on-board computer questions

[edm81363]

OK, I was just joking about running Windows on the OBC. The screen is like 80 pixels wide by 20 pixels tall, one color. It would be hilarious to see though....

[dmanmulder]

I had a feeling that Windows thing was a joke. I still don't have my car yet to look at the OBC real close, but I wouldn't put it past MINI to allow for something cool like that. I would just like to know where you'd put the mouse!

[edm81363]

Actualy, the steering wheel controls the vehicle AND the pointer.

[RyanDodd]

I don't have the on board computer but now wish that I'd had it when I ordered the car! How easy are they to install? Does anyone know how much it costs to have it installed?

[fj0]

Quote: Originally Posted by valnmike

Are the OBCs that display the digital speed different or can the older OBCs be programed to display it too?

Old thread, sorry.

But can anyone answer that question?

[bobnobski]

Quote: Originally Posted by fj0

Old thread, sorry.

But can anyone answer that question?

I shall answer the question for you. New models with the instantanious speed display in the OBC - have the BC2 control unit. Older Cars (pre Sept 03build) have the BC1 unit which wont allow this fucntion on the OBC.

So if your car is pre sept 03 - you will need to upgrade from BC1 to BC2 - which i believe is a costly affair

[fj0]

Quote: Originally Posted by bobnobski

I shall answer the question for you. New models with the instantanious speed display in the OBC - have the BC2 control unit. Older Cars (pre Sept 03build) have the BC1 unit which wont allow this fucntion on the OBC.

So if your car is pre sept 03 - you will need to upgrade from BC1 to BC2 - which i believe is a costly affair

Thank you.

[ScoobyDoo]

I have the OBC on my 05 Cooper - personally I've only had the car a week and I wouldn't be without it. I didn't have it on my ONE - just staring at the temp all the time was a bit boring