MazdaManiac

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You can drive the car normally at any time (if it is a naturally-aspirated application).

The base calibration will, for all practical intents and purposes, behave like the stock, original calibration.
Your first revision (that you will receive during the live event) will be a significant improvement on that base calibration (provided that your logging data is satisfactory).

YaRiX8

Ok, thank you. Now I am more peaceful for the upcoming track day.

For the collecting data satisfactory, the only thing is that I don't have anymore A/C or defrost because it is a full track car now (I only have headlights).
However, in a previous email exchange, you already said that it would be ok without those on.

Murderbus

Hopefully this is the right place for this post. I have been looking for how the LIVE tuning process ACTUALLY goes down? What can people expect, and are we doing it from our computer desks with him or sitting on a laptop in our car? Is there a post already covering this? I am sure I am not the only one that has questions, in fact I have a friend hesitant to buy the AP and tuning service because of this and other legitimate questions he has for his MazdaSpeed6 that I dont want to answer cause I dont like talking out of my a** lol.

I have a couple myself If somebody would be nice enough to assist so that I have everything ready. Suggestions would be appreciated also to help me with this process beyond what MM requires minimally to better smooth out the process.

I have a FI application and waiting for the next tuning session; I have no boost gauge (Is that completly required for the tune?). I have a turbonetics manual boost T controller and its currently turned all the way down (figured it would be safest until tune).
So I guess my concern is - I havnt done my logs yet, will my boost controller set on the lowest setting effect my data log for MM to tune my settings too? Should I remove the Boost Controller and just put the hose back together while I run the data log for submission being that I cant currently tell what PSI I am at? I appreciate all feed back and suggestions.

Flashwing

If you've read the instructions and the instructions instructions you will find the majority of your questions will be answered. Anything that effects airflow or fueling will effect your datalogs. In the instructions you'll see that FI cars are provided a base map and you are not supposed to go into boost till you have at least your first custom calibration. A boost gauge is not necessary because boost level can be determined by turbo/supercharger characteristics, calculated load and mass airflow.

Disconnecting the boost controller and running on just the wastegate spring is typically the safer alternative. However, you are going to want to have the car tuned with whatever setup you're going to run as the process is more precise. Tuning the boost controller is best done on the dyno and not the street.

Again, review the data log submission process and the instructions instructions again and you'll find your questions will be answered.

Murderbus

Thanks for the advice Flashwing!

MazdaManiac

iTrader: (3)

Big changes and additions to the first three posts of this thread.

I had to include actual instructions on how to click on a link, how to extract a file from a ZIP folder and how to drag-n-drop a file to the AP Manager.

No, I am not kidding.

laythor

MazdaManiac

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ATTENTION -

If you are currently running a MazdaManiac base calibration, you will need to contact me as soon as possible for an updated version.
There is a bug in the calibrations that is tied to the newest firmware that may cause the AccessPORT to become unstable, lock up in the monitor mode and/or cause the calibration to be incorrectly loaded into the PCM.
This seems to only affect the North American and European calibration, but please feel free to contact me for an update no matter what your location is if you are still on a "v4.0.0" calibration.
Those with "v4.0.1" and higher needn't worry as your calibration should already be updated, especially if you received your most recent file within the last 3 months.

Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience.

MazdaManiac

iTrader: (3)

ATTENTION -

If you are currently running a MazdaManiac base calibration, you will need to contact me as soon as possible for an updated version.
There is a bug in the calibrations that is tied to the newest firmware that may cause the AccessPORT to become unstable, lock up in the monitor mode and/or cause the calibration to be incorrectly loaded into the PCM.
This seems to only affect the North American and European calibration, but please feel free to contact me for an update no matter what your location is if you are still on a "v4.0.0" calibration.
Those with "v4.0.1" and higher needn't worry as your calibration should already be updated, especially if you received your most recent file within the last 3 months.

Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience.

MazdaManiac

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A reminder to check the live tuning schedule periodically.
Dates and times are being continually added and moved around.

dezau

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Should I worry if I'm on 4.04 but the file's not within the last 3 months?

MazdaManiac

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Nope. This warning is only for people on the original, 4.0.0 base calibration.

cavemancan

I wanted to be clear...This means the very first BASE calibration downloaded from your database is safe to run at high load? I.E. there is no need to return to the stock flash?

I run my car hard all the time so this is important...Talk to you next session!

MazdaManiac

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The calibration wont hurt your engine. It just needs to be updated to get full functionality of the AccessPORT itself back.

RX8Soldier

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Hey MM, did you get any of my emails?
I would talk to you on google, but my comp effed up and erased all my stuff! I gotta redownload it

cavemancan

Thanks MM! On a side note I did notice an increase in throttle response with the base Cal but that could be because I had a CEL before starting.

I'll see you the next available session.

MaD666MaX

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i have the 4.0 base map, my ap froze on my last trip
im about to do some mods soon (ignition kit, sohn), should i wait to instal those parts before my 1st datalog?

wcs

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So is your AP working now?

Are you NA or FI?

RX8Soldier

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Mad, if your AP froze, you can probably just unplug it and reconnect. Have you installed the latest updates?
Are you upgrading your ignition, or using OEM?

MaD666MaX

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I unpluged/replug and it started working again. i dont have any updates yet, only the base map.

i'm on OEM coils but i'm waiting for my ignition kit to be delivered. im also waiting to instal my sohn adaptor.

IM N/A

RX8Soldier

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By updates, I mean firmware for the AccessPORT. Have you installed the AP Updater on your computer?

And, what ignition kit are you going to install (OEM, BHR, etc)?

MaD666MaX

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its a BHR replica made by my local RX club.

I have the latest version of the accessport manager and latest version of the AP firmware.

i read that there was some bugs with the 4.0 version, MM said that. i think ill do my datalog soon to get the next map.

is it ok to do the basemap datalog with my oem coils and without the sohn or should i wait?

wcs

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Starting from the top:
1) You are on your own for Dwell settings
2) I've never heard of a base map or a "ATR Map" having bugs. Likely MM was talking about a Firmware version on the AP
3) Yes

MaD666MaX

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?? that's what happened i guess

wrightcomputing

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I just bought a used Cobb. It works on the car and I have registered with Cobb installed the AccessTUNER Race software on my PC but the links to AccessPORT Manager 2.0 software, FAQ and the help guides on the Cobb forum are working any ideas why. Is there a time delay?