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New HEX-V2 Enthusiast interface for VCDS

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:00 pm
by KarmaSumatra
Just came across this on the Ross-Tech website:

https://store.ross-tech.com/shop/vchv2_ent/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Cheaper than the old style "unlimited" interface, but limited to 3 (or 10) VINs.

I'm guessing the resale value on these will be pretty poor, as most owners will use at least 1 VIN slot.

Re: New HEV-V2 Enthusiast interface for VCDS

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:20 pm
by Technane
not much different than the hex-can I bought off ebay that's unlimited VINS SO meh in all honesty
here's what i bought http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172392114295" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: New HEV-V2 Enthusiast interface for VCDS

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 3:03 pm
by KarmaSumatra
If you can get the older style 2nd hand on eBay then great, but they're not always available on there.

Re: New HEX-V2 Enthusiast interface for VCDS

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 3:54 pm
by xjay1337
Very disappointed.
Old version. £285. Unlimited use.
New version, 3 cars, is £225. 10 cars is £299. Unlmited is HexNET at £450. Piss off.

Not only that but HexV2 does not support Crafters. Very poor show from RossTech IMO.

Re: New HEX-V2 Enthusiast interface for VCDS

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 6:05 pm
by deano_123
xjay1337 wrote:Very disappointed.
Old version. £285. Unlimited use.
New version, 3 cars, is £225. 10 cars is £299. Unlmited is HexNET at £450. Piss off.

Not only that but HexV2 does not support Crafters. Very poor show from RossTech IMO.
Thats proper shit that

Wish I hadnt left mine in the glovebox of my RS4 when I sold it :rolleyes:

Re: New HEX-V2 Enthusiast interface for VCDS

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:41 pm
by xjay1337
Damn, I'd be annoyed haha.

I'm debating whether to upgrade, unfortunately for me I would need Unlimited HexNET or the 10 Vin and charge £30 per coding change to make it worth my while.

The problem is that people like me who don't do it for a business but are active within the community and help others out for no real personal profit (I charged £10 usually) are left in an awkward position.

For the home user who does ONLY their own car then that's fair enough.
But for example there are 6 people within a 20 minute drive of me who are my friends who I have previously and will in the future be doing VCDS coding changes for.
For the "enthusiast" user there is nothing there

It would be better for home/Enthusiast users IMO to keep unlimited but then lose the Phone and E-mail support and only have Forum support.

Re: New HEX-V2 Enthusiast interface for VCDS

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 2:24 pm
by deano_123
Even the 3 VIN use is restricting as I would use mine to on my RS4, wifes Tiguan, sisters Golf and mothers Tiguan. You can see why they have done it to make money off the back of people making money themselves.

If you have an old version, as I did I take it this is not affected as long as you dont update the hardware or register online?

Re: New HEX-V2 Enthusiast interface for VCDS

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:19 pm
by vasco fernandes
Do not you know the OBDeleven for vag group? Better and cheaper

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBDeleven-PRO-A ... 50&vxp=mtr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: New HEX-V2 Enthusiast interface for VCDS

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:19 pm
by Addymk2
vasco fernandes wrote:Do not you know the OBDeleven for vag group? Better and cheaper

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBDeleven-PRO-A ... 50&vxp=mtr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Really? I've got my doubts to be honest. Can that app reset the DSGs parameters?

Re: New HEX-V2 Enthusiast interface for VCDS

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:47 am
by Technane
looks like there are a few reviews out there and the consensus seems to be it looks pretty good for the budget user.
http://gtireview.com/will-bates/obdeleven-review/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.p ... rt-review/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: New HEX-V2 Enthusiast interface for VCDS

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 10:05 pm
by Addymk2
Had a good dig, the credits system is a little irritating to be honest, but it does look like a capable bit of kit

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