cookstar

iTrader: (6)

I bought a used Alcatek from a member on here a month or so ago, which was intended for my ongoing build. As I changed my plans very soon after (decided to go with newage AVCS heads) I found that I needed to send the ecu off to alcatek to be modified.

After a little searching around on the interweb, I started feeling a little apprehensive with what I was reading with regard to waiting times etc. but I was committed now and had to just go with it.

After driving JGM (even more) mad with messages and texts I sent the ecu off to alcatek for AVCS daughter board and for update, and began immediately biting my nails.

But, communication between myself and them has been good, I was told when the work was booked in for and when I could expect my ecu back, and this was adhered to to the day! It took a bit of getting used to only having communication via email, and no actual contact number but I guess that's just how they work.

So, I thought it only fair to share my positive experience so far with Alcatek.

trevsjwood

iTrader: (2)

I had a similar experience but contact by phone, ecu booked in for a certain date and turned around by the middle of the following week.
Trev

neil-h

Always good to hear. I'm trying to make the Alcatek/Ecutek decision at the moment, so far Alcatek is winning.

g7prs

iTrader: (5)

That's good to hear, I've just bought a second hand one as well and I'll be contacting them soon.

sweden

iTrader: (2)

Umm any chance you could pm price of the daughter board, didn't realise there was one available and my new engine build will be with avcs heads.

Cheers
Adam

S700BYE

helo did you save a lot buying it 2nd hand + sending it off or if you could go back knowing what you no now would you have just let the mapper bring you a new one on map day ?

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

I probably saved a few hundred at least, as the AVCS mod would have had to be carried out at additional cost on a new mapper supplied ecu also.

If I went back I'd do it just how I have.

g7prs

iTrader: (5)

Well I just managed to get one for £300 and I believe its 60 or 70 to have it updated.

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

I really think it would be best for you to contact them directly mate.

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

That was cheap! Does it have A/L & L/C activated?

S700BYE

nice am going to try doing it that way.. Good luk with the subs

g7prs

iTrader: (5)

No. That was hoping for a bit much