ECU REmap
10-21-2009 | 05:15 AM
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What does the ECU REmap do?
Im putting my car away for the winter in a week or 2, and was wondering what the hell this does, and if th dealership does this (warranty)?
Just a quick explaination is fine...
Thanks,
Aartsy
Im putting my car away for the winter in a week or 2, and was wondering what the hell this does, and if th dealership does this (warranty)?
Just a quick explaination is fine...
Thanks,
Aartsy
10-21-2009 | 05:43 AM
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As the cars a basically mechanical computers, there are opportunities to rewrite or 'tune' some of the aspects of the program running your engine vitals.
Below is Dinan's description to give you an idea of what can be done:
Dinan Engine Software raises the factory rev-limiter by 150 rpm (8400 rpm maximum), endowing the V-10 with a broader power band and greater road speed potential in each gear. The software also removes the top speed governor, enabling the cars to attain their ''natural'' top speed; and the V-10s WILL pull right to red-line in top gear! The software also speeds up throttle response, providing a sportier feel and improved modulation capabilities.
The combination of Dinan's re-calibration of ignition timing and air/fuel ratios, along with a simple modification to the stock air filter elements, produces a maximum gain of 5 hp @ 8100 rpm and 5 lb-ft torque @ just 3000 rpm. Dinan's software also provides re-calibration of the factory ''torque limiting'' programming, ensuring that maximum power is available under varying driving conditions.
In the US, a Dinan authorized dealer can do this and its warrantied by Dinan, but others are not done at the dealership and are not warrantied...
Sorry to hear that you are putting the beast away for the winter, too much fun for me to do so!!!!!
Below is Dinan's description to give you an idea of what can be done:
Dinan Engine Software raises the factory rev-limiter by 150 rpm (8400 rpm maximum), endowing the V-10 with a broader power band and greater road speed potential in each gear. The software also removes the top speed governor, enabling the cars to attain their ''natural'' top speed; and the V-10s WILL pull right to red-line in top gear! The software also speeds up throttle response, providing a sportier feel and improved modulation capabilities.
The combination of Dinan's re-calibration of ignition timing and air/fuel ratios, along with a simple modification to the stock air filter elements, produces a maximum gain of 5 hp @ 8100 rpm and 5 lb-ft torque @ just 3000 rpm. Dinan's software also provides re-calibration of the factory ''torque limiting'' programming, ensuring that maximum power is available under varying driving conditions.
In the US, a Dinan authorized dealer can do this and its warrantied by Dinan, but others are not done at the dealership and are not warrantied...
Sorry to hear that you are putting the beast away for the winter, too much fun for me to do so!!!!!
10-21-2009 | 07:44 PM
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If my car spends 2 days at the service center I'm going nuts!! I don't know what I'd do for a whole winter without my baby... 
10-21-2009 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by smokescreen-38' post='1037874' date='Oct 22 2009, 07:44 AM
If my car spends 2 days at the service center I'm going nuts!! I don't know what I'd do for a whole winter without my baby...
10-23-2009 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Aartsy19' post='1038815' date='Oct 23 2009, 08:02 AM
Hahah is it just me or is my car getting slower the more i drive it?!?! Or is it that i'm just getting used to the speed?!?! car is sitting at 27000km's
much the car pushes them into the set! I haven't felt my car push me into my seat in a long, long time... but people swear it feels amazing...
oh well.. I guess we do get used to it after a while..
10-23-2009 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by smokescreen-38' post='1038823' date='Oct 23 2009, 04:37 PM
I haven't felt my car push me into my seat in a long, long time... but people swear it feels amazing...
oh well.. I guess we do get used to it after a while..
oh well.. I guess we do get used to it after a while..
10-23-2009 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by designo' post='1038834' date='Oct 23 2009, 09:03 AM
That's cause your butt muscles are getting stronger!
10-23-2009 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by smokescreen-38' post='1038823' date='Oct 23 2009, 09:37 AM
I have the same feeling... but I'm always reminded when I have people in the car... they say it's like a roller coaster! and they can't believe how
much the car pushes them into the set! I haven't felt my car push me into my seat in a long, long time... but people swear it feels amazing...
oh well.. I guess we do get used to it after a while..
much the car pushes them into the set! I haven't felt my car push me into my seat in a long, long time... but people swear it feels amazing...
oh well.. I guess we do get used to it after a while..
One thing i do hate is how much the front end of the car moves up and down between shifting.. even when on Stiff suspension. THe solution to that is new springs i imagine?!
Aartsy
10-23-2009 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Aartsy19' post='1038857' date='Oct 23 2009, 10:12 AM
HAHAH its funny because i was going to go to the dealer and get them to check the car out.. it just feels slow!! lol.. Gaurenteeds just because like you said, im getting used to the feeling.
One thing i do hate is how much the front end of the car moves up and down between shifting.. even when on Stiff suspension. THe solution to that is new springs i imagine?!
Aartsy
One thing i do hate is how much the front end of the car moves up and down between shifting.. even when on Stiff suspension. THe solution to that is new springs i imagine?!
Aartsy
use..... other than that I don't notice it.. maybe it would be a good idea to have it checked out..