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Old 28 August 2009, 04:13 PM
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As above, on MY00 classic. Complete with all goodies and Anti-Lag/Launch Control.
Old 28 August 2009, 04:17 PM
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£600???
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bit more than that i would say do you have a dongle and software?
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Originally Posted by EJ22 LAD
£600???
That's about right when you consider (a) second Hand (b) remap of the ECU to your car is £300+vat IIRC. (c) cost new included fitting of ECU and wiring of a ALS switch.

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May consider swap/px on a GEMS.
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Originally Posted by TYPE R BRAD
May consider swap/px on a GEMS.
in short its by far the biggest pile of sh-t ecu i have ever seen.

it runs on a ms dos program, my atari has more technology than a simtec

but in answer to your question, i believe that scrap value has gone up so i would nip up to your local scrap yard and get a couple of quid for it, and i would make a sharp exit in case they realise what **** you have sold them.

as for a swap with a gems, try a swap for some midget gems, thats a square deal

hope this true info helps you understand what garbidge you have got
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Originally Posted by purple ronnie
in short its by far the biggest pile of sh-t ecu i have ever seen.

it runs on a ms dos program, my atari has more technology than a simtec

but in answer to your question, i believe that scrap value has gone up so i would nip up to your local scrap yard and get a couple of quid for it, and i would make a sharp exit in case they realise what **** you have sold them.

as for a swap with a gems, try a swap for some midget gems, thats a square deal

hope this true info helps you understand what garbidge you have got
I dont think he likes them
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Originally Posted by purple ronnie
in short its by far the biggest pile of sh-t ecu i have ever seen.

it runs on a ms dos program, my atari has more technology than a simtec

but in answer to your question, i believe that scrap value has gone up so i would nip up to your local scrap yard and get a couple of quid for it, and i would make a sharp exit in case they realise what **** you have sold them.

as for a swap with a gems, try a swap for some midget gems, thats a square deal

hope this true info helps you understand what garbidge you have got
Nice helpfull first post
Old 28 August 2009, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by purple ronnie
in short its by far the biggest pile of sh-t ecu i have ever seen.

it runs on a ms dos program, my atari has more technology than a simtec

but in answer to your question, i believe that scrap value has gone up so i would nip up to your local scrap yard and get a couple of quid for it, and i would make a sharp exit in case they realise what **** you have sold them.

as for a swap with a gems, try a swap for some midget gems, thats a square deal

hope this true info helps you understand what garbidge you have got
The ECU on a Saturn 5 rocket was invented before MS DOS and that seemed to manage launch control pretty well.

Old 28 August 2009, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by purple ronnie
in short its by far the biggest pile of sh-t ecu i have ever seen.

it runs on a ms dos program, my atari has more technology than a simtec

but in answer to your question, i believe that scrap value has gone up so i would nip up to your local scrap yard and get a couple of quid for it, and i would make a sharp exit in case they realise what **** you have sold them.

as for a swap with a gems, try a swap for some midget gems, thats a square deal

hope this true info helps you understand what garbidge you have got

crap i will have to sell mine then
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Originally Posted by purple ronnie
in short its by far the biggest pile of sh-t ecu i have ever seen.

it runs on a ms dos program, my atari has more technology than a simtec

but in answer to your question, i believe that scrap value has gone up so i would nip up to your local scrap yard and get a couple of quid for it, and i would make a sharp exit in case they realise what **** you have sold them.

as for a swap with a gems, try a swap for some midget gems, thats a square deal

hope this true info helps you understand what garbidge you have got


quick, everybody sell your simtek's.

advice from someone named after some w4nky greeting cards
Old 28 August 2009, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by boozydave


quick, everybody sell your simtek's.

advice from someone named after some w4nky greeting cards
i do actually make greeting cards for a living.

i agree with your comment about all selling your simtecs, with a bit of luck if all you simtec ownwers all clubed together and sold them all, you may be able to save up a bit more and buy one proper ecu between you all thet you could share with a bit more software power than my electric toothbrush

you couldnt even sell em on antiques roadshow or cash in the atic

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Old 28 August 2009, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by TYPE R BRAD
May consider swap/px on a GEMS.
first time ive heard someone who isnt keen on simtec, im running gems on my car just now and was thinking about changing it to simtec in the future, although solaris seems to be the latest craze....
Old 28 August 2009, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SMA01 - black scoob
first time ive heard someone who isnt keen on simtec, im running gems on my car just now and was thinking about changing it to simtec in the future, although solaris seems to be the latest craze....
solaris

now thats a good ecu
Old 28 August 2009, 10:13 PM
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Wow Ronnie you really need to stop sitting on the fence just come out and have an opinion nothing worse than fence sitters
Like your style mate
Dont agree with you about the simtec but like your style all the same
Old 28 August 2009, 10:47 PM
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Been running mine for over a year now with no problems
Old 28 August 2009, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by RA Dunk
Been running mine for over a year now with no problems
i think if you work it out right, the ms dos program is over 10 years old so i think its doing well
however my toothbrush is still working after 5 years and my atari is still working

in a nut shell simtec is dated software

question. if you wanted to buy a new computer, would you go to pc world and buy a zx spectrum ?

i think there will not be many of you that will answer yes.

iffectivly this is what you are doing buying a simtec, it simply isnt advanced enough for this day and age
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Originally Posted by purple ronnie
solaris
And the title of a f*cking awful film with George Clooney.
Old 28 August 2009, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by purple ronnie

iffectivly this is what you are doing buying a simtec, it simply isnt advanced enough for this day and age
It does everything it says on the tin, it works well, and is currently being updated

Im happy with mine
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Originally Posted by purple ronnie
i think if you work it out right, the ms dos program is over 10 years old so i think its doing well
however my toothbrush is still working after 5 years and my atari is still working

in a nut shell simtec is dated software

question. if you wanted to buy a new computer, would you go to pc world and buy a zx spectrum ?

i think there will not be many of you that will answer yes.

iffectivly this is what you are doing buying a simtec, it simply isnt advanced enough for this day and age
PMSL Nor are most of the cars it ends up in !

and it's SimTek

+1 Dunk
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Originally Posted by 53WRX


Im liking where this is going
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Originally Posted by dannytwo
Im liking where this is going
You like it going up the **** ?
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Purple Ronnie it is obvious that you are not a fan of Simtek's , so can you let us know what ECU you are running on your car and a few more details on tuning level?

This is meant as an not attempt to start a 'war' I am just interested in your setup, as I am going either have another remap shortly or I might just choose another ECU with Bob Rawle.

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Originally Posted by pimmo2000
You like it going up the **** ?
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Originally Posted by purple ronnie
solaris

now thats a good ecu
would love to know what you think of APEXI then lol

what would you put on your car and why?
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Originally Posted by purple ronnie
in short its by far the biggest pile of sh-t ecu i have ever seen.

it runs on a ms dos program, my atari has more technology than a simtec

but in answer to your question, i believe that scrap value has gone up so i would nip up to your local scrap yard and get a couple of quid for it, and i would make a sharp exit in case they realise what **** you have sold them.

as for a swap with a gems, try a swap for some midget gems, thats a square deal

hope this true info helps you understand what garbidge you have got
Tosser..
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Had my Simtek in the car for 2 years now, runs perfect.

What is the justification for the slating of the Simtek.
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Originally Posted by Alan Jeffery
Tosser..
Thanks Alan, keeping after wild response of pm's.

Second that about justyfying mardy outburst Ronnie


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