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What wideband do you use?

Old 03-13-2010, 04:11 PM
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I am looking at getting an Innovative Motorsports LM-1 hand held wideband kit for me and Tom to use on our cars. Innovate is one of the best names in widebands I can find, plus they are one of the few companys I can find who make hand held meter kits.

I have found the LM-1 kit which includes the hand held meter, a power cable, the sensor, a bung, and plug for $259.00 which is a very reasonable price I think.

I have used a wideband from PLX and loved it! but it was a perm install so not an option for me and Tom.


What do those of you who have a wideband use and how well does it work for you?
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I have a LC-1, but my sensor died. Need to get a new one.
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Depending on howwe wired that into the cars we could possible use that and save a hundred bucks, but I still like the LM-1 since it has a screen too.

I guess me and tom will have to look into that. . . the LC-1 is nice and compact which is good.. . . . .
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I have the LC-1.
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Okay well I think the LC-1 Looks like the way to go.
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I have the LC1 as well. However there was a nice long discussion at HPTuners about the best ones to have. It'* a something PLX with NGK sensor, supposedly they are the tops of actual reading etc and work best.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
I have the LC1 as well. However there was a nice long discussion at HPTuners about the best ones to have. It'* a something PLX with NGK sensor, supposedly they are the tops of actual reading etc and work best.
At work I deal with wideband O2 sensors quite a bit, read the HPTuners forum all the time, and have done self-tuning in the past. I agree that NGK makes a quality sensor, but what sold me on the LC-1 was the ability to calibrate it. The open air cal will insure that the wideband'* reading is accurate.
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Just ordered my wideband. LC-1

Products ordered:
Product: Stainless Steel Weld-on O2 Sensor Bung and Plug Set
Quantity: 2
Item price: $ 7.95
Product: Innovate Motorsports LC-1 Cable (Standalone Wideband Controller) with O2 Sensor
Quantity: 1
Item price: $ 179.95
Total:
Shipping Method: FREE GROUND SHIPPING
Subtotal: $ 195.85
Discount: $ 0.00
Coupon saving: $ 0.00 ()
Shipping cost: $ 0.00
Handling Fee: $ 7.50
Tax: $ 0.00


Total: $ 203.35
That seems like a pretty good deal too me, ExtremePSI.com always has my back with great deals on stuff like this, I plan on buying my turbo from them when Tom gets me a job. . . .
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That'* a good price, mine was about $250.
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Originally Posted by Danthurs
That'* a good price, mine was about $250.
X2.....I think mine was right around $200 or so.

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