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Old 03-25-2012, 09:35 AM
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Folks,

I need some advice on widebands. I'm looking to buy a new one. I've owned two LC-1s which have both crapped out on me. At this point, I think if I can get one that where the controller will remain in the cabin that may resolve my issues. So, please post up your recommendations and experiences.

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I like the NGK unit with the NTK sensor. Your worries about failing sensors disappear to as they last for ages.
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I'm happy with my MTX-L -- easy to install, it's easy to switch between wideband and narrow band signals, the controller is inside the car, the gauge is good, and it responds fast. Plus, direct logging in Neptune is great. But, maybe you're sick of Innovate...

I don't have experience with other widebands so this is more of a vouch than a recommendation.
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I just ordered the mtx-l, but no experience with it yet
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I've owned my LC-1 for 8+ years and only replaced the sensor once. I have the controller James behind my brake lines in the bay right above the sensor.
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NGK or PLX, I have a innovate LC1, been through 6 or 7 sensors over the past year, and the controller's voltage regulator finally failed 2 weeks ago, had to rip it out and order a new one, since unfortunately their DB gauges, which accent my interior nicely, dont work with any other controller.
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Have had two AEM UEGO's and they have been fine for me. They are now down to $200-$210.
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Originally Posted by rich7777
I like the NGK unit with the NTK sensor. Your worries about failing sensors disappear to as they last for ages.
+1 i never had any problems with my ngk also you can get a upgraded o2 sensor for leaded fuels.
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Innovative and NGK are great. Heard some bad things about AEM.
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Innovate is JUNK... Nearly every one that we have installed has come back with problems with the controller or sensor.

Ive been on the same NGK AFX for 4 years. Zero problems.

Also, had a decent experience with the AEM UEGO, but the gauge is a bit laggy.
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Originally Posted by DirtyDA9
Innovative and NGK are great. Heard some bad things about AEM.
innovate are absolute junk, ive heard nothing but constant complaints about them, wish i never bought mine, and the bosch sensor elements in all of the compatible sensors are made of tissue paper. I get maybe 3-4 months at best of normal operation, then the whole thing takes a **** and you gotta replace the sensor.
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Originally Posted by Westrock2000
Have had two AEM UEGO's and they have been fine for me. They are now down to $200-$210.
less i paid 170 for mine, comes with a bosch 5 wire
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im happy with my ngk one!
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Originally Posted by Westrock2000
Have had two AEM UEGO's and they have been fine for me. They are now down to $200-$210.
i have a aem wideband too, i love it.
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I ran an AEM for 3 years on my last turbo car without a single problem.

But my current build is getting a PLX, because it costs about the same as the AEM with more features and a nicer gauge.
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i have my zeitronix wideband kit since it originally came out (2004 i think?). still works well and i only replaced the bosch sensor once only because i felt like it....

you can find kits cheaper than the zeitronix setup but i'm just telling you another option to consider as it does work well.

http://www.zeitronix.com/Products/ZR-1/ZR-1.shtml
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After having an LC-1 crap out 4 different times, I bought an AEM and haven't had any problems with it yet.... It's lasted longer than all 4 LC1's combined
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i have an lc1 i think it finally crapped out on me, i tuned about 6 cars with it, and the last car i was street tuning was a turbo b20v and it just stopped working, i pulled the o2 re calibrated it 3 times and it just read 14.7
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I love my AEM UEGO. Paid $100 for a use one and it's worked great. It's literally plug and play and you're good to go, unless you connect it to your hondata. Then it's just wiring one wire.
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PLX dm6 sm-afr
great kit and controler is in side
digital display with both numbers and graph
very accurate and you can pull out the display and put it away if you only want it for tunning

http://www.plxdevices.com/
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AEM UEGO for a few years now and never a problem.
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anyone use the prosport gauge wideband?
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i have NGK. the ntk sensor will last a lot longer.
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old school plx m300 ftw
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Default Re: advice on widebands

Originally Posted by LightningTeg
old school plx m300 ftw
same here, i do replace the sensor every 10k miles or so i noticed they can become a little off.

**** i still have my old big lm-1 innovate that i bought like 8 years ago. its got to be on like the 10th sensor and ive had to resolder where the power inlet is on the computer board, but it still works


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