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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Some new releases require a hardware upgrade , some are software only..
Your mapper will be able to tell you which ones require what...
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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For heavens sake, they will customise the dealer profiles to suit the dealer, no big "deal" really.

Think there are some slightly more important things need doing first though, having spent some time on this now. imho of course.

Baptism of fire coming up, looking forward to it.

Understand the venue for the dance has red walls/floor Alan so no one will notice ... lol, unless you think you are "royalty".

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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 11:43 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
bollocks - I am in the south and want the go faster bits first so am offended vy both of you
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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For heavens sake, they will customise the dealer profiles to suit the dealer, no big "deal" really.

Think there are some slightly more important things need doing first though, having spent some time on this now. imho of course.

Baptism of fire coming up, looking forward to it.

Understand the venue for the dance has red walls/floor Alan so no one will notice ... lol, unless you think you are "royalty".

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lol
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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Hey Bob, no one is more royal than your good self...
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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Apart from maybe "Princess Pushy"?
On second thought..
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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Interesting read
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob Rawle
Understand the venue for the dance has red walls/floor Alan so no one will notice ... lol, unless you think you are "royalty".

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lol
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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Of course, the blood wouldn't be mine anyway!
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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There you go then ..
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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Yikes, the Duke of Devon must mean me
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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can i come to the meal then?

i will sell tickets for "The Big Fight" or maybe pay per view?
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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So, is everyone unanimous now in these being great ECU's for the money?
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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yep


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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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So, is everyone unanimous now in these being great ECU's for the money?
What do you expect me to say ?? Let me see, errrrrm?

Nope!, l'll have to think about that.

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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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Its just that not too long ago there wasnt such a unified opinion of them.

Its good to know
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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" Its just that not too long ago there wasnt such a unified opinion of them.

Its good to know "

I seem to recall that there was a major row between Harvey and someone [ or two ] about all this Can't find the link tio refresh my memory though.

It is a great bit of kit and APi are still working our way through its capabilities and the potential it offers - AT THAT PRICE - is huge.

I'm sold on it.

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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by MartynJ
Some new releases require a hardware upgrade , some are software only..
Your mapper will be able to tell you which ones require what...
Is there a list anywhere ?

Or is it by request only ? via 'your mapper'

Upgrade Software Hardware

1 Y Y

2 Y N

3 N Y

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Cheers

sorry for poor formatting (should be a table )
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Of course, without making a fuss of it, we've been using the Simteks for a year now, and loved them from day one. Of course, credit due to the "Johnny come Latelies" who have now realised what a great deal they are.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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Yes I agree Alan, now that it has had a reasonable period in beta testing to prove its reliability, it certainly seems to have stirred interest at a higher level
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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higher level - lol

How has it performed on the 22b Andy?
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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I didn't name any names

The Simtek is running very well on the 22b, it is however a fairly std spec car.
The object was not to achieve maximum power from it as any ECU is likely to achieve a very similar figure but more to concentrate on driveability and throttle response, also to evaluate the ECU over a longer time period. I like to 'live' with any new ECU on my own transport for a while to really get to know it inside out.
Its a good excuse to buy a new car if nothing else
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Originally Posted by Andy.F
Yes I agree Alan, now that it has had a reasonable period in beta testing to prove its reliability, it certainly seems to have stirred interest at a higher level
geographically?
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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Sorry, JGM, no, it's more spiritually!
I think we're talking more on the astral plane, a place where the force is strong, where power is felt more than observed, where data is relative, and everything is thought of in 3D..
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Sorry, JGM, no, it's more spiritually!
I think we're talking more on the astral plane, a place where the force is strong, where power is felt more than observed, where data is relative, and everything is thought of in 3D..
been on the spirit tonight already?

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Originally Posted by Jolly Green Monster
geographically?
I was including you and Bob in that sector Simon.... may the force be with you
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy.F
I was including you and Bob in that sector Simon.... may the force be with you
I wasn't bothered whether I was or wasn't included in that I was enjoying the banter..

it's rather ironic.. but I won't bother expanding on that

Simon
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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Yes its quite amusing really, without making a big fuss of it some have been tuning Subarus for many years and simply welcome a new tool to use
Others seem to find that difficult to accept
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