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

#UltraGauge, #R56MiniCooperS, #MiniCooper
In this video I install my new UltraGauge EM v1.2 on my 2013 Mini Cooper S (R56). This will let me see my various engine stats like engine oil and coolant temperature, boost PSI, etc.
It's a pretty simple install, but this was the first time I did it so we will go through the journey and learn some things together! I also managed to do a perfect wire tuck, so hopefully this helps anyone considering the mod!
I am not sponsored by UltraGauge, but I think it's a great cheap mod. Here's where you can learn more about the different gauge options and pick one up if you want:
UPDATED LINK FOR THE v1.4: ultra-gauge.com/ZC/index.php?...
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[@ralphfisch8452]

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.

[@velocitycrew]

Pinned. Great call out for Mini drivers.

[@MichaelDuran]

Could you please specify exactly where those changes need to be made/set? Page 46 doesn't have anything related to this.

[@ralphfisch8452]

Unless I have a different version of the ultraguage v1.2 manual downloaded, my manual states on page 46 at the top, in RED, “battery drain”. It goes on to explain why you have to set up mode 2 in the Mini. Maybe search your downloaded doc for the “ battery drain” section. Hope this helps.

[@Zer0TX]

@@ralphfisch8452 I bought it in late 2012, so definitely don't have a manual any longer. It's a 1.2, however. I guess an early version of it, but according to Ultragauge's page, the battery drain issue only applies to versions of UG prior to 1.2.... Supposedly 1.2+ doesn't have the issue. What menu setting becomes "Mode 2" ... ? I don't see anything about a "mode" in the menus. Thanks for any help. I'm putting this into my wife's Mini and do NOT want her to end up w/ a dead battery and stranded.

[@Zer0TX]

@@ralphfisch8452 I found the old manual online, but it's on page 41, not 46. Thanks for the heads-up!

[@jerryli6690]

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

[@velocitycrew]

Glad to hear it helped! Thanks for the kind words.

[@trschin]

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!

[@velocitycrew]

Thanks for the comment and glad it helped! I agree, updating the pages prior to mounting is the way forward. It’s a great add-on, you will love it.

[@kevinwallace5200]

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!

[@velocitycrew]

Man this warms my heart. Glad to hear this helped you and thanks for the kind words my friend! Aloha right back at you lol

[@ralphfisch8452]

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 KZbin 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.

[@velocitycrew]

Fantastic points and glad the video helped! I agree with the settings you’re displaying as mine are similar. This gauge single handedly recently let me know my thermostat was starting to fail as I saw temps consistently over 220 over the course of a few days. No notifications provided from the car until you overheat, in which case you are at risk of damaging your motor. Safe to say the gauge just saved me a lot of money.

[@germanium0615]

I just bought a mini last week and as an A&P mechanic, here I am looking for something to monitor the engine’s parameters. I totally understand how you feel. 😂

[@zkramez]

Great job on the wire tuck!

[@mihaimarin4806]

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

[@velocitycrew]

This is great to hear! Glad it helped. I think it’s one of the best comfort mods you can do on these cars.

[@TheRedgtv2000]

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

[@velocitycrew]

Haha thank you! Very observant ;)

[@johnwick1289]

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

[@stevewilmshurst]

Excellent video!! Placing order now..

[@kurtfry2975]

Great video, very helpful

[@shagui]

Very well explained and good video

[@velocitycrew]

Thank you!

[@austinsousa170]

Love it got one comeing for my r56

[@thaZEBRAmussel]

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.

[@velocitycrew]

Glad you found it helpful! It’s one of the best little modifications for the car. Enjoy.

[@Imbesilno]

@@velocitycrew Hi. I can really just plug it in under dash?

[@velocitycrew]

Yes it just plugs right into the OBD2 slot under the dash.

[@Imbesilno]

@@velocitycrew Thank you! I went to the suite and bought the gauge.

[@Imbesilno]

Site. Sorry for the typo. Lol

[@mondazemusic]

sweet, gonna buy this!

[@lweleven3423]

Very helpful thanks 👍

[@berkgosteren]

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.

