waflparts Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Probably a very common topic...but....i'm looking to get my 1996 wrx sti version 3 mapped....i'm in the staffordshire area and was wondering if anyone could recommend anyone......i'm after getting it right first time so don't mind about the costs to a certain degree but obviously in the realms of sensibility. many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 You'll need either a standalone apexi ecu or esl board (www.enduringsolutions.co.uk) grafting into your existing ecu to be able to get it mapped, are you willing to travel or are you looking for someone to come to you ? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waflparts Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 As far as i'm aware it's been mapped previously but for some reason either loss of power from the Battery or when the new engine was installed it dropped the map.......now all this is just speculation from the previous owner....who to be completely honest i don't really know how trust worthy the guy is.....as for travel i don't have an issue with that depending obviously on just how far it is lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 How far are these chaps from you ? http://tdracing.co.uk/ Supposed to be pretty good, Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waflparts Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 that's not too far about 1hr 30 so that's a possability will give them a ring now......thank you so much for your help buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 No worries mate, not that far in the grand scheme of things if it saves something from going pop. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waflparts Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 and god knows i don't need that happening lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 2 hours ago, waflparts said: As far as i'm aware it's been mapped previously but for some reason either loss of power from the battery or when the new engine was installed it dropped the map.......now all this is just speculation from the previous owner....who to be completely honest i don't really know how trust worthy the guy is.....as for travel i don't have an issue with that depending obviously on just how far it is lol. none of those reasons should cause the map to "disappear" from the ECU - In the same way your computer doesn't forget how to start up when you disconnect it from the mains the info is loaded onto a hardwired chip - hence the risk involved moving a remapped ECU onto your own car with different modifications, the changes from standard will still be there if you have a standard ECU with nothing attached ie Apxei or HKS piggy back type kit it will almost certainly be on a standard map. ESL (as Stants mentioned) will modify your actual ECU and enable real time mapping through the use of appropriate cable and software. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waflparts Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 The guy who i had it off is totally clueless will have to have a look under the hood when i get home see whats going on under there and hopefully shed some extra light on the matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 have a look at alcatek, if your buggering around with piggy backs or apexi (which is donkeys years old now) then while a tad more expensive a much better option. If its had a new engine then will explain why its running like a bag of spanners, different engine, different map so i expect its never been setup properly. Sounds like you need to take it to a specialist and get them to have a look at whats what and sort out any faults it has 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 This should fit your motor - got the ESL chip already fitted which would save some money, then all you need is the map https://www.gumtree.com/p/car-tuning-styling/subaru-v1-v2-z4-ecu-with-esl-installed/1166766727 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 though they were normaly around £600 for a brand spanker fitted and mapped? seems pretty price for a second hand one when you add £250 RR time for mapping it your up to £700 anyway. alcatek is only £900 fitted and mapped, for £200 more i'd go alcatek, sack the maf etc etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waflparts Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 Thanks for all the input guys its greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 no problem - keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waflparts Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 Certainly will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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