Automotive performance

Ian says it all quite well. I especially concur regarding the steps necessary to get what you want. It leaves me wishing it all was a bit simpler to do. Auterra compares their product with G-tech. I own them both as well as EFILive and an Actron CP9145 scanner. I don't see the comparison to the G-tech other than the performance monitoring aspect. It's almost like pitting a PC against a calculator. The DashDyno is significantly more expensive, has many more features, occupies the DLC port and is completely OBD II reliant. The G-tech is a non On Board Diagnostic tool with a single purpose unit that is completely stand-alone other than using the cigarette lighter for power.

The DashDyno RAM mount is a real quality item and nothing about the unit and accessories are cheap. The LCD display is limited by its size, hence the amount of real time information shown is what you might expect. In that regard the DashDyno is probably better compared to a high end hand scanner in regard to its data collection and display.

I have only used the DashDyno on my Lancer and it would continually go to sleep while driving. I've not investigated the cause and because of this I'm not in love with the DashDyno at this time. I intend to hook it up with one or more of my other cars and will edit or add to this review at that time.

I wish there was more online support through an active forum so questions and issues could be discussed as the comment about instructions and inadequate supplied information is correct. I think the customer base just isn't great enough at this time.

I think is the DashDyno is a sophisticated little black box / scanner /accelerometer with some exciting features that are missed by the typical casual user like myself. The performance monitoring aspect in conjunction with the data collection sets it apart from every other item out there. I need to dedicate some serious time to the unit so I can understand all the features and navigate the layered menu system while driving. For the price of the DashDyno, it needs some serious attention as it carries the cost tag of a good laptop. The DashDyno shouldn't be a compulsion type of purchase and I wish I would have spent more time in contact with customer support before buying the A-501 which I own. The single email I sent them was quickly and satisfactorily answered; so someone at tech support is there listening.

I would recommend the DashDyno with a little caution. There's nothing out there like it without spending a lot more money to get the same results. But you need to evaluate whether you want to spend more money for something even more sophisticated for data collection and display features because you are already making a significant investment. For considerably more money you can have the whole enchilada with something like HP Tuners or EFIlive's basic software.

I gave the 501-A 3 stars because I'm not convinced it works well with my Lancer and the spotty documentation and the need for more ubiquitous support.

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