Aeroforce Gauges for your Ecoboost vehicle

forcefedjunkie said:
ayerse07 said:
Hi guys,

Just got my 3 interceptor gauges installed in my Crash center pod. Looks nothing less than amazing. Pictures soon to come. I have two quick questions if any of you could answer.

1) My three gauges are all connected via OBD2 and start up sequentially after the ignition starts. I'm trying to get all three to start up simultaneously. If I hook up a power wire as well, would this eliminate the sequential start-up?

2) Has anyone found any custom logos/ecoboost logos for the gauges start-up screen? My guages only have the options for Mustang/GT500/Harley/Powerstroke. Is there any way to create custom logos/add more?

Thanks,
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You can use switched 12v power to make them all power up at the same time.  Otherwise with OBD2 power they will be somewhat close to each other but not exact.

There is not power up screen at this time, just the optional face logos.  I can look into this, no guarantees though.  What would you want this to look like, the SHO Ecoboost logo?  Something different?  Someone sent me this once, anyone recognize it?  If it's someone elses logo I don't want to use it.

Taurus_sho.jpg


Todd
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I'm confused a little... I thought 2 of the Aeroforce gauges was max that you could use and had to use the splitter wiring for that.... Could someone please clarify?  TIA
 
Being that the logo is only on for a few moments as the gauge powers up I don't think that will raise any eyebrows.  It's between the one I posted and the SHO Ecoboost logo. 

Todd
 
Alright guys, I've connected the gauges via power wire so that they are hot when the ignition is turned on. I have also removed the jumper behind the guages to bypass the OBD power. Issue is, eiher 1 or 2 of the guages will start up about 15 seconds after the ignition is turned. Then the third will take almost 30 seconds or more to power up. Occasionally the third gauge will get stuck in a reboot cyle sequence and ill have to unplug and reconnect the obd to fix the issue.

Anybody have any similiar issues?

Still trying to get all three to power up "roughly" at the same time to keep that proffesional look.

Even better would be if they would power on as soon as the ignition is turned instead of having to wait almost 15 - 30 seconds.


Thanks guys,
 
ayerse07 said:
Alright guys, I've connected the gauges via power wire so that they are hot when the ignition is turned on. I have also removed the jumper behind the guages to bypass the OBD power. Issue is, eiher 1 or 2 of the guages will start up about 15 seconds after the ignition is turned. Then the third will take almost 30 seconds or more to power up. Occasionally the third gauge will get stuck in a reboot cyle sequence and ill have to unplug and reconnect the obd to fix the issue.

Anybody have any similiar issues?

Still trying to get all three to power up "roughly" at the same time to keep that proffesional look.

Even better would be if they would power on as soon as the ignition is turned instead of having to wait almost 15 - 30 seconds.


Thanks guys,
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ayerse07.... can you tell me how the three gauge hook-up works with the aeroforce gauges?  I understand 2, but not 3.  Considering them, but want 3 gauges.  TIA
 
ayerse07 said:
Alright guys, I've connected the gauges via power wire so that they are hot when the ignition is turned on. I have also removed the jumper behind the guages to bypass the OBD power. Issue is, eiher 1 or 2 of the guages will start up about 15 seconds after the ignition is turned. Then the third will take almost 30 seconds or more to power up. Occasionally the third gauge will get stuck in a reboot cyle sequence and ill have to unplug and reconnect the obd to fix the issue.

Anybody have any similiar issues?

Still trying to get all three to power up "roughly" at the same time to keep that proffesional look.

Even better would be if they would power on as soon as the ignition is turned instead of having to wait almost 15 - 30 seconds.


Thanks guys,
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I would Send a PM to Todd AKA  forcefedjunkie  he is the expert on these guages
 
He assembles a special cable from my understanding.
They're now available on my site for purchase, previously you had to buy from Todd.
 
4DRHTRD said:
He assembles a special cable from my understanding.
They're now available on my site for purchase, previously you had to buy from Todd.
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Is this cabling just included in the triple gauge option?
 
Where do you mount this gauge (or any gauge, for that matter)?  Does someone make a nice pillar pod for a single gauge?  I don't need a multiple gauge pod or anything fancy. I don't want to just slap it on top of the steering wheel if I don't have to.

 
JohnnyBravo said:
Where do you mount this gauge (or any gauge, for that matter)?  Does someone make a nice pillar pod for a single gauge?  I don't need a multiple gauge pod or anything fancy. I don't want to just slap it on top of the steering wheel if I don't have to.
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Take a look at TSS's post #98.  JohnnyBravo, I know you have an MKS and so do I.  I have spent at least a couple of hours experimenting on how to mount it and I think TSS has the best solution.  I hate to admit that because I like to be different!

