I called yesterday about getting this done.
They suggested having the latest flash before you go.
Also, yesterday when I called they said they weren't taking orders yet, because there were rumors of a new flash from Mazda, and they wanted to wait for that to come out, or for the rumor to be dispelled.
Today, I called to ask a question, and I was told that they are taking orders now. (Different person on the phone today.)

- Cesar -

 

I was just saying what does it matter if you have the latest tune if they are going to overwrite it with their one tune fits all file.

 

sorry not directed at you brice since you have it

 

Sometimes when updating code, things in the program get moved around, like where calibrations are stored. Usually when this happens, version 3 knows how to move all the stuff around to the right place from version 2, but version 4 may not know how to move. Even worse, this only works if version 3 actually runs on the ECU, and if you just drop version 4 on there, it gets all hosed up.

I wonder if RB is worried about stuff like this and thus wants you to already be running the latest version before they mess with it, instead of just bumping you from "D" to "S" in one shot and risking some problems.

Just a possibility. Also equally possible is that the person answering the phone doesn't have a clue.

 

Ok, cooldeal.

 

It appears their website is updated and it also says they are taking orders.

 

I've seen reference to 15-20hp gains.
Racing Beats website says 7.8hp and the dyno chart shows the same.

Where are people getting the 15-20 number from?

- Cesar -

 

From the dyno they posted? Looks like a peak gain of a solid 10hp; problem is they posted a fairly small resolution dyno plot.

 

pretty much their dreams

 

who said 20?

 

I'll go for it as soon as they have one for 2005s.

 

i believe back in page... 6 or something? someone said that rb is reporting 10+ hp gains with the new mod the intake and exhaust then everyone got excited, wet themselves, and now we are were we are..i think that 7.8hp gain is just from the flash?
i have a 2005, but i think it was built in july 04? so would mine classify as a 04 build CMOONN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edit: also.. WTF "Flash service is currently available ONLY for United States-spec 2004 RX-8 models " what. canadians arn't good enough anymore? Cool, Glad their are performance options For us canadians!

 

check the order form http://www.racingbeat.com/PDF/PCM%20Ordering.pdf

payment by credit card is limited to...

 

^^ LOL !!

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still waiting for 05 support ...

 

anyone have this yet(other than the beta's)
olddragger

 

^^^

 

bump ^^^

 

So RB says they got 225 WHP with their flash, intake and exhaust. Based on their dyno graph, it looks like their base car had around 210 whp so should be expect 15 whp if doing all three or 225 whp?

 

racing beat doesnt have a chasis dyno but your conclusion is roughly correct

 

I just relized something---where the hell is the 238 that mazda advertise's! This is an engine dyno so Mazda where is it? RB didn't even get it with their mods!
Heck the other features of this flash is worth the money.
Old news I know.
olddragger

 

od i cant believe you havent gotten it yet

 

Working on a deal with my friend to buy one of his old cars as a beater. After that, my ecu is off to RB.

 

Yes - RB + Hymees tests confirm it pretty conclusively don't they !

 

Yeah... I'm a little disappointed that the numbers are so completely off on Mazda's part. I can understand maybe a 10 hp exaggeration.. but 40??

 

hymees got 220 mazda says 232, so its not 40 hp its 12hp

mazda should have done a better job