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FOBO TIRE: World's First All Bluetooth Smart TPMS

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by ggood, Sep 13, 2014.

  1. ggood

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    Thought this was interesting:


    The actual cost of a set of 4 sensors is $90 for 1 set, or $170 for 2 sets.

    Installs externally, rather than internally. Tells you actual tire pressure rather than just whether it is below a set pressure range. Seems odd how dumb most TPMS systems are, and how susceptible to damage or unexplained failures.
     
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    Too expensive for my tastes. :(
     
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    Click through to see the actual pricing. The number shown is just a funding goal. This is one of those start up sites that lets a developer solicit orders and contributions. The actual cost of a set of 4 sensors is $90 for 1 set, or $170 for 2 sets.
     
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    I wasn't being serious...
     
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    Nice idea!
    I hope the idea comes to market... at $90 for four- it's reasonable enough. I'd get a set for each of my kids cars at that price.

    Last spring I was able to get four brand new GM TPMS sensors for my winter rims for $15 each off ebay, but I still had to buy the $60 tool to integrate them into the Volt's system. At least they show you the real-time tire pressure for each corner of the car.
     
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    i like it! and using the flat tyre goo won't damage them.(y)
     
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    Installed a TPMS on my 2013 Prius Two today ....

    It's called Bartun TPMS. Cost is $59. with no tax and free shipping on Amazon.

    I bought a FOBO system for my Burgman 650 scooter and love that. However, FOBO wants $159 for the automobile version. Bartun is a Chinese knockoff system for $100 less.

    Like FOBO, it couldn't be simpler. Download the app for iOS or Android, replace four valve stem caps with four new TPMS sensors, sync the sensors to the app (intuitive, easy) and you get live readouts of psi for all four tires.

    It's WAY more important for me to have TPMS on a motorcycle -- the stakes with a slow leak or flat are much higher. But for $59, it's a fast, easy way to check for slow leaks, pressure drops from weather, etc. I like seeing specific numbers rather than the generalized low pressure warning built into the car.

    Just fyi.

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    #7 Michael Mathis, Jul 31, 2020
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