has anyone ever used the R-500? i'v heard good things about PLX devices but i haven't heard very much on this specific one. this is what it says it has:

Measures Air/Fuel Ratio, EGT, Knock, and Boost
Integrated 6 Inputs for data logging (2 Speed, 4 Analog)
90 minutes of onboard memory for recording and PC download
Integrated "Real-time dyno." Measure your HP, TQ without expensive trips to the dyno.
Built-in amplifier for audible knock output to speakers or headphones
4 analog outputs (User configurable) for 3rd party interface
Replace your stock narrowband sensor. More Info
Fully customizable LED warning light or shift light
High speed USB 2.0 interface
Powerful 32 bit integrated processor, RAM, and FLASH technologies
100% backwards compatible with M-Series controllers
Compact dash mountable design (4.75 x 2.25 x 1 inch)
Sensor soft start circuitry, prolongs o2 sensor life
Powerful PC analysis software included (PLX Logger Version 2.1+ Free Download)
Field firmware upgradeable (more features added to R-500 regularly)

do you think its worth the extra $$ over the M-300?

Here's a link to the site
PLX R-500

 

never heard of it man, i'm sure a more experienced guy will be in here in a min.

it sounds good but then that dosnt mean that its a good buy either.

 

im going to be needing a wideband very soon and that one one that i had looked at. dont remember the price on it though. sounds like it would be good

 

i have the m-300 and i love the thing, but i wish i woulda spent the extra $$$ and bought the r-500. i love that thing.. buy it if you have the $$$$

 

i think the price with all the sensors, wireing etc, plus an EGT probe and the G sensor, is a little over $700. pretty expensive for a wideband, but then again the extra i spend on that i won't have to spend on individual monitors for egt, boost, and the many other things it monitors. it seems like it would be very helpful during the tuning process seeing as it has an onboard dyno (i know it won't be exact, but a general idea would help) and datalogging.

 

You might be able to piece together all the things it gives separately for slightly cheaper, but it would make for a nicer, more painless experience if you bought that.

They make good products, so that should be top-of-the-line. If you have need for all of those features then I would go for it.

 

nolimitmotorsport.com has this for 549. ebay for 599. thats with the egt probe. i know this is old but i have looked into this a lot more and i love everything about it. unfortunately i have like no money right now or I would have it ordered already