For some time, I’ve recorded the measurements discussed in the previous post (which I will be presenting in a future post), but I thought it might be good thing if I tried to gather some vehicle data as well.
For a long time, I’ve been looking into the ScanGuage by Linear-Logic, but it currently offers no data-logging. Although I have read they are working on a new version with this feature. In the mean time, I’m thinking of purchasing a Davis Instruments CarChip Pro. It doesn’t log all parameters possible, but it does give you the ability to choose which 4 parameters to log.
ScanGuage II
CarChip Pro
Currently, I’m hooked into Progressive’s MyRate program and although you can achieve up to a 25% discount on your insurance, I drive far too much to get anything but the minimum 5% discount for my car by just being in the plan. I tend to agree with Arron Landry about the data being worth far more than my 5% discount. I guess I’d be far less skeptical of this program if I had access to all the raw data I believe they are capturing about my driving habits.
MyRate "Device"
I might even run a combination of these devices using a y-splitter for my obd II port from OBD2Cables.
OBD II Y-Cable
