Renntech ELM. Where to find in SOCAL????
07-09-2008, 11:28 PM
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Why do you recommend V2 over V1?
Price mainly. I expected alot more features from a V2. Given that the units are digital (4 chips), I assumed more features would be released with V2. At the very least, I expected the ability to install it somehwere else ($1 harness) and the extended knobs (another $1). Those new features would at least justify maintaining or even slightly raising the price point. Instead, what happened? A harness was added to connect the pins versus splicing and the unit was given remote features that won't be released for a bit and at a HEFTY price.
Thats why I recommend getting a V1, IF you can get a good deal and then just modifying it yourself.
Use the BBB if you want to know who has a bad rap....
Price mainly. I expected alot more features from a V2. Given that the units are digital (4 chips), I assumed more features would be released with V2. At the very least, I expected the ability to install it somehwere else ($1 harness) and the extended knobs (another $1). Those new features would at least justify maintaining or even slightly raising the price point. Instead, what happened? A harness was added to connect the pins versus splicing and the unit was given remote features that won't be released for a bit and at a HEFTY price.
Thats why I recommend getting a V1, IF you can get a good deal and then just modifying it yourself.
Use the BBB if you want to know who has a bad rap....
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07-10-2008, 07:15 AM
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07-10-2008, 12:31 PM
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What's up? I only have a year left on the lease so I'm starting to return it to stock. I'm going on a road trip next month and would like the company. I'll let you know. Take care.
07-10-2008, 01:17 PM
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yeah...that's why i just picked up a v1 from a fellow member for $750
i know there's another one in the classifieds that going for $650 if you do a search....good luck
V1 with the knobs in the console as Jangy says IMO is the best way to go
i know there's another one in the classifieds that going for $650 if you do a search....good luck
V1 with the knobs in the console as Jangy says IMO is the best way to go
07-10-2008, 02:43 PM
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I picked up V2 for $800 from Ebay. I'll never buy the remote and will eventually extend the wiring to the cup holder. However, V2 did enable me to do the install myself as I would not have been as comfortable having to splice it in.
07-11-2008, 01:17 AM
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New? That is not a bad discount on rennTech stuff. Who was it? You don't have to splice the V1, either. You can use the OEM pins, but you will need a harness and extra set of pinned wires. It is a PITA, but worth saving hundreds of dollars. in your case, $800 isn't bad.
