The ecoRoute module for my Kenwood 9980 headunit arrived today, and I couldn't wait to go check it out!

It's a really cool little unit that just plugs into your OBDII port and wirelessly (via Bluetooth) syncs with the Kenwood headunit. It displays a lot of information about fuel consumption, how you are driving etc, but the thing I bought it for was the fact it has a configurable gauge display and can read AND CLEAR codes on the car!

For $150 MSRP it's completely worth it!

You can configure the gauges in any way you would like, and put any gauge to measure any parameter that your car supplies! Pretty cool little unit! Here are some pics





The refresh rate is pretty damn good actually, better than I thought it would be! It's not going to be able to substitute for a high end unit, but it definitely is able to measure the parameters accurately for the average person, plus it's downright badass! I feel like I'm in a GT-R haha!

 

VIDEO PLEASE!

 

That's fawkin dirty Andy, time to change my pants.

 

OMFG Dude that's ballin!!!!

 

Hot diggity that's awesome!

 

That is way cool....
Nice !

 

Now THAT is really somethin!! Very nice!

 

I like it! Please tell me more. I have the Kenwood 9960, can it work on that puppy? would love to give it a go.

 

absolutely amazing

 

who makes the double din dash kit?

 

Bout time you posted this Andy ! I am too lazy to take pics of mine or my clients.

 

No sir, only the 9980HD.

 

Scosche/BestKits, or like the one above, have it made.

 

I'm not into aftermarket audio anymore. However, that is a really cool setup and option if the Command System failed after all warranties expired.

 

that looks sick dude

 

If anyone is interested I have those radio kits available pm me

 

Thanks very much guys! I love the unit, has been real fun to play with! I will make a video soon of how it performs on the road!

As far as I know it will only work with the XX80 headunits. They may release a firmware/software update for the old ones at some stage, but as far as I know it only works on the new units.

The double din is custom made, and this is best route to go to avoid squeaking/rattling/general sh*ttyness. There are kits available but I think you would be annoyed with the fit and finish of the product!

 

I actually know a company that makes these kits.

 

Wow..how cool! I am impressed.

 

Would love to get this set up for my car.
Will it work with an Alpine head unit, or is it strictly for the Kenwood?

 

Only for select Kenwood units.

 

 

Also for anyone interested,this is a link for anyone looking into upgrading their factory radio to have rca outputs about half way down on the web-page there is an interface. http://car-solutions.com/en/search?s...cedes-Benz%20E

 

I would like to figure out how to make this work for me. What double din is needed? Also do you have to hardwire all the speakers from the headunit since the factory system is amplified?

 

Does the unit have a phono video output? If so you can connect it to the standard command unit in the car rear and have it display via the aux video input.... now that would be neat!