Drivetrain If you haven’t had an RMW update lately, you may want to look into it. : )
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If you haven’t had an RMW update lately, you may want to look into it. : )
If you haven’t had an update from Jan in a while, you may want to contact him. Like many on here, I had the Dimsport tune.
When Alta came out, I tried their AP tune. Jeff has been extreeeemely helpful getting tunes out and while I was at the track, I had several days to test it.
I had a great tune that was making the car run the way I wish it would have from the factory.
Since then, Jan now sells the AP tuning system as you know. Because I paid for the Dimsport tune, my updates from him have been for the Dimsport.
Well, a few months ago, Jan sent me an update. It was great, it had more power than I had ever seen. Unfortunately I was seeing a CEL which turns out was something to do with engine thermostat temps. Jan lives in CA and his settings didn’t reflect that I was driving my car in 15-20 degree weather.
Not a big deal but I asked Jan to fix it.
He sent me a new tune about a month ago. I’ve had the car on the lift messing with the diffusers so I hadn’t installed it.
I finally got around to doing so this last week. The tune is the same but now I get a different CEL. It’s a MAP sensor P0105.
I swapped back and forth between different tunes from stock to AP to RMW. It seemed only the last tune Jan sent me caused this light.
Again, I asked Jan to fix it. During the last week, I had driven 300-400 miles on different tunes and not once seen the light... yet, once I used Jan’s last tune, the light would come on.
I explained this to him and he worked on modifying that tune. While I was waiting, I was running the AP tune and lo and behold, the CEL popped up yesterday.
Uh oh, maybe it wasn’t Jan’s tune. I mean, I had been driving several weeks with other tunes and never once saw a CEL but literally within 2 miles, I would get a CEL when I installed the RMW tune.
So I swapped out the MAP sensor with another yesterday. Coincidently Jan sent me the final tune.
I WANT YOU GUYS TO KNOW THAT THIS LAST TUNE IS ABSOLUTELY FREAKING RIDICULOUSLY FAST
Holy Crap, I drove the car yesterday and could easily spin the tires in 3rd gear. It was the smoothest map I’ve gotten from him yet. When I start the car, it idles smooth, when I pull away, it’s veeery smooth and stock feeling yet it has the power of a big block.
This thing is a BEAST!!
So, I hate to inundate Jan with more work but if you haven’t had a tune from him lately, you may want to just check it out.
I’m on my way to buy new tires...lol.
Mark
When Alta came out, I tried their AP tune. Jeff has been extreeeemely helpful getting tunes out and while I was at the track, I had several days to test it.
I had a great tune that was making the car run the way I wish it would have from the factory.
Since then, Jan now sells the AP tuning system as you know. Because I paid for the Dimsport tune, my updates from him have been for the Dimsport.
Well, a few months ago, Jan sent me an update. It was great, it had more power than I had ever seen. Unfortunately I was seeing a CEL which turns out was something to do with engine thermostat temps. Jan lives in CA and his settings didn’t reflect that I was driving my car in 15-20 degree weather.
Not a big deal but I asked Jan to fix it.
He sent me a new tune about a month ago. I’ve had the car on the lift messing with the diffusers so I hadn’t installed it.
I finally got around to doing so this last week. The tune is the same but now I get a different CEL. It’s a MAP sensor P0105.
I swapped back and forth between different tunes from stock to AP to RMW. It seemed only the last tune Jan sent me caused this light.
Again, I asked Jan to fix it. During the last week, I had driven 300-400 miles on different tunes and not once seen the light... yet, once I used Jan’s last tune, the light would come on.
I explained this to him and he worked on modifying that tune. While I was waiting, I was running the AP tune and lo and behold, the CEL popped up yesterday.
Uh oh, maybe it wasn’t Jan’s tune. I mean, I had been driving several weeks with other tunes and never once saw a CEL but literally within 2 miles, I would get a CEL when I installed the RMW tune.
So I swapped out the MAP sensor with another yesterday. Coincidently Jan sent me the final tune.
I WANT YOU GUYS TO KNOW THAT THIS LAST TUNE IS ABSOLUTELY FREAKING RIDICULOUSLY FAST
Holy Crap, I drove the car yesterday and could easily spin the tires in 3rd gear. It was the smoothest map I’ve gotten from him yet. When I start the car, it idles smooth, when I pull away, it’s veeery smooth and stock feeling yet it has the power of a big block.
This thing is a BEAST!!
So, I hate to inundate Jan with more work but if you haven’t had a tune from him lately, you may want to just check it out.
I’m on my way to buy new tires...lol.
Mark
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I wish there was a way to convert to the AP tool. Then I’d have the best of both worlds.
Mark
#4
we can custom tune it there if you like
I'll figure out a price as I have the ALTA ACCESSPORT software
#7
I am going to see you again in CT when you come out. Is it worth getting the AP tool from you? Or should I just stick with the DimSport?
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#8
Awesome! What does a custom tune typically cost? I have road tuned my BMW and prefer that over dyno but that was/is with Alpha N. Surely, the dyno is the way to tune the AP.
#11
this upgraded tune is for JCW 09-10s
I'm speaking to Jeff @ Alta next week, we should have some updates on AP conversions
Did Mark give you a ride in it?
I can tune 2011s now but I have to open the ECU.....it's a royal pain
Did Mark give you a ride in it?
I can tune 2011s now but I have to open the ECU.....it's a royal pain
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Which flash tool would you recommend - the AccessPort or DimSport?
What kind of numbers are you seeing out of the 11's? You mentioned something on the phone about EGT's.
#14
must video tape his face for optimum effect.......................................
I'm waiting on whoever gets through the OBDII port first
I'm waiting on whoever gets through the OBDII port first
#18
Secondly, unless the Dimsport is directly from Jan, that means it’s had a VIN# attached to it.
It can be redone but at a 150 buck cost.
Mark
#19
Jan,
Just sent you a PM...
Is this new update Mark is referring to good for the 2010 JCW's?
Mark - question for you:
Do you notice any difference in linearity of the boost between this tune and the last? Or does it 'all come at once' (i.e. - hard to modulate)?
Thanks,
Greg
Just sent you a PM...
Is this new update Mark is referring to good for the 2010 JCW's?
Mark - question for you:
Do you notice any difference in linearity of the boost between this tune and the last? Or does it 'all come at once' (i.e. - hard to modulate)?
Thanks,
Greg
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Jan,
Just sent you a PM...
Is this new update Mark is referring to good for the 2010 JCW's?
Mark - question for you:
Do you notice any difference in linearity of the boost between this tune and the last? Or does it 'all come at once' (i.e. - hard to modulate)?
Thanks,
Greg
Just sent you a PM...
Is this new update Mark is referring to good for the 2010 JCW's?
Mark - question for you:
Do you notice any difference in linearity of the boost between this tune and the last? Or does it 'all come at once' (i.e. - hard to modulate)?
Thanks,
Greg
No, that is what I was describing as smooth. Some of the tunes are more aggressive as far as not being linear on the throttle but this tune is VERY smooth. Think of it as a super aggressive JCW tune compared to stock. Oh hell, that doesn't even help it.
Here, this will.
I can spin the tires through 3rd gear... how's that for a description?
:D
Mark