Technosquare chip for 2k2?
05-26-2004, 08:17 AM
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Technosquare chip for 2k2?
How do i go about contacting these people to get info on there product and also product avaliblity. I try to do a search but had no luck. Also if anyone knows what type of gains i could expect that would be great!
05-26-2004, 01:54 PM
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05-26-2004, 02:30 PM
#3
a quick search on www.google.com would have found you the answer 
05-26-2004, 07:11 PM
#6
Originally Posted by mjg
Am I the only one that thinks 600 for them to just reprogram your ECU is ridiculous? I mean damn, that's some expensive software!!!
I guess it's a hustle and everyone needs to make money.
I guess it's a hustle and everyone needs to make money.
05-26-2004, 07:29 PM
#7
i believe they calculate time and cost to develop that program for the maximas. As for the ECU, obviously there will be no significant gains stock. But as your mod list increase, so do the performance benefits from the ECU and the higher rev limit + tuned fuel maps and A/F chart.
like the Z/G35's were losing alot of power adding simple intakes and exhaust from the stock ECU attempting to correct back to stock.
like the Z/G35's were losing alot of power adding simple intakes and exhaust from the stock ECU attempting to correct back to stock.
05-26-2004, 07:55 PM
#8
If not many are willing to cash out for what they ask for the upgrade...how in the world will they do business without customers? I think if they lower their asking price, they will have more business thus will be more profitable due to high volume of sales. Not?
Honestly, I did thought about getting it but the gain in performance is minimun if you do not have many mods on your car (like intake or exhaust).
Honestly, I did thought about getting it but the gain in performance is minimun if you do not have many mods on your car (like intake or exhaust).
05-26-2004, 10:34 PM
#10
btw, its $595 for the Z/G35 and $495 for the maxima.
also another thing that wouldn't make them lower the price is when the org ran a GD for the TS ecu at intro pricing no one really wanted it. And it was at that time below $350 IIRC. So why lower the price even more when you can keep it exclusive for members that actually need the performance gains from a aftermarket ecu
for enthusiasts with money to spend, eventually all those NA bolt ons will only gain you XX amount, then you'll need the TS ecu for tuned fuel maps, VTC, rev limiter, etc
also another thing that wouldn't make them lower the price is when the org ran a GD for the TS ecu at intro pricing no one really wanted it. And it was at that time below $350 IIRC. So why lower the price even more when you can keep it exclusive for members that actually need the performance gains from a aftermarket ecu
for enthusiasts with money to spend, eventually all those NA bolt ons will only gain you XX amount, then you'll need the TS ecu for tuned fuel maps, VTC, rev limiter, etc
05-27-2004, 04:17 AM
#12
Originally Posted by Larrio
btw, its $595 for the Z/G35 and $495 for the maxima.
also another thing that wouldn't make them lower the price is when the org ran a GD for the TS ecu at intro pricing no one really wanted it. And it was at that time below $350 IIRC. So why lower the price even more when you can keep it exclusive for members that actually need the performance gains from a aftermarket ecu
for enthusiasts with money to spend, eventually all those NA bolt ons will only gain you XX amount, then you'll need the TS ecu for tuned fuel maps, VTC, rev limiter, etc
also another thing that wouldn't make them lower the price is when the org ran a GD for the TS ecu at intro pricing no one really wanted it. And it was at that time below $350 IIRC. So why lower the price even more when you can keep it exclusive for members that actually need the performance gains from a aftermarket ecu
for enthusiasts with money to spend, eventually all those NA bolt ons will only gain you XX amount, then you'll need the TS ecu for tuned fuel maps, VTC, rev limiter, etc
Did you get it? If so, what is your reviews about its benefits (in daily driving) compare to the amount of money invested? Worth it? <curious>
05-27-2004, 09:07 AM
#13
Originally Posted by VMaximus02
FYI: I've been following the Technosquare since it first introduction. I also email them several times in regards to the development. I don't think the introduction price you'd mentioned applied to the 5.5 gen Maxima.
