jonnyricer2

iTrader: (9)

I have simtek ecu on my v3 type r.it needs a remap

Do I update and go alcatek qnd travel far to get sorted

Or do I sell the simtek a d go esl which can mapped much closer to me

Im caught between rock and a hard place

Cheers

Dan_RA

Alkatec IMO. I run one on my v2 sti ra 2.5 and it works a treat

ossett2k2

iTrader: (9)

ESL would be my choice,I have this on my v3 sti and works a treat.
I'm sure both alcatek and ESL are both good but I choose to DIY map so it's ESL all the way for me

Dan_RA

ESL isnt bad, had one before the alkatec, not sure you can have ALS and Launch tho on them? DIY map is fine if you know how to do it, although theres support available. Isnt there a course coming up aswell?

ossett2k2

iTrader: (9)

The course was on Tue this week,I missed out but next one is 15th march so might be up for that one.
I have ALS and LC they're just 2 of the many features available on ESL although I don't think they're available for v1/2 yet.

Dan_RA

Yeah that was why i went alkatec as im V2

Andy Stevens

One thing to be aware of is alkatec does not have a native diagnostic facility like ESL, so if a sensor goes down you will be in the dark. Also ESL base maps are OEM with factory idle and temperature and start compensations. Motorsports functions for v3/4 are more comprehensive on ESL. As mentioned above, courses are available for ESL if you wish to learn to DIY.

jonnyricer2

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Do I need a standard ecu for the esl to be fitted ??

ossett2k2

iTrader: (9)

Yes the ESL fits inside the standard oem ECU,you can fit it in yourself,send it off to Andy or get one of the mappers to do this for you.
Have a look on their website enduring solutions,there's some good info including user manual on there

Andy Stevens

Yes we need a stock ECU to modify. You should have been given it back when you went aftermarket.

We can sort something out if it is missing, the JECs ECUs on their own don't have much intrinsic value prior to the ESL upgrade.

Welloilbeefhooked

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Jonny, I have a spare 6s ECU, non ESL at the moment if you require one.

I also have ESL on my v3 type R. Bear in mind that once pro mapped the files/maps are not locked so you can make changes after.

ossett2k2

iTrader: (9)

Another great advantage to having ESL,no locking of the map ^^^
And even if you don't fancy DIY mapping,get the cable as you can just plug into your laptop/tablet to do some data logging and even have some live data on display while you are driving.
Like Andy said,it also retains the factory fault code reader should you ever need it

jonnyricer2

iTrader: (9)

Cheers guys typically I have found v4 7s ecu Iv just paid for.

Do appreciate the offer welloil !!