Yes I'm using it in bumblebee. She is a RuBEEcon!

 

Haha! That's awesome. So where do you have yours mounted? I just ordered a Traildash this morning, so I'll be able to chime in with my experience with upgrading as well.

 

I've got mine in place and like it. I'm a big game of gauges and such. I'm just using the sanction cup mounting my dash for now. It doesn't give that much more functionality but I think it was worth the upgrade just to have all the visual and the mainly minders, fuel Econ coach, idle up options etc.

 

Mounted on my dash

 

Yup, that's how I am. I like the additional functionality of it vs. the Flashpaq. Does it allow you to setup multiple reminders? I'm hoping I can have it remind me of oil changes and tire rotations - those are my most frequent.
I'll start off like you by mounting it to my windshield. Does it disconnect from the mount real easily so you can hide it somewhere or is it a pain?

 

I've run the flashpaq in previous vehicles (Magnum RT), and now the Traildash in my JK so I have some basis for comparison.

I think the real first thing to consider is your JK model - if you have a Rubi, then yes I would opt for the TrailDash as it's a great tool IMO (touch screen locker, sway bar control, etc - very convenient and much more intuitive being a touch screen vs. your factory switches). Otherwise from a function standpoint, Paq and Dash are similar for tuning purposes (probably more valuable for those with an auto trans as you can change shifting). Outside of the Rubi functions, I really get good usage out of the instant mileage display on the Traildash - helps to control throttle position on hwy, and has been a great tool in diagnosing sticking calipers, etc on my older JK. Most of the PID's (gauges and measurements) are more novel than useful, you can read voltage, ambient air temp, knock sensors, G forces, HP and TQ?, etc - I set mine for mileage, air temp and that's all I really need. It does have a sweet throttle position override for winching, and in general oozes cool factor vs. the flashpaq/cal.

Mounting wise I used the dash kit and it looks almost factory, however it leaves it out in the open re: theft (you can easily pull one out if you know how). At first, I had a hard time reading the display and thought it was my polarized sunglasses... turns out you just need to adjust contrast to 100% and you can read it from any angle, even in sun. Mine is basically permanently plugged into the OBD port.

Overall, happy with the 'Dash, but would definitely consider the Flashpaq if I didn't have a Rubi, or if I didn't have a garage to park it in.

I got an "EAS" wire controller/option with mine also... Supposedly you can wire this in to activate lights/lockers/other accessories - I have yet to look into this further, but would be sweet to control a winch from in Cab

 

Can you disconnect the Traildash after setting your preferences and drive around just like you can with the Flashpaq? I'm thinking there will be times I won't want it hooked up and want to leave it at home.

 

That's a great question, and I "think" so, but don't quote me on that one. You would probably want to consult with SC just to be sure, but I don't see how it would be an issue. To me it kind of negates having the touch screen traildash (if you plan to drive mostly with it at home), but can also see how you could put it in for various trips or trail runs only and leave it securely at home at times otherwise.

TBH - I was concerned initially about the security of mine (running in and out of stores and whatnot), but I don't think about it anymore. They are a pain to remove unless you know how (at least when mounted in the dash pod, you need to push a certain corner to get it unseated). If running a regular windshield bracket, it would be an easy grab/go piece though..

 

Yes you can, that's how I've been running mine since I bought it. It's only mounted on 4 wheelin trips.

BTW - I didn't care for the dash pod so it sits on the workbench in the garage waiting for someone to make an offer.

 

Ok, I just took delivery of the TD2 today. I uninstalled the Flashpaq and loaded the TD2....everything went seamlessly.

I loaded 2 maintenance reminders - oil change and tire rotations. If I disconnect the TD and drive around for let's say 500 miles and then reconnect it, will it update the mileage I've gone so that my reminders stay current? Does that make sense?

Oh, and one more thing....IT LOCKS THE REAR LOCKER IN 2WD! I was in 2wd and selected the rear locker to see how it would respond and it said it locked. I tried turning in the drive and sure as heck, it was locked! Everything I read online and everyone told me that the TD would not lock the lockers in 2wd. The manual says nothing about locking in 2wd. So now I'm curious....is this a new feature with the TD2? I'm gonna call Superchips tomorrow if I don't find out before then. I then selected to lock the front in 2wd and it said it did, but I didn't try driving it. It's pointless to lock the front in 2wd....kinda counter-productive since the transfer case isn't sending any power to the front axle. It's still weird why it would act like it locked the front.