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Old 01-22-2004, 04:12 AM
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OK Hymee and L&L... time to spill the beans

I'm all ears (or eyes... seeing this an internet forum)
Old 01-22-2004, 02:40 PM
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I posted them last night. Spent 3 hours. Now the whole thread seesms to have dissapeared. I'm looking furiously....
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Ric,

How did the test go between the units?
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RX8 Speed Chip?

I also have an A/T RX8 and would like to know if it will work on it.
Also I found a chip on Ebay that claims 20Hp gain and is real cheap he has sold many. But I am skeptical and not sure if I want to take a chance screwing up my new RX8. Here is the link any info would be appreciated.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
Old 01-26-2004, 08:29 PM
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Ebay Fake

Markt40,

This is a complete fake and I can prove it to you. Look at the Dyno sheet. First of all, his power band ends at 7000 RPM's. All of us who own a MT know the we can all REV to 9,200 RPM. This individual is a joke and should be reported to EBAY.
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All of these ebay chips are all fake....
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Unhappy Fake chip

Thanks I thought it was to good to be true!
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I know I will report this clown to ebay. I am tired of freakin rip offs there. They just waste space and make reputable sellers look bad.
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Thumbs up Piggyback ECU

Ric,

Thanks for the tracking number buddy. I tracked the unit and it is on its way to Miami. It should be here by Thursday. Can't wait to hook it up and start tuning. I will contact you as soon as it arrives.

Regards,
Old 02-03-2004, 06:04 PM
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Ric,

I just got an email from USPS stating that your ECU arrived at my house! Can't wait to get there.......:0)
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Originally posted by RX8on19s
Ric,

I just got an email from USPS stating that your ECU arrived at my house! Can't wait to get there.......:0)
RX8on19s,

Pls keep us all posted....
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Pictures

Here are some pictures of the Piggy-back install.
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Pictures

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Pictures

Welcome to my tuning Office........
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RX8on19s,

Have you done any testing of the unit, and if so how has it been?


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Old 02-08-2004, 05:06 PM
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Hey!
Looks a lot like MY tuning office! :p

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Yeah...

I would be very interested in hearing how everything is going as well...

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Thumbs up Ric Shaw ecu

Guys,

Let me start by saying that Ric is truly a man of his word. He has delivered to us a fully functional piggy-back ecu to the US.

The first unit I received had an issue that trigger the Cel light (Check engine light) to flash on & off at high RPM's. This issue has now been corrected. Today, the second unit arrived and the car is now running hard!!

If all goes well, the car will be put on the dyno tomorrow. I will post the results. Once again Ric, thanks for letting me be part of your ecu development & testing.

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Old 02-28-2004, 06:03 PM
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Aargghhh!! Need.....more......info!

If this unit performs the way I think it will, I will purchase one TODAY!! Please let us know how it feels, ease of installation, and dyno results.

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any more information on the unit lately??????
Old 03-01-2004, 05:12 AM
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RX8on19S have you used the logging yet? will be waiting for your dyno results. did you get the blank off plug i sent ?
we will be an line with product soon with a new web site.
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We have a cost yet?Im about ti order an ecu mod just not sure which.Putting my 5zigens on this weekend.
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Rx8on19's did you get dyno results yet? How is the tuning going?

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Ric Shaw ECU

Guys,

I did not have a chance to dyno this weekend and I know that is what everyone wants to see.

What I can tell you now is that there is a big difference in the way the car accelerates from beginning to end. The difference is especially noticeable when you're in the 3,000 to 7,000 RPM range.

Ric's ECU can control the following elements via a beautiful Windows interface.

•A/F ratios
•Ignition Timing
•Two AUX ports (Can be used to activate NOS at specific RPM)

A few of you have asked me about the install. The install is not a plug-n-play (plug-n-pray). It requires that you tap into several wires located inside the PCM box. It took my buddy and me about three hour to complete. Most of the time was dedicated to hiding the wires and insuring that the taps were correct.

Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the product and Ric has been a tremendous help. I will post the HP figures probably by next week. Here are some picture of the unit & the install.

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