Surprising results. More NO than Yes.

 

Nope ... I'm happy with my Xede.

 

no - AEM, but would love to have a unit I can use that would allow me to keep the stock ECU (for better drivability, smog etc), Speed Density and some of the other benefits that the AEM has been able to provide, along with a bad *** tuner such as Tuning Tech has done with my aem.

 

NO - I have purchased all the parts below but haven't installed them yet due to warranty. Mitsu warranty sucks and I already had a bad experience when I wasn't modded. Now that I have 40,000 miles and warranty is out the window I am looking into the various tuning methods such as ECU flashes and piggy back units like the Exede. I hope to put on my parts and purchase a tune this summer, just esearching for now.

 

I forgot to add..

My only gripe with flashes is that these are done mostly on "tuning days" which I'm sick of. You just don't get the personalized attention that is required sometimes...

 

I had it done in January. I put it off for over two years because I was afraid of breaking something. Also I figured most of the tuners are more experienced now and have worked out most of the bugs making it safer.

 

I already purchased a flash before Jan 1st of this year and wont be reflashing anymore as I am running the AEM EMS now.

 

No, I got flashed by Al in Nov last year.

However, I'm not as happy with this ____ (fill in the blank) as I originally thought due to his attitude and and all around doesn't want to listen to a damn thing you say, ask for, talk behind your back with your friends instead of your face (only to hear about it later), or even keep his word. Business now will go elsewhere.

I'd like to possibly see if I can use something in conjuction with the base flash to tune without spending a fortune, but don't know my opinions just yet. I'd hope that my base flash wasn't just a waste of money, my gut keeps telling me what I don't want to hear.

 

No I haven't because the IX is still new and I don't think the current reflashes are developed enough.

 

No Flash and the reason is two fold
1.) Still breaking the car in
2.) I want more control anyway

 

voted no. i was flashed by turbotrix in the fall of 05 and havent modded since.

 

no, living in Arkansas, nowhere near a tuner, car is a daliy driver so mail in isn't an option either

 

Great feedback guys... keep it coming!

 

No, I plan to install some hardware first so I'll only have to get flashed once, rather than flash/reflash/re-reflash.

Any chance a vendor will release a "reflash device" which plugs into the OBD-II port, has a calibration loaded onto it, and uploads the new cal while retaining the stock one? That way the hassle/risk of shipping the ECU and associated downtime is zero...

And if this device could retain multiple calibrations it would be irresistible... if the price is right.

 

Shiv! I will tell you why, and if you can fix the problem than I guarantee I will be at your door as soon as I can.

The reason I have not gotten a flash yet, is my warranty. Ive heard that if they look at your ECU they can tell its been messed with. What if my engine blows? I take it in and they look at the ECU determine its not their fault.

My father has a big turbo deisel pickup truck, with an awsome computer managment system. He can plug in this tool he has, and change the ECU to make 20, 40, 60 or 80 extra HP over stock. Then he can change it back to stock when he wants to. Ive seen him do this, and I've ALWAYS wanted something like this for the evo yet could never figure out why it hasn't been done.

Maybe its a price issue? I mean there's still a maximum ammount people will pay for a flash, so I guess maybe it costs too much to manufacture for the Evo crowd. I dont know, but thats why I dont have a flash and probably wont for the next 10 years

edit: I'm fairly confident that many people would like something like this..