What else can we use data logging for?

[CombatCQB]

I was monitoring the A/C compressor to see how often the auto climate control would use it since the A/C indicator is not that helpful. I found that even when it's 35 degrees outside, the A/C will turn on intermittantly even if the desired temp is 71.

Can we use data logging to:

1) measure how much throttle lag we have or how the ECU translate pedal movement?
2) capture an instance of the infamous engine surge?

[f1anatic]

Acceleration times...0-60 ?

[derffred]

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[schwinn]

[quote=CombatCQB]I was monitoring the A/C compressor to see how often the auto climate control would use it since the A/C indicator is not that helpful. I found that even when it's 35 degrees outside, the A/C will turn on intermittantly even if the desired temp is 71.[quote]

FYI - AC cyling is intended to keep the AC compressor lubricated through the colder seasons. This way, it doesn't fail the next summer. Many cars do this these days. It's a feature :)