Hello folks

I want a OBD2 code reader and also miss having a fuel computer built in (not activated on mine).

The ScanGauge comes highly recommended. Other than the ScanGauge2 having the ability to show 4 gauges/readouts at once, is there any other major difference between getting the ScanGauge2 or the ScanGaugeE which is considerably cheaper.
If I can flick through or select other gauges depending on what I'm doing, I probably don't actually need to display more than 2 at once.

The ScanGuageE hasn't been on the market that long.

Depends on what features you want and how much you want to spend ;)

http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachment161830.jpg

Do these record events? I have seen one that does mpg etc and you can down load to you PC up to 300 trips

Thanks Miniac, I found their website late last night, I was going to post a link like above to answer my own question.

Still undecided though, I'm not made of money so it's not sensible to overspend, but the ScanGauage2 is still under the price I had budgeted to get the MINI trip computer (with far less features) activated at a dealer. (£100 + 1/2 and hour labour I believe)

If only the ScanGaugeE existed I'd be pleased with the feature set but now I'm thinking - "will I regret not getting the extra features on the 2?"
It appears I have lost the ability to make a decision. :)

Right, decision made! ScanGauge2 it is!

There's a couple of X-Gauge's that I think are nice to have.
1. air/fuel ratio - I suspect my S runs rich above 4000 rpm from the way the engine pulls and the tone of the engine. That should answer that one.
2. Ambient air temp, small thing but I've had it on every car for the last 10+ years, seems odd not having it now.

Both are keenly priced and within budget but I'll go for the extra features.

I know you can use the X-Gauge for Supercharger Boost (http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-generation-mini-tuning/153636-scangauge-xgauge-boost.html), but how do you use it for air fuel ratio?

These are the X-Gauge's for A/F ratio on ISO & VPW (I believe the MINI uses the ISO protocol?);

Air to Fuel Ratio for ISO & VPW vehicles
GAUGE TXD RXF RXD MTH NAME Notes
A/F Ratio Bank 1 - Sensor 1 686AF10124 044145240000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
A/F Ratio Bank 1 - Sensor 2 686AF10125 044145250000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
A/F Ratio Bank 1 - Sensor 3 686AF10126 044145260000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
A/F Ratio Bank 1 - Sensor 4 686AF10127 044145270000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
A/F Ratio Bank 2 - Sensor 1 686AF10128 044145280000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
A/F Ratio Bank 2 - Sensor 2 686AF10129 044145290000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
A/F Ratio Bank 2 - Sensor 3 686AF1012A 0441452A0000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
A/F Ratio Bank 2 - Sensor 4 686AF1012B 0441452B0000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
Alt A/F Ratio Bank 1 - Sensor 1 686AF10134 044145340000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
Alt A/F Ratio Bank 1 - Sensor 2 686AF10135 044145350000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
Alt A/F Ratio Bank 1 - Sensor 3 686AF10136 044145360000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
Alt A/F Ratio Bank 1 - Sensor 4 686AF10137 044145370000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
Alt A/F Ratio Bank 2 - Sensor 1 686AF10138 044145380000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
Alt A/F Ratio Bank 2 - Sensor 2 686AF10139 044145390000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
Alt A/F Ratio Bank 2 - Sensor 3 686AF1013A 0441453A0000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
Alt A/F Ratio Bank 2 - Sensor 4 686AF1013B 0441453B0000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel
Alt A/F Ratio Bank General 686AF10144 044145440000 2808 05B900800000 A/F Ratio of Air to Fuel

Sorry about the formatting, can't see a table option but I'm sure you get the picture.

... I believe the MINI uses the ISO protocol?
My 1st Gen MCS does ... I just confirmed this by pressing "MORE > MORE > MODE" on my ScanGauge .

For future reference ...
ScanGauge - XGauges for ISO & VPW Vehicles (http://www.scangauge.com/support/xgauges-for-iso-vpw-vehicles/)
I wonder if you can use the "General" entry?