UltraGauge v1.2 Unbox and Install on R56 Mini Cooper S (HOW TO DO THE PERFECT WIRE TUCK!) 

As a follow up to my previous comments, as I am doing the set up there are SPECIFIC MINI parameters that need to be set vs the default with regard to draining the vehicles battery after shutdown. This setting is VERY IMPORTANT to prevent battery drain, particularly if not driven often. It is shown on page 46 of the installation / operators manual. Set to “Mode 2” for a MINI.

Thank you very much for making this video. I recently purchased a 2010 R56 with an N12 engine and six speed transmission. After about six months of researching the actual year of vehicle I wanted, and then trying to find a locally owned one owner, non -smoker, no accidents vehicle in my choice of color I finally came upon one that met all my criteria. Hopefully it will be reliable for me, even though it won’t be a daily driver. I put approximately $2000 into it to bring it up to my standards and I’m not overly concerned about spending that much since I got the car at a very good price from the original owner in a private sale. One of the things that I was surprised with was the lack of more gauges to tell you what’s happening with the engine. As a professional pilot for nearly 40 years (now retired) I always like to know what’s happening with my engine because you can’t pull over in a cloud to fix something. Obviously a car is much different but I don’t want to be stranded along the side of the interstate. After searching the Internet and RU-vid I came across your video and again thank you. I immediately ordered the gauge with the mount that you have, and it arrived a few minutes ago. I plan on installing it in that exact location in my car. I don’t have the fancy simulated wood grain, but I have just the silver painted plastic. I also put a label there which I’m going to relocate that says “oil/coolant” so that whenever I get in the car before I go anywhere I am reminded to check the oil and the coolant level as I know those are extremely important with these engines. Along with my research on the gauge I noticed some people commenting about the fact that the installation/owners manual is about 63 pages in a downloadable PDF. I don’t understand why they complain about it because you should actually review it and you don’t have to print it out. You can download it on your computer, phone or tablet and then you can review and access the appropriate areas and plan to get things set up properly. There’s always going to be whiners and complainers. One thing I would like to address and it has been pointed out here before (thank you) is it would be much easier to program the unit in your hands relaxing in the drivers seat before you actually do the installation. Simply unwind the wiring harness and plug it into the OBD II port and then turn your vehicle on and program the unit without having to fiddle reaching behind it once it’s installed on the dash. My plan is to display the coolant temperature, oil temperature (would like oil pressure but not available), fuel pressure, voltage at CPU, and maybe fuel used and fuel remaining. My main use will be coolant temp as the car will be driven infrequently and I want to wait till the gauge is “off the peg” before putting any load on the engine. Finally there are different settings that I will access regarding the display brightness / auto brightness levels. Hope this addition to an already informative video helps someone. Cheers.

thank god you make this video, was going to purchase boost gauge and water temp gauge individually to install, but after knowing what the ultragauge can do. you just save me a whole bunch of headache. you're the man

You know, I’ve been eyeing this gauge out for a long time now, seeing the videos, researching online and watching reviews. I just watched your video, and within 20 minutes I’ve created an account, set up my PayPal and placed my order. Just the way you explained from beginning to end, and can’t forget your enthusiasm towards the end!!! Aloha from Hawaii bro!

I can tell you are a neat guy like me, clean floor mats and clean interior. By the way nice kitchen!

Thanks for this great video! What I would need to see on such a gauge is; 1. Engine Temp 2. Oil Temp 3. Exhaust Gas Temp 4. Boost 5. Air/Fuel Ratio 6. Intake Air Temp 7. Advance Timing It would be great if you could provide me with the info, if the above mentioned info visible on this gauge.

I just bought a 2007 Mini Cooper S, and this is the 1st thing I bought.

Now that the gauge is installed and working wonderfully, I would give it about a 9 out of 10. If they had a way of either changing the display color, or perhaps three different models -say Orange-ish/Red, pale green and the existing blue it would be a 10. Probably would cover about 95% of the instrument colors of enthusiasts vehicles who purchase and utilize it.

Thanks for the video. I have one coming and plan on mounting it just as you have here. Seems like I might want to set up my pages before tucking all the wires. Looks great, just as I envisioned when I ordered it, nice work!

