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06-02-2007, 12:13 AM
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FPV GT
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Sunshine Coast
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I have heard on the grape vine that some ppl are having problems with there AU and e-series computer edits, I just want to know wether its worth getting one or not and what is the other options if any?
So what I’m after is pro’s, cons and options. I have a 5.0 V8 AU. Cheers |
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06-02-2007, 06:17 AM
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[ 5L ]
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: North Haven, Adelaide
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my edit seems fine. cant complain really i noticed the jump in power and its still a safe tune.
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[ 5L ] 2001 AU series 2 xr8, 220kw, 5speed, leather interior, premium sound, narooma blue, cat back exhaust, k&n filter,willall edit,MSD coil packs, MSD leads, monroe gt gas shocks, superlow kingsprings 187rwkw (mainline) www.ignitionimages.com
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06-02-2007, 07:16 AM
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Built Ford Tough
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: State of Euphoria Mod: F-Series
Posts: 3,035
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Zero problems with my tune too.
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Black on white '83 SWB F100 C6 auto 351C on gas and on the ground --> Project Thread '55 F100, just a roller at the moment, new project Silver MY12 Volkswagen Amarok |
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06-02-2007, 07:26 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2005
Location: In my shed
Posts: 5,066
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What are the problems you have heard about?
Had ours for nearly 12 mths and have no issues. |
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06-02-2007, 07:43 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Never had any issues with my edit at all.
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06-02-2007, 11:06 AM
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Capri GT/TS50/GTR
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: sydney
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no problems with mine
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06-02-2007, 03:36 PM
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FRIKA
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 539
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I have a problem with my edit.
Problem = Now that I have more power. I want more & more & more 
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06-02-2007, 05:05 PM
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Built Ford Tough
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: State of Euphoria Mod: F-Series
Posts: 3,035
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That's the best problem to have.
 theboss290, the other options are the piggybacks, but I haven't heard of anyone going that route now the edits are here. Your choice of tuner if probably the main thing you need to consider. Chat to a few, research feedback from various tuners through this site and get a feel for seems to be on the ball, not to mention pricing. Factor in the cost of re-tunes too, some are more generous when you re-tune with new mods than others.
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Black on white '83 SWB F100 C6 auto 351C on gas and on the ground --> Project Thread '55 F100, just a roller at the moment, new project Silver MY12 Volkswagen Amarok |
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06-02-2007, 05:16 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: searching for cubes
Posts: 6,672
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I've also had mine for over a year now with no problems whatsoever ... unless you call having more mid range torque and lower fuel consumption an issue.
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06-02-2007, 06:12 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: melbourne
Posts: 1,258
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Another AU here with no edit problems,....
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06-02-2007, 06:18 PM
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what u looking at?
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: narre warren
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no probs with my edit call g@d they will help u with all your questions..............
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06-02-2007, 06:21 PM
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nitroman
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Young
Posts: 322
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More power, better economy,better idle, faster top speed. It's all good!
Shop around before you take the plunge. Find somebody who has a good reputation and doesen't talk crap.
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06-02-2007, 09:16 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Lake Macquarie, Newcastle NSW
Posts: 3,164
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The only problem I had with my edit was the price! But a smile still exists well after the money had been spent!
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06-02-2007, 09:22 PM
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Smile
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Merrylands Sydney
Posts: 8,541
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Ive had 3 tunes. Unichip..which felt ok and 2 edit tunes by 2 different tuners. The 2 edit tunes feel different to each other.The last one is very good. My only advice is get it tuned in summer .A perfect tune in winter is different to summer. A summer tune done in summer and seperate one in winter is ideal.
The only gripe I have is the lack of user adjustability.
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06-02-2007, 09:35 PM
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not here much anymore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sthn NSW
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The only problem I have with my edit is the result was not as good as I expected. That said though, it sh!ts all over the Unichip.
