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Old 18th October 2015, 10:57 PM
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Default ODIS v VCDS

Currently playing and learning ODIS. Once I become a bit more familiar with the interface I'll update a comparison with VCDS. I've only tested ODIS for 20mins on one of the A4's, but initially it seems quite a bit slower and clunky. More to come...

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Old 18th October 2015, 11:49 PM
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Cool I downloaded it a while ago but never installed, am I correct in saying you need a vas clone?
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Old 19th October 2015, 09:32 AM
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That's correct Del, I took a punt on one of the VAS 5054A clones. One big advantage is it's wireless

Could do a breakfast if you want to test it out.
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Old 19th October 2015, 11:15 AM
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Sounds like a good idea, will organise something soon Matt.
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Old 19th October 2015, 10:02 PM
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I was not a fan of ODIS.
Installed it a couple of times and never got on with it.

Found VCDS easier to use and intuitive than ODIS.

I only had an hour or so on it.
I guess there are some bonuses to it?
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