Wideband choice?

Jay633 · 03-13-2012, 10:10 PM

What should i go with? This
http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/MTXL.php

Or this
http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/db.php

If you have any other suggestions please let me know. Thanks

cre · 03-14-2012, 02:09 AM

Well, they're giving away gauges if you buy a LC-1.... NICE. I might have to pickup a couple.

Anyway, the LC-1 is the only one of the two which I have experience with and I've found it to be quite reliable and it tracks the age of the sensor and maintains calibration very well. I have no problem recommending this wideband controller.

The first one seems kind of like they packed the innards of the LC-1 into a gauge. It's probably not a bad unit but let's be honest about the most important factor..... that gauge is FUGLY! I am pleased to see that it does have the one serial and two analog outputs though.

Jay633 · 03-14-2012, 03:18 AM

But the lc1 is just the sensor into a cable right? It connects to a computer and i would have to get a gauge.(just theyre giving you one )aha right?

cre · 03-14-2012, 04:00 AM

Read the description on the pages you're linking to. The "DB kit" IS an LC-1 AND a gauge. It's $10 more than just the LC-1.

EDIT: I'll add that while I'm not a big fan of numeric displays for active monitoring they aren't terrible. You've just got to get used to where they're located and if driving read FAST and get your eyes back on the road where they belong. Analog and bar displays are easier to get a general idea about what it's trying to tell you quickly... but they're also a little less accurate (how much so depends on the increments of the display). Besides... this way you can change out the gauge for any other one you like later on if you wish.

03-13-2012, 10:10 PM	#1
Jay633 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oxnard Posts: 109	Wideband choice? What should i go with? This http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/MTXL.php Or this http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/db.php If you have any other suggestions please let me know. Thanks

03-14-2012, 02:09 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Well, they're giving away gauges if you buy a LC-1.... NICE. I might have to pickup a couple. Anyway, the LC-1 is the only one of the two which I have experience with and I've found it to be quite reliable and it tracks the age of the sensor and maintains calibration very well. I have no problem recommending this wideband controller. The first one seems kind of like they packed the innards of the LC-1 into a gauge. It's probably not a bad unit but let's be honest about the most important factor..... that gauge is FUGLY! I am pleased to see that it does have the one serial and two analog outputs though. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

03-14-2012, 04:00 AM	#4
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Read the description on the pages you're linking to. The "DB kit" IS an LC-1 AND a gauge. It's $10 more than just the LC-1. EDIT: I'll add that while I'm not a big fan of numeric displays for active monitoring they aren't terrible. You've just got to get used to where they're located and if driving read FAST and get your eyes back on the road where they belong. Analog and bar displays are easier to get a general idea about what it's trying to tell you quickly... but they're also a little less accurate (how much so depends on the increments of the display). Besides... this way you can change out the gauge for any other one you like later on if you wish. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar ---> Last edited by cre; 03-14-2012 at 04:06 AM.

03-14-2012, 03:18 AM	#3
Jay633 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oxnard Posts: 109	But the lc1 is just the sensor into a cable right? It connects to a computer and i would have to get a gauge.(just theyre giving you one )aha right?