Great video! I have the same car and I had no clue where to place the UltraGauge but after watching your video I decided to put it in the same spot

Thanks for this! My husband want to buy me the Lufi XF Revolution for my Mini but I much prefer the sleek look of this one. You mounted exactly where I plan to as well.

Great job on the wire tuck!

Very helpfull , need one on my R56s,temp is like a guessing game when driving without one.

Very well explained and good video

Excellent video!! Placing order now..

sweet, gonna buy this!

Love it got one comeing for my r56

Great video, very helpful

Sorry a bit late but what is better and have more features this one or EM plus v1.4 or MX v1.4? And also I have Cooper s r56 2011 n18 engine Thanks in advance

Very helpful thanks 👍

If i bought an ultragauge I'd have to find a way to mount it somewhere to look OEM. I hate stuff suction cupped to the windscreen or stuck onto the dash. It makes the car look like a taxi.

Trying to decide between the Ultragauge or the Scangauge II, one thing I did notice in this video was that you have really low milage

Thanks for this video Ralph! I just ordered one for my 2012 Cooper S R56 N18. I ordered the EM Plus v1.4 and wonder if there's a difference regarding your comment about page 46 of the install/Ops manual (based on comment by Michael Duran).

Awesome video; this little thing is EXACTLY what I was looking for... May you please paste a link where to buy it o simply the product brand, name and/or reference? I need to know my water coolant temp!! Thanks a lot for this review

nicely done, thanks

Make sure you set up the manifold warning.

Hi, greetings from germany. You inspired me to do the same. Thank you very much. - Boris -

If I´m not wrong P0136 code is about the Oxygen sensor... not necessary about the license plate bulb or the battery... Just to know the history ending... did you manage to fix it? What are the experiences on the first 6 months using the ultra gauge? Thanks for the video!

I think you should put intake second temperature first on a mini believe me I have one myself I love gadgets I think I’ll have to get one

Thank you for the video… but, can you tell us what parameters the gauge doesn’t read? A few weeks ago, i bought other brand, and it doesn’t read oil preassure, oil temperature, fuel preassure… 🙌

That website looks like it was last updated in 2008! I’m legitimately interested in buying one, but the fact that the website is so old makes me concerned.

Hi, could you please check if there is an Oil temp gauge available?

my man worrying abt having a wire under the tack but has a big spiral wire right thru the speedo

Is there a list of "normal" values somewhere in so you know when temperature goes to high or something

Gauge installed and works exactly like your video - thanks! But the adhesive sticker doesn’t hold well so I’m trying to find a better way. Suggestions?

Hi I've just bought an Ultra Gauge with a vertical mount same as yours.I have stuck the gauge same place as yours.But it keeps unsticking itself and falling off.Did you have same problems if not any suggestions thanks.

My cover under the steering wheel wont fit as tight as earlier…. Any tips? R56 2007

Is it ok to have this connected all the time?

hi. whered you buy your v1.2 gauges?

This gauge is for multiple applications. So nothing is DA? Is this gauge compatible for all applications.? I have heard the thermostat connected gauge is more accurate & better?

There are 2 modes - Which 1 should i buy?

I saw your video and bought the gauge, My main reason was to get the coolant temp. I used option 1. I can’t tell where the temperature will display? I need hep with this. Do I need to drive the car in order for the page to display the temp?

Lmao ! Cool thanks comedian on top of good video!

Hi. Want to install this myself. Can you tel me how much it is? It would help if you know if it works on 2008 Mini Cooper base. I hope its as easy as plug in!! Cheers!

Why wouldn't it have a suction cup for the glass😂

Which mount is that? they have like 6 options on the website

Hi bro just wondering if will discharge the battery?

There's also a turbo pressure?

hello, are you able to get the turbo boost pressure on the ultra gauge? if so, what level of pressure does it read? thanks.

Does this support oil.temp gauge?

Where did you buy it

Where did you get it and the cist

How much was the gauge please? Link is no longer working. Cheers

Does it read oil pressure? Not seeing any info just oil temp ?

would this work whit an r53? cooper s

Can you see the pressure of your tires with this?

Can you check the motor temperature with it ??

Too bad it doesn’t come in a round retro looking body