Sharkedit (Shark Injector) tuner from Jim C. ($299 and details)

Malek@MRF · 05-08-2008, 12:37 PM

I E-mailed Mr.Conforti and I am awaiting his reply.

remydlc · 05-08-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Malekreza11

I E-mailed Mr.Conforti and I am awaiting his reply.

did he posted the FAQ already?

BoostedBMW · 05-08-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by remydlc

did he posted the FAQ already?

Maybe it wasn't an FAQ type of question.

e.n335 · 05-08-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Malekreza11

I E-mailed Mr.Conforti and I am awaiting his reply.

As you call yourself a real tuner can we expect a real tune from you ? I am still looking for my 350 whp / 350 wtq tune. IMO this would be rock-solid numbers also for 6AT 335i's. I'm pretty sure this time ( after PROcede V2, JB2H and AA Active Processor ) I will get my tune ...

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e90AW335i · 05-08-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by e.n335

As you call yourself a real tuner can we expect a real tune from you ? I am still looking for my 350 whp / 350 wtq tune. IMO this would be rock-solid numbers also for 6AT 335i's. I'm pretty sure this time ( after PROcede V2, JB2H and AA Active Processor ) I will get my tune ...

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I can make that tune for you Eugen....

stressdoc · 05-08-2008, 01:39 PM

Seems like a bit too much chit chat and posturing here. Let's try and keep posts substantive... Otherwise it's a pain to sort through and find the useful stuff.

remydlc · 05-08-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

I can make that tune for you Eugen....

e90AW335i Motosport "Cuz we can tune"

e.n335 · 05-08-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

I can make that tune for you Eugen....

Thanks, I'll ask Jim first. I did not say it has to be for free

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e90AW335i · 05-08-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by stressdoc

Seems like a bit too much chit chat and posturing here. Let's try and keep posts substantive... Otherwise it's a pain to sort through and find the useful stuff.

Jim already said he is going to post a FAQ, so anything upto that point is going to be chit-chat

e.n335 · 05-08-2008, 02:02 PM

Honestly, this is my vision of the Shark Edit concept. You can design your tune together with a reputable tuner who also will consult you and both agree to some power output / tuning characteristics. Predefined tuning packages ( hardware and map ) are available as well. Using data-logging software it will be implemented on your car over the internet. Such a map could easily be US$500+, depending on the complexity of the requirements. Good business.

Malek@MRF · 05-08-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by e.n335

As you call yourself a real tuner can we expect a real tune from you ? I am still looking for my 350 whp / 350 wtq tune. IMO this would be rock-solid numbers also for 6AT 335i's. I'm pretty sure this time ( after PROcede V2, JB2H and AA Active Processor ) I will get my tune ...

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Yes, definitely.

Hence the reason I am waiting on Mr. Conforti's reply asking him details on how the "business" aspect of the SharkEdit works for him and I both. Once he is able to assist me with my questions on how that works, I will not hesitate to create a reliable and sufficient tune.

I have already built and designed a proprietary unit that goes in the DME compartment that would work perfectly fine and SHOULD work flawlessly for the new DME's, but with the introduction of the SharkEdit, I am not the type to knock down an innovation such as Jim Conforti's in order to sell or market push my own unit.

Again, I am awaiting his E-mail reply. Once I get a chance to speak with him about the minor details, I can progress from that point on and I will keep everyone posted.

Dr_Dirt · 05-08-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Malekreza11

I have already built and designed a proprietary unit that goes in the DME compartment that would work perfectly fine and SHOULD work flawlessly for the new DME's, but with the introduction of the SharkEdit, I am not the type to knock down an innovation such as Jim Conforti's in order to sell or market push my own unit.

So is your device similiar to the Procede/Haltech unit?

GrimmSpeed · 05-08-2008, 03:58 PM

i need to check here more often..now i had to read this whole thread the last 2 hours lol.

These are incredibly exciting times for the bmw market.

Justin

e.n335 · 05-08-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Malekreza11

Yes, definitely.

Hence the reason I am waiting on Mr. Conforti's reply asking him details on how the "business" aspect of the SharkEdit works for him and I both. Once he is able to assist me with my questions on how that works, I will not hesitate to create a reliable and sufficient tune.

I have already built and designed a proprietary unit that goes in the DME compartment that would work perfectly fine and SHOULD work flawlessly for the new DME's, but with the introduction of the SharkEdit, I am not the type to knock down an innovation such as Jim Conforti's in order to sell or market push my own unit.

Again, I am awaiting his E-mail reply. Once I get a chance to speak with him about the minor details, I can progress from that point on and I will keep everyone posted.

I am looking forward to your products / maps

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Malek@MRF · 05-08-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Dirt

So is your device similiar to the Procede/Haltech unit?

No, it is not. While I have a connection on getting any Haltech component and making it work with the N54, I do not have any desire for doing this when there are so many other similar microcontroller setup's available on the market. I have had bad experiences with higher end Haltech equipment and stopped using them a long time ago. If any customer needs one tuned because they simply have one installed already, I have no issue tuning it. Tuning Haltech's such as F10X, E6K (MS Dos based), E6X, E8's and E11v2's are very intuitive and simple through the Halwin's bargraph interface. AEM's, TEC3's, Autronic use a different type of UI. Nonetheless to me it doesn't