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Old 07-25-2006, 11:50 AM
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I called yesterday about getting this done.
They suggested having the latest flash before you go.
Also, yesterday when I called they said they weren't taking orders yet, because there were rumors of a new flash from Mazda, and they wanted to wait for that to come out, or for the rumor to be dispelled.
Today, I called to ask a question, and I was told that they are taking orders now. (Different person on the phone today.)

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Old 07-25-2006, 12:08 PM
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and for the sevententh time in this thread- yes that is correct.

I was just saying what does it matter if you have the latest tune if they are going to overwrite it with their one tune fits all file.
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sorry not directed at you brice since you have it
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Sometimes when updating code, things in the program get moved around, like where calibrations are stored. Usually when this happens, version 3 knows how to move all the stuff around to the right place from version 2, but version 4 may not know how to move. Even worse, this only works if version 3 actually runs on the ECU, and if you just drop version 4 on there, it gets all hosed up.

I wonder if RB is worried about stuff like this and thus wants you to already be running the latest version before they mess with it, instead of just bumping you from "D" to "S" in one shot and risking some problems.

Just a possibility. Also equally possible is that the person answering the phone doesn't have a clue.
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Originally Posted by zoom44
sorry not directed at you brice since you have it
Ok, cooldeal.
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Originally Posted by cesaralaniz
I called yesterday about getting this done.
They suggested having the latest flash before you go.
Also, yesterday when I called they said they weren't taking orders yet, because there were rumors of a new flash from Mazda, and they wanted to wait for that to come out, or for the rumor to be dispelled.
Today, I called to ask a question, and I was told that they are taking orders now. (Different person on the phone today.)

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It appears their website is updated and it also says they are taking orders.
Old 07-25-2006, 04:55 PM
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I've seen reference to 15-20hp gains.
Racing Beats website says 7.8hp and the dyno chart shows the same.

Where are people getting the 15-20 number from?

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Old 07-25-2006, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by cesaralaniz
I've seen reference to 15-20hp gains.
Racing Beats website says 7.8hp and the dyno chart shows the same.

Where are people getting the 15-20 number from?

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From the dyno they posted? Looks like a peak gain of a solid 10hp; problem is they posted a fairly small resolution dyno plot.
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Originally Posted by cesaralaniz
Where are people getting the 15-20 number from?

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pretty much their dreams
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who said 20?
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I'll go for it as soon as they have one for 2005s.
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Originally Posted by cesaralaniz
I've seen reference to 15-20hp gains.
Racing Beats website says 7.8hp and the dyno chart shows the same.

Where are people getting the 15-20 number from?

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i believe back in page... 6 or something? someone said that rb is reporting 10+ hp gains with the new mod the intake and exhaust then everyone got excited, wet themselves, and now we are were we are..i think that 7.8hp gain is just from the flash?
i have a 2005, but i think it was built in july 04? so would mine classify as a 04 build CMOONN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edit: also.. WTF "Flash service is currently available ONLY for United States-spec 2004 RX-8 models " what. canadians arn't good enough anymore? Cool, Glad their are performance options For us canadians!

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Old 07-25-2006, 11:56 PM
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check the order form http://www.racingbeat.com/PDF/PCM%20Ordering.pdf

payment by credit card is limited to...
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^^ LOL !!

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still waiting for 05 support ...
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anyone have this yet(other than the beta's)
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bump ^^^
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So RB says they got 225 WHP with their flash, intake and exhaust. Based on their dyno graph, it looks like their base car had around 210 whp so should be expect 15 whp if doing all three or 225 whp?
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racing beat doesnt have a chasis dyno but your conclusion is roughly correct
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I just relized something---where the hell is the 238 that mazda advertise's! This is an engine dyno so Mazda where is it? RB didn't even get it with their mods!
Heck the other features of this flash is worth the money.
Old news I know.
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od i cant believe you havent gotten it yet
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Working on a deal with my friend to buy one of his old cars as a beater. After that, my ecu is off to RB.
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Originally Posted by olddragger
I just relized something---where the hell is the 238 that mazda advertise's! This is an engine dyno so Mazda where is it? RB didn't even get it with their mods!
Heck the other features of this flash is worth the money.
Old news I know.
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Yes - RB + Hymees tests confirm it pretty conclusively don't they !
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Yeah... I'm a little disappointed that the numbers are so completely off on Mazda's part. I can understand maybe a 10 hp exaggeration.. but 40??
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hymees got 220 mazda says 232, so its not 40 hp its 12hp

mazda should have done a better job


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