Hi are those consult disks and devices for sale on ebay from China for around £20 delivered any good or next to useless?

 

Example:

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissan-Consult-Cable-for-Skyline-300zx-Silvia-180sx-etc_W0QQitemZ320518315943QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment?hash=item4aa0615fa7

I have one of those and it works a treat.

I just looked at it, and it says 'No software comes with this device', but further down it says it comes with conzult shareware, eh? Might get one tho...

It'll probably come with the freeware version of the DTA-Motorsport ConZult software = very limited in its use.

 

The full (software only) version of our ConZult diagnostic software will work with "most" 3rd party cables and costs £150 for the ZX version. For £275 you'll get the complete ConZult kit including hardware, software, rom reader, user manual and free support.

its ok if you dont get a dead one (they dont test those chinese ones at manufacturer), and have a laptop with a serial port - otherwise once you add another £15 for FTDI usb/serial converter, and factor in how annoying the 'box' style is 'sticking out' into your knee is, you maybe should have just bought a proper USB one from Jez (h-dev) for £50

 

for free software, ecutalk and obd scantech should have you covered. then if you want more theres nissan datascan, conzult (DTA), nistune, etc.