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So I'm sure this has been covered, but:
1. So they have the 02 and 04 defs but just skipped over the 03 or what?
2. Another question, as with all tuning devices (SAFC, etc.), the one thing stopping me from buying is that I also needed a $400+ wideband and stuff. I'm guessing you will need that to tune yourself right?
3. Lastly, So I guess we have to have someone with a wideband make some base maps for different setups like stock, just intake, etc? and DL it from them?
Good job on research on this Z.
1. So they have the 02 and 04 defs but just skipped over the 03 or what?
2. Another question, as with all tuning devices (SAFC, etc.), the one thing stopping me from buying is that I also needed a $400+ wideband and stuff. I'm guessing you will need that to tune yourself right?
3. Lastly, So I guess we have to have someone with a wideband make some base maps for different setups like stock, just intake, etc? and DL it from them?
Good job on research on this Z.
Last edited by drucea; Aug 29, 2006 at 10:06 AM. Reason: Question was answered while I read and typed.
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Originally Posted by Z_Lancer_Man
Okay, if you download the software you MAY NOT be able to use it. That was the case with me. They have two definitions on there for a 2002 Lancer and a 2004 Lancer, which may work for you if you have one of those, but for my 2003 nothing worked. So I needed a new definition file. This is the file you need:
Download 2003 Lancer OZ Rally Definition File (Right Click on it and "Save As")
This is a RAR file. You can unpack it using software such as WinRAR. There are two files: the new definition file and the instructions on how to load the new def file. Enjoy!
I've also put this link at the first post as well!
Download 2003 Lancer OZ Rally Definition File (Right Click on it and "Save As")
This is a RAR file. You can unpack it using software such as WinRAR. There are two files: the new definition file and the instructions on how to load the new def file. Enjoy!
I've also put this link at the first post as well!
So let me get this straight. With that definition file, the cable, the free software, and someone who understands what they are doing way better than me, I can get some nice gains out of my 03 OZ by removing my piggy V1 and reflashing the ECU. I just want to be sure I am understanding this correctly because this is something that I previously thought I would never have the time or money to get into. Now it is an obviously affordable option to get a nice performance increase and it almost seems too good to be true.
yes... this will cancel out the Piggy.
Oh but one thing I did notice on one site was that Supposedly the EVO ecu's can only handle about 100 to 200 ecu reflashes? Is this true for the lancer ECU's? supposedly they were built like this by the manufacturer.
Oh but one thing I did notice on one site was that Supposedly the EVO ecu's can only handle about 100 to 200 ecu reflashes? Is this true for the lancer ECU's? supposedly they were built like this by the manufacturer.
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Originally Posted by Wallesasuaz
Oh but one thing I did notice on one site was that Supposedly the EVO ecu's can only handle about 100 to 200 ecu reflashes? Is this true for the lancer ECU's? supposedly they were built like this by the manufacturer.
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Originally Posted by drucea
So I'm sure this has been covered, but:
1. So they have the 02 and 04 defs but just skipped over the 03 or what?
2. Another question, as with all tuning devices (SAFC, etc.), the one thing stopping me from buying is that I also needed a $400+ wideband and stuff. I'm guessing you will need that to tune yourself right?
3. Lastly, So I guess we have to have someone with a wideband make some base maps for different setups like stock, just intake, etc? and DL it from them?
Good job on research on this Z.
1. So they have the 02 and 04 defs but just skipped over the 03 or what?
2. Another question, as with all tuning devices (SAFC, etc.), the one thing stopping me from buying is that I also needed a $400+ wideband and stuff. I'm guessing you will need that to tune yourself right?
3. Lastly, So I guess we have to have someone with a wideband make some base maps for different setups like stock, just intake, etc? and DL it from them?
Good job on research on this Z.
2. If you plan on tuning yourself, then you must invest in the same tools a professional tuner would use, namely a wideband and a datalogging method. You can get a wideband that datalogs like a Zeitronix for around $300. Otherwise, a professional tuner will have all those tools and can flash your car and will charge probably around $150/hour to tune or may have a set price like $350 for a full custom tune. You'd need to look into that.
3. See #2
Originally Posted by mscc04
Does that definition file work for an '03 ES as well Zack?
bahah i'm a NOOB lol, but ok ran into money situtaions so i'm not going turbo so if anyone is willing to sell the piggy back v2 for an auto later on i might buy it i have a 04 oz
i will get a good tune this weekend for everyone to look at.....Z Lancer do u by chance have a tune for your turbo so i can work off that....i posted before...
"depending on how close u are to getting a tune...you might want to wait...if i can get a copy so i can pull of my ROMs im sure i could tune it myslef for the stock injector guys....then when i get my WRX injectors then do another tune... I have a PLX wideband (no cats) and Greedy EGT to tune with....and i have 2 friends who have street tuned there Subies w/ aftermarkets turbos on LinkECUs(standalones) that would be more than willing to help..."
"depending on how close u are to getting a tune...you might want to wait...if i can get a copy so i can pull of my ROMs im sure i could tune it myslef for the stock injector guys....then when i get my WRX injectors then do another tune... I have a PLX wideband (no cats) and Greedy EGT to tune with....and i have 2 friends who have street tuned there Subies w/ aftermarkets turbos on LinkECUs(standalones) that would be more than willing to help..."