Drivetrain GROUP BUY: UniChip
I was at the Monterey Historics and spoke with Jack Friedman, I believe the President of UNIChip, at least here in the U.S.
He showed me, and we talked about the "new" UNIChip that it would be available in what was then the coming days... He said the price was in the 2 grand range, and with that offered much more than the current UNChip, which I have...
That is what I seek to clarify here.
He showed me, and we talked about the "new" UNIChip that it would be available in what was then the coming days... He said the price was in the 2 grand range, and with that offered much more than the current UNChip, which I have...
That is what I seek to clarify here.
Found the w/flux version here for $951.46
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FWIW, I have a "beta" Flux and so far it is very cool..... if you are going Unichip this is a must...... the good news is that you can add it at any time.....
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Obe, I think you are kinda right. The only difference I can see is the addition of bluetooth to the box & the supplied software for a CE PDA. The bluetooth should be an easy mod, if Unichip offers 1. You would still be looking at around 1k to patch your boat. Yup, I'm in the same boat as you if you want to be Mr. Tuner in your neighborhood.
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Obe, I think you are kinda right. The only difference I can see is the addition of bluetooth to the box & the supplied software for a CE PDA. The bluetooth should be an easy mod, if Unichip offers 1. You would still be looking at around 1k to patch your boat. Yup, I'm in the same boat as you if you want to be Mr. Tuner in your neighborhood.
Even the custom tune isn't worth $1K. To me, it may be to others.
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You have a spare Harness? How much for that?
I don't need a chip though, that's why I'm organizing this for everyone else!
I don't need a chip though, that's why I'm organizing this for everyone else!
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This car is a DD, I'm looking for the best it can do on the street, nothing more.
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Ok well I know MINIMort and I am able to clarify for you a bit here. It is the Unichip same as everyone else is selling right now. Its the normal piggy-back ECU system that has been available. These are brand new in the box. This is not the $2000+ new product that Unichip has been developing.BEATNUT
Originally Posted by minimort
That's right Beatnut. It's the same that everyone else has for sale now, just for a lot less $$$. Not the new one at this price. But still a good deal!
This is the Unichip Q Series ECU only. It is not the FLUX (which is not released yet).
The FLUX is an add on to the Q Series ECU.
The FLUX consists of 3 major components... Q Series ECU, Software and Bluetooth adapter. This is only for the Q Series ECU, one of the 3 components of the FLUX system.
BEATNUT
The FLUX is an add on to the Q Series ECU.
The FLUX consists of 3 major components... Q Series ECU, Software and Bluetooth adapter. This is only for the Q Series ECU, one of the 3 components of the FLUX system.
BEATNUT
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BE4Tnut, "This is the Unichip Q Series ECU only. It is not the FLUX (which is not released yet )."
I heard the Q series box was the base unit for "Flux". With Flux, software, blutooth and a PDA you have an engine moniter, ability to change some parameters, store maps and record engine events are the make up of the "Flux" package. This info is from a dealer, also the advertised pieces, Flux, have not been shipped yet. This dealer, on the other hand, has not been all that accurate. I see many vendors with "Flux" for sale. It seems a little odd that none would have any in stock.....
What you are saying is there is a total re-do of the ECU that has not been released. Has the Unichip w/Flux monitor been available for some time?
I heard the Q series box was the base unit for "Flux". With Flux, software, blutooth and a PDA you have an engine moniter, ability to change some parameters, store maps and record engine events are the make up of the "Flux" package. This info is from a dealer, also the advertised pieces, Flux, have not been shipped yet. This dealer, on the other hand, has not been all that accurate. I see many vendors with "Flux" for sale. It seems a little odd that none would have any in stock.....
What you are saying is there is a total re-do of the ECU that has not been released. Has the Unichip w/Flux monitor been available for some time?
BE4Tnut, "This is the Unichip Q Series ECU only. It is not the FLUX (which is not released yet )."
I heard the Q series box was the base unit for "Flux". With Flux, software, blutooth and a PDA you have an engine moniter, ability to change some parameters, store maps and record engine events are the make up of the "Flux" package. This info is from a dealer, also the advertised pieces, Flux, have not been shipped yet. This dealer, on the other hand, has not been all that accurate. I see many vendors with "Flux" for sale. It seems a little odd that none would have any in stock.....
What you are saying is there is a total re-do of the ECU that has not been released. Has the Unichip w/Flux monitor been available for some time?
I heard the Q series box was the base unit for "Flux". With Flux, software, blutooth and a PDA you have an engine moniter, ability to change some parameters, store maps and record engine events are the make up of the "Flux" package. This info is from a dealer, also the advertised pieces, Flux, have not been shipped yet. This dealer, on the other hand, has not been all that accurate. I see many vendors with "Flux" for sale. It seems a little odd that none would have any in stock.....
What you are saying is there is a total re-do of the ECU that has not been released. Has the Unichip w/Flux monitor been available for some time?
Unichip has released very little information so far on the FLUX, thats because it is not out yet. My understanding that is will be realeased early 2007. Look HERE for a little bit of information they have released about it. The information I get is directly from a UNICHIP dealer so I trust that it is accurate. On that link I just posted it clearly states that it does not come with a PDA first off, you need to buy your own for that and lists the system requirements for it. Its just software and a bluetooth module for the Q series chip according to their information.
Also FLUX is already for sale through some sites, although these are pre-orders and they do not have them in stock yet. See the following taken from an online retailer:
Originally Posted by 4WheelOnline
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The Flux Power Display package comes with an installation CD, Unichip Bluetooth module for version Q chips, and an instruction booklet. Many dealers are accepting pre-orders now. System Requirements: Pocket PC Bluetooth PDA running Windows Pocket PC 2003 r1 or Windows Mobile 5.0. Free software updates available at www.unichip.us when available.
The Flux Power Display package comes with an installation CD, Unichip Bluetooth module for version Q chips, and an instruction booklet. Many dealers are accepting pre-orders now. System Requirements: Pocket PC Bluetooth PDA running Windows Pocket PC 2003 r1 or Windows Mobile 5.0. Free software updates available at www.unichip.us when available.
Did that answer your questions?
Thanks,
BEATNUT
