Basically i need to know if there is anything out there that will enable me to map a car remotely from the comfort of the garage, whilst it is out being driven. There doesnt really need to be much 2 way communication, it will in effect just be the up loading of maps that are stored on a remote pc to the ecu in the car.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

WTF?

 

What?? Have i spelt something wrong??

 

Map a car remotely? What as in 'live' map it?

 

Nope as in map a car without having to actually be in it or connected to it in any way other than wirelessly.

Example, ecu connected to something like a small pda with a mobile phone card in it. Laptop in pit lane with phone card in it. Dial up to the ecu in the car wirelessly and up load a new map.

 

data telemetry and live straming/logging and mapping.

MEGA MONEY!

a few ECU's out there that do it, but i would imagine there about 20-30k?

 

Any info on where to start my search??

 

If only I could understand 'why', it would be easier to know 'how'.

 

i suppose from an it perspective there may be something on the market in the way of wireless serial ports but personally i'd stick to the cable method. not even like it's that cold outside anymore!

 

yes go to pcworld and get their longest extension cable lol

 

F1 use it, that will give you an idea of how much it costs.

I know Bosch do one, as i've seen several, and i dont think you'll like the cost, as im sure the total kit price was something silly.

Motec also do it:

Telemetry - All MoTeC products offer the ability to transmit data from the ECU using a 3rd party radio, to a PC using another radio, for real time monitoring of engine functions. The Telemetry option allows the ECU to transmit this data over the radio's and MoTeC's Telemetry Monitor software allows the tuner to view the data remotely. Note that Telemetry is for real time analysis only. No data storage is done on the PC, however the ECU will still be able to log the data.

Remote Logging - When used in conjunction with the MoTeC Telemetry option, remote logging allows the data which is monitored with Telemetry Monitor, to be stored on the PC and converted to a data format which is readable using MoTeC Interpreter, our data analysis software. Note that the Telemetry option must be enabled in order for Remote Logging to function.

 

Hahaha i have genuine reason for inquiring, its not the fact that i want to stay in the warm!

 

Could be easier to buy a second bucket seat?!!! :blub::blub:

 

Ryan, Cheers matey, that sounds like the puppy, i shall speak to someone there asap