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[bigBADbenny]

There's a huge difference between tuning... and logging, LV etc with a tactrix.
I'm nowhere even close to tuning.
But I can log, learning view, flash and take a peek under the hood.
I'm ready to do basic adjustments as suggested by Matt etc.
It's not tuning.
I beleive it's some of what required to manage a tuned car with some independence.
Once you can comprehend the difference you'll understand.

[Boostaddict]

Sorry Dan, wasn't meant to be taken as sarcasm. I sense you're not confident so thought perhaps don't buy gauges etc and eat into your budget for the build and tune.

Best spend the money wisely on the build at this stage and concentrate on that.

Then get a Tactrix or similar just to get an ECU health check snapshot. I'm sure there's plenty of people around Sydney who've got a Tactrix to help you.

Commence reading and see if its possible for you to tackle your own checking regime as part of routine maintenance. Else, ensure continued contact with your chosen workshop and get them to monitor and manage it.

Just another option. No use having a heap of gauges with no idea what to look out for.

Also best to spend your tight budget getting the best rebuild you can afford.

Just my 5c. No sarcasm.


Ok Bruce, just thought there was a tongue in cheek sacarsim !!

I HAVE TO rely on the tuner and builder to do their work! Good thing is that it will be done by the one person!! Which equals a win win in my book.

The AFR gauge will be an ontop of the build cost as more of an insurance policy!!

So whats the thoughts on the innovative and the aem gauges !!

[Boostaddict]

There's a huge difference between tuning... and logging, LV etc with a tactrix.
I'm nowhere even close to tuning.
But I can log, learning view, flash and take a peek under the hood.
I'm ready to do basic adjustments as suggested by Matt etc.
It's not tuning.
I beleive it's some of what required to manage a tuned car with some independence.
Once you can comprehend the difference you'll understand.

If your not 'tuning' yet then 'maybe' i might be able to do the above , except the adjustments!!

I would be happy to log and the show my tuner and get him to adjust them.!!

But i have nothing to log with. ??

I did read a previous post about the innovative connecting to my iphone/ipad and logging!!! Just thinking maybe of buying a another little ipod to store the logs and then upload...

I think.... If ive got it right!!

[Newbie GT]

There's a huge difference between tuning... and logging, LV etc with a tactrix.
I'm nowhere even close to tuning.
But I can log, learning view, flash and take a peek under the hood.
I'm ready to do basic adjustments as suggested by Matt etc.
It's not tuning.
I beleive it's some of what required to manage a tuned car with some independence.
Once you can comprehend the difference you'll understand.

If your not 'tuning' yet then 'maybe' i might be able to do the above , except the adjustments!!

I would be happy to log and the show my tuner and get him to adjust them.!!

But i have nothing to log with. ??

I did read a previous post about the innovative connecting to my iphone/ipad and logging!!! Just thinking maybe of buying a another little ipod to store the logs and then upload...

I think.... If ive got it right!!

Hey Dan dash command and iPhone and wifi obd ?

This should do it i think

[bigBADbenny]

Just do it the normal way with an inexpensive $100 laptop a tactrix a little research.
Even just a tactrix setup to standalone log.

As for afr gauges, what is your intent & budget?

I did some research, found good value with the Aem 30 4900, and even did most of the install myself.
It's loggable with the tactrix too.
Since it can be setup as a boost and afr failsafe, it could suit your needs too.
It's a relatively complex setup but I nutted it out eventually.

I looked up the innovate setup but I'd need to do a ton more research before committing you to that.

[bigBADbenny]

For someone into alternative therapies etc you sure put a lot of limitations on what you can and can't do.

Why is that?

Can you not use logic, reason, leverage experience, research and most importantly, learn?



That's why Im (still) here.
I love learning it doing it living it.
I like researching it, understanding it, being at one with it.
You can do it.

[Boostaddict]

For someone into alternative therapies etc you sure put a lot of limitations on what you can and can't do.

Why is that?

Can you not use logic, reason, leverage experience, research and most importantly, learn?



That's why Im (still) here.
I love learning it doing it living it.
I like researching it, understanding it, being at one with it.
You can do it.

Ben

I dont know if you are trying to be rude or you are just a forward person? You cant look at my website and automatically know me. Yes my career might seem easy to some people, but you are not my client so you have no idea about my treatment style.

Yes i can do all of the above mentioned things as im not a dummy, but i dont have the urge to go out and log my car and see every little detail of the tune!!

I spend far too much time on my bloody phone as is, this would just add to the problem. I like to know the details of the car but dont need to completely understand the intricate working,

As you put it above

"I like researching it, understanding it, being at one with it."

This is not me.!! Give me basic knowledge and some monitoring tools and i will be happy with that.!

The rest is up to the builder and tuner!! Cause he has been doing this for 20 years!!

[HoFF]

That's why you pay the tuner and engine builder.

[bigBADbenny]

I'm not trying to be rude at all.
I'm trying to understand where you are coming from.
By your own admission I think you're faced with a challenging path.
But knowing exactly what you want to achieve and choosing the right builder and tuner to do it will get you there for sure.

[bigBADbenny]

And if you're sensible, the matter will be discussed in detail with the tuner and builder - exactly how much you're willing to engage in monitoring your build, how much headroom you have for faults, how many K's you expect to get out of it reliably and so on.

Because that will be directly reflected in your eventual power output.
Remember the power/reliability/affordability triangle?
You can have 2 of any but not necessarily all 3.

[owen]

That's why you pay the tuner and engine builder.

+1

If you hadn't offended G88, you wouldn't be in this situation. You would have a garage and tuner you could have 100% faith in giving you good pricing, building you a fully sick engine and finish it off with a faultless tune..

But it's a bit too late for that now and you've gotta settle for tuner that blow engines. If you are following the same path as last time, I would recommend you learn at least how to do a LV.

[bigBADbenny]

Owen is a great example of someone with an out-there power level on a stock bottom end and iirc no afr gauge, no tactrix.

How can he do this?

He:
has a fully supported build with an awesome tune.
has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the tuned car field.
gets regular LV's if he feels the need or not.
has tons of industry support that means he doesn't really have to fear blowing his engine.

Have you considered sending your funds and car to XXX?

Ok I've retracted that statement ^ based on some background info.
I wish you well with your project.
Feel free to PM me should you require any further information or assistance.

[Boostaddict]

That's why you pay the tuner and engine builder.

+1

If you hadn't offended G88, you wouldn't be in this situation. You would have a garage and tuner you could have 100% faith in giving you good pricing, building you a fully sick engine and finish it off with a faultless tune..

But it's a bit too late for that now and you've gotta settle for tuner that blow engines. If you are following the same path as last time, I would recommend you learn at least how to do a LV.

Are you saying that 'I' offended G88?? Wasn't me Owen, other way around i think you find if you are referring to what i think you are.

Either way, im very happy with my builder and new/old tuner ie different tuner to last tuner.!.!! The tune that it has now i think is the final straw on a head gasket that was already kaput!!

Ive gone through everything with him today and have already said that the current tune needs to be pulled back or at the very least some more fuel if its lean or some timing taken out if its too much down low.!!

Ive also discussed going further into the motor and building the bottom end and came up with a great plan... Now just to see what the wife thinks of some extra $$$ for some insurance.!!

[bass_straitener]

So who's going to be tuning it following the rebuild.

Kido or PVS?

Or someone new again?

[Newbie GT]

So who's going to be tuning it following the rebuild.

Kido or PVS?

Or someone new again?

Who is Pvs ?

Msr is an option