Anyone have any experience with the AEM AQ-1 data logger? I'm in the market for a data logger and was wondering the pro's and cons of this particular unit. Here is a link... http://www.aemelectronics.com/data-l...ata-logger-67/ Thanks!

 

i'm kind of curious also... seems like a pretty good system

 

Looks very promising. Once I switch to a Gen2 box I would like to get one as well.

 

Looks like alot of bang for your buck.. Only thing it looks like its lacking that would be of great use is the ability to log CAN coms. This would make it pretty much universal across EMSs.

 

I will try to answer any question that people have. Its a new product so there are going to be a ton of updates in the future in terms of software and what it can do. Also another thing is this is the non-OBDII version of the system. In a month or two we will be releasing a OBD-II version of the logger as well. So all the same benefits, but will also read parameters from the OBDII port. One thing I did see was the CAN data. There will be two CAN lines on the system. One will be for AEM devices like the Series 2 EMS, EMS-4, 4-Channel wideband and some other products we will be releasing in the future. These will all be daisy chained together so the more AEM CAN devices you have you just plug them inline of the others. The other CAN line will be configurable to any CAN device so you can plug it into other devices to get there data as well.

 

Yeah im pretty excited about the release of this product too.

We actually have been beta testing one of the first pre-release AQ-1 boxes for a little while now on one of our s2000's and its really a spectacular tool. We have been using it to log all kinds of neat information like EGT's and Exhaust Gas Back Pressure in addition to all the normal stuff like afr, iat, ect, and boost.

The OBD2 capability will be huge, because it will log everything the computer sees without taking up any of the 8 inputs on the box. So you still have 8 free to log parameters that the ecu doesn't see.

having the AEMnet connectivity so its as simple as 1 connector to let an aem ems see the aq-1 makes things very simple. Its also nice that it uses the same software we are already used to.

Probably the most unique features of the box though are the GPS Track Mapping and the internal accelerometer. Thats something you dont get in an EMS, that would justify the purchase of an AQ-1 more than just being an "input extension"

 

Just wanted to put this out there too.

You can download and play around with almost all of AEM's software. Visit www.aemelectronics.com/downloads

More and More features will be added all the time.

 

Well I am sold lol.

Time to get the gen2 box and put my gen1 up for sale!

 

are there any plans to release a digital dash display like the motec or racepak dashes in the future?

 

the racepack dash plugs and plays with the AEM already!

 

I plan to run it. I like the fact that you can insert a huge SD card and log tons of data.

 

DO EEEEEET!!!!!

AEM is releasing some really nice stuff!! I just got one of their 4 channel wideband (with backpressure) and I was very impressed with it, and the wiring harness/build quality.

 

sounds like i'm sold also.... to AEM!

 

hmmm maybe

 

Yep the racepak and the aim dash already do so. I beleive motec was also working on talking with our devices as well.

 

Awesome! Glad you like the new 4-Channel Wideband.

 

how would this work with Hondata? Would I have to read data from 2 different programs?

 

Works with anything because its a separete unit. Yes you would have to read both.

 

 

Data Logger looks interesting.
How about there four channel wide-band, AEM 4-Channel Wideband UEGO Controller(o2 for every cylinder)?
Sorry for the thread jack, just wondering if anybody is using this system.

 

The AQ-1 is a pretty handy tool. I use it on my stock PCM mustang as it's a "class rule" The AQ-1 has given me the ability to log boost/MAF/engine speed/oil pressure and driveshaft speed. Before just plotting MAF vs engine speed was a shot in the dark. My car is 0bd1...

You can use it on any car/engine. It's doesn't matter what ECU is on the car, or it's a carburetored program. It's just a datalogger. You feed it 12v, it has sensor 5v revs and grounds and 8 channels in.

As far as the 4 channel wideband goes, it's a killer unit.... You just have to keep in mind that you will need something powerful like a AEM series 2 to take advantage of it. If you're dealing with a four cylinder engine some holes may like to be run richer/leaner than others. So making them all match may not add power. You have to wrap your head around the idea that it's 4 engines on the same crankshaft... Does that make sense? The intake/exhaust/cooling system/ head design is going to keep each holes needs a bit different.

Thanks
Jay Meagher

 

Nice to know, Thanks!!!

 

will the honda oem sensors work with AQ-1? Or would you need to buy all the AEM sensors?

 

Product looks awesome

 

Yes you can use factory sensors.

You can define the transfer functions from your factory sensors. You can look up these functions in the AEMTuner/Pro software if you don't have them. Just keep in mind you can only see what factorys sensors output. So if you want to log oil pressure and your car isn't equipped with a 0-5v sensor it's not going to work. This is where you need to add sensors.

You can contact one of the sales guys on package deals... I'm just the tech guy...

Jay Meagher