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06-02-2007, 09:41 PM
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OLD SKOOL BABY
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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So are you happy/impressed with the edit or not really?? Is it true that you get better fuel economy, accelaration etc.?? Mick
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06-02-2007, 10:59 PM
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My kids think I'm cool
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Perth, WA
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yeah can't say I've had an issue at all with my edit either
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06-02-2007, 11:35 PM
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FPV GT
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Sunshine Coast
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Well no real negative feed back so I guess I will go for one just need to find a tuner in S.A. that knows what they are doing.
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15-08-2007, 10:51 PM
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Rockin '67
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 1,416
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I know what you mean about the probalems. I've heard about people who's cars shudder, or almost stall. Thanks for starting this thread I really want to get a tune to. Also is a custom tune really worth it? what do they do that is different to the generic tunes? |
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15-08-2007, 11:18 PM
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not here much anymore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sthn NSW
Posts: 22,918
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Look to be totally honest Im not at all happy with the result of my edit, but it has nothing to do with the process itself, it is the tuner. I know my car has a lot more in it and I just need to get it redone by somebody else. But in regards to whether custom tunes are worth it, the answer is 99 times out of 100 a resounding yes. Personally I wouldnt even consider a "shelf" tune - the whole point of editing the car is to get the very best from it, and the only way you will do that is to tune the individual car for its individual mods etc. The only time you would have a problem with the edit is if the tuner is not up to scratch, and as I said above, thats not a problem with the process or the device.
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07-02-2007, 12:00 AM
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BA GT-P Owner
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the GT-P
Posts: 1,599
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My missus hasn't had any issues at all with hers.
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07-02-2007, 12:38 AM
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GT= The Gamble,The Legend
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia
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By any chance since where on the topic of edit's has capa or any other performance specialist released edits for the e-series v8's?
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07-02-2007, 08:12 AM
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Built Ford Tough
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: State of Euphoria Mod: F-Series
Posts: 3,035
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Yes, I believe they are just ironing out a few issues with them. Give CAPA a call and see where they are at with it.
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Black on white '83 SWB F100 C6 auto 351C on gas and on the ground --> Project Thread '55 F100, just a roller at the moment, new project Silver MY12 Volkswagen Amarok |
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15-08-2007, 10:44 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
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try the guys at willall racing in wingfield/gillman... or give the guys at THRs on grand junction rd a call
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15-08-2007, 11:13 PM
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... Fear it!
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 2,869
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im another one that hasn't had an issue ... Daniel, speak to joe, he'll sort you out!!
John: cutom is better, but cost's more, they do fuel mapping, and run different things ... whereas a generic one is all preset!!
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16-08-2007, 06:39 AM
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[ 5L ]
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: North Haven, Adelaide
Posts: 2,886
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depending on fuel quality mine pings sometimes on my 98tune so you can really tell your dodgy servos to your quality ones. only real problem ive got, oh and as soon as a tune is changed is hunts in the rev range for a while sometimes stalls when clutch is fully engaged for stopping. this stops after about 350-400km's
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[ 5L ] 2001 AU series 2 xr8, 220kw, 5speed, leather interior, premium sound, narooma blue, cat back exhaust, k&n filter,willall edit,MSD coil packs, MSD leads, monroe gt gas shocks, superlow kingsprings 187rwkw (mainline) www.ignitionimages.com
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16-08-2007, 09:49 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Brisbane
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only issue i've had with mine is it sometimes shudders like it's going to stall (auto) when slowing down for lights etc...
i've even returned it stock tune atm.. and it still does it... but even back on the factory tune the car seems to run heaps better then before i flashed it... wierd... my car is dead stock tho.. and just using generic tunes... i got the tuner so that i can get custom tunes for mods later on.... |
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16-08-2007, 10:50 AM
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Donating Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Checking out soft furnishings....
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What sort of prices did all those that have them, pay for the edit?
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16-08-2007, 10:48 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Brisbane
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got mine for $595 plus postage... including 3 generic tunes.... from KPM... a site sponsor
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19-08-2007, 08:22 PM
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Its Resonating!
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sydney, NSW
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With mine its seems to go away after a while, when I flash it again though it seems ok??
I dont know if its just me or a problem with the tune? |
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