Basics:
What is a durametric Cable:
A Durametric Cable is the cable Porsche uses to interface with the cars computer. With this cable you can check & clear fault codes, data log the car, reset the service indicator, view over-revs on a car and much more. For this thread we’re interested in the datalogging portion. See their FAQ page for more info: http://www.durametric.com/faq.aspx
Where do I get a durametric Cable:
From the manufacture is your best bet. http://www.durametric.com/buyus.aspx
They sell a “enthusiast kit” which lowest cost vs their professional kit. In it they have an option 1 & option 2.
-Option 1 is the absolute cheapest, but only allows it to work on a single car (they are locked to a VIN as soon as used).
-Option 2 allows for it to be used on 3 cars for slight price increase. This is usually the most common purchase, and is an easy item to sell on the forums later to recoup your initial investment since it still has 2 available vins left.
What do I need to run the Durametric Data Logging software and where do I get it?
The software can be downloaded from their website at no cost. However it will need an official Durametric Cable in order to be used. If you’re cable was not made in the past couple of years, it may not work with the most current software, but will still be usable with older versions of the software.
The software requires a PC to be run. However it will work in Parrallels and VMware. I use Parallels with a windows server 2008 framework installed to do all my logging and I have not had an issue with Durametric or Ross-Tech’s cable for VAG cars.