Scangauge owners --- Where do you keep it?

[vtec just kicked in yo]

I'm thinking about getting one, but is there a good places to semi-permanently mount it, maybe with some velcro or something on the dash?

Show me what you guys do, I want to get one, but not if its just going have nowhere to live.

[feddup]

I'd like to see some people's mounting options as well. I'm fond of the Fit's interior as is and would rather not "cheapen" it any. Locating it in easy visibility, while safely driving, and still have the cable routing and the unit mounting look professional seemed problematic to me. The SG no doubt is cool as hell but, like anything, there's a cost benefit ratio to be considered. Is it worth chopping up the dash?

[Koi]

I have mine mounted on the steering wheel column, right up against the gauges. It blocks the little lights for TPMS/headlights/etc, but you can see those if you lean over a bit. I've found this to be the best location to keep focus on the road and still be able to watch the scangauge effectively - other locations like near the middle of the dash were too distracting to me.

[feddup]

Originally Posted by Koi

I have mine mounted on the steering wheel column, right up against the gauges. It blocks the little lights for TPMS/headlights/etc, but you can see those if you lean over a bit. I've found this to be the best location to keep focus on the road and still be able to watch the scangauge effectively - other locations like near the middle of the dash were too distracting to me.

How tastefully done did the cable routing go? What did you use to tie down the cable? Got pics? I have a radar detector I love but once I installed it in the fit I said "screw that" and yanked it. I like your location choice, sounds perfect.

[mnapuran]

Here's how I used to have mine. It's still basically in the same place, just moved it down and back just a little.

[zRollerskate]

what is the purpose of a scangauge again? just to see mileage?

[p8nt89]

Mine is in the same spot as Mnapuran's, but only left justified.

[TurboManGT]

I plan on making a bracket and mounting mine where the overhead storage would be.

[Firebat666]

mnapuran: how did you mount it there, i will be getting a scangauge soon and wanted to mount it where you have it

[vtec just kicked in yo]

Originally Posted by mnapuran

Here's how I used to have mine. It's still basically in the same place, just moved it down and back just a little.

That's perfect! How did you mount it there???

How do I do that?

[kndlewis]

I keep the lower left gauge set to MPH although only the top of the speedo is obscured.
This location doesn't block any indicator lights and it's right in my line of sight!

[feddup]

Originally Posted by Koi

I have mine mounted on the steering wheel column, right up against the gauges. It blocks the little lights for TPMS/headlights/etc, but you can see those if you lean over a bit.

Can you provide pics? Sounds like the cable might be close to totally out of sight in that location. I don't have to see the "Honda hieroglyphics" constantly. I do like the fits traditional speedo and want to see it.

[mnapuran]

The ScanGauge comes w/ velcro to mount it, I just used it to mount where I have it currently.

[Firebat666]

nice thnx!

[vtec just kicked in yo]

Originally Posted by mnapuran

The ScanGauge comes w/ velcro to mount it, I just used it to mount where I have it currently.

Really?? Oh wow... Man I am SO buying one NOW.

Hey.. any idea if you could fit/wedge it in that little cubby-slot thing just above the glovebox? I think it would look really clean there.

Also.. where do you plug it in? How did you tuck the wiring up and out of the way? THANKS

[buddyw]

I put mine to the left because I didn't want to block that beautiful gauge cluster.





I ran the cable into the dash behind the shroud that covers the gauges. I had to drill a small hole in the flap off of the shroud that goes into the dash, but it looks really clean.

--Buddy

[vtec just kicked in yo]

Nice set up man. I wouldn't mind having a tom tom either actually!

Where does the scangauge plug in exactly? Is drilling required for a clean install? I can't really see where the wire is leading to in anyone's pictures here.. thanks for all the great replies guys!

[buddyw]

Originally Posted by vtec just kicked in yo

Nice set up man. I wouldn't mind having a tom tom either actually!

Where does the scangauge plug in exactly? Is drilling required for a clean install? I can't really see where the wire is leading to in anyone's pictures here.. thanks for all the great replies guys!

The cable plugs in under the dash to the right of the steering wheel.whether you have to drill or not depends on where you put it. The port is actually exposed. All of that stuff is pretty easy to get to.

[Red Iron Crown]

Originally Posted by zRollerskate

what is the purpose of a scangauge again? just to see mileage?

That's one use. It can also provide gauges not included stock, such as coolant temperature, intake air temperature, or fuel consumption rate. It's also a trip computer offering time-to-empty, distance-to-empty and fuel economy information. Finally, it is an OBD-II trouble code reader, a useful tool for the home mechanic types (though hopefully no one needs it for their Fit yet). Here's the manufacturer's site if you want to know more: ScanGaugeII - Trip Computers + Digital Gauges + Scan Tool

[airborne200208]

I mounted mine here. It blocks the idiot lights. Thats ok, I'm not an idiot. Also it was -20* F or so, so the idle is way high.