[@daddyjer3044]

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

[@velocitycrew]

This is incredibly useful to have!

[@daddyjer3044]

Finally got one .

[@freddiepenrose4235]

nicely done, thanks

[@ralphfisch8452]

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.

[@eikon7073]

There's a video out there linking a piece of orange acetate acrylic sheeting that color matches the ultra guage to your existing guages with literally no modification. If you ever want to take the orange of just remove it. I encourage you to check the video out as it pushed me over the edge and makes me want to get one now.

[@traec1992]

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).

[@basiliase]

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

[@fabionobre5485]

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… 🙌

[@abh1945]

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

[@evenmoe3826]

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

[@borisbeer32]

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

[@velocitycrew]

Thank you! Enjoy. I love Germany.

[@loucyphers_nightmare]

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

[@koenengreetmoleboeckx6256]

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

[@tm5346]

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

[@colindavidson1492]

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.

[@velocitycrew]

I didn’t have that issue but I made sure the surface I stuck it to was clean and didn’t have any dust on it. If I were you I’d reach out to Ultra Gauge to request another vertical mount if your adhesive is not working properly. It could just be old/defective adhesive.

[@colindavidson1492]

Ok nut i made sure the surface was clean and dust free.I will contact the supplier where I got it from Minibitz thanks.

[@michaelgrieco8684]

Where did you get it and the cist

[@Imbesilno]

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?

[@velocitycrew]

Definitely consult the FAQ on the ultra gauge website, but there were 60+ metrics I could choose from to customize each view. So you might have selected a default view that doesn’t contain coolant temp. You might have to do a little more configuring.

[@diegougarte]

would this work whit an r53? cooper s

[@alfof87]

There's also a turbo pressure?

[@williamdavis9943]

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?

[@velocitycrew]

Hmm I’m not sure, but this is a question you should definitely ask UltraGauge. The gauge is definitely very versatile and from what I can tell, accurate due to it plugging into the car’s computer.

[@billtubbs4862]

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?

[@velocitycrew]

Thanks for the feedback. I’m not sure regarding the adhesive, as mine is still positioned nicely after about a year and a half. I would make sure the surface you’re sticking it to has been cleaned and is dust/grease free. Otherwise maybe buying 3M dual sided tape.

[@billtubbs4862]

@@velocitycrew thanks! I just stopped by the store and got some super adhesive ones, so that should do it. Nice video and very helpful. Just got and installed the gauge yesterday after watching your experience a couple weeks ago!

[@billtubbs4862]

@@velocitycrew Did it. Three small pieces of the 3M tapes squares did the trick. For some reason the original sticky pad was too gooey and the curve caused it to keep de-adhering. But perfect now. Thanks!

[@simonlloyd7557]

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.

[@velocitycrew]

100% agree. My compromise was to the left of the tach and it worked well for me. If you’re handy with a dremel you could maybe embed it into the trim 😆

[@gardnerwebb3749]

Taxi taxi

[@allensmythe1220]

Where did you buy it

[@malcruzg]

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!

[@velocitycrew]

Hey there thanks for the comment! Oddly enough that code went away after a while. I’ve since changed the battery, license plate bulbs, etc. so those service lights all went away. That said, on occasion I still do get an o2 sensor code, but haven’t fixed that one yet. The ultra gauge is a fantastic addition to this car and I really am glad I bought/installed it. I really do think it’s a must-have for these cars. Once you do your initial install and setup, it doesn’t need any other fiddling unless you want to change one of the displays. Hope this helps!

[@malcruzg]

@@velocitycrew Thanks for the quick reply Volkan! Please keep us posted if that happens again. I´m investigating on the Ultragauge now and it's indeed seems like a really cool little gadget to have more stats and also to (potentially) identify if something goes wrong early enough. Tks!

[@velocitycrew]

Absolutely, I think it’s essential! Def feel free to subscribe to the channel. I will do more mini content in the future. Thank you!

[@Imbesilno]

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!

[@velocitycrew]

I believe the price is on the site but it’s less than $100 now. Should work on a 2008 so long as you have a standard OBD2 port under your dash. You can physically check without removing any panels, etc.

