Comments for Apex Speed Technology http://www.apexspeedtech.com Just another WordPress site Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:53:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on AEM Infinity ECU Preview- Apex reports from SEMA 2011 by Neel http://www.apexspeedtech.com/aem-infinity-ecu-preview-apex-reports-from-sema-2011#comment-290 Neel Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:53:40 +0000 http://www.apexspeedtech.com/?p=343#comment-290 We are still waiting for an evaluation unit; I'm not sure what the delay is right now but we will followup with AEM. We are still waiting for an evaluation unit; I’m not sure what the delay is right now but we will followup with AEM.

]]> Comment on AEM Infinity ECU Preview- Apex reports from SEMA 2011 by John Sheppard http://www.apexspeedtech.com/aem-infinity-ecu-preview-apex-reports-from-sema-2011#comment-289 John Sheppard Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:08:56 +0000 http://www.apexspeedtech.com/?p=343#comment-289 Is the report on Infinity vs Vi-PEC V44 finished or still work in progress ? Is the report on Infinity vs Vi-PEC V44 finished or still work in progress ?

]]> Comment on AIM Solo GPS Lap Timer is here! by Neel http://www.apexspeedtech.com/aim-solo-gps-lap-timer-is-here#comment-288 Neel Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:57:41 +0000 http://www.apexspeedtech.com/?p=270#comment-288 Unfortunately, no there isn't. The AIM SOLO GPS is internal for its own use only.... Unfortunately, no there isn’t. The AIM SOLO GPS is internal for its own use only….

]]> Comment on AIM Solo GPS Lap Timer is here! by Jimmy Pribble http://www.apexspeedtech.com/aim-solo-gps-lap-timer-is-here#comment-287 Jimmy Pribble Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:37:16 +0000 http://www.apexspeedtech.com/?p=270#comment-287 I have a wonky upgrade question. Is there any way to use the Solo as the GPS module for the AiM dash? The actual GPS upgrade module performs the same function and even costs the same. I really want the dash, but just can't swing it right now. I would feel better about investing in the Solo if I knew there was a legitimate upgrade path. Thanks! I have a wonky upgrade question. Is there any way to use the Solo as the GPS module for the AiM dash? The actual GPS upgrade module performs the same function and even costs the same. I really want the dash, but just can’t swing it right now. I would feel better about investing in the Solo if I knew there was a legitimate upgrade path. Thanks!

]]> Comment on MOTEC RaceGrade Motorsports Keypads – more of our favorite products of PRI 2012 by Neel http://www.apexspeedtech.com/motec-racegrade-motorsports-keypads-more-of-our-favorite-products-of-pri-2012#comment-282 Neel Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:43:21 +0000 http://www.apexspeedtech.com/?p=435#comment-282 Yep, the CAN gateway is needed to connect a switchpad to the CAN bus. Kind Regards, Neel Yep, the CAN gateway is needed to connect a switchpad to the CAN bus.

Kind Regards,

Neel

]]> Comment on MOTEC RaceGrade Motorsports Keypads – more of our favorite products of PRI 2012 by Peter Partee http://www.apexspeedtech.com/motec-racegrade-motorsports-keypads-more-of-our-favorite-products-of-pri-2012#comment-281 Peter Partee Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:59:50 +0000 http://www.apexspeedtech.com/?p=435#comment-281 Neel, if I run this switchpad with a couple of Motec PDMs and, ultimately, the SQ6M, do I need the CAN Gateway? Neel, if I run this switchpad with a couple of Motec PDMs and, ultimately, the SQ6M, do I need the CAN Gateway?

]]> Comment on MOTEC RaceGrade Motorsports Keypads – more of our favorite products of PRI 2012 by Bentzion Ben-Ami http://www.apexspeedtech.com/motec-racegrade-motorsports-keypads-more-of-our-favorite-products-of-pri-2012#comment-276 Bentzion Ben-Ami Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:04:34 +0000 http://www.apexspeedtech.com/?p=435#comment-276 Thanks Neal. I knew you would have more of an in depth knowledge. Thanks Neal. I knew you would have more of an in depth knowledge.

