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Old 02-06-2006, 10:40 AM
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Default new collins ecu ?

Anyone tried 1 yet or know any info about them yet? reports?
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Old 02-06-2006, 11:45 AM
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Hi mate,

got one going onto my Cossie engine in a couple of months - will let you know what I think after it's been on the dyno if you want?

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Old 02-06-2006, 12:30 PM
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cheers was thinkin about 1 also keep us informed
Old 02-06-2006, 12:53 PM
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So what is this new Collins ECU???

Is it a new stand alone unit?

Or is it something that only Collins are allowed to map?
Old 02-06-2006, 12:56 PM
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its a replacement for the weber it fits in the weber case and has lots of features 8 inj water inj water spray dizzy less etc etc and is faster than p8 comes with software and is direct link to ecu from laptop £1100 ish inc
Old 02-06-2006, 01:03 PM
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Sounds like they bought the S8 project from simon???
Old 02-06-2006, 01:05 PM
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are they going to manufacture and market the secs ecu? or is this nothing to do with secs.

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Old 02-06-2006, 01:07 PM
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dont think so all the boards have collins on them its in front of pf mag this month,can u imagine if they had warranty claims it it was
Old 02-06-2006, 01:11 PM
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Simon won't be producing them for them. They will have bought the right to produce /plans / his development for themselves to manufacture and sell.

If that IS what they have done?
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Originally Posted by Garage19
Sounds like they bought the S8 project from simon???
No this is there own product and is a damn fine piece of kit!!

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Old 02-06-2006, 01:18 PM
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The S8 product was a good bit of kit too.

Even if it was the S8 they may not wish to advertise the fact to distance themselves from simons poor rep.

I would love to see the mapping software to see if it bares any resemblance to simons.
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I have no direct experience, but according to people who have, the Collins ECU isn't (or should that be wasn't - well not in it's development stage) as good as the S8.

Speak to Julian Godfrey for the full SP .

I would state that the Collins ECU is TOTALLY their own product and nothing to do with Simon. Obviously therefore, the back-up and support will be 100% .

I would also point out that the Webber system isn't dead and buried yet, a new Windows based application (as user friendly as T6) will be available at the end of this month .

A little taster is on this thread.

https://passionford.com/forum/viewto...341&highlight=

An 8 injector set-up will follow along with a P8 version and a "Monitor" .
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Sorry chaps, This product is NOT the S8
Old 02-06-2006, 01:58 PM
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Oops - posted that and didnt see mikes reply.

F*ck me Mike, you managed to pay me a tiny compliment (of sorts),
have a dig at me and then add a blatent sales pitch all in one post.
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Originally Posted by SECS
Sorry chaps, This product is NOT the S8
Also i did not get the S8 ECU back today as said but was text last night to be told wens next week as agreed if i was not going to recive today thanks simon for wens
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Originally Posted by SECS
Oops - posted that and didnt see mikes reply.

F*ck me Mike, you managed to pay me a tiny compliment (of sorts),
have a dig at me and then add a blatent sales pitch all in one post.
Simon,
I openly admit to anyone and everyone that the SECS ECU could have been / should be the best thing that happened to the Cossie world. But coupled to your unreliability / inability to tell the truth, it will never amount to anything . If only someone "clever" had developed it, as I have never met anyone so intelligent / stupid as you in all my life .
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Mike,

The knife in my back is still there if you want it returned
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If it was mine, it would be in your front .
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whats the price on your stuff mike?
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Originally Posted by Tim
whats the price on your stuff mike?
Not been announced yet, but a LOT cheaper than the above replacement (Collins) ECU .
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will you let me know when its ready please ,as im happy with my L8 but the features you mentioned would be a nice improvement.
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Don't worry, it will be announced to the world .
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Is this the italian stuff mike or an adaption?
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An adaption to suit the Cossies with some tweeks asked for by Harvey (full encyrption etc) .
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So is this only available for SCS to map???

Which level Ecu is it that you must have to adapt??

Surely if you count the cost of buying the original ecu (which are going to go up now) your option will work out fairly expensive?
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Originally Posted by Garage19
So is this only available for SCS to map???
Where did you get that idea .

Originally Posted by Garage19
Which level Ecu is it that you must have to adapt??
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Originally Posted by Garage19
Surely if you count the cost of buying the original ecu (which are going to go up now) your option will work out fairly expensive?
Most Cossies come with the ECU already .
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So you are saying that the software is supplied to every customer who buys the ECU upgrade??

Sorry i'm not up to speed with cossie ecus, which ones have an L8 as standard???

So are we talking a price tag of £600 ish?
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Originally Posted by Garage19
So you are saying that the software is supplied to every customer who buys the ECU upgrade??

Sorry i'm not up to speed with cossie ecus, which ones have an L8 as standard???

So are we talking a price tag of £600 ish?
That is correct. It is then up to the customer whether or not he / she choses to lock the software after mapping. Obviously this was aimed at pleasing the pro's as well as the amateurs.

That is the 4x4 Sierra ECU .

Costs have yet to be finalised, but you're looking at somewhere around that figure.
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