N54 GIAC Stage 1 Review (Rather long read)

shortseller · 11-15-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by vasillalov

Sure:

In my stock setup, I could break the tires loose easily on first and second gear as well, causing the DSC to kick in. But this required a lot of romping on the gas pedal. At least it did with my tires. With GIAC S1, it does not take very much to break a wheel loose. It happens easily in 1/3 throttle. RPM wise, anything above 2000 rpms on low gears with 1/3 throttle and you will see DSC kicking in relentlessly.

Like I said in my original post, I would have to nurse it till 3rd gear on dry clean pavement so that I can avoid the inevitable wheel spin. A better set of tires along with a quality LSD are definitely needed!

Very impressive! Thank you for the clarification.

BobS · 11-15-2010, 08:19 PM

Glad you like it, i love my giac flash. If you go stg 2 get a dyno comparison!

vasillalov · 11-15-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by blisstik

It's tied to the VIN.

I'm not sure if your GIAC dealer or GIAC themselves will honor the transfer.

Correct! It is not possible to transfer the software from car to car.

vasillalov · 11-15-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BobS

Glad you like it, i love my giac flash. If you go stg 2 get a dyno comparison!

Oooh, definitely! Dyno is coming Dec 18th when we are doing a dyno day in Chicago.

vasillalov · 11-15-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blisstik

BTW: Are you going stage 2 once you get your FMIC? Seems like the only thing missing.

I need intake as well. Right now I am running with OEM filter.

Black Sheep · 11-16-2010, 10:51 AM

Good Info Vasil, I'll get the GIAC tune some day

cant wait to see your guys dyno results

BTM · 11-16-2010, 04:45 PM

Good review Vasil. Are you still on A/S? If so you need to ditch those in spring!

vasillalov · 11-16-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BTM

Good review Vasil. Are you still on A/S? If so you need to ditch those in spring!

Ooh yes indeed! I am running on All Season tires. Those are becoming dedicated winter setup very soon...

BTM · 11-16-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vasillalov

Ooh yes indeed! I am running on All Season tires. Those are becoming dedicated winter setup very soon...

1st is pretty short as it is but with some good rubber I'll bet you put down the power better in 2nd

m3rxn · 11-17-2010, 01:21 AM

Congrats..exactly my thoughts!

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