Who is going to purchase V3 when its released?

Drift_SM · Nov 20, 2008

I had the opportunity to spend some time with Tom at the shootout. He explained to me all the new features of V3 and the changes comming to his company now called ECMtuning. I was also lucky enough to preview it on a local members car who tom gave a test version to at the shoot out.

From that day on I was sold. I am 100% positive I am going to purchase V3 when it is released. I am curious to see who else is buying it, or upgrading.

Dserge · Nov 20, 2008

I am going to buy it because there is no reason to buy V2 if there is a V3.
Would anyone like to enlighten me on what some of the new features are..

I know you don't need a MAFT translator any longer, can anyone confirm this?

1992awdlaser · Nov 20, 2008

Dserge said:
I am going to buy it because there is no reason to buy V2 if there is a V3.
Would anyone like to enlighten me on what some of the new features are..

I know you don't need a MAFT translator any longer, can anyone confirm this?

Search. There are two threads that have this information. If you want to make it easier just search for posts by twdorris.

snowborder714 · Nov 20, 2008

I'll be picking it up at some point. Not sure when, seeing as the car gets put away for the winter (so no real reason to pick it up right at release). But we'll see

Dserge: You can't purchase V2 anymore (unless you get it used) as they have halted sales to get ready for the V3 release. You are correct you will not need the translator anymore. Any question you have can probably be answered in this thread. If not, feel free to ask in there as Tom has been answering as many questions as he can.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/hangout/294169-dsmlink-v3.html

blazebolt · Nov 20, 2008

I would like to upgrade to V3, but for my current setup and needs, V2 is sufficient. Possibly later when I run out of parts to throw at it or decide to go with a GM MAF.

dazzellerr · Nov 20, 2008

well, i have the eprom, was going to get the v2, but since the taleon will not be finished by years end, v3 it will be for me.

i guess i will have to do some reading now on v3.

1992awdlaser · Nov 20, 2008

dazzellerr said:
well, i have the eprom, was going to get the v2, but since the taleon will not be finished by years end, v3 it will be for me.

i guess i will have to do some reading now on v3.

V3 has the ability to be tuned the same way as V2 if you want it to. You can chose between the slider way and load based within the program.

Detective Coating · Nov 20, 2008

Have V2, I'll be upgrading to V3 probably in the spring since it's a little too cold out now to mess with the MAF for a good summer tune. I'll save them one copy from the backorder

To answer the question above, you do not need a MAF-T, they have a cable and I believe the price is $75.

TSG59_Steve · Nov 20, 2008

Haha, I find it humerous its a thread asking if you're going to buy it but there is no option for NO.

I'm upgrading from v2.

1qkfwd · Nov 20, 2008

My money is in the bank. I will be upgrading from V2, I can't wait.

1992awdlaser · Nov 20, 2008

TSG59_Steve said:
Haha, I find it humerous its a thread asking if you're going to buy it but there is no option for NO.

I'm upgrading from v2.

It says "who is going to purchase" not " Are you going to purchase."

TOONAH · Nov 20, 2008

I intend to purchase V3 for my project car. Especially the new non-eprom version that plugs into the
processor slot with its own non-volatile memory. Its too risky buying used ECU's on Ebay. Got ripped twice now.

crimsondragon · Nov 20, 2008

I want to upgrade. Depending on the price of the upgrade, I may get it or I may just stick with V2 and hold off speed density a little longer.

snowborder714 · Nov 20, 2008

The upgrade is $175 and you will be able to flash your chip with new firmware once they get speed density implemented for no extra cost.

dazzellerr · Nov 20, 2008

1992awdlaser said:
V3 has the ability to be tuned the same way as V2 if you want it to. You can chose between the slider way and load based within the program.

yeah, i read that part, my problem is i have zero experience with any tuning software besides a wideband LOL

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i looked at the available info, head is swiming now haha. but i am still going to buy a v3.

on a side note, does it support C.O.P. setups? i am sure it does.

snowborder714 · Nov 20, 2008

It is not that hard to tune once you get your hands on it. Plus, you can always post logs as there's a good bit of us on here that are more than willing to help. You won't regret purchasing it (at least I hope not).

ECMlink will not have any support for COP's as far as I know (DSMlink doesn't). These are usually controlled by an aftermarket CDI.

crimsondragon · Nov 20, 2008

snowborder714 said:
The upgrade is $175 and you will be able to flash your chip with new firmware once they get speed density implemented for no extra cost.

I suppose I can afford it. But I hope they implement speed density before or during winter break. I just can't afford the downtime since it's my DD.

snowborder714 · Nov 20, 2008

Tom's response to a predicted speed density release.

twdorris said:
Early '09? That's my guess. Maybe late winter/early spring. PLEASE don't hold me to it, though. The biggest problem I see isn't so much with implementation or data collection. We've got a good handle on how we want to go about it. It has more to do with how much time we'll have to work on it. I'm HOPING the V3 release will calm down after a month or so and we might have a couple hours here and there to look more into it.

The SD update as well as a number of other "future features" will be released as downloadable firmware updates. We're hoping the new architecture that allows us to release software updates to the chip will significantly reduce our release schedule. With V2, we had to really plan far, far ahead with an upgrade because the whole process was such a drain on resources. Hopefully we can release simple firmware upgrades a good bit more often. That's the plan anyway.

Thomas Dorris

crimsondragon · Nov 20, 2008

I'll wait till spring break to up it then.

-TunedDSM- · Nov 20, 2008

I'll be picking it up sometime next year hopefully, but I will have it eventually

Drift_SM · Nov 21, 2008

TSG59_Steve said:
Haha, I find it humerous its a thread asking if you're going to buy it but there is no option for NO.

I'm upgrading from v2.

View Poll Results: If you are purchasing v3 when its released....are you a?

Just pointing that out. :thumb:

Boostjunki84 · Nov 21, 2008

I'll be upgrading from V2. I may also be getting V3 for my 1g, at some point.

Auto RS T · Nov 21, 2008

I plan on getting ECMlink V3 next year, not right away as I have a few other projects planned to do over the winter, but it's in the plans. I'm really pumped for this.

Raptoreborn · Nov 21, 2008

I would consider keeping my dsm for something like this... I read ECM link literature on the website. But still do not understand. :confused:

So, a eprom ecu is not needed for this chip? Can some one please clarify? If, so I'm interested because if not my DSM days are over!!

snowborder714 · Nov 21, 2008

If you read any info on ECMlink/DSMlink, you'd know that an EPROM ECU is needed for a 2g. They are able to convert non-EPROM 1g ECU's to work now.

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