VAG Com purchase

[speedtrapped]

Sorry for the noob question, since only codes I have ever read were OBD type on my ford. Anyhoo I want to buy this,

http://www.ross-tech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=VCKII&Category_Code=VAGCOM

Is this the right tool?
TIA
Stephen

[TozoM8]

Sorry for the noob question, since only codes I have ever read were OBD type on my ford. Anyhoo I want to buy this,

http://www.ross-tech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=VCKII&Category_Code=VAGCOM

Is this the right tool?
TIA
Stephen
It would work on the RS6, but you should get this http://www.ross-tech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=VCHUC&Category_Code=IC it will work on the newest Audis.

[V8weight]

It would work on the RS6, but you should get this http://www.ross-tech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=VCHUC&Category_Code=IC it will work on the newest Audis.
Yep, the KII will work, but even on the RS6 has reduced capabilities. The Hex-CAN can log additional blocks that the KII cannot.

[Chung]

I just ordered mine.

[speedtrapped]

I will order the hex can, but just realized the software doesn't work on Mac -darn

[Chung]

I am thinking about getting a cheapo netbook to run it since they are nice and small. The software will cost more than the PC.

[DHall1]

Please provide some choices for cheapo netbooks. My wife is getting tired of me "may I borrow your laptop need to go datalog the car tonight".


I am thinking about getting a cheapo netbook to run it since they are nice and small. The software will cost more than the PC.

[Chung]

If you are looking for uber cheap

http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/Online/SecondaryInventorySearch.aspx?rn=7716&SC=&c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh

With coupon code G33V36FJ4W63CL you should be in the 220 range.

I have not tried one of these so I cannot comment on performance. I will probably try out a few different netbooks at work before I go buy one.

[speedtrapped]

bought the hex can, and found a refurbed compaq laptop on walmart.com for 330.00.

[Chung]

In general a "full" laptop will be better than a netbook in terms of performance. I love how cheap computers are.

Here is another pretty decent price for a laptop if you have a fry's near you http://www.frys.com/product/6407242

[mrmister]

What is the difference between the Ross Tech unit and the cheapo units on Ebay?

[bilko1]

What is the difference between the Ross Tech unit and the cheapo units on Ebay?

The cheap Ebay units are restricted to what they can do and also ross-tech won't give you any back up. The Ebay one's also die if you upgrade the official software. Buy a real one they are worth it.