Multitronics VG1031GPL

Bought recently trip computer VG1031GPL from Russian manufacturer Multitronics. This is analog to ScanGaudge if you familiar to such gadgets. All interface and voice is in Russian too... bad, but hoping fixable in a future. Cost me about $150 in Moscow and traveled with a friend of mine to Israel.




It has a lot of features and can work with a lot of petrol and diesel cars:
- real-time data monitoring: 1, 6 or 12 parameters at once.
- reading car errors codes
- trips journal
- fuel quality control
- warnings about low/high voltages, speed, temperature and much more




Update (2012-02-01)
I'm selling this device because of purchasing new one. Perfect condition, works with most of cars. If interested, send me a message via profile.

Update (2012-05-05)
Sold a week ago.

Dollar rate is low

Image source: Bank of Israel

Small tip about loans. As I got two for this car, I decrease every month balance to lower interest payments.
These days dollar to shekel rate is very low and depending on loan it can be better to wait for higher rate and keep paying same interest to bank for a while, in case you have extra US money. Every cent in dollar rate in $1000 equals 10 shekels.

Also, do not bring dollars to bank. Their rate is usually lower that in exchanges or post and they charging a commission. For example, converting from $1000 you'll pay extra $6. Go to Israel Post, exchange and bring to bank.

P.S. Saw pneumatic tube in the bank. So sad they do not use it anymore :-(

Image source: Wikipedia - Pneumatic tube

Securing wheels against being stolen

A - safety wheel bolt
B - adapter

You can see this picture in you manual under "Securing wheels against being stolen" chapter.
Never buy that! You will be surprised how many owners had problems trying to slacken and tighten this fragile construction.

Radio Milano came back

Today I got a call from Radio Milano ;-) after 2 month, I almost forgot about them.

They told, that their technician can came to me this wednesday and in 3 hours install rear speakers. When I asked again what they are going to install, the answer was that is not original Skoda's ABA700002 - Mounting kit for rear speakers, but some Megatron special speakers that like the originals. I thought fool's day is over, but obviously not.

I have 2 days to deside if I will let them unmount rear doors plastics and put wiring for something I really don't know what is it. I think, I will decline the offer... stay tuned.

UPDATE (2011-04-06):
I canceled the installation. They even don't ask why :-)
Need to pass by Stefan and check why that happend that instead of original parts he sends me some cheap alternative - that is how I understand the situation.
Bye, bye Radio Milano.

ABS check

I didn't told that I got a dash cam, will post details soon.
This is what happened on April 1st.