PLX R500 Wideband
27 February 2006, 09:43 AM
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PLX R500 Wideband
Ok, this is the daddy 
I bought this for tuning my S/C'd S2000 but I dont need to use it anymore. Its been used on the car for 4 months and is an amzingly powerful piece of kit.
I addition to monitoring AFR and knock, it has speed channels, and upto 4 other analog inputs (0-5v) which are can be fully calibrated. The software is pretty trick, and the unit itself has a long memory for data logging sessions.
Its has the function to give a narrowband output to your ECU which allows you to use the wideband, but your ECU knows no different. My car runs better / smoother witht he simulated output from the PLX.
These are not readily available in the UK and will cost about $550 plus shipping and taxes.
Offers please
http://www.plxdevices.com/
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Evo/evoeng/plxR500.htm
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I bought this for tuning my S/C'd S2000 but I dont need to use it anymore. Its been used on the car for 4 months and is an amzingly powerful piece of kit.
I addition to monitoring AFR and knock, it has speed channels, and upto 4 other analog inputs (0-5v) which are can be fully calibrated. The software is pretty trick, and the unit itself has a long memory for data logging sessions.
Its has the function to give a narrowband output to your ECU which allows you to use the wideband, but your ECU knows no different. My car runs better / smoother witht he simulated output from the PLX.
These are not readily available in the UK and will cost about $550 plus shipping and taxes.
Offers please
http://www.plxdevices.com/
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Evo/evoeng/plxR500.htm
MB
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27 February 2006, 05:11 PM
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Cheers mate!
My change of S/C plan has forced the sale, if that's waht you're hinting at
I think you need it
MB
My change of S/C plan has forced the sale, if that's waht you're hinting at
I think you need it
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27 February 2006, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Dark Blue Mark
Cheers mate!
My change of S/C plan has forced the sale, if that's waht you're hinting at
I think you need it
MB
My change of S/C plan has forced the sale, if that's waht you're hinting at
I think you need it
MB
I'd have it, but i already one of the cheaper PLX's.
27 February 2006, 09:30 PM
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keeping the car - its the longest ive owned anything! But I feel a change coming around winter time...Have you been on the PLX forums? Some good info and stuff on there.
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27 February 2006, 09:52 PM
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It's really funny actually. I've been seeing more and more S2000's on the road lately? 
I can't imagine they are getting cheap to buy, are they?
Browsed the forum's, but as mine is just the basic jobby(just show's AFR, no logging etc), i didn't bother much. I did order one of these a while ago(R-500), but decided against it and cancelled.
I can't imagine they are getting cheap to buy, are they?Browsed the forum's, but as mine is just the basic jobby(just show's AFR, no logging etc), i didn't bother much. I did order one of these a while ago(R-500), but decided against it and cancelled.
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27 February 2006, 09:56 PM
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They are coming down in price, mine is MY00 with 35k, mint and prob only worth £13k max in the summer. You can get good cheaper ones though. You wouldnt believe what it will keep up with - once it gets above 60 it just keeps on going! Steering is razor sharp and it corners better than any of my scoobs. Also very good in the wet, people who spin them cant drive
I could get 220 ish RWHP from it with a couple of grands worth of mods, and with some lightening it would be bloody fast!
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I could get 220 ish RWHP from it with a couple of grands worth of mods, and with some lightening it would be bloody fast!
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27 February 2006, 10:02 PM
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I'd love one and 13k isn't really a lot of money, for the quality of car it is!
Sen a "Best Motoring" vid with the S2K's battling it out and it soooooooo got me in the mood for one! Especially in yellow with carbon bonnet, Spoon style!! 
Are JDM's worth more btw? Differences? Maybe start a new thread in Other Marques, if you'd rather?
Sen a "Best Motoring" vid with the S2K's battling it out and it soooooooo got me in the mood for one!
Especially in yellow with carbon bonnet, Spoon style!! Are JDM's worth more btw? Differences? Maybe start a new thread in Other Marques, if you'd rather?
27 February 2006, 10:13 PM
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I dont mind
JDM usually go for a bit less. They quote more power but thats from fuel quality. The ECU is fine coping with Optimax. They dont always have full leather where UK do. Speedo can digitally change from MPH to KPH so no issues there!
Id look for a good one around 10k and mod it They are fine on high miles too - its a Honda!
Ive just bought a Mugen hardtop for mine, looks the business (om not fussed about the soft top thing - and comes off easy anyway) Cost a fortune and the only one in the Uk as far as I know!
Do it - I havent regretted it much! You have to own one
(not mine!)
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JDM usually go for a bit less. They quote more power but thats from fuel quality. The ECU is fine coping with Optimax. They dont always have full leather where UK do. Speedo can digitally change from MPH to KPH so no issues there!
Id look for a good one around 10k and mod it
They are fine on high miles too - its a Honda!Ive just bought a Mugen hardtop for mine, looks the business (om not fussed about the soft top thing - and comes off easy anyway) Cost a fortune and the only one in the Uk as far as I know!
Do it - I havent regretted it much! You have to own one
(not mine!)
MB
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Argh! Don't tempt me, i've only just got this scoob!
Had a quick check on Auto Trader there and they certainly are rather cheapish now.
Never thought Mugen would do hardtops.
What you doing with your charger?!
Had a quick check on Auto Trader there and they certainly are rather cheapish now.
Never thought Mugen would do hardtops.
What you doing with your charger?!
27 February 2006, 10:29 PM
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...91&q=M3+nissan
Charger is going to a new home I think. 350bhp is ridiculous on one of these, I would do it if it wasnt my daily drive
N/A mods can yield some good gains!
Good vid of an M3 getting stick
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Charger is going to a new home I think. 350bhp is ridiculous on one of these, I would do it if it wasnt my daily drive
N/A mods can yield some good gains!Good vid of an M3 getting stick
MB
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