Plug & Play Flash Modules

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by dwx

Yeah I don't think on the base user software there is a read rom function...but you can flash with the base rom.

Yep, just checked. Looked like I was mistaken.

[roddy]

I have the SCT Xcal for my Mustang, and find it very easy to use. Parameters such as WOT fuel and timing curves (at various RPMs), engine cooling fan on/off temps, speedo correction (for different tire/gearing combos), and others are easily changed with one small handheld device. I've been hoping that something like that would show up for our cars.

[Anorax]

Originally Posted by Tansey86

An Accessport from COBB is what we would use, if they made one, but I dont believe they are.

Last I knew, COBB was out of the NA scene? Have they changed their stance (again?)

[Tansey86]

Originally Posted by Anorax

Last I knew, COBB was out of the NA scene? Have they changed their stance (again?)

Nah I dont think so, I dont believe they are going to do anything for our market. Unless they realize how big this car is getting and how much money they could make.

[Subaruwrxfan]

Originally Posted by roddy

I have the SCT Xcal for my Mustang, and find it very easy to use. Parameters such as WOT fuel and timing curves (at various RPMs), engine cooling fan on/off temps, speedo correction (for different tire/gearing combos), and others are easily changed with one small handheld device. I've been hoping that something like that would show up for our cars.

Same here. I loved the Accessports for the WRXs and Legacys. The whole idea of flashing through my laptop, datalogging and doing email tunes just worries me. I guess I'll keep waiting till better options come out. Sucks though because I love the ECUTEK RaceRom features

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by Subaruwrxfan

Same here. I loved the Accessports for the WRXs and Legacys. The whole idea of flashing through my laptop, datalogging and doing email tunes just worries me. I guess I'll keep waiting till better options come out. Sucks though because I love the ECUTEK RaceRom features

It shouldn't worry you.

When you get a tune from Cobb that you uploaded via your AP, that's just an off the shelf tune.

When you get a tune from @Visconti or @FA20Club.com you are also getting an off the shelf tune. You're just loading it via your laptop instead of the access port. The plus side of going with that kind of solution over the accessport as you have the capability of datalogging and sending it to your tuner. They will review your logs and tweak your off the shelf map to a more custom map that works well with your car.

It's just a different method of doing the same thing. It would cost ECUTek quite a bit of man hours and money to develop a handheld flashing unit that at the end of the day wouldn't do the job as well as a laptop. They're working on bring new features and functionality to their tunes instead.

[Subaruwrxfan]

Originally Posted by xjohnx

It shouldn't worry you.

When you get a tune from Cobb that you uploaded via your AP, that's just an off the shelf tune.

When you get a tune from @Visconti or @FA20Club.com you are also getting an off the shelf tune. You're just loading it via your laptop instead of the access port. The plus side of going with that kind of solution over the accessport as you have the capability of datalogging and sending it to your tuner. They will review your logs and tweak your off the shelf map to a more custom map that works well with your car.

It's just a different method of doing the same thing. It would cost ECUTek quite a bit of man hours and money to develop a handheld flashing unit that at the end of the day wouldn't do the job as well as a laptop. They're working on bring new features and functionality to their tunes instead.

You're right, I suppose I need to take a crash course in how to data log and flash so that I feel more comfortable with it.

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by Subaruwrxfan

You're right, I suppose I need to take a crash course in how to data log and flash so that I feel more comfortable with it.

It's pretty simple. If you need any help feel free to PM me.

[FA20Club.com]

Originally Posted by Xdragonxb0i

Dont take my word for it.

But i though you could copy the stock map, and save it for a later use with ecutek.
Also i think you can save up to 4 maps on it to switch between.

You can backup the file on your own prior to flashing or have the ecutek dealer provide you the stock map. I provide it for all our customers.

[FA20Club.com]

Originally Posted by xjohnx

I don't have mine handy but i could have swore it was on the same page that you program the ECU from. Perhaps you have to query it first. Either way, anyone you buy a tune from will supply you with the OEM rom, so it's not really an issue.

The read rom button only appears on a stock car that has yet to be licensed. After you flash the ecu that option is no longer available and your ecutek dealer will have to send you the stock file.

[FA20Club.com]

Originally Posted by Subaruwrxfan

You're right, I suppose I need to take a crash course in how to data log and flash so that I feel more comfortable with it.

Honestly its a simple process even with the laptop. If it were at any point tedious, believe me most people would complain about how annoying it is.

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by FA20Club.com

The read rom button only appears on a stock car that has yet to be licensed. After you flash the ecu that option is no longer available and your ecutek dealer will have to send you the stock file.

Ah, I knew i saw it somewhere! Makes total sense now. Thanks for the heads up.

[FA20Club.com]

NP how is your car running I have some updates you might want email me....

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by FA20Club.com

NP how is your car running I have some updates you might want email me....

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