[@lukaszp3957]

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

[@velocitycrew]

Hello there. Yes, I am fairly certain the oil temp is one of the gauges available to choose from in the user interface. The UltraGauge site shows a complete list.

[@lukaszp3957]

Hi, thx for your answer. I've checked official website, and they stated that ultra gauge support oil temp, but probably only in some cars. I know that mini r56/55 has an oil temp sensor cause I can read it via obd app. That was a reason for my question whether ultra gauge can read oil temp in mini. Whenever you'll have time to check I'll be appreciated.

[@hunterkyle2021]

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

[@velocitycrew]

I believe I have the vertical surface mount.

[@jrey5676]

Hi bro just wondering if will discharge the battery?

[@velocitycrew]

When you turn the car off, the gauge turns off too.

[@user-sj3bq6yi1h]

hi. whered you buy your v1.2 gauges?

[@velocitycrew]

I put the links in the video description. They should all be functional.

[@gavinguinan7627]

Make sure you set up the manifold warning.

[@dmadden2666]

what is that?

[@velocitycrew]

Fast and Furious movie joke

[@dmadden2666]

@@velocitycrew haha okay, I just got a mini and just bought the ultragauge.

[@tm5346]

Lmao ! Cool thanks comedian on top of good video!

[@velocitycrew]

Many thanks, glad it helped!

[@Ray-ro2jj]

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

[@velocitycrew]

Hmm not sure off the top of my head. You’ll have to check out the full list on their website to be 100% sure it has what you need.

[@vanessamassaro6591]

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

[@velocitycrew]

Yes it does. It shows two options, one in PSI and another in kPa. You can select one, or both.

[@dylanhernandez708]

Can you check the motor temperature with it ??

[@velocitycrew]

Engine oil temp and engine coolant temp are both available.

[@user-.223]

Can you see the pressure of your tires with this?

[@velocitycrew]

I don’t think so, as your car will naturally have a way to show that if it has tire pressure sensors in the wheels. At least that’s what I suspect.

[@Ryosaeba8]

There are 2 modes - Which 1 should i buy?

[@velocitycrew]

Mine was the... UltraGauge EM Plus v1.2 (UltraGauge_EM_Plus v1.2_15)

[@state0222]

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.

[@velocitycrew]

I just bought it last year. The site just seems to be kind of dated.

[@state0222]

@@velocitycrew that’s all I wanted to hear. I just ordered one for my R60! It’d probably be a good idea for them to invest a little cash into a newer site. I can’t be the only person wary of such an outdated layout

[@refreshingtv]

@@state0222 don’t worry you’re not the only one I was skeptical too how quick is the shipping?

[@state0222]

@@refreshingtv I imagine that they’d be well served to invest in a better web developer. It’s almost impossible in this day and age to run a business without one

[@michaelvanna8982]

Does this support oil.temp gauge?

[@velocitycrew]

Yes it does, I believe there’s like 160 different gauge options.

[@michaelvanna8982]

@@velocitycrew oil temp gauge for r56 mini? Can u pls try? Tnx

[@Zsoltnlv]

@@michaelvanna8982 It MIGHT support oil temp guage. But if the car doesnt have a sensor for it, it wont display it. I dont believe the Minis have this sensor, therefore you wont see it. Correct me if Im wrong about the sensor.

[@sparko2012]

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

[@velocitycrew]

Looks like they’ve updated it from a 1.2 to a 1.4. Here is the link, I’ll also update the link in my video. ultra-gauge.com/ZC/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=195&zenid=a9a81a6248ab59ee5ac8f895f2c41fcc

[@Imbesilno]

$81.00

[@sparko2012]

@@Imbesilno isde?

[@shannonvanegas7313]

@@velocitycrew I have the ultra gauge. What can I do make it stack back on? Any tips?

[@velocitycrew]

3M double sided tape seems to have worked for another person who commented on this video.

[@anthonyweber7284]

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

[@velocitycrew]

Haha I have since hard wired the valentine!

[@johnmitchell8925]

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

[@elis51501]

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