XiKeiyaZI
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Okay, as many people here know I like to gather as many points of information as I can while researching potential prospects of keeping a healthier, better running DSM under my belt.
Recently I've been weighing all options of tuning and have come to the conclusion that DSMlink is not for me, at least not with my GST. As I'm not looking to make 'epic' power, especially considering wheelhop/spin, I've settled with the fact that I need to shoot for something lower, between the 300-350 range and keep things dialed in nicely but still be able to have control over most aspects.
DSMlink is out of my price range for this effort, at the time, but will certainly be used on my AWD 1G in the future. Just to note, this is NOT to discuss the prices' of Link or any of it's competition, only to discuss the potential usefulness of other routes.
What my eyes have settled on, finally, is Ostrich. I've done a small bit of research and also had a helping hand in guidance, though I'll keep them un-named in the event that I sound like a complete moron. Can't drag anyone else down with me. From my understand, the process of installing, utilizing, and successfully expanding upon a combination of Ostrich and TunerPro in a 2G EPROM was not available....until now. So after finding that it is now possible, I want to confirm that it is, infact, possible with the 2G EPROM ECU.
To my understanding, the Ostrich Unit takes the place of the EPROM Chip. It has a Data ribbon that runs from the unit and fits into a 28 Pin socket that you put in place of the EPROM Chip. Until recently, I really didn't understand that the EPROM was basically a primitive Flash drive/storage drive. When I realized this, the Ostrich unit made much more sense. Back on track, from the Unit you can hook it up to either a Computer or a Laptop. Once this is done, you can create your own tune using TunerPro, upload it to the Unit, and this it basically becomes a modified EPROM replacement that your ECU will function off of, providing a successful tune modification for your vehicle.
Now that I've explained what I understand about the unit, what I want to ask are the following questions. And do feel free to call me out if I was wrong on anything, but please provide a link or something to the correct information so that I can soak it up.
1 : Has anyone successfully done this?
2 : Why is this method not as popular, considering it's simplicity and cost?
3 : What are the Pros?
4 : What are the Cons?
Thank you for your time in reading, and hopefully I can get some valid feedback. Also, I understand that DSMlink is a GREAT tool, however this is NOT what I'm looking for at the current. Any and all posts related to "stop b!tching and get LINK" or "Just get Link" or anything of that sort I will completely ignore. I don't want this to turn into a negative post, just something informational that others in my position can refer to.
Thank you.
::Related Links::
dsm-ecu : DSM-ECU
Ostrich 2.0 : The New Breed [OSTRICH_2] - $175.00 : Moates.Net
Any one still burning their own eprom chips? - DSM Forums: Mitsubishi Eclipse, Plymouth Laser, and Eagle Talon Forum: DSMtalk.com
Mods : If there are any possible infractions in what has been posted, please inform me so that I can modify it in lieu of simply closing/deleting the thread. Thank you.
Recently I've been weighing all options of tuning and have come to the conclusion that DSMlink is not for me, at least not with my GST. As I'm not looking to make 'epic' power, especially considering wheelhop/spin, I've settled with the fact that I need to shoot for something lower, between the 300-350 range and keep things dialed in nicely but still be able to have control over most aspects.
DSMlink is out of my price range for this effort, at the time, but will certainly be used on my AWD 1G in the future. Just to note, this is NOT to discuss the prices' of Link or any of it's competition, only to discuss the potential usefulness of other routes.
What my eyes have settled on, finally, is Ostrich. I've done a small bit of research and also had a helping hand in guidance, though I'll keep them un-named in the event that I sound like a complete moron. Can't drag anyone else down with me. From my understand, the process of installing, utilizing, and successfully expanding upon a combination of Ostrich and TunerPro in a 2G EPROM was not available....until now. So after finding that it is now possible, I want to confirm that it is, infact, possible with the 2G EPROM ECU.
To my understanding, the Ostrich Unit takes the place of the EPROM Chip. It has a Data ribbon that runs from the unit and fits into a 28 Pin socket that you put in place of the EPROM Chip. Until recently, I really didn't understand that the EPROM was basically a primitive Flash drive/storage drive. When I realized this, the Ostrich unit made much more sense. Back on track, from the Unit you can hook it up to either a Computer or a Laptop. Once this is done, you can create your own tune using TunerPro, upload it to the Unit, and this it basically becomes a modified EPROM replacement that your ECU will function off of, providing a successful tune modification for your vehicle.
Now that I've explained what I understand about the unit, what I want to ask are the following questions. And do feel free to call me out if I was wrong on anything, but please provide a link or something to the correct information so that I can soak it up.
1 : Has anyone successfully done this?
2 : Why is this method not as popular, considering it's simplicity and cost?
3 : What are the Pros?
4 : What are the Cons?
Thank you for your time in reading, and hopefully I can get some valid feedback. Also, I understand that DSMlink is a GREAT tool, however this is NOT what I'm looking for at the current. Any and all posts related to "stop b!tching and get LINK" or "Just get Link" or anything of that sort I will completely ignore. I don't want this to turn into a negative post, just something informational that others in my position can refer to.
Thank you.
::Related Links::
dsm-ecu : DSM-ECU
Ostrich 2.0 : The New Breed [OSTRICH_2] - $175.00 : Moates.Net
Any one still burning their own eprom chips? - DSM Forums: Mitsubishi Eclipse, Plymouth Laser, and Eagle Talon Forum: DSMtalk.com
Mods : If there are any possible infractions in what has been posted, please inform me so that I can modify it in lieu of simply closing/deleting the thread. Thank you.