Inexpensive interface for newer CAN vehicles ?

[John Cody Forbes]

Yeah the GT1 is pretty decent, but it's obsolete. I don't recall exactly, but I think it stops after 2007 cars. If you've used an Autologic you'll be disappointed in the GT1, but then again the price is a bit different ;-). You might check out the iScan2, it's Pretty awesome at OE level coverage at a reasonable price point. I know a dealer very well so let me know if you want to be put in contact. It will do anything a GT1 can do, TECH2, Ford IDS, Nissan Consult2, VAG1551/2, and a few dozen others.

I've used a ton of scan tools, been lucky to work with some people that have an infinite tool budget. VAG-Com, Durametric (Porsche), Tech2, Ford IDS, Volvo VADIS and VIDA, Autologic for Rover, Jag, and BMW, GT1, AutoEnginuity, ConsultII, bootleg Star/SDS (Mercedes), Genesys, Snap-On brick, the new SnapOn tool (cant recall the name), iScanII (best handheld, OE level on many makes), and more buts that's all I can recall off the top of my head. If anybody has any other questions feel free to ask. 

-Cody (mobile)

On Feb 7, 2011, at 2:30 PM, Mark Rosenkrantz <speedracer.mark at gmail.com> wrote:

> OT- somewhat
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> Cody,
> have you any experience (or know anyone who does) with the BMW GT1 interfaces?  I see them on Ebay from China for about $400. (not including the laptop).  I don't have a good interface for BMW/Mini and would like one.  Too bad Ross-Tech dropped the BIM-COM project a few years ago... that would've been awesome.
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> I'm also amazed that nobody has come out with a GM Tech-2 emulator.  I can't imagine it would be a super difficult project and GM probably has the largest base of potential clients out there.
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> Mark Rosenkrantz