Did you get it? If so, what is your reviews about its benefits (in daily driving) compare to the amount of money invested? Worth it? <curious>
Did you get it? If so, what is your reviews about its benefits (in daily driving) compare to the amount of money invested? Worth it? <curious>
As for getting it, if you notice I have a 2k1 maxima. There is no ECU out for our cars, but it is currently being developed by TS
05-27-2004, 10:23 AM
#15
Originally Posted by Larrio
I'm sure the GD applied to the 5.5 gen maxima because chesbosto set it up after he was done with his Z ecu. He pushed hard for the ECU to be developed for the maximas and alot of ppl fell through, showing once again why not alot of companies makes good products for us.
As for getting it, if you notice I have a 2k1 maxima. There is no ECU out for our cars, but it is currently being developed by TS
As for getting it, if you notice I have a 2k1 maxima. There is no ECU out for our cars, but it is currently being developed by TS
https://maxima.org/forums/general-maxima-discussion/264412-nismo-radiator-cap.html
The group deal was only applied to the 4th gen. 95/96...I believe.
05-27-2004, 06:32 PM
#17
Originally Posted by Larrio
no, this was way back when the ECU was first developed. Chesbosto fought hard for the ECU to be made for the 5.5 gen.
Can you find the link to that thread? Anyone? I would like to know because I hope/believe that my memory is still in tack!
05-27-2004, 07:00 PM
#18
hmm... seems like your right after all. I was deceived by this thread:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=250541
its about 20 or so pages long
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=250541
its about 20 or so pages long
05-28-2004, 03:21 AM
#19
Well I had the ECU and lost low end, mid range and gained a little up top from the a/f leaning out. They tuned it for my specific mods and dyno charts I provided. The only way someone is really going to get power from this is getting the car dialed in at technosquares facility. I don't count adding mods after the ECU is installed and gaining power from them as the ECU making more power.
I also spent $100's on dynos and nearly $100 shipping it back and forth to get nothing but excuses. It came down to them telling me that the Maxima isn't made for performance so when I upgrade and start modding I will need colder plugs to see gains. Finally after all the hassle of getting a refund Tadashi (sp) finally spilled the beans and said they could never figure out the Automatic program b/c the car was too inconsistant on the dyno. They just used the 6 speed maps which obviously didn't work for me so I was quite upset to find this out *AFTER* almost $200 was wasted and nothing to show for it.
Now for all the guys thinking that the special ECU gained them all this power...look at your a/f curves before and after. The same gains can be gained from an SAFC tuning the car on the dyno IMO. If you were running 11:1 a/f before and 13:1 a/f after thats why you gained the whopping 5-6hp you're seeing on the dyno. [rant over]
I also spent $100's on dynos and nearly $100 shipping it back and forth to get nothing but excuses. It came down to them telling me that the Maxima isn't made for performance so when I upgrade and start modding I will need colder plugs to see gains
. Finally after all the hassle of getting a refund Tadashi (sp) finally spilled the beans and said they could never figure out the Automatic program b/c the car was too inconsistant on the dyno. They just used the 6 speed maps which obviously didn't work for me so I was quite upset to find this out *AFTER* almost $200 was wasted and nothing to show for it.Now for all the guys thinking that the special ECU gained them all this power...look at your a/f curves before and after. The same gains can be gained from an SAFC tuning the car on the dyno IMO. If you were running 11:1 a/f before and 13:1 a/f after thats why you gained the whopping 5-6hp you're seeing on the dyno. [rant over]
05-28-2004, 04:12 AM
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So the only real thing this does, other than lean you out some with out really tuning, is bump the rev limiter up, remove the speed limiter and modify the drive by wire to keep the TB open as you near redline?
Do you think these things plus any benifit us 6sp'ers would see is worth it?
And lastly, did you have them reflash you back or did you keep it?
Do you think these things plus any benifit us 6sp'ers would see is worth it?
And lastly, did you have them reflash you back or did you keep it?
Originally Posted by blubyu2k2
Well I had the ECU and lost low end, mid range and gained a little up top from the a/f leaning out. They tuned it for my specific mods and dyno charts I provided. The only way someone is really going to get power from this is getting the car dialed in at technosquares facility. I don't count adding mods after the ECU is installed and gaining power from them as the ECU making more power.
