I was wondering is it possible to use the accessport stage2 maps then get a tune from pdx because I want to be able to switch back to stock some times or would just going to pdx save money and time

PDX should be able to create a map and load it onto your AP...

I was wondering is it possible to use the accessport stage2 maps then get a tune from pdx because I want to be able to switch back to stock some times or would just going to pdx save money and time

I just got my PDX maps today.. . and feels 10X smoother so far.. . only drove 20 miles or so. Anyway. . go to PDX or order their maps. Just tell tham you want a "stock style" realtime map.
They make a Base. .which has to flashed to run their realtime maps over. . you cannot run Cobb realtime maps. They will make you whatever maps you want. I got 7 total. Check them out.

I got 7 total. Check them out.Link?

Opps.. here:http://www.pdxtuning.com/mapupgrade.htm :banana:

I just got my PDX maps today.. . and feels 10X smoother so far.. . only drove 20 miles or so. Anyway. . go to PDX or order their maps. Just tell tham you want a "stock style" realtime map.
They make a Base. .which has to flashed to run their realtime maps over. . you cannot run Cobb realtime maps. They will make you whatever maps you want. I got 7 total. Check them out.

Just got mine via email today, they sent the same amount to me as well. They did mention that I should switch to one step colder spark plugs, did they tell you this too? What would happen if I didn't switch?

JamesR : In every email to Tim B. . I mentioned the 1 colder plugs and never said anything ???? From my experience with my 87GN. . Im running a CR-43TS over the reg R-44TS. C=copper. It pretty much eliminated my det around 5000RPM when I was once seeing some. . idles smoother too.
I will email TimB and ask. . plugs hard to change BTW? Whats your thoughts on the plugs?

JamesR : In every email to Tim B. . I mentioned the 1 colder plugs and never said anything ???? From my experience with my 87GN. . Im running a CR-43TS over the reg R-44TS. C=copper. It pretty much eliminated my det around 5000RPM when I was once seeing some. . idles smoother too.
I will email TimB and ask. . plugs hard to change BTW? Whats your thoughts on the plugs?

Not sure on the plug issue, I would rather not change them if I didn't have to, I'm new to all of this. I won't use the PDX maps yet until I get a definite answer. Tim recommended the BKR7EIX (NGK iridium) or the BCPR7ES (copper).
He said he highly recommends these while running the maps he sent. I looked at a DIY on how to change these and it looks like a PITA. I also read somewhere that you should go one step colder if you are increasing your HP 75-100 over stock HP, not sure if this applies to me.

Id rather not mess with them either. I know enough to leave alone type thing. . Id hate to F something up. . crossthread etc. Ill wait and see and do some more reading. Sounds to me they should perform better over the stock (we are running way over stock levels of boost).

Id rather not mess with them either. I know enough to leave alone type thing. . Id hate to F something up. . crossthread etc. Ill wait and see and do some more reading. Sounds to me they should perform better over the stock (we are running way over stock levels of boost).

This is exactly what Tim B wrote in his email



"I do highly recommend that you change your sparks plugs to versions that are one step colder. A properly gapped, colder plug will allow much better performance through detonation resistance <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">

I really want to run the PDX maps but I really don't want to blow anything up, do you think it would be safe to do with the stock plugs?

Yeah. . .since the provide datalogging software free. . when I get a used ladtop I can send them my logs and they should be able to determine that. Ill email def going to email TimB. I wouldnt think my maps would need to be changed. .but could be wrong??

^^Yeah, I'm pretty confident that these guys know what they're doing. I haven't logged any of my runs yet but I have done it in the past with the tari software that he sent. I'll probably load the maps and send a log to him so he can tell me if anything needs tweaking.

me too. Lots of varibles. My climate,fuel grade,brand. im catted. I have a K&N Typhoon too? so who knows. Much much colder uphere. Its 19* and I just went for a blast.. slowly getting on it. . .WOW!!!! there is an xtra powerband now and wakes right up app. 4000RPM now very different then the Cobb OTS map. . I really wasnt looking.(maybe a AVCS tweak) def smoother. Cold start was nice and smooth and seemed quieter over all. It idles better and more lively.

