Re: SCT X3 /SF3 Issues?

by BCP Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:41 am

Smokeurhonda wrote:
BCP wrote:
Smokeurhonda wrote:Brian, is the device capable of supporting more then one tune? I know in the diablo predator like I have there are "can tunes" or generic performance tunes depending on octane of fuel. Then there is also a slot for a custom tune. I know you said you tried loading the custom tune from AM. Is there just a regular 93 performance tune that you can load up? If so try that, you will probably see a mild increase in performance. Also you can try manually increaseing timing for a performance gain. When my car ran on the motor, then can tune didn't make a whole lot of difference untill I maxed out the timing. Even maxing out the timing on that device was still safe because of the limitations in the parameters adjustablility. Hope this helps.

Yep...can hold three custom and then it has the strategy tunes where input what mods you have etc. Tried that, wasnt impressed either. Maybe my car just runs good as it is...lol. The guy from AM wrote back and said to try reloading the tune, that sometimes that helps...wtf? This makes tuning with the PMS in the LX seem ever better than before.

I would agree to reload the tune one more time. I have heard about tunes not fully writing the pcm causeing corruption in the parameters. Your last and final option would be custom dyno/wideband tuning, but I don't know if you wanna go that route on such a basic street setup.

Its not worth it to go that extreme for a basic bolt on car; hell, my LX has never even been on a friggin dyno to be tuned. l figured the tuner would help some and adjust the speedo for the gears as advertised. Since it does neither on my car, im not going to fool with it anymore. The car runs well and i will have to do something else for the speedo anyway.

by Smokeurhonda Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:59 pm

Well I agree, if it's not doing what you want, get rid of it.

by mwm07gt Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:18 am

timeout...
can you select tire revs/mile...
thats how my speedo is adjusted with my tuner...
and im like 99% sure yours is 100%compatible with teh cobra.
i thought 97's and 98's were pretty much the same, and a good friend of mine back home is using one on his car(98 cobra), and has 4.30's and his speedo is spot on

by BCP Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:00 pm

mwm07gt wrote:timeout...
can you select tire revs/mile...
thats how my speedo is adjusted with my tuner...
and im like 99% sure yours is 100%compatible with teh cobra.
i thought 97's and 98's were pretty much the same, and a good friend of mine back home is using one on his car(98 cobra), and has 4.30's and his speedo is spot on

Nope, doesnt give me that option. SCT X3 /SF3 Issues? - Page 2 40218

by Smokeurhonda Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:12 am

Maybe you got the wrong tuner dude.

by mwm07gt Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:25 pm

idk thats shitty man. i'll trade my xcal2 for your 3!!!
Smile

by BCP Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:42 pm

mwm07gt wrote:idk thats shitty man. i'll trade my xcal2 for your 3!!!

I'll trade you my XCAL 3 for some cash....and you can sell your XCAL 2! SCT X3 /SF3 Issues? - Page 2 298203

by Boobinspector Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:44 pm

Look dude if it is an xcal 3 keep it. I have had issues with my xcal before and sct is awsome with customer service. If you have any questions or issues just contact them. I mean you have to talk to AM but call SCT first they will give you more accurate info and help. Also SCT is able to fix most issues with Xcal 3 by using remote direct.

by chrisverneuil Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:28 am

Hmm weried. Anyone with the U7145 Does urs boot slowly. Mine does and going to any menus takes forever. Ive got the latest firmware on it.

by Boobinspector Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:10 am

Mine is pretty quick. It does take a little while for tunes to go from the CPU to the XCAL., But gettiing the tune into the Car cpu is pretty quick as well. You might want to call SCT customer support. Trust me the wait on hold is worth it.

by chrisverneuil Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:44 am

I have a diablo sport sorry. But probly the same. Though i did buy it from someone idk if thatll make a differance

by Smokeurhonda Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:11 pm

How slow is slow? I've got a diablo and mine only takes about 25 sec to boot

by chrisverneuil Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:27 pm

Hmm well back in august with o3silvergt had a diablo and his took like 10 sec to boot and accessing any menu was like a sec. Mine takes like 30 too boot and 10 to 15 to load menus.

by Lester Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:27 pm

i have 4:10s and there is this box under the shifter from brothers electronics, im no expert but it is the speed calibration box, its wired to the positive side of the lighter and grounded to the center chassis

by alkemist Sat Jan 09, 2010 12:08 am

Sorry to hear about your experience. From what I have gathered, AM's tunes are towards the bottom of the list. I have no idea why they would configure a tune that would not operate correctly. I purchased my tuner and tunes from Brenspeed, currently in the works. I heard Bamachips is really good too, possibly better than Brenspeed but they are a bit behind right now and may take a little bit to get to you. You may be able to find someone else to write a good tune for that tuner.. No idea if AM will refund you.

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