which piggy back ecu?
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which piggy back ecu?
well originally i was after an ecu to put on my car and teach myself a bit of mapping
but after a bit of research im thinking a piggy back ecu may be a better bet to learn with
been looking at greddy e manage
dastek unichip
apexi safc
but does anyone have any recommendations...i like the look of the greddy e-manage bu just wanted to know if anyone else had installed this and what sort of gains you got from it?
is it worth it?
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but after a bit of research im thinking a piggy back ecu may be a better bet to learn with
been looking at greddy e manage
dastek unichip
apexi safc
but does anyone have any recommendations...i like the look of the greddy e-manage bu just wanted to know if anyone else had installed this and what sort of gains you got from it?
is it worth it?
cheers
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Piggy back ecu is a bit old hat now, an apexi pfc is probably the cheapest option, an ecu and commander will cost from £350+ depending on your MY, then you'll need the data cable and software.
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I can get a piggy back for like 150 quid and then I don't have the hassle of mapping it from nothing...I just thought this way I could introduce myself to it all a bit easier then I'll go all out somewhere else up the line...gonna get myself an air fuel ration meter if anyone can recommend one then a knock sendor or if anyone has any ideas on how to make one with headphones so I can go seriously **** that would be a laugh...it seems the people who map cars are a bit reluctant to offer advice whereas if I do it this way I can learn everythin
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dont waste your money on a piggyback ecu, you will learn very little from it other than its a stupid way to do it when there are replacement ecus available.
Most mappers are rather busy so dont have time to spare advice. . its also a bit like ringing a builder and asking advice on building your own house..
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Most mappers are rather busy so dont have time to spare advice. . its also a bit like ringing a builder and asking advice on building your own house..
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Lol fair enough...the only way to learn is by doing it though haha...just don't wanna buy an ecu and then not be able to work it haha
What ecu do you suggest though is best to get hold of if I am going to buy one and teach myself?
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What ecu do you suggest though is best to get hold of if I am going to buy one and teach myself?
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People have said the apexi power fc is a bit cack though
However personally I can't see it as back in the day it was the best thing you could buy!
Car is a classic gc8 btw
Ideally wanted anti lag to
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However personally I can't see it as back in the day it was the best thing you could buy!
Car is a classic gc8 btw
Ideally wanted anti lag to
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the people that have said it were either trying to sell something else or dont know what they are talking about.. yes they are slowly getting dated and maf only on the impreza but work really well
antilag - now your just being greddy lol
antilag - now your just being greddy lol
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I really badly want a car with anti lag though lol
Is simtek the only way forward for that?
Is it wise to invest In an afr meter and knock sensor to...what ones do you recommend?
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Is simtek the only way forward for that?
Is it wise to invest In an afr meter and knock sensor to...what ones do you recommend?
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has anyone tried megasquirt on a subaru yet?
i wanna have a good go at the wiring and stuff and hook up to my laptop and play about
would it work haha?
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i wanna have a good go at the wiring and stuff and hook up to my laptop and play about
would it work haha?
cheers
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