Adaptronic Select Rx-8 Standalone ECU
#176
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General lack of support and inconsistent messaging from the reseller and manufacturer are the biggest things holding it back. I think this has A LOT to do with it still being fairly new to market.
Now don't take that as too disparaging. I just got done exchanging a couple emails with Andy @ Adaptronic over some datalogging stuff (I plan on utilizing my Adaptronic's rs232 output port) to my Android carpc.
With your experience, and the support of SARX, you'd have this thing wired up and purring in no time. Gawd if I only still lived down in San Antonio -- you guys would've saved me from a few headaches these past few months.
Now don't take that as too disparaging. I just got done exchanging a couple emails with Andy @ Adaptronic over some datalogging stuff (I plan on utilizing my Adaptronic's rs232 output port) to my Android carpc.
With your experience, and the support of SARX, you'd have this thing wired up and purring in no time. Gawd if I only still lived down in San Antonio -- you guys would've saved me from a few headaches these past few months.
You are always welcome to come visit SA and be an honorary SARX member
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Nothing worse than teething pains and pissing around though I went through a lot of this with the Haltech. Never did get it running like they said it would. It was nice to tune with....but never did work properly
This sounds a bit better...at least the support seems to be there
Can't say that Haltech was that friendly
This sounds a bit better...at least the support seems to be there
Can't say that Haltech was that friendly
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ShellDude,
can you pm me a bit more on how you got around the SSV? I know we have mine set to open really low, then we tried all over the rpm range with no real luck....thats all that is holding me back from my max power of the 6 port & I'll call it a garage build since I will not give credit to the company that put this kit together, since all i used was the turbo and a few scraps from it!
can you pm me a bit more on how you got around the SSV? I know we have mine set to open really low, then we tried all over the rpm range with no real luck....thats all that is holding me back from my max power of the 6 port & I'll call it a garage build since I will not give credit to the company that put this kit together, since all i used was the turbo and a few scraps from it!
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ShellDude,
can you pm me a bit more on how you got around the SSV? I know we have mine set to open really low, then we tried all over the rpm range with no real luck....thats all that is holding me back from my max power of the 6 port & I'll call it a garage build since I will not give credit to the company that put this kit together, since all i used was the turbo and a few scraps from it!
can you pm me a bit more on how you got around the SSV? I know we have mine set to open really low, then we tried all over the rpm range with no real luck....thats all that is holding me back from my max power of the 6 port & I'll call it a garage build since I will not give credit to the company that put this kit together, since all i used was the turbo and a few scraps from it!
I can get the actual pins and factory loom wires if necessary.
#182
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Thanks for taking the time to share your findings Shell. I will pass them along to Andy and see if some updates can be done for future/current users.
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Sure thing Elliot! Picked her up today. Really disappointed with my turbo... takes a ton of boost to generate any reasonable amount of power.... but the power is back where it used to be with the stock greddy... just took 3 more pounds of boost to get there.
Looking forward to the updates. I've got a couple things to install this weekend... oil filter relocation kit, ms front strut bar, and a grounding kit.
Looking forward to the updates. I've got a couple things to install this weekend... oil filter relocation kit, ms front strut bar, and a grounding kit.
#186
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/\ I'm not sure what to tell you . 3 extra pound of boost should make you more power - full stop . If it doesn't something is wrong - how can i help any more than that without an intimate knowledge of yr setup ?
You say it is the turbo - I'm saying it isn't . That should help you in that you can now look for what the real issue is .......
You say it is the turbo - I'm saying it isn't . That should help you in that you can now look for what the real issue is .......
#187
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Its looking like these problems are not present on ADM/JDM cars which they have been on. Andy is working on some what sound like simple fixes to remedy these..
#188
I am using this in my S/C 4 port A/T RX8 atm
Ill post my unbias review
My car was tuned by Andy from Adaptronics himself (creator)
Andy is a terrific person, awesome support, very friendly and knowledgeable and more then happy to provide after sale customer service.
In terms of power wise, had abit of issue using the Protuner as it was leaning out at top, no problems with adaptronics.
Andy can rewire the unit to support 4 port.
Power runs are very smooth.
Very easy to adjust tune on the run, just need a USB & Laptop.
It is somehow covering my CEL. (see it light up for a second then its gone)
Closed loop is tied to rear 02 sensor, mine isnt working so having really rich spikes on decel, but idle/cruise are steady 14.7 AFR.
Slight finesse required for cold startup and temperature control. However it has temperature adjustment tables that are easily accessed for both low and high load (you can pick the MAP value where it changes over)
Full dynamic picture showing where your fuel adjustments are coming from. (e.g Coolant Temp X - (+ - Trim)
Some negatives
Slight hesitation on throttle due to delay in MAP, can be tuned to be very minimal, only feel it when taking off and very slightly touching pedal.
No control over IDLE/Fans etc, im using Protuner to control my Idle and Fans. Idle is very smooth at 1,000rpm, mixture right on 14.7, it doesnt seem to clash with each other.
Logs doesnt capture as much data as Protuner
All in all, very happy with the product, instant changes, no fear of wiping another ECU
Ill post my unbias review
My car was tuned by Andy from Adaptronics himself (creator)
Andy is a terrific person, awesome support, very friendly and knowledgeable and more then happy to provide after sale customer service.
In terms of power wise, had abit of issue using the Protuner as it was leaning out at top, no problems with adaptronics.
Andy can rewire the unit to support 4 port.
