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05-01-2008, 09:00 PM
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Hey there guys, got a question.
Well im kinda not the mechanical genious to dont kill me on this one. What are these flash tuners, What do they do, how do they work, how much will it cost to do my car, does it work even for lpg, how difficult is installation? Cheers! |
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05-01-2008, 09:51 PM
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not here much anymore
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there's a writeup on aufalcon.com about flash tuning, have a read.
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05-01-2008, 10:44 PM
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Spin 'em Habib !
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In simple terms, the AU “Edit” is a tuning program used to change the settings and base maps in your factory ECU. This means that as opposed to using a piggyback or complete replacement ECU, you can use your factory computer, but still modify the settings and parameters to increase performance. It’s a particularly useful tool if your car is modified, or if you intend to go down the turbo/supercharger path and still want to have a fully engineered setup.
The Edit is done using a Flash Tuner, which is quite simply, a little black box that plugs into your OBD (On Board Diagnostics Port). Pop off your interior fuse cover, and you’ll see a connector – this is where it plugs in, and in a few seconds you can upload and change your ECU’s programming. The Flash Tuner holds up to 4 programs – the first being your factory ECU settings, and the other 3 being custom tunes developed for your car.
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05-01-2008, 10:48 PM
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Is it a single flash box to a single car, or can it be used on mulitple cars? ( Saves alot of money just to go to a mech. who has one and get him to do it for me, rather than buying it myself... i know... cheap bastard i am)
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05-01-2008, 10:52 PM
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Spin 'em Habib !
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The Box is Set to the Cars VIN , and needs to be Reset at CAPA .. you cant do Multiple Cars ..
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05-01-2008, 10:55 PM
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Sneaky bastards...
Enough said. |
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05-01-2008, 10:57 PM
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Spin 'em Habib !
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well it stops people like you putting them out of Buisness by doing tunes on every car you see
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05-01-2008, 11:06 PM
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Well said.
*puts head down and walks away in shame* |
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Flash tuning.
Linear Mode
