Inverter 1&2 MG 1&2 Temps

I have embarked on a project of recording the outside temp, Engine and Coolant temps and MG 1&2 and Inverter 1&2 temps, just to see how they do during the “summer†so I can compare them to the Winter when I have the radiator blocker on the car. I have a question and would like some input from others. To start with I have a data base on my Treo to record the data. I am using the CAN View for the data source. Nothing fancy. Since I am interested in the high temps I started to record the data on my commute when I stop at work or home. OK so far. The only problem with this is that at either end of each trip is a fair stretch of low speed that I usually do in stealth or EV, and I notice that the temperatures are all ready dropping as much as 10-15 degrees by the time I park and record the data. I really can not write anything down when driving. I could take a digital picture and look at it later for the high reading. What do you all think about how to do this to get an accurate picture of what the temps are and their range compared to the outside temp?

 

I was not as clear as I could be in my question. Do I need to be exact on the highs, or are the values that I get when I park the car "adequate". My goal is to know if I may be overheating the system in the winter (that are often mild with varying temps) when I am all buttoned up.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hobbit @ May 31 2006, 07:58 PM) [snapback]263809[/snapback]</div>

I am not at all sure. But on Can View they are different by a few degrees. The Coolant temp is almost always higher. Also that is the temp that you can rely on for being able to go into stealth. Below 160 no go above you can go into stealth. The temp labeled Engine temp is always 3-4 degrees lower at that point. Could there be one for the pump to the thermos or at the radiator? I am not sure but it is clear that the CAN Bus reports two separate temps.