]]> Comment on MOTEC RaceGrade Motorsports Keypads – more of our favorite products of PRI 2012 by Neel http://www.apexspeedtech.com/motec-racegrade-motorsports-keypads-more-of-our-favorite-products-of-pri-2012#comment-275 Neel Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:16:57 +0000 http://www.apexspeedtech.com/?p=435#comment-275 We purchased an ISIS as soon as they came out, had many conversations with the engineers and subsequently have worked on 2 more installations. The customer we used them for switched to PDMs this year because of its limitations. The ISIS is not a PDM; its a fusebox/relay wiring harness replacement. Compared to what I expected from the spec sheets, the ISIS is a letdown. It is not nearly as configurable as a PDM. You cannot do most of the CAN functions were were promised. The systems had to go back several times for reprogramming. In the end, its little more than a solid-state version of a traditional relay/fuse box. I really wish that you could program the channels in the way that you can a real PDM. I really wish you could custom-program bi-directional CAN for control and feedback, and I really wish it wasn't so big and bulky. That said, the ISIS's competitor doesn't seem to be PDMs, but rather traditional wiring harnesses. It seems to be marketed toward custom hot-rod guys. It comes with wiring and a harness that's a lower grade than what we'd typically use. If price is the most important consideration and all you're looking to do is replace the wiring in your car with something solid-state and simpler, the ISIS is a good choice. Just don't confuse it with a PDM. We purchased an ISIS as soon as they came out, had many conversations with the engineers and subsequently have worked on 2 more installations. The customer we used them for switched to PDMs this year because of its limitations. The ISIS is not a PDM; its a fusebox/relay wiring harness replacement.

Compared to what I expected from the spec sheets, the ISIS is a letdown. It is not nearly as configurable as a PDM. You cannot do most of the CAN functions were were promised. The systems had to go back several times for reprogramming. In the end, its little more than a solid-state version of a traditional relay/fuse box. I really wish that you could program the channels in the way that you can a real PDM. I really wish you could custom-program bi-directional CAN for control and feedback, and I really wish it wasn’t so big and bulky.

That said, the ISIS’s competitor doesn’t seem to be PDMs, but rather traditional wiring harnesses. It seems to be marketed toward custom hot-rod guys. It comes with wiring and a harness that’s a lower grade than what we’d typically use. If price is the most important consideration and all you’re looking to do is replace the wiring in your car with something solid-state and simpler, the ISIS is a good choice. Just don’t confuse it with a PDM.

]]> Comment on MOTEC RaceGrade Motorsports Keypads – more of our favorite products of PRI 2012 by Bentzion Ben-Ami http://www.apexspeedtech.com/motec-racegrade-motorsports-keypads-more-of-our-favorite-products-of-pri-2012#comment-274 Bentzion Ben-Ami Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:15:31 +0000 http://www.apexspeedtech.com/?p=435#comment-274 Neel, I know I'm not exactly comparing apples to apples here but the Isis power cell systems very cleaver and effective. In fact they have a touch pad that will integrate a ton of switch functions with full programability for on screen buttons. They have a robust product that is simple and very dynamic? Am I off base here? Have you seen it before? What do you think? Neel,

I know I’m not exactly comparing apples to apples here but the Isis power cell systems very cleaver and effective. In fact they have a touch pad that will integrate a ton of switch functions with full programability for on screen buttons. They have a robust product that is simple and very dynamic? Am I off base here? Have you seen it before? What do you think?

]]> Comment on Vi-PEC Releases Plug & Play for E36 BMW M50TUB25 by Neel http://www.apexspeedtech.com/vi-pec-releases-plug-play-for-e36-bmw-m50tub25#comment-265 Neel Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:53:28 +0000 http://www.apexspeedtech.com/?p=463#comment-265 Nope, its just plug and plug for the M50, not the M52 or M54. However, we have done wire-in Vi-PEC V88's for the M52TU & M54 with excellent success; double-VANOS & e-throttle is 100% supported. The only issues with the later motors is the ECU connector is hard to get which makes a plug & play more challenging. Nope, its just plug and plug for the M50, not the M52 or M54. However, we have done wire-in Vi-PEC V88′s for the M52TU & M54 with excellent success; double-VANOS & e-throttle is 100% supported. The only issues with the later motors is the ECU connector is hard to get which makes a plug & play more challenging.

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