No matter how you mount the gauge on the column, you will have a partially exposed wire and an "add on" look.  You also have to be careful with wire routing or when tilting or telescoping the wheel, you could damage the wire.  I think mounting it on the ledge next to the instrument cluster is the best bet for us. 
 
JohnnyBravo said:
Where do you mount this gauge (or any gauge, for that matter)?  Does someone make a nice pillar pod for a single gauge?  I don't need a multiple gauge pod or anything fancy. I don't want to just slap it on top of the steering wheel if I don't have to.
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As Bruce stated - look at post #98 and #100.  I have been using it like that for a week now - works great - no glare, in there solidly.
 
SwampRat said:
I am wondering if  the A pillar on the MKS is the same as the SHO ....
Bpd1151 has a custom 2 guage pod that was made for him .
He mentioned that if he could get 10 guys to committ to it being made that the customizer would do it . Expensive at around $400 but slick looking .

Just a thought .... I'd be in on it .
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Very interested in an A-pillar pod, but at $400 that's just crazy.
 
SHOmanMike84 said:
SwampRat said:
I am wondering if  the A pillar on the MKS is the same as the SHO ....
Bpd1151 has a custom 2 guage pod that was made for him .
He mentioned that if he could get 10 guys to committ to it being made that the customizer would do it . Expensive at around $400 but slick looking .

Just a thought .... I'd be in on it .
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Very interested in an A-pillar pod, but at $400 that's just crazy.
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A good bit of that price is the custom upholstery and hand stitching ..
The price could come down considerably with a different finish such as paint or , I'm not sure what it is called but the spray on stuff that's on the inside of the glove box .
 
Yes the upholstery is quite costly, in fact my upholsterer I have talk to him about it and he isn't even interested in doing. He said its such pain its just not worth doing. All though I like Mikes finished A-pillar pod and think it turn out fantastic. When I showed him he was unimpressed. Now please to get my guy wrong he is a super guy and great person, he is just to much a perfectionist and if can't be done right he doesn't want to do it. But however the stuff they spray in glove boxes is called flocking and he suggested I look into that for a project like this. Also storm was suppose to have a guy looking into doing something as well.
But I am sure this is more than one way to skin this cat, perhaps one day I will get a bug up my arse to figure out a solution for.
 
crash712us said:
Yes the upholstery is quite costly, in fact my upholsterer I have talk to him about it and he isn't even interested in doing. He said its such pain its just not worth doing. All though I like Mikes finished A-pillar pod and think it turn out fantastic. When I showed him he was unimpressed. Now please to get my guy wrong he is a super guy and great person, he is just to much a perfectionist and if can't be done right he doesn't want to do it. But however the stuff they spray in glove boxes is called flocking and he suggested I look into that for a project like this. Also storm was suppose to have a guy looking into doing something as well.
But I am sure this is more than one way to skin this cat, perhaps one day I will get a bug up my arse to figure out a solution for.
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WELL  .... I'm the bug , kinda / sort of ....Eeeeewwwwhhhh
Any way I know you've sold quite a few of your SHO center pods , I guess its a matter of If you have the time to do this .
I Think a flocked A pillar pod whould sell  , especially cause of your good rep with the center pod you make . I LOVE MINE ! !


A new post by you to see the potential for you ( and us ) is something you may want to consider .  IMHO
 
So for anybody that has problems in the future running the triple gauge setup, Todd was successfully able to hlep me with my issue. If you want all three gauges to start up simultaneously as soon as the ignition is turned, you have to:

Run the red power.
Remove the jumpers from behind the gauges.
In setup mode, (do NOT choose ecoboost)

Reason being the ecoboost platforms use a different algorithm.

Everything still works, and the setup looks alot more profesional.

Thanks again for the help Todd,
 
Okay, new duh question:  I removed the "jumper" on the back of mine (because I thought it was a mounting bracket and I did not need it). And I wanted the gauge to be as light and compact as possible.  Duh.  Anyway I have only ONE gauge and it is functioning as it should.  Any reason for me to add the Jumper/bracket back at this point? "
 
TSS said:
Okay, new duh question:  I removed the "jumper" on the back of mine (because I thought it was a mounting bracket and I did not need it). And I wanted the gauge to be as light and compact as possible.  Duh.  Anyway I have only ONE gauge and it is functioning as it should.  Any reason for me to add the Jumper/bracket back at this point? "
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Todd, what are you calling a jumper/bracket?  The U shaped thing that goes over the 2 studs on the back is only for mounting purposes unless I am crazy.  You shouldn't need that for your installation - I hope.  I don't plan on using it.  I made a mounting bracket out of aluminum angle.
 
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