I broke my GReddy boost gauge a while back while trying to unplug the harness from the controller and never really replaced it. I was looking at a set of Defi gauges but the amount of work required to wire them up and place them seemed like too much of a hassle.
So, here enters CAMP 2. I could remove all my physical gauges and leverage the existing data my F-CON V-PRO was monitoring. The prospect was somewhat scary as there seems to be very little information on the internet about this unit. The HKS website has an overview and FAQ but it didn't answer all my questions... but I decided to take the plunge and get the system anyway since it was meant to work with the F-CON anyway. I just didn't want to drop a bunch of cash on the setup and be disappointed.
I had to buy a new head unit for the display. I decided to go with a Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD ($399 from Amazon). I didn't need any fancy features and the reviews were good for this unit. This unit has an input for a backup camera so you either wire up a relay and use the head unit's AV input for CAMP or use a switch and use the backup camera input if you'd like to look at your gauges and play music...
Installation of the CAMP system itself was pretty simple. The instruction manual is written in nearly perfect English (!!) and goes over everything you'll need to do. If you have an ODB2 car you'll be mostly plug-and-play. You'll need some special harnesses for Nissan, BMW, and possible others. For an F-CON system you'll need a CAMP2 F-CON Connection Harness (~$13. Part #48002-AK002. Looks like a telephone cable)
Sensors I had installed with my F-CON system:
4299-RA016 Press. Sensor/Intake Air Temp., Harness
4299-RA008 Pressure Sensor Super Wide Range (3 kg/cm2)
4603-RA001 Intake Air Temp. Sensor
There are a wide array of other sensors you can install if needed. The HKS website here: http://www.hksusa.com/products/?id=3496 has the list. Other options include, boost, oil temp, egt, etc. You'll need the optional external IF Interface to make those hookup to the CAMP system.
I have an oil temp sensor to monitor transmission temp but yet to install it.
I have an AEM Wideband which is somehow tied into the F-CON. ( I didn't do the install myself... ) The downside to this is that the actual gauge is required to be plugged in before an AFR reading is available... I'm still deciding what to do with this gauge. Unfortunately it is 52mm and won't fit into the enlarged hole in my dash.
So, onto the good stuff!
Display in digital mode. You can monitor and display 6 different inputs at once
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This is the analog mode with additional digital data. You get one analog gauge and the rest in a digital format
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So here's the full on analog gauge mode. You get 3 different inputs for gauges here and can select between white, black, and red as gauge colors:
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I think the red is a bit hard to read and the white is too bright...
And of course here is the data logging mode where, again, you can monitor 6 different inputs at once
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Here's a shot with it in the dash ( I need to fill those other holes up with something now! )
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The system is also configurable for warnings (visual and audible) and peak hold.
I haven't been able to drive the car yet as I'm still missing a front bumper but so far I'm really happy! I'll have NO visible gauges and will have access to a treasure trove of data at the touch of a button!
Big thanks to Eugene at SP Engineering for getting all the parts together for me on such short notice. Thanks buddy!
So, here enters CAMP 2. I could remove all my physical gauges and leverage the existing data my F-CON V-PRO was monitoring. The prospect was somewhat scary as there seems to be very little information on the internet about this unit. The HKS website has an overview and FAQ but it didn't answer all my questions... but I decided to take the plunge and get the system anyway since it was meant to work with the F-CON anyway. I just didn't want to drop a bunch of cash on the setup and be disappointed.
I had to buy a new head unit for the display. I decided to go with a Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD ($399 from Amazon). I didn't need any fancy features and the reviews were good for this unit. This unit has an input for a backup camera so you either wire up a relay and use the head unit's AV input for CAMP or use a switch and use the backup camera input if you'd like to look at your gauges and play music...
Installation of the CAMP system itself was pretty simple. The instruction manual is written in nearly perfect English (!!) and goes over everything you'll need to do. If you have an ODB2 car you'll be mostly plug-and-play. You'll need some special harnesses for Nissan, BMW, and possible others. For an F-CON system you'll need a CAMP2 F-CON Connection Harness (~$13. Part #48002-AK002. Looks like a telephone cable)
Sensors I had installed with my F-CON system:
4299-RA016 Press. Sensor/Intake Air Temp., Harness
4299-RA008 Pressure Sensor Super Wide Range (3 kg/cm2)
4603-RA001 Intake Air Temp. Sensor
There are a wide array of other sensors you can install if needed. The HKS website here: http://www.hksusa.com/products/?id=3496 has the list. Other options include, boost, oil temp, egt, etc. You'll need the optional external IF Interface to make those hookup to the CAMP system.
I have an oil temp sensor to monitor transmission temp but yet to install it.
I have an AEM Wideband which is somehow tied into the F-CON. ( I didn't do the install myself... ) The downside to this is that the actual gauge is required to be plugged in before an AFR reading is available... I'm still deciding what to do with this gauge. Unfortunately it is 52mm and won't fit into the enlarged hole in my dash.
So, onto the good stuff!
Display in digital mode. You can monitor and display 6 different inputs at once
This is the analog mode with additional digital data. You get one analog gauge and the rest in a digital format
So here's the full on analog gauge mode. You get 3 different inputs for gauges here and can select between white, black, and red as gauge colors:
I think the red is a bit hard to read and the white is too bright...
And of course here is the data logging mode where, again, you can monitor 6 different inputs at once
Here's a shot with it in the dash ( I need to fill those other holes up with something now! )
The system is also configurable for warnings (visual and audible) and peak hold.
I haven't been able to drive the car yet as I'm still missing a front bumper but so far I'm really happy! I'll have NO visible gauges and will have access to a treasure trove of data at the touch of a button!
Big thanks to Eugene at SP Engineering for getting all the parts together for me on such short notice. Thanks buddy!
