Hey guys, I picked up an 06 evo ix a couple weeks ago. It has about 33k and came w/ a couple bolt-ons. The original owner put in a Vishnu reflashed ecu along w/ the exhaust/downpipe/hi-flow cat and an aem intake. I've heard of Vishnu tuning 335i's, but never evo's. Are they reliable? I am tempted to start modding but I had a horrible experience w/ my sc'ed acura cl-s so I dunno about it for now. Where would you guys start? Overall though, the car is a blast. It hauls *** and the awd is flawless in the rain. Any input is appreciated and I hope to be here for a long time

 

Congratulations on your purchase. I believe Vishnu uses a piggyback (Xede) as opposed to a reflash. Basically, they trip the ECU. They work well, but if you plan to modify, a reflashed/tuned ECU is the way to go. Reputable names like Ecuflash is something you should look into. I believe a customed tuned ECU is the best way to go. Please post pics of your car. Enjoy your stay.

Edit: Just realized they flashed ECUs as well.

 

congrats. welcome to the dark side. pictures?

 

i'll try to get some up this weekend. Quarter close & school = not a fun time
btw, i didn't get a chance to look at how to post pics yet, but do you need something like photoshop?

 

Gotcha, I'm not sure if the car is using an Xede or if the ecu has been flashed, is there a way to tell? Thanks for the info btw

 

Under the sterring wheels, under the glove box, or under the hood in the right corner under all the plastic boxes and all..

Check there for an external ECU.. if its not, then it might jsut be a reflash. Or locate the acual OEM Ecu and check for anything on top of it or watever.

Might just be a reflash.

Vishnu tuned our old 335i `Well, piggyback-ed rather.

 

Congrats on your purchase! Some consider the IX the pinnacle of the Evo series ( I use to own one, I miss my old car!)

 

Vishnu used to tune evos in the past not sure if they still do, but i would start modin with the basics, like exhaust, intake, n tune, open it up a bit, the IX make good power with jus those

 

Here is Vishnu's site:
http://www.vishnutuning.com/

 

if you dont mind me asking how much did you pick your car up for?

 

Congrads man i love the 8s and 9s use to own a 8 i wanted another one but none close to me so i just picked up a S2K CR good luck with her and put some pics up

 

no prob bro, I got it for $18250

 

Dumb question, but I noticed that the lights farthest right/left from the turnsignal don't go on. In other words, there is the turn signal, high beam, and regular headlight, then the light next to that doesn't go on (innermost light on both sides). It can't be just for show right?

 

Fog Lights

 

gotcha, the next step is figuring out how to turn them on