let you all know what I find out.
 
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any updates
 
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Looks pretty neat keep us updated...
 

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