allun
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I've been reading about the VCM tune suite a bit, and searching these forums.
Unless I have a big flaw in my understanding, it seems that I could buy the software myself and play with the various parameters rather than taking the car to a shop. Now, I realise that a) I don't have the experience of a pro tuner and will not suddenly gain a bazilion kW and b) I could damage something if i get it FUBAR but I am the curious type and an electronics engineer by trade, so my intention is more to learn and amuse myself than anything else. If I can get some fuel economy or performance that's good too but is not the primary aim - if it was, I'd just take it to a pro!
I already have a cheap OBD scan tool and it's fascinating to me to see all the data, the VCM suite is the next step up: http://forums.justcommodores.com.au.../97205-obd-scan-tool-working.html#post1098919
So, does anyone know of a resource that show some common changes, such as the torque management disable that has been discussed? Or common spark advances for various octane fuels, stuff like that....or should we start one?
Unless I have a big flaw in my understanding, it seems that I could buy the software myself and play with the various parameters rather than taking the car to a shop. Now, I realise that a) I don't have the experience of a pro tuner and will not suddenly gain a bazilion kW and b) I could damage something if i get it FUBAR but I am the curious type and an electronics engineer by trade, so my intention is more to learn and amuse myself than anything else. If I can get some fuel economy or performance that's good too but is not the primary aim - if it was, I'd just take it to a pro!
I already have a cheap OBD scan tool and it's fascinating to me to see all the data, the VCM suite is the next step up: http://forums.justcommodores.com.au.../97205-obd-scan-tool-working.html#post1098919
So, does anyone know of a resource that show some common changes, such as the torque management disable that has been discussed? Or common spark advances for various octane fuels, stuff like that....or should we start one?