Gramps Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 Guys, for your info if interested. iCarsoft POR V2.0 for £84 delivered. Used but in v.good condition. I've already got one or I'd have it for myself, but be quick. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185941295776?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l1120&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=0d639761a306419dae23a0c7a0c3c919&bu=43085758450&ut=RU&exe=0&ext=0&osub=-1~1&crd=20230615031230&segname=11021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 erm... ive kinda bought it thanks to your heads up as ive been looking for one for a while. So spending more monies on the car again but at least i can get my monies back on this if i sell it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps Posted June 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 23 minutes ago, fizz said: erm... ive kinda bought it thanks to your heads up as ive been looking for one for a while. So spending more monies on the car again but at least i can get my monies back on this if i sell it again. Glad you got in there 1st, they don't hang around long at that price, and like you say you can flog it for the same later. Win Win 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 9 minutes ago, Gramps said: Glad you got in there 1st, they don't hang around long at that price, and like you say you can flog it for the same later. Win Win 👍 Gotta love this forum to help spend other peoples monies! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 Great result £10 less than a new V1 👍 It is so much less painful and more fun spending everyone else's money particularly when you've spent a chunk of you own on similar things in the past. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 5 hours ago, fizz said: Gotta love this forum to help spend other peoples monies! And don't you know it @Davey P 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P27GLN Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 How would you compare this to the ThinkDiag dongle and app version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, P27GLN said: How would you compare this to the ThinkDiag dongle and app version? The iCarsoft POR V2.0 is a Porsche focused tool which can allow certain coding options to the car (model dependent). There are also generic variants of the iCarsoft V2.0 tool which can support multiple vehicle types , again with specific "write" as well as code reading options https://www.amazon.co.uk/iCarsoft-Diagnostic-Multi-Brand-Vehicles-Vehicle/dp/B07KR4KR4Z/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1B2YI5NU2ZKIM&keywords=icarsoft&qid=1687011124&sprefix=icarsoft%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 So if it were my money I'd go with the iCarsoft. Edited June 17, 2023 by iborguk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P27GLN Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, iborguk said: The iCarsoft POR V2.0 is a Porsche focused tool which can allow certain coding options to the car (model dependent). There are also generic variants of the iCarsoft V2.0 tool which can support multiple vehicle types , again with specific "write" as well as code reading options https://www.amazon.co.uk/iCarsoft-Diagnostic-Multi-Brand-Vehicles-Vehicle/dp/B07KR4KR4Z/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1B2YI5NU2ZKIM&keywords=icarsoft&qid=1687011124&sprefix=icarsoft%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 So if it were my money I'd go with the iCarsoft. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 In the same "ballpark" is the Foxwell NT 530 - that gets good writeups - I have an icorsoft cr pro ( think "multi brand" version of the POR V2 unit) - I have used it on a variety of cars ( ford, fiat, bmw, peugeot, nissan) - it's "ok" - have found it a bit lacking in some service functions ( on the ford, fiat and the nissan ) but otherwise has been useful - I have the PIWIS setup for the Porsche - so haven't used it in anger on there. If I was buying again, I would see what foxwell have before diving straight to the icarsoft unit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps Posted June 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 6/15/2023 at 6:10 PM, ½cwt said: Great result £10 less than a new V1 👍 It is so much less painful and more fun spending everyone else's money particularly when you've spent a chunk of you own on similar things in the past. Sounds like there'e some pain in there ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 No, just an observation., although I have considered swapping to a V2.0 form my V1.0 in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopz121 Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 Does anyone know how the V3 compares with the V2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 11 minutes ago, hopz121 said: Does anyone know how the V3 compares with the V2? https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1251370-icarsoft-por-v3-0-a.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopz121 Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 3 hours ago, iborguk said: https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1251370-icarsoft-por-v3-0-a.html Hmmm they seem to be very hit and miss, I may look at other options maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 I have a V3 but can't tell you what advantages it has over the V2. I have used it so far to calibrate the electronic handbrake after changing the rear discs on my 981 and also bleed the ABS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 13 hours ago, Tony Daniel said: I have a V3 but can't tell you what advantages it has over the V2. I have used it so far to calibrate the electronic handbrake after changing the rear discs on my 981 and also bleed the ABS The technical department at iCarsoft wouldn't tell me whether the V2 would cycle the ABS on a 986, they just kept asking for a VIN and didn't reply when I gave them one. This was the main reason I didn't trade up to a V2.0. That said I changed all my brake lines down stream from the ABS pump and as I'd wedged the brake pedal in the down position, sealing off the piston int eh master cylinder and it all bled through in the traditional way leaving a very good firm pedal so didn't need to cycle the ABS anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Can you download other manufacturers into the device? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, fizz said: Can you download other manufacturers into the device? Not tried or asked. There is a multi manufacturer version available. Only other brands I'd want is VAG and I have VCDS with a Ross Tech lead. Must check some time if it covers newer Porsches. Edited June 22, 2023 by ½cwt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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