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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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Can the software be added to the chip i've already got as Martoon mapped it in January and i'm very happy with it but fancy Launch control for the up coming RWYB 1/4 Mile day at Stratford Raceway.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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Only if it's an MSD chip m8.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by KSA-Cossie
Only if it's an MSD chip m8.
I think that Stu can do that

if Stu can't do, you can contact RPLAB, they can do the job ....
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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good post as i was wondering this too.....u got any contact for rplab?

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the website http://rp-lab.com/hp.shtml
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Originally Posted by cossie4i
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If you can teach me how to create boost without moving then i'll knock launch control on the head
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Originally Posted by sygjim
you can contact RPLAB, they can do the job ....
Do you just send them your chip?
Or do you need to buy there software?
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Originally Posted by Sonic Boom
If you can teach me how to create boost without moving then i'll knock launch control on the head
Rich
Would you not need Anti Lag aswell for that?
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Originally Posted by fiend
Would you not need Anti Lag aswell for that?
Launch control creates boost at a stand still at a set rpm;
Taken from MSD's website:


"Simply flick a switch and your L8 launch control or P8 Launch Control is active, all you have to do now is bury the pedal to the carpet and you will see, and hear your turbocharger come onto boost and your rev limiter activate at around 3750 rpm. Lift the clutch, disengage launch control and your away, your normal rev limiter is resumed and you are off down the road at maximum speed!
The boost depends on the spec of the engine but will likely be between 10 and 35psi whilst active."

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Originally Posted by Sonic Boom
Do you just send them your chip?
Or do you need to buy there software?
Cheers Rich
it's like changing the firmware of your mobile phone, the program is change and the data are same than before ....

I am sure that Stu can do that because i know who had wrote the program ...

but it will be expensive, you will pay for the transfer work from one chip to another and you will pay for the little board under the chip which will crypt it...

and after, your original tuner will not be able to change something on your chip ....
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The LC is a form of antilag.
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Originally Posted by Sonic Boom
Launch control creates boost at a stand still at a set rpm;
Taken from MSD's website:


"Simply flick a switch and your L8 launch control or P8 Launch Control is active, all you have to do now is bury the pedal to the carpet and you will see, and hear your turbocharger come onto boost and your rev limiter activate at around 3750 rpm. Lift the clutch, disengage launch control and your away, your normal rev limiter is resumed and you are off down the road at maximum speed!
The boost depends on the spec of the engine but will likely be between 10 and 35psi whilst active."

Rich
Ah I see, cheers for the info!
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