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might be a stupid question but..

Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works
yes on pops/burbles
"generic" tune will be for the mods you have without squeezing every bit out of the car by dyno tuning the car
Will the "generic" tune accommodate for my car having a helix IC. Also does the tuning tool have a stock tune? If say I wanted to switch back for warranty reasons.
 
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That is what he meant by that quote. I imagine when you add the new tune to your car it saves the stock tune so now you have them both.
 
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if the "generic" tune can clear the CEL thrown by a catless downpipe count me in please!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Davidoyo
Will the "generic" tune accommodate for my car having a helix IC. Also does the tuning tool have a stock tune? If say I wanted to switch back for warranty reasons.

David,

That is what the tool is for. It comes with a tune. In order to install the tune, the tool will save your stock (OEM) tune and replace it with supplied one.

That way, you can always reinstall the stock tune at will.


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I have a few questions if anyone could help me...

Will this work with an automatic with (currently) no mods?

is that wise/safe to change the tune with no mods?

any idea what kind of gains for a stock MCSa?

price at this point with so many putting orders in?

No tools or places to work and warranty reasons keep me from buying parts right now so a flash tool could be a good way to make a little more hp quickly and easily.
 
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flash tool

I plan on having a few mods is it possible or advissable to have different flashs for daily and other driving?
 
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Originally Posted by stinkytofu
question jan, if i didn't add anything else to the car but take off the secondary cat is there a tune for no secondary cat?
eventually

Originally Posted by CroMini
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Originally Posted by peter314
I have a few questions if anyone could help me...

Will this work with an automatic with (currently) no mods? yes

is that wise/safe to change the tune with no mods? if you want more power, pops and burbles

any idea what kind of gains for a stock MCSa? around 20-30hp

price at this point with so many putting orders in?under $400

No tools or places to work and warranty reasons keep me from buying parts right now so a flash tool could be a good way to make a little more hp quickly and easily.
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Old 02-04-2010, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Bad Mini
I plan on having a few mods is it possible or advissable to have different flashs for daily and other driving?
LOL........ you can use our tool for R53s
 
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Originally Posted by oldcracker
if the "generic" tune can clear the CEL thrown by a catless downpipe count me in please!!!
I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure that this can not be accomplished with a tune at this point in time.
 
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Originally Posted by btwdriver
I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure that this can not be accomplished with a tune at this point in time.

i think jan said that its not possible as of now? all he can do is clear the codes, thats why riss racing has a 02 sim fix
 

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wow under $400 now we need another 100 people to sign up and this baby is going to cost the price as a full up.
 
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Does this work with cars with the JCW Tuning Kit installed?

Will it work with UK spec cars?

If yes, will you be offering remote tuning for UK cars or just generic tunes?
 
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A friend told me, based on his experience with Super Chip tuner and SCT handheld tuners, once connected the flash tool downloads your current ECU/tune to the tool and locks in your VIN. If you ever reload your initial/stock tune only, it unlocks the flash tool and the tool could be sold separately from your car.

Will this be similar?

In addition, will the flash tool only affect the tuning maps? If your ECU gets reflashed from the dealer to update software; i.e. iPod adapter, bluetooth, etc, could you reload the tune without overwriting the other software?

You look like you missed adding CroMini on bottom of page 2
 

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Originally Posted by Kev_KB
Does this work with cars with the JCW Tuning Kit installed?

Will it work with UK spec cars?

If yes, will you be offering remote tuning for UK cars or just generic tunes?

yes
yes
both
 
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Old 02-04-2010, 08:42 AM
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Thanks Jan for the replies
Couple more things though, Will the ~20-30 hp gain be with your tune or the generic tune the flash tool comes with?
Wheel or at the crank approx HP?
how long does it usually take to load a tune?
custom power tunes will ovbiously cost money but do you plan on coming out with like MPG tunes?
how could these hurt the cars if possible?
(sorry that I ask alot of questions, I just like to know what Im getting into before I buy, and who better to ask then the person who knows everything)
For under $400 thats hard to beat. i'd be happy with those gains just from the generic tune and will probably invest in parts and a custom tune after then.
I'll just need to check my funds before I can commit to anything yet. How are they purchased? paypal? send check? idk im new to these kinds of things and I almost never buy anything online..im old fashion in that kind of way... although im only 21 haha.

Thanks again.
 

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Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works
yes
yes
both
Cool, thanks Jan. Do you any partners for the remote tuning in the UK? How does it work exactly?
 
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Originally Posted by orangecrush
David,

That is what the tool is for. It comes with a tune. In order to install the tune, the tool will save your stock (OEM) tune and replace it with supplied one.

That way, you can always reinstall the stock tune at will.


Mark
Thanks for the info mark
 
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Wow.. this is sounding pretttttttyyy awesome. Let me check on some funds and I'll most likely be making a purchase as well.
 
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sign me up please, unless justacooper's aren't invited at the moment.
sorry for being pushy, but did i not get added to the list yet for a reason?
 
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Kindly count me in. And it would be cool if it could come with the stock tune I had when you tuned my car in Louisville, and the tune you put on it then.

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