Out of topic here, how long does it take them to e-mail you back with the maps?

I haven't logged any of my runs yet but I have done it in the past with the tari software that he sent.

:lol: You mean to tell me that PDX is distributing Tari software for logging purposes. Now that's funny! Well, at least it's getting its uses. Gota love the free software community... these companies should at least maybe donate something to the core people that work on these projects if they are willing to freely distribute the software to benefit themselves. It would be the least they could do. Not saying there's anything wrong with them using this way, but I'm sure a little gratitude would be welcome by those individuals involved.

:lol: You mean to tell me that PDX is distributing Tari software for logging purposes. Now that's funny! Well, at least it's getting its uses. Gota love the free software community... these companies should at least maybe donate something to the core people that work on these projects if they are willing to freely distribute the software to benefit themselves. It would be the least they could do. Not saying there's anything wrong with them using this way, but I'm sure a little gratitude would be welcome by those individuals involved.
They didn't actually send me software, they just sent me a link, which I knew about before but never used until now.

Out of topic here, how long does it take them to e-mail you back with the maps?
A few days, I think I ordered mine on a Thursday evening and got them via e-mail on Sunday

This is exactly what Tim B wrote in his email



"I do highly recommend that you change your sparks plugs to versions that are one step colder. A properly gapped, colder plug will allow much better performance through detonation resistance <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">

I really want to run the PDX maps but I really don't want to blow anything up, do you think it would be safe to do with the stock plugs?

If PDX tells you to run 1 step colder plugs I would. It doesn't sound like it's required, but for your engines safety I would. You have to replace your plugs eventually anyways, so the questions is why not change them now.

PDX has been recommending TARI since the first revision. And they send the link, not the software. They are supporting the project well by giving credibility.

how much did it cost for your 7 maps?

PDX has been recommending TARI since the first revision. And they send the link, not the software. They are supporting the project well by giving credibility.

Good to hear... but even if they sent the software it's not like that would be illegal... since it's free. ;)

It's good to finally see "major" players in the community push the use of these tools you guys have been working so hard on.

BTW, the above posts weren't meant to be negative in any way if that's how you read them. :)

(I can't wait for the future to come where we can have video forums... I'm sure it'll be easier to judge someone's attitude from that kind of visual aid.) ;)

what happens when you switch to stock mode and you still have colder plugs? :confused:

what happens when you switch to stock mode and you still have colder plugs? :confused:

Good question but why do you want to switch to stock mode?

Good to hear... but even if they sent the software it's not like that would be illegal... since it's free. ;)

It's good to finally see "major" players in the community push the use of these tools you guys have been working so hard on.

BTW, the above posts weren't meant to be negative in any way if that's how you read them. :)

(I can't wait for the future to come where we can have video forums... I'm sure it'll be easier to judge someone's attitude from that kind of visual aid.) ;)
Oh God no! I am posting right now in my underwear. Do you really want to see that? (If yes, don't tell me!) :eek:

Oh God no! I am posting right now in my underwear.

TMI :p

PDX has been recommending TARI since the first revision. And they send the link, not the software. They are supporting the project well by giving credibility.

Not to hijack this thread, but I can't wait for someone like PDX to start making maps that can be loaded via EcuFlash. I would gladly pay them $150 for a few custom maps. I just don't want to have to spend the $600 on the AP.

Now back to your regularly scheduled program.

Damn, I'm up for that!!! We already know they like using the Tari products. What's missing is a really good library of map offsets for everyone. No one and I mean NO ONE is building one. They are all hyped up on programming their own software for tuning or otherwise. There's already ecuEdit which is perfect. What more do you need? What we need are the damn offsets to edit all the maps out there correctly. When that's out I'd love to see tuners using those apps to make maps. Like you said... there's a lot of people who would gladly pay for maps like that if the tuners would send it to them.

Here's to making it happen! :banana:

Good question but why do you want to switch to stock mode?


:rolleyes: ;) or valet or whatever.....