Power runs are very smooth.
Very easy to adjust tune on the run, just need a USB & Laptop.
It is somehow covering my CEL. (see it light up for a second then its gone)
Closed loop is tied to rear 02 sensor, mine isnt working so having really rich spikes on decel, but idle/cruise are steady 14.7 AFR.
Slight finesse required for cold startup and temperature control. However it has temperature adjustment tables that are easily accessed for both low and high load (you can pick the MAP value where it changes over)
Full dynamic picture showing where your fuel adjustments are coming from. (e.g Coolant Temp X - (+ - Trim)
Some negatives
Slight hesitation on throttle due to delay in MAP, can be tuned to be very minimal, only feel it when taking off and very slightly touching pedal.
No control over IDLE/Fans etc, im using Protuner to control my Idle and Fans. Idle is very smooth at 1,000rpm, mixture right on 14.7, it doesnt seem to clash with each other.
Logs doesnt capture as much data as Protuner
All in all, very happy with the product, instant changes, no fear of wiping another ECU
#189
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I have verified that it is not passing the readiness tests. Will need to plug in my AP and hope its CEL suppression does the trick.
Last edited by ShellDude; 08-04-2012 at 10:12 AM.
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A couple more updates ... ownership AND possession are great things!
I've disabled the Select's automatic CEL reset option and am in the process of inventorying CELs and monitoring the readiness tests. I'm certain I'll get this stuff to pass without too much hassle.
Elliot I'm interested in implementing an external wide band input and was looking at the Innovate MTX-L. MTX-L Wideband O2 Digital Air/fuel Ratio Gauge
Do you have any experience with this specific all-in-one solution? What would the WARI Analog Calibration and Secondary Serial Input settings be for it if it is compatible?
Thanks in advance,
Shell
I've disabled the Select's automatic CEL reset option and am in the process of inventorying CELs and monitoring the readiness tests. I'm certain I'll get this stuff to pass without too much hassle.
Elliot I'm interested in implementing an external wide band input and was looking at the Innovate MTX-L. MTX-L Wideband O2 Digital Air/fuel Ratio Gauge
Do you have any experience with this specific all-in-one solution? What would the WARI Analog Calibration and Secondary Serial Input settings be for it if it is compatible?
Thanks in advance,
Shell
#191
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Have you looked into the PLX Wideband multigauge? Their support is great and it has different options for logging. It also allows you to read up to 16 other PLX modules. I have it and love it so far.
DM-6 Touch Screen Multi Gauge - PLX Devices Inc - USA
DM-6 Touch Screen Multi Gauge - PLX Devices Inc - USA
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That is definitely a fine looking gauge. With its sensor module supporting Wideband Linear 0-5V output with (what looks like) a 3.5mm stereo plug all I'd need is a 3.5mm to 2.5mm cable to wire it up.
It looks like Adaptronic has teamed up with Innovate on a couple different fronts so I'll likely stay there. The warm fuzzy factor between selecting "Innovate XXX" and "Generic 0-5V" in their tuning software will likely win me over.
I've heard great things about both manufacturers.... although I still find it funny that the whole lot of them use the same Bosch LSU4.2 sensor.
It looks like Adaptronic has teamed up with Innovate on a couple different fronts so I'll likely stay there. The warm fuzzy factor between selecting "Innovate XXX" and "Generic 0-5V" in their tuning software will likely win me over.
I've heard great things about both manufacturers.... although I still find it funny that the whole lot of them use the same Bosch LSU4.2 sensor.
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Here's the other Innovate Wideband gauge I'm looking at. I'm actually leaning more towards this one as it is a closer match to my remaining Cobalt gauges.
Autoplicity.com. Innovate Motorsports G3 Complete Wideband Gauge Kit (2 1/16 52mm) with LC-1 O2 Sensor, Bung and Plug - 3802
as compared to the MTX-L:
Autoplicity.com. Innovate Motorsports G3 Complete Wideband Gauge Kit (2 1/16 52mm) with LC-1 O2 Sensor, Bung and Plug - 3802
as compared to the MTX-L:
Last edited by ShellDude; 08-05-2012 at 09:21 PM.
#195
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Totally loving this ECU... smoothed out a rough spot with Dave today and learned how to do my own tweaking moving foward... that was my last hurdle (mastering the ECU).
Am too chicken **** to try and flash new AP maps while the Adaptronic is connected. Until someone with bigger ***** tries it I'll simply continue to disconnect / reconnect in the meantime.
Running the base Cobb Race map with increased OMP + suppression of rich / o2 codes. All readiness tests are passing.
Am too chicken **** to try and flash new AP maps while the Adaptronic is connected. Until someone with bigger ***** tries it I'll simply continue to disconnect / reconnect in the meantime.
Running the base Cobb Race map with increased OMP + suppression of rich / o2 codes. All readiness tests are passing.
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Can you send me a picture of how you bypassed the wiring for the SSV ect.? Im in Boston now, but I plan on tackling this when Im home at Christmas...in the snow.
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Exchanged a couple emails with Andy. He's very confident that there should be no interference flashing wise as the Adaptronic does nothing on the OBD2 bus. In fact with the mode that I have it in now it won't even connect to attempt to reset codes.
I have a couple more CELs to suppress (got an EVAP code last night) and will suck it up and flash via AP with the Adaptronic in-line.
I have a couple more CELs to suppress (got an EVAP code last night) and will suck it up and flash via AP with the Adaptronic in-line.