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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 06:33 AM
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new to tuning...what do I need?

I have to go to McDonalds to use their WIFI and I need to know what programs I need to install. I have old 1.3 tactrix and I'm computer retarded. Also, what virtual dyno is everyone using?
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 06:51 AM
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Everyone's going to say you need to search but look at these links

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ec...-tune-evo.html


https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ec...-software.html
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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I installed this;
http://www.evoscan.com/

... and this;
http://www.tactrix.com/index.php?opt...d=36&Itemid=58

I don't know about virtual dyno. I know I wanna run 20 psi, no knock, a safe AFR and call it a day.
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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Wideband, 4 Bar Map Sensor, and Tacrix cable

Use evoscan to datalog and virtual dyno to plot your gains.
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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I've been searching this topic myself and found mixed reviews on the actual cable to use. For my 2003, is it worth getting the Tactix 2.0 cable or will I have better results with the 1.3U? I thought I read one will allow you to log without a laptop connected, any truth?
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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sorry for not searching, its just that I can only get dial up where I live and I'm using McDonalds WIFI to download and my laptops battery sucks. I'm just trying to get my ducks in a row. I've got everything except the software
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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go with the 1.3u cable...ive been using mine for a long time and it's been great.
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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I paid the 25.00 for the evoscan so now what version should I be looking at? Or should I say will the latest version work with the 1.3 cable?
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Yes the latest version will work.
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 01:24 PM
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Thanks everyone. Downloads completed, I'm good to go
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