ossett2k2

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Any chance setting a GB going please @ @TimH

TimH

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Hey, happy to do that!

What would you like to see on the GB?

joz8968

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lol

ISWYDT

ossett2k2

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I'm sure there would be interest in such items as:

Toucan
Shiftlight
Syvecs Expansion Unit
Coilpack conversion looms
AVCS conversion looms
3 port boost solenoids
Sensor packs
Pre99 boost solenoid harness
clutch switch for flatfoot shift
etc...

If there is enough interest then I would like
The clutch switch
Boost solenoid harness
And version 3 MY97 coil pack conversion loom

joz8968

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I know that Toucan is obviously designed to work with Alcatek... But can it also be made to work with its 'predecessor,' Simtek "II" (what I have), somehow?

TimH

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I'll post up a list tomorrow; happy to help fellow Scoobynetters get some good prices on some good stuff

TimH

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Works with:

Syvecs
AlcaTek (including upgrsde of original SimTek to be an AlcaTek)
MoTeC
MBE
Link
Vi-PEC
Simtek 2 (GEMS)

So that's a "yes" I hope!

joz8968

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Damn, after all this time, I only thought it was for Alcatek! Had no idea.

I know it was defo the revised version of the board. The late, great JGM sold it to me and mapped it, etc. I know it was the one that could be exchanged for Alcatek (remember that fiasco?).

So I 'think' I have Simtek 2 then.

TimH

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That won't be a Simtek 2 - that's the ECU that Steve Simpson now does, made by GEMS; the original SimTek, that JGM regularly installed/mapped, evolved to be the AlcaTek. Any such "original" SimTek can become an AlcaTek with a firmware upgrade, and it then supports Toucan.

The upgrade is best coordinated through a mapper/dealer.

ossett2k2

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I'll be on it like a car bonnet

joz8968

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Yes, this is what I thought.

So, as it stands, my Simtek cannot directly communicate with Toucan i.e. it MUST be upgraded (exchange board?) to Alcatek, first?

TimH

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Its a firmware upgrade rather than board swap but, yes, needs to be done before Toucan will work with it.

joz8968

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joz8968

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Does anyone still offer the upgrade. It used to be 70 quid IIRC? But, back in the day, no-one seemed to take responsibility for it... As said, it turned into a bit of mess, from a customer relations POV.

johnlogie

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I could be interested in a Toucan

stealthbomber

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Interested too

JGlanzaV

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You will need to go through a mapper or dealer. Engine tuner or the likes.

Think it was roughly £100 when I did mine las year

bustaMOVEs

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Ooohhhh shift light
Add flex fuel to this heavily discounted list

Don't need owt else as I've bought everything else already from Tim.

TimH

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Not had a chance to get up a GB list yet - but not forgotten. Will add as many things as I can - if not everything lol.

SimTek upgrade can be a PITA but best is to get it done through a mapper, such as Bob Rawle or Martyn Jeffery (others too of course!) as they do seem to have the best success in getting it onto the AlcaTek radar.

Dubzy

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Hello Tim, is that a regular size toucan display in this photo ??

TimH

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Yes.

Dubzy

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Looks like a perfect fit, i know where mine will be going

bustaMOVEs

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Hmmm, that location does look interesting.

ZANY

Would I be able to put a toucan display on my car?

TimH

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You can put one there...but whether it does anything depends on what ECU you have

bustaMOVEs

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Post #7

Dubzy

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A bit more work involved for you mate, i just need to fit the later dash now with the bigger air vents, another job to add to the list lol

bustaMOVEs

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I know, the classic vents are no way that bigger.
May look at dropping it in lower below stereo and cut a custom gap for it

Dubzy

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Will most pressure and oil/ air temp sensors work with an alcatek and toucan ?? i have a depot multi gauge already installed and would be handy if i can just rewire the sensors i have and then just order the extra's i want to add.

I will be treating myself to a toucan once you get the group buy going

Dubzy

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I was intending to place mine in the gap for the radio as Ive got a single din dash top that replaces the factory clock, I have my avcr in there at present as an easy to read boost gauge which can now stay put as the toucan will go in the vent.