Simtek Ecu Upgrades
05 September 2007, 08:25 PM
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It comes with the anti lag option at around £200.00 if I recall . Although A/L is not for all engines, as it can dislodge exhaust cam shims with all the backfiring and l'd be very reluctant to install A/L on just any engine. Certainly not without a written waiver of "acceptance of consequences...."
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05 September 2007, 08:29 PM
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06 September 2007, 03:57 PM
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To echo Davids sentiments, we have also been experimenting with launch control and can state with a good degree of confidence it is not compatible with 752 boxes. Whilst we haven't tried it on later models, I doubt the smart money would be on 754 boxes with repeated use. I would recommend a minimum of PPG and even then there would be no guarantees.
06 September 2007, 04:21 PM
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To echo Davids sentiments, we have also been experimenting with launch control and can state with a good degree of confidence it is not compatible with 752 boxes. Whilst we haven't tried it on later models, I doubt the smart money would be on 754 boxes with repeated use. I would recommend a minimum of PPG and even then there would be no guarantees.
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09 September 2007, 04:06 PM
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I'm glad I've seen this thread, as I've had a simtec ecu fitted to my 94 import for nearly a year now, with anti lag (only for show purposes) as with continued use you need to be in a straight line as it takes the vaccuum from your brakes.....So you loose braking....not good on twisties....
This has restored my faith in Steve S.......
This has restored my faith in Steve S.......
09 September 2007, 06:56 PM
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mine dosnt take that much from the brakes, are you only using the standard idle valve or jacked open throttle ? mine only makes the vacume (spelling?) go to about -5 psi thats with a gonzo pipe too (not sure that would make that much difference tho).
22 January 2008, 12:07 PM
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Yes there are potentially more upgrades coming 
I have been in discussion with the designer to enhance the launch control and include full traction control. In addition to this we are looking at progressive nitrous control direct from the ECU, this will be primarily to give instant response from big turbos but could also be mapped in for use under power too for drag racing etc.
All credit to Andrew the designer here, I just throw the ideas at him !
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I have been in discussion with the designer to enhance the launch control and include full traction control. In addition to this we are looking at progressive nitrous control direct from the ECU, this will be primarily to give instant response from big turbos but could also be mapped in for use under power too for drag racing etc.
All credit to Andrew the designer here, I just throw the ideas at him !
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23 January 2008, 03:24 PM
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As do we Andy....lol
Coolant temp based rev and boost limits , valet mode switch revised boost and rev limits , map switching on the fly via a rocker switch ..
All ideas of ours implemented over the year we have been supplying and mapping these....!
Not all good ideas come from the North of the border...lol
Coolant temp based rev and boost limits , valet mode switch revised boost and rev limits , map switching on the fly via a rocker switch ..
All ideas of ours implemented over the year we have been supplying and mapping these....!
Not all good ideas come from the North of the border...lol
23 January 2008, 05:27 PM
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Now if you would just stop feeding him all those softy Southerner ideas about limiting everything, us Northerners may be able to get the ideas implemented that actually make the cars go a bit faster 
24 January 2008, 01:52 PM
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Now look, Steve Simpson says that unless us dealers can be nice to each other, there'll be blood on the walls at the annual Simtek dinner/dance!
24 January 2008, 02:07 PM
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Are any of these changes classed as 'new firmware releases' and hence FREE 
or are/will some of them be classsed as firmware releases/ugrades - some at cost and some not ?
Many thanks in advance
Phil
or are/will some of them be classsed as firmware releases/ugrades - some at cost and some not ?
Many thanks in advance
Phil
Last edited by Leg@cy; 24 January 2008 at 04:56 PM.