I have indeed got the costs, but just to explain these before hand (as I know you're all going to whinge ). Because they have to be shipped backwards and forwards to Europe and the money has to be transferred to an account in Eastern Europe, all of which adds a large mount of money to the cost. Also, it needs to have a suitable amount on to enable trade discount to be given to the tuners (so they can actually earn something from it, otherwise why would they chose to use it if they have to pay the same as Joe Public?) and also it needs enough money on to cover any technical queries that will all be directed through Harvey (where a response will be given immediately or at the worse case scenario if it has to be referred to RP Labs, within 24 hours). It only needs Harvey to be on the phone for a few hours over a period of time - answering one person's queries - to wipe all the profit, as his time is money.

ECU mod for mapper, PC Software, communication lead (pro package) is £640 + VAT + delivery of ECU to Germany. This price would be subject to customer providing a working std L8 ECU with a standard board fitted.

The software package is configured to a lap top, but subsequent ECUs are then £480 + VAT + delivery to Germany (which can be mapped from your lap top).

Dizzyless is an extra £95 + VAT option and needs to be specified at time of ordering.

Trade is £540 + VAT for the full kit and £480 + VAT for the ECUs thereafter.

Obviously, it appears initially VERY expensive, until you compare it with equivalent ECUs - for example, Pectel T2, which is £700 + VAT. You then need a new loom to suit - £350 minimum from Ryan, then you find it only supports high impedence injectors - another additional cost.

At the moment we are tied by the scale of supply and demand for the ECU. I have suggested that RP Labs reduce the cost of the ECU in order to give a greater turn-over and reach his break-even point later, but they have sunk so much money into the development of this product, that they need to see a return ASAP (which is understandable).

I hope this clarifies. Sorry for the delay in responding, but I very rarely come on the net at weekends and only usually to check PMs that I am expecting.

This is not a cheap product with no back up, this is a professional system, with professional people dealing with it, with the back-up I know you have come to expect from anything I deal with. It is still cheaper than all the other ECUs on the market (especially for the Pro-market), when you add all the other things that you need to sort with the other ECUs. Also, the user friendliness of this product is better (IMO), than all other similar priced ECUs.

RP Lab Map Editor Pro Features
· Read and program the calibration portion (maps) of ECU is matter of mouse click. Typically it takes 7 seconds to download or upload the maps from/to the ECU. No need to burn chips, or even open the ECU, it is all done via serial communication channel.
· Edit maps either offline or on fly using Live edit technology, with a pointer showing which cells of fuel and ignition maps are being currently used and how close is the particular cell matched.
· All the maps and most calibration constants are expressed by their real world value.
· Wide range of vehicles supported, upon interest the library can be extended. To mention some of the vehicles: Ford Cosworth with level 8 Weber ECU, Lancia Delta Integrale, Lancia Dedra, Fiat Tipo / Tempra, Fiat Croma etc.
· Full access to calibration portion means this is also an ideal tool when injection system is being custom installed.
· Program all Map Editor compatible ECUs.
· Password protected maps for increased security. Only if the correct password has been supplied, the ECU could be read or written.
· Map files encrypted, only the user that saved the maps could open them.
· Map comments of up to 16 characters stored in the ECU, extended description saved on hard drive.
· Support for distributorless ignition system enabled ECUs.
· One auxiliary ECU output (e.g. water injection, radiator fan etc) can be controlled.
· IAW Monitor software included – watch, scope, log the engine parameters using embedded diagnostic interface over serial link.
· Error codes retrieval and actuators (fuel pump, injectors, coils, boost control valve etc) diagnostics.
· Virtual analog dashboard showing the most important engine parameters.
· Adjustable closed loop fueling using narrow band lambda sensor, or simulated narrow band lambda output on wideband equipment.

It will also be able to support ALS and 8-injectors at a later date (once RP Labs have got back some of their development costs to enable further investment).

Please note that all sales of this product will go through Harvey at SCS (01733 576 614).

If you have any queries about the above, give me a call or drop me an email .