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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 07:28 AM
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damn that looks good man, i need to get my lip and bumper done asap
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 03whitegsr
Yeah, I've been the only person to note that altitude screws you with the patch really.

I went up to powder mountain and my car BARELY started and then it wouldn't idle on it's own until it warmed up.

I think the majority of the guys using it are not daily driving their cars so they aren't running across the little glitches. I've also noticed some of the guys tuning the cars leave the cars super rich which helps hide some of the driveability issues since the car will drive right through rich AFRs but lean AFRs will cause misfires.

I've actually gotten better fuel economy on the speed density patch then on the MAF and driveability above 2000 RPM, it's not even a comparison the SD is SO much better. Particularly when climbing hills. My car surged and stumbled like crazy going up hills on the MAF, now it's silky smooth.
Good to know, man. I've been seriously considering going SD, but to do it I'd need to switch over to tactrix for starters as I'm still rocking the AP. For what I need it for, its fine for now. From what I've read, it appears as though the guy from spoolinupCOP is actually wiring a plug n' play SD kit *WITH* bar sensor*. When this happens, I'll make the transition for sure.
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Samuelsan
I thought he got into something with the military and left?

ps - Pic of your kid is super cute
He's back..been here about a week
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Samuelsan
Pics of new and CLEAN headlights thanks to Juan
They look MUCH better man I love that front end and Now I am doing another one for myself

Originally Posted by Timmay81
damn that looks good man, i need to get my lip and bumper done asap
Haha Ya You need to get on it man I want to see a Red Evo with that look
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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i need to get it up to you asap!
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Samuelsan
ps - Pic of your kid is super cute
Thanks man her name is Brooklyn
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by HollidayDDS
I was thinking about sending my ecu to vishnu, to get re-mapped. Is that a bad idea?? It seems pretty reasonable. Also I'm looking for a good place to get tints done in SLC, any advice?
Also over the weekend I tried to strike up a convo with a guy who owned an MR and got snubbed, probably wasn't anyone from around here though.
I know that Vishnu likes to blow up Bmw 335i engines with their flashes. Not sure how they work with Evo's.
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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sending a ecu anywhere is FTL.. Id have someone local do it for you
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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I have an MR so I know it wasn't me, was it a VII, IX, or X. There was a guy that came in here where I work and I did the same and got snubbed, so if it was a IX it was probbably the same guy.
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Timmay81
damn that looks good man, i need to get my lip and bumper done asap
Thank you thank you

Originally Posted by wesside
He's back..been here about a week
Ooo okay, don't really know him :P

Originally Posted by Evolution IVGSR
They look MUCH better man I love that front end and Now I am doing another one for myself



Haha Ya You need to get on it man I want to see a Red Evo with that look

Thank you dallin, it makes the front end look so much better. I love the whole new set up thanks to you and juan.

A red evo with a nose chop would be siiiiiick
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by HollidayDDS
I was thinking about sending my ecu to vishnu, to get re-mapped. Is that a bad idea?? It seems pretty reasonable. Also I'm looking for a good place to get tints done in SLC, any advice?
When you say remapped, what specifically are you hoping to accomplish? I'm sorry if this comes across as a stupid question, its not meant to. Reason I ask, is if you have a wideband installed, you can always send a log in to any tuner of your preference, and have them email you back a tune with the adjustments they think are best. You then do another log, and so on and so forth. I'm told most "e-tuners" will work with you until the car is dialed in properly, so no need to send off your ECU. I believe that this is a much better solution than sending in your ecu, as the tuner can see exactly how your car is behaving. Sending in your ecu does not provide the tuner that same benefit (at least thats my understanding of how it works, feel free to chime in and correct me if I'm wrong).

I'm also told that there is a local tuner here who might help. as mentioned earlier in this thread, he goes by Criddlen, and you might want to see if he has some time to talk with you about your options or what have you.

Bottom line, I think in nearly all cases, sending your entire ECU off is unnecessary, and gets you no additional benefit.
To get an e-tune done, I assume nearly all tuners will expect you have: a tactrix cable (or some other means to get your tune on to the ecu), logs of your AFR, ignition timing, etc (basically a wideband), and knowledge of any mods you've put on the car.

Before even considering changing your ecu tune at all, I'd encourage you to consider getting both a wideband and boost gauge (if you don't already). Once you're familiar with how its all working for you now, you'll actually be able to start making minor adjustments to squeeze more power out of your car on your own. There are TONS of resources here to teach you how to do it, and lots of helpful people around, also. I know it sounds intimidating, but really, once you learn how to decipher your logs and what they mean in relation to your car, you'll find it a lot easier to understand than you may have expected.

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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Samuelsan
Thank you thank you

Ooo okay, don't really know him :P

Thank you dallin, it makes the front end look so much better. I love the whole new set up thanks to you and juan.

A red evo with a nose chop would be siiiiiick
Sam your ride looks super sexy in person. I'm jealous.
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Samuelsan


Pics of new and CLEAN headlights thanks to Juan
Sam, it looks sweet without that cloudiness!

Originally Posted by Evolution IVGSR
They look MUCH better man I love that front end and Now I am doing another one for myself
How are you doing this nose chop? I do some light paint/body myself, are you just cutting the "Beak" off? It looks CLEAN, Im thinking about doing it on mine after I get my head/tail lights blacked out.
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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Thank you dallin, it makes the front end look so much better. I love the whole new set up thanks to you and juan.

A red evo with a nose chop would be siiiiiick[/QUOTE]



https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...nose-chop.html
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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So I just found some posts about this nose chop, I think Im going to do one here in the near future. I need a lip now lol



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