Re: Turbo Vic's failed attempt at becoming a tuner research thread SFW
 

I dislike the xd16 because of price and the gauge. Moving it from car to car would be a pain. I got the o-meter because it was so small, and I can use suction cups to temp mount it onto the windshield. When you're street tuning, eyes on the road is #1, everything else is #2.

I'd also suggest you get an SSI-4. It can accept pressure sensors, can read almost any ignition (to get RPM signal), and therefore you can use it with ---- like carb'd cars very accurately. Thats the other reason I got that combo - my 67 bird has some POS 870cfm carb on a sbc, and sucks ass when it comes to response. But nothings cooler than hesitating during a launch and instantly transitioning to a massive burnout. :y

Re: i just got a innovate #3781 xd-16 standalone w/ gauge kit and lc1 for $200
 

Agreed. The LC-1 unit is good for permanent install, but the LM-1 is best for moving from car to car. I guess you could try putting a cig lighter plug on the power wires for the LC-1 if you really wanted to try it, still gonna be a pita though.

Re: i just got a innovate #3781 xd-16 standalone w/ gauge kit and lc1 for $200
 

i offered it on a group by on this forum early this year for a price more than 20% below $200 so suck my dick you man munching fag.

Re: i just got a innovate #3781 xd-16 standalone w/ gauge kit and lc1 for $200
 

:1 you just owned yourself buddy. You should probably go buy some decent rope.

Re: i just got a innovate #3781 xd-16 standalone w/ gauge kit and lc1 for $200
 

So you offered a $400 unit for less than $160...and Im the homo. Thats below your cost...so have fun with the lose :6

Re: Turbo Vic's failed attempt at becoming a tuner research thread SFW
 

wow, i never expected that from chris ;D ;D ;D

Re: Turbo Vic's failed attempt at becoming a tuner research thread SFW
 

so last nite i cameto the realization that i totaly suck at desoldering. i am using one of those radioshack bulb style desolders. i am looking at getting a good one, just lost on what to get. do they have all in one units that will suck up the solder and spit out good solder when i got to put chips in? i totally suck at all aspects of soldeing 100%, worse than spelling and grammer!

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/2342/dsm018.jpg

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/6503/dsm022.jpg

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/9182/dsm023.jpg

i was looking at some hakko desoldering stations on ebay, but there are just soo many different ones.

Re: Turbo Vic's failed attempt at becoming a tuner research thread SFW
 

hey thats the desoldering iron I use. They work good you just need to take a dremel tool and file the tip down a little smaller and they work great ive chipped quite a few ecu's using that same rig.

Re: Turbo Vic's failed attempt at becoming a tuner research thread SFW
 

yeah, but i am looking for a unit to do soldering and deolsdering. i almost brought this $500 unit last nite, but i dont want to buy some total crap. oh well, i guess you live and learn

Re: Turbo Vic's failed attempt at becoming a tuner research thread SFW
 

i was able to use that same sucker style iron... that tip to file down the end is a really good idea... im gonna give it a try

oh and you gotta let that fucker heat up for like an hour before you use it... it will work good for ya then