I also spent $100's on dynos and nearly $100 shipping it back and forth to get nothing but excuses. It came down to them telling me that the Maxima isn't made for performance so when I upgrade and start modding I will need colder plugs to see gains. Finally after all the hassle of getting a refund Tadashi (sp) finally spilled the beans and said they could never figure out the Automatic program b/c the car was too inconsistant on the dyno. They just used the 6 speed maps which obviously didn't work for me so I was quite upset to find this out *AFTER* almost $200 was wasted and nothing to show for it.
Now for all the guys thinking that the special ECU gained them all this power...look at your a/f curves before and after. The same gains can be gained from an SAFC tuning the car on the dyno IMO. If you were running 11:1 a/f before and 13:1 a/f after thats why you gained the whopping 5-6hp you're seeing on the dyno. [rant over]
I also spent $100's on dynos and nearly $100 shipping it back and forth to get nothing but excuses. It came down to them telling me that the Maxima isn't made for performance so when I upgrade and start modding I will need colder plugs to see gains
. Finally after all the hassle of getting a refund Tadashi (sp) finally spilled the beans and said they could never figure out the Automatic program b/c the car was too inconsistant on the dyno. They just used the 6 speed maps which obviously didn't work for me so I was quite upset to find this out *AFTER* almost $200 was wasted and nothing to show for it.Now for all the guys thinking that the special ECU gained them all this power...look at your a/f curves before and after. The same gains can be gained from an SAFC tuning the car on the dyno IMO. If you were running 11:1 a/f before and 13:1 a/f after thats why you gained the whopping 5-6hp you're seeing on the dyno. [rant over]
05-28-2004, 04:40 AM
#21
Originally Posted by maximaman777
So the only real thing this does, other than lean you out some with out really tuning, is bump the rev limiter up, remove the speed limiter and modify the drive by wire to keep the TB open as you near redline?
Originally Posted by maximaman777
Do you think these things plus any benifit us 6sp'ers would see is worth it?
Originally Posted by maximaman777
And lastly, did you have them reflash you back or did you keep it?
Matt
05-28-2004, 04:57 AM
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Thanks!
The only thing that bothers me is that if the TB really starts closing in our cars at higher revs. That is really power robbing by design and may even be why you showed any gains up top.
But that in it's self is not worth getting this done IMHO.
The only thing that bothers me is that if the TB really starts closing in our cars at higher revs. That is really power robbing by design and may even be why you showed any gains up top.
But that in it's self is not worth getting this done IMHO.
05-28-2004, 05:17 AM
#23
Guys, keep in mind the TS also offers Limited Spec version for $350. The L-Spec removes the speed limiter, increased the rev limiter to 7100 rpm (which should be useful with SR20's "secret sauce" IM), and fixes the drive by wire situation. This is probably the way I'm going to go unless I can go to CA and get TS to dyno tune my car.
05-28-2004, 05:28 AM
#24
Originally Posted by 03BlkSETE
Guys, keep in mind the TS also offers Limited Spec version for $350. The L-Spec removes the speed limiter, increased the rev limiter to 7100 rpm (which should be useful with SR20's "secret sause" IM), and fixes the drive by wire situation. This is probably the way I'm going to go unless I can go to CA and get TS to dyno tune my car.
05-28-2004, 06:20 AM
#25
Originally Posted by blubyu2k2
Well I wish they would have had this option when I had mine. I guess they came out with this option after a few complaints from myself and Erik. Hmm I might look into this especially with the IM testing. Is there a link where this is available?
Wow...didn't realize they had that particular program! I'm with blu...looks like the the combo to us for us automatics is the Limited Spec TS ECU and SAFC tuning at the dyno.
05-28-2004, 09:05 AM
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05-28-2004, 08:44 PM
#28
i've talked to the guys at TS and they plan to scrap the maxima header program. Supposedly the 2k2-2k3's get to a point in modding where TS isn't able to figure out the ECU adjustment factor with the headers leaning out the A/F
05-29-2004, 05:51 AM
#29
Originally Posted by Larrio
i've talked to the guys at TS and they plan to scrap the maxima header program. Supposedly the 2k2-2k3's get to a point in modding where TS isn't able to figure out the ECU adjustment factor with the headers leaning out the A/F
Which is why we can use SAFC or another similar device...
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