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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TCpete
if i jumped on a newer fic unit.. would it already have the update on it.. sorry if that seems novice.. im coming from chrome and chipped ecu type tuning from my obd1 days lol.. and ems like these are totally new to me.
doubt it, the new update was just released on the 21st. and any new ones that are shipped from anywhere besides AEM is probably still running on the old one

even if you order from AEM i doubt they pushed THAT many units with the updated software yet.
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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I am nearly done a writeup comparing the e-manage to the FIC. Stay tuned. I will post it online
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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woohoo!

i would like to read it.
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by aen
woohoo!

i would like to read it.
Be prepared. It's already on page 4
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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ncie!!!!!!!! post up asap paul!
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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OHH page four of you writing it.

haha i was about to say.....that would be such a random page to put the writeup on.
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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awesome, can't wait to see the write-up!
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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aen...I was thinking the same thing!

So, can you give us a little teaser? Like, it's way better, a little better, or about the same?

Just be sure you drop the link in this thread when you do post it...
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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just ordered one...

the map sensor comes with it...unlike the greddy emanage
a little bit easier on the wallet...
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JedAdams1908
just ordered one...

the map sensor comes with it...unlike the greddy emanage
a little bit easier on the wallet...
Correct. I hope from us!
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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Ok 5 pages and some change, but packed with great info:

http://www.dezod.com/files/FICvsEMAN.pdf

available here:
http://www.dezod.com/tech_notes.cfm
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by paul_dezod
Ok 5 pages and some change, but packed with great info:

http://www.dezod.com/files/FICvsEMAN.pdf

available here:
http://www.dezod.com/tech_notes.cfm
Very nice write-up! now which one do you like better?!? j/k haha....

lastly, hows the base map coming along?
Old Nov 30, 2007 | 02:24 AM
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Base map is still rolling along. Nothing that I am too thrilled with yet, but we are on the right track.
Old Dec 1, 2007 | 03:56 AM
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Nice writup!
So now, how do you think it compares with the Greddy Ultimate?
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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The ultimate?

Still nearly identical to the e-manage, but worse quality from GReddy, more problematic, can raise rev limiters, can datalog a WB O2, individual cylinder trim for fuel and ignition, cool ant temp feedback and still can be relearned because it does not connect with the primary O2 sensor.
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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Well...at least I made the right choice! Now if only I could find someone to tune it...
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 05:22 AM
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OK...just wanted to let everyone know that I updated my firmware, mailed my self addressed stamped envelope to AEM and got my 5 terminated wires from them in about 1.5 weeks. You probably only need one, but I crimped 2 together cause of how my gauges are wired.

In any event, you just crimp one to your AEM WideBand EUGO, and plug the other end into #18 on your harness, and THAT's IT! I can now monitor AND log my AFRs from my wideband along with everything else!
Can anyone say STREET TUNING! :D
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by paul_dezod
Base map is still rolling along. Nothing that I am too thrilled with yet, but we are on the right track.
i'd say you are more than just on the right track paul
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Yeah well I like a bit more closer to perfection than what I have
Old Mar 9, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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Just thought I'd let everyone know that the F/IC + the TT kit (no CEL) allowed me to pass SMOG today!

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