Just got New "R" Flash Pics (Great Flash INFO inside)
07-14-2005, 01:17 AM
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I'm not spot-on about this, but I'm pretty sure the "R" flash is the recall flash. It was released two days before the stop delivery notice went out to dealers.
"R" is for recall....hahahaha. Well, maybe anyway.
Gomez.
"R" is for recall....hahahaha. Well, maybe anyway.
Gomez.
07-14-2005, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
And gomez you do have an option on the flash. You can buy a new ECU and have them use the current flash while you keep your old ECU with M flash or what ever.
07-14-2005, 02:39 PM
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After all these flashes, My car was acting kinda weird so I took her to the dealer and they told me that she has a severe case of hot flashes....
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07-14-2005, 02:50 PM
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OK, wait! I just bought my RX-8 Shinka Saturday (7/9)... what version am I on, and should I have them "flash" it when I get to the dealer this weekend for my IOU detailing, etc. Thanks in adv.
07-14-2005, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DARKMAZ8
After all these flashes, My car was acting kinda weird so I took her to the dealer and they told me that she has a severe case of hot flashes....
07-14-2005, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by x-ped
I got the R flash a week ago. I felt more low end torque, power delivery was very smooth all the way to redline and a little more responisive. Very happy with the new flash...
07-14-2005, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rotten42
I had that lag too but I really got to say this flash was a vast improvement over the N flash in that respect.
Again, I agree. I think the car is now more fun to drive...like it was when I bought it last Apr '04.
07-14-2005, 05:05 PM
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on the battery and starter look at the tsbs located in the tech section. look for the sticky thread under the big red title that says "announcement READ THE STICKIES". as for what a flash is etc you could search for "flash" or read the sticky thread that is title " explanation o fklm flash" etc etc.
please read soem of these threads. many of you rquestions will be answered
please read soem of these threads. many of you rquestions will be answered
07-14-2005, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by whenson417
At this rate my car will get flashed more than me down at Bourbon Street with a neck full of beads.
ther have only 5 flash upgrades including R for the 2004 cars. 2005 cars have only had 2 of those 5. If you only get flash 5 times on Bourbon street you are very unlucky.
07-14-2005, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by swoope
odd,
the two dealerships i have dealt with jump out of the way to do it. the last time i was in the service writer mentioned that it was just out and needed to be done before i said a word.
does not make sense.
beers
the two dealerships i have dealt with jump out of the way to do it. the last time i was in the service writer mentioned that it was just out and needed to be done before i said a word.
does not make sense.
beers
I had the same service dept. give me two different responses. Last Dec for the "M" flash they volunteered it when I had the car in for something else. Today, I brought the TSB dated Feb '05 in with me to a different service advisor and he was stand-off ish about it. Told me I just had it done in Dec. and that I probably don't need it. Of course I pushed the issue and said the TSB in my hand is dated FEB - 2005 so check it anyway. Thankfully the Tech was on the ball and told the advisor - yep and there was a newer one out then the TSB I had when he checked the WDS.
Damn - do we always have to do the leg-work for these guys. Nothing pisses me off more then incompetent employees who act like they know what they are doing but don't have a clue!
07-14-2005, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
The way I read it, the R flash is the way they rate it for 2005 cars. It's the same as the P flash.
And gomez you do have an option on the flash. You can buy a new ECU and have them use the current flash while you keep your old ECU with M flash or what ever.
And gomez you do have an option on the flash. You can buy a new ECU and have them use the current flash while you keep your old ECU with M flash or what ever.
07-14-2005, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
You won't get a choice. You'll be reflashed as part of the recall. You could lock the car away and throw away the keys, I suppose.
07-14-2005, 10:48 PM
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My dealer in Tampa knows nothing about flashes and as for recalls, he pulled my vin up on the computer and there are no recalls. He gave me the print out showing this. I just bought my 05 last week with a build date of 9/04
07-15-2005, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by tiga
My dealer in Tampa knows nothing about flashes and as for recalls, he pulled my vin up on the computer and there are no recalls. He gave me the print out showing this. I just bought my 05 last week with a build date of 9/04
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...ins_index.html
07-15-2005, 09:00 AM
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R flash, Recall, Less power lag
- I don't think people are dreaming up the increased power in lower rpms and smoother power delivery. I'm not a torque or power junkie, but I feel a big difference after the flash. (Got it yesterday)
-I do not think the R flash is the recall. After I went in yesterday for the flash, they mentioned that they will need to call me in soon for the True recall work. Most of the techies do not know exactly what will need to be done yet.
Best,
JOnathon
-I do not think the R flash is the recall. After I went in yesterday for the flash, they mentioned that they will need to call me in soon for the True recall work. Most of the techies do not know exactly what will need to be done yet.
Best,
JOnathon
07-15-2005, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by RX-GR8
take your car to your dealer they'll tell you what flash you have. the most current usually has the latest tweaks.
I have asked I dont know how many times they say we dont know.
07-15-2005, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by jazzymartinbox
- I don't think people are dreaming up the increased power in lower rpms and smoother power delivery. I'm not a torque or power junkie, but I feel a big difference after the flash. (Got it yesterday)
So, if a reflash clears that memory, that complicates the post-reflash butt-dyno reading. Not to say they aren't adding smoothness, driveability and power under the curve - it might just be difficult to tell.
