Removed Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 removed as no longer applicable, due to appalling communication and general customer service from these guys, even before the deal went ahead
StephenG Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 thats a great price. I'd love to jump on but I want to see if the ss box can be tweaked how I want it in the short term, so I can't tell you until the last week in Feb. Very tempting though.
Guest prescience Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 More information: http://www.turboxs.com/more_info.php?ID=217 bear in mind that the base cost for UTEC is $1049. You can reckon on $150 shipping plus 20% VAT and handling - that's best part of $1500 or about £850. So this represents a significant saving and the opportunity to get it installed by the manufacturer - who will be better able than that?
Revsport Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 Thats not too bad. What date is it??? where too??
Removed Posted February 11, 2006 Author Posted February 11, 2006 it will be @ Wrc technologies' Silverstone premises: they are also APS distributors and installers Hoping to get some press coverage of the event too! Surely there's the elements to make it a grear weekend, for example! Date is to be decided, WRC needs 2 weeks advance minimum, and of course Jermaine needs to book flights etc. We aim to do it before show season though Revsport, from your sig, with all those mods I reckon you'd be a prime suspect for your install! Don't forget that once you go FI, you'll just need to retune (and purchase the MAP tuning thing) but you'll be already sorted with an EMS that will be far superior to any other piggyback unit coming with any FI packages
Removed Posted February 11, 2006 Author Posted February 11, 2006 2 places left! Spill is our 3rd car! Pete you can even do this before your SC, then go back to WRC and get it tuned again, btw List is: TheMinel Prescience Spill
Spill Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 2 places left! Spill is our 3rd car! Pete you can even do this before your SC, then go back to WRC and get it tuned again, btw List is: TheMinel Prescience Spill Not a bad idea but if it's after 25th I'll need a transporter and some big boxes
Removed Posted February 11, 2006 Author Posted February 11, 2006 more info on benefits on COMPLETELY STOCK CARS: http://350zmotoring.com/forums/showthre ... post502888 http://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=171046
Revsport Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 Revsport, from your sig, with all those mods I reckon you'd be a prime suspect for your install! Don't forget that once you go FI, you'll just need to retune (and purchase the MAP tuning thing) but you'll be already sorted with an EMS that will be far superior to any other piggyback unit coming with any FI packages Thats what I was thinking too. FI is calling me lol
Revsport Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 Its all pending on Insurance TBH Elephant are not the best for mods
Guest prescience Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 DirectLine on the other hand are very accommodating
Removed Posted February 12, 2006 Author Posted February 12, 2006 by the way, if people are interested in this but want to adhere anonimously for fear of retribution from some well know bullies, please let me know in PM and we can sort it out!
g_torphins Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 Exciting stuff guys, good work!! I take it you're going to have base dynos done of each car before install and tune so we can see the improvements!!? Just bought a house with the missus so absolutely no funds for me right now.
Removed Posted February 12, 2006 Author Posted February 12, 2006 of course, it will be well documented, possibly press too shame about you not being able to join us, your car has LOTS of na mods hasnt it?
g_torphins Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 Cool! Look forward to seeing the results!! Me? Nah, just same as you!!(substituting Popcharger for Typhoon) Hope all goes well.
JDM Performance Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 Just subscribing - what a great idea! Wish I could take part but we need to sell a few more tax disc holders and LED washer jets to afford to do it to our car
Removed Posted February 13, 2006 Author Posted February 13, 2006 fair enough... it all depends on your long term plans for the Z too: if at some point you will go FI, jumping on this deal will allow you to buy a "tuner kit " version of the kit you choose which won't include an ems (and injectors i believe) hance being cheaper in the long term That's my route anyway
Removed Posted February 13, 2006 Author Posted February 13, 2006 Adam's from Z1 performance on my question about gains on stock na cars: "yes, there would certainly be gains to be had on a stock car as well...how much, will certainly vary car to car. Furthermore, it would serve as the basis for future mods. Just an anecdotal example. With my mods (intake exhaust, cats, y pipe, pulley), I had my car flashed. Got about 12 whp and around 11 ft lbs, as well as smoothing out the curve. Car ran that way for 2 years, then we installed the UTEC - got the additional gains you see above. While that does not mean you will get 24 whp and 20 ft lbs, you will get gains adam"
Removed Posted February 13, 2006 Author Posted February 13, 2006 Toykilla's thoughts: "Consider this: The Z comes stock with 3 ECU maps: -limp mode -normal -aggressive When the aggressive kicks in, you can definitely feel a difference. The UTEC essentially lets you run an "aggressive" mode all the time and gives you full control over the engine. The UTEC also has some safety measure that I dont believe other EMUs have. It detects engine knock and pulls timing to prevent engine damage immediately. I have experienced this first hand. It feel liks someone hits the brakes. Around my area, there are no Unichip tuners, so the UTEC is a great choice. It is hands down better than the other EMUs that come with most of the FI kits."
Spill Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 Toykilla's thoughts: "Consider this: The Z comes stock with 3 ECU maps: -limp mode -normal -aggressive When the aggressive kicks in, you can definitely feel a difference. How do I get aggressive mode Is this why some days the car feels flat and others it's as though it's running on redbull :?:
Removed Posted February 13, 2006 Author Posted February 13, 2006 it depends on the ECU's decision: with the UTEC you are in control
Guest prescience Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 Don't forget Pete, the UTEC will also allow you to raise the rev limit and with a S/C you will be able to take advantage of the extra power. Jermaine will indicate advisability of doing this and by how much. I aim to raise mine by 300-400 rpms provided I am fairly sure that will remain safe
Removed Posted February 13, 2006 Author Posted February 13, 2006 yeah it can raise rev limit on 03-04 cars too
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