Cheap data logging?

[Ruggy]

Why would it f*ck up the car anyway if it's just a pirated copy of the software?

And why should I care about anybody's potential ridicule? Seems a strange thing to say.

[jacobrownoly]

I personally feel more confident buying the £300 version rather than the £40 one. Seem strange that they would both be the same. Would hate for it to hurt my car too :(

[Ruggy]

Can't see how it would harm the car as you are still downloading the software from Ross Tech. Sounds like scaremongering to me so people don't buy the cheap option.

People are always buying the cheap £5/£10 scanners from China or using apps on Android and iPhones. Why are these any less likely to harm a car than the £40 version of the Ross Tech cable?

Well anyway mine has been ordered from Amazon and I've had notification that it has been posted out today, so I'll know soon enough how well it works.

[mk5-beast-91]

mines worked fine since ive got it. no problems with it had 2 updates from it. car hasnt gone bang and exploded so all good. you cant change your remap settings with it so dont see how its supposed to harm the car. id be more scared of the £1.99 china ones tbh.

[Degudodger]

I like the Torque app and cheap adapter you can get off eBay/Amazon. Ripped off copies of VCDS and the cheap Chinese leads off eBay - come on would you really trust pirated software puropsely ripped and reshelled to overcome dongle authentication.

I look at it this way. You've spent thousands on a car which you enjoy, are you really going to trust pirated software to make critical software changes to your car. Personally i wouldn't!

If you need stuff done, don't waste your money, just find a local member with VCDS and ask them to help you. Must of us charge very little or nothing. 

[Kam88]

 can't see how cheap copy will effect your car by changing for example chirp on your car siren so hows that going to effect it maybe if you played with air flow r air or fuel maybe but otherwise cants see how maybe am being stupid lol

[Degudodger]

The official Ross Tech VCDS software has gone through extensive development, testing and debugging to work specifically with the lead they provide. Who knows how the pirated version will work ,it might be fine but once the code has been compromised how do you know its not going to royaly f@ck things up when you do something in a certain sequence?

Yes its expensive BUT you honestly pay for what you get which is a tried and tested product from a manufacturer who have invested heavily in R&D. 

[mk5-beast-91]

dont want one then dont buy it 

you cant change your map setting like a revo sps switch. only data log, clear codes off and simple settings like alarm chirp on or anti theft mode, lights stuff like that.

[Degudodger]

Don't need one - have a genuine one 

[Ruggy]

ive had 2 software updates since i got it and hasnt f*cked the car at all.

How do you find out about the software updates, when they're available?

[mk5-beast-91]

it tells you when you open the program that theres an update available when connect to internet. you can choose to ignor them tho if your only using it for your car.  just wont work on brand new cars until the updates done.

[jacobrownoly]

it tells you when you open the program that theres an update available when connect to internet. you can choose to ignor them tho if your only using it for your car.  just wont work on brand new cars until the updates done.

I don't want to clear codes or change anything i just wanna data log the car, would the cheaper version be the best bet?

[Ruggy]

it tells you when you open the program that theres an update available when connect to internet. you can choose to ignor them tho if your only using it for your car.  just wont work on brand new cars until the updates done.

Ok, cheers

[mk5-beast-91]

spending £300 seem abit expensive just to data log. but its up to you, im not telling you to by either but you have the choice.
mines worked absolutly fine for me with no problems. i know 3 others with the same one all they all work properly with no issues. proper ross tech lead and software to match.

[Kam88]

received it today works like a treat all under £50 brilliant piece of kit made by ross tech and even the equipment brilliant stuff