I'm looking for one and searching the internet have given me various oprions but this one is the only one with a "dyno" application.

http://www.auterraweb.com/index.html

Any others that you know about? What do you think about it? I downloaded and installed the demo and it looks very complete. I know the RX-8 uses CAN protocol (although it is the car featured on the web page) but I don't have an 8 yet and I'd like to use it for my Protege5 and some other cars in my family.

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No one knows about this or is interested? I found a OBDII and CAN compatible unit with Dyno capabilities too. It is available for PC, PocketPC and Palm OS devices.

http://www.autoenginuity.com/

I want one but I don't want to waste my money in something that doesn't work. Any opinions?

OBD2 scanner are $99 at auto parts store. Your palm needs a connector to the OBD2 port - which probly costs $30. Why bother with the plam?

Did you follow the links? Can the normal scanner give you all that you get with the Palm or PC units? I own a Palm, and I'd like to use it for this. i think it's very practical and the cables are included in the kits.

Originally posted by neit_jnf
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No one knows about this or is interested? I found a OBDII and CAN compatible unit with Dyno capabilities too. It is available for PC, PocketPC and Palm OS devices.

http://www.autoenginuity.com/

I want one but I don't want to waste my money in something that doesn't work. Any opinions?

That looks like a good setup... i'm personally looking for something I can use with my laptop/PocketPC and does guages and dynos ect. The only worry I have is that while it can read CAN, if its not specifically setup for Mazda you won't get all the functionality (hence they sell the Ford/GM expansion packs).

Overload was working on building a CAN unit for the RX8 that could do these thing fairly cheaply, but it looks like that project is on the backburner unfortunetly.

I emailed the autoenginuity people and the said that they are working with vivid racing to develop a unit capable of reprograming the RX-8 a/f ratios!