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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 10:45 PM
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Question Knocklink sensor or APEXi S-AFC II

Hello all.

I am looking for something that will warn me of any knocking. I have seen two devices so far, the knocklink sensor and have read that the APEXi S-AFC II detects and warns of knocking aswell (see below).

Which of these would be best.

KNOCKING MONITOR
The new S-AFC II has a new knock sensor function that can be set to alert the driver of knocking ensuring that the correct air/fuel ratio is used at every stage. This function can only be used on vehicles that are equipped with an engine knock sensor.


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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 10:59 PM
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The primary purpose of the Apexi is to govern fuelling, and is a bit pricey if you just want knock detection.

The KL is tried and tested, and can be had for £130-£150. It uses its own separate knock sensor too, where the Apexi taps into the existing one.

I would go KL.

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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Dark Blue Mark
The primary purpose of the Apexi is to govern fuelling, and is a bit pricey if you just want knock detection.

The KL is tried and tested, and can be had for £130-£150. It uses its own separate knock sensor too, where the Apexi taps into the existing one.

I would go KL.

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If you are interested in a Knocklink there is a group buy on at the moment http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=356295 hope this is of some help
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 09:59 AM
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Every Knocklink should come with a health warning - "May cause severe paranoia"
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 11:09 AM
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Try removing it form your dash for a more extreme dose of paranoia!

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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Dark Blue Mark
The primary purpose of the Apexi is to govern fuelling, and is a bit pricey if you just want knock detection.

The KL is tried and tested, and can be had for £130-£150. It uses its own separate knock sensor too, where the Apexi taps into the existing one.

I would go KL.

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Thought that the extra features might make it worth paying the extra. As the knockling uses its own sensor, does this mean that the one fitted is a waste of time.

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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Granby
If you are interested in a Knocklink there is a group buy on at the moment http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=356295 hope this is of some help
Hi, saw the group buy and started looking into the options of the knocklink or apexi.

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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 09:55 AM
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The one fitted is ok, but better to use a separate one IMHO, which is what the KL kit uses.

The KL is very popular on here.

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