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Old 05-03-2009, 07:19 PM
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RX-8 AccessPORT Tuning WEBCast Seminar

RX-8 AccessPORT Tuning WEBCast Seminar


This four-part WEBCast seminar offers the Cobb AccessPORT user/tuner the opportunity to interact LIVE with MazdaManiac and observe the operation and tuning of the AccessPORT in a variety of RX-8 modification scenarios, including naturally-aspirated AND forced induction. Participants will receive hands-on training in the creation of custom, application-specific calibrations and detailed explanations of every engine management strategy addressed in the Cobb AccessPORT AccessTUNER software.

Utilizing WEB Conferencing, participants can hear live-streaming lecture audio as well as see exactly how the software is utilized on real-time desktop. Participants can engage in live chat for group discussion and questions. Class size is restricted to 10 participants per session to maximize participant interactivity with each other and MazdaManiac.


Part One: Introduction to the AccessPORT Hardware, Software and MazdaManiac Custom Calibration Service

Participants are introduced to the AccessPORT hardware and software, including the AccessPORT Manager, AccessPORT Updater and AccessTUNER tools. Participants are guided step-by-step through the process of updating, installing and logging with the AccessPORT on the RX-8 and the submission process for the MazdaManiac Custom Calibration service is thoroughly explained. Datalogging is demonstrated as well as updating the AccessPORT firmware and using the AccessPORT Manager to move calibrations on and off the AccessPORT as well as downloading datalog files. As an introduction to the AccessTUNER software, participants are guided through the functions of the software as well as the individual tables and their use in the calibration process.
Part Two: AccessTUNER Software Functions and Engine Management Operation

Participants are guided through the function and manipulation of the AccessTUNER software tables and lists and their effect on drivetrain function. Individual tables are explained and the process of calibrating sensor response, commanding fuel values and calibrating actuator range is demonstrated. Understanding the effect of individual tables on the resultant engine output is emphasized and utilizing datalogging to monitor engine response is demonstrated. Engine management concepts are explained and demonstrated in the context of the AccessPORT AccessTUNER software. Open and closed-loop fueling tables are studied in depth as well as the ignition tables and actuator tables.

Part Three (A/B): Advanced AccessTUNER Calibration Techniques

Participants receive in-depth instruction on the AccessTUNER tables and their use in highly modified contexts. Modification of actuator scaling tables, offsets and compensation is demonstrated for RX-8 applications utilizing forced induction devices, larger injectors, aftermarket ignition systems and intake systems. Injector latency, ignitor dwell and MAF/injector scaling interaction is explained as well as limiting tables, OMP function and igntion and fuel modifier tables and their effect on engine output. "Problem" scenarios are identified and difficulties with table interactions are addressed, with emphasis on "real-world" tuning issues on modified RX-8s. So much information is covered in this last section that it is divided into two parts.


Additional dates for all three sessions will be added as necessary.

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Some answers to a few of the questions I've been asked:

1) You don't need any special software for the WEB Conferencing. Its WEB-based. After you enroll, you will be sent an e-mail with a secure WEB address. You just click on the link at the appropriate time and you will be taken to the site. You will want a decent internet connection, though. I have used DimDim in the past, but they have recently gone out of business, so other software by Adobe or another provider will be used.

2) The sessions will run between 2 and 2 1/2 hours each. We'll go longer if needed, but I doubt it will go much longer than 2 hours. Since its a live seminar, it is difficult to time it to work over a wide range of time zones. If there is sufficient interest in places where there is a 12 hour time difference, I'll conduct sessions to accommodate Europe and/or Asia.

3) You don't need to have the Cobb ATR or PRO software to enroll, but it would probably be useful. All of the demonstration will be done with the PRO software and the live desktop will be full resolution, so you will get a good look at what is going on, even without having the software readily available.

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SH*T - I am moving in the middle of this.

If I sign up and miss can I get recorded sessions?

I am gonna be incommunicado for 1 and 2.

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It will be repeated again in June.
It won't be recorded.
Besides, you'll miss the whole Q&A section and all the interactive stuff.
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very interesting
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Cool - I'll wait until June then.
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wee....!

Sounds like fun!
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wow. you're such a bad guy.

only 295 spare dollars to go.
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Is it 9pm EDT and 6pm PDT? It looks like you have the time zones swapped. Monday night football and stuff.
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Originally Posted by shaunv74
Is it 9pm EDT and 6pm PDT? It looks like you have the time zones swapped. Monday night football and stuff.
Yep. Typo. Fixed.
Thanks!
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So basically, after taking these seminars, we will be moderatly proficent with the Cobb AP and our RX8...enough so that we could make our own maps?
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Originally Posted by L337fpc
So basically, after taking these seminars, we will be moderatly proficent with the Cobb AP and our RX8...enough so that we could make our own maps?
Well, I'll be explaining the whole process in depth.

What you will actually be "able" to do is up to your abilities.
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I am going to sign up either way so this is not an attempt to talk you down off your price, but I cant do (and dont want) May 12th date. Can you do a PartII-PartIII package?
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The package is already discounted when you sign up for the complete thing, so missing the first night probably isn't going to affect you one way or another.
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Done. Look forward to it.
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Jeff- Have you considered making a DVD of the tutorials for us to purchase?
Maybe after your webcast you can also include a FAQ that you gathered from the live webcasts for the DVD too?
Just a thought.
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WOW, this sounds extremely interesting. What happens if for some reason I dont have internet access that night and miss the seminar can I be in it on the next one? Just want to know this before I pay for the seminar.

Also do you think after this seminar we would be able to do some tuning on our own?
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Well I just signed up for the web seminar

Ill be ready to learn as much as I can from this :D

Thanks for the opportunity Jeff
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save a spot for the Fluid "mystery tuner"
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
save a spot for the Fluid "mystery tuner"
Guest presenter!
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Originally Posted by Jon316G
Jeff- Have you considered making a DVD of the tutorials for us to purchase?
Maybe after your webcast you can also include a FAQ that you gathered from the live webcasts for the DVD too?
Just a thought.
I have thought about it.
However, I think much of what will make this WEBCast useful is the ability of the participants to ask questions and interact.
At least, I'm hoping that will be useful!
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Cant wait for the seminar :D
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Should be fun.

I still have some spaces open and I HIGHLY recommend it to AP owners - especially the ones that seem to be having difficulties with the calibration process.
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Ugh... only if I had the AP.
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Originally Posted by shazy
Ugh... only if I had the AP.
buy one, problem solved.
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You don't need the AP to do this!

This is for EVERYBODY that is interested in understanding how the PCM does what it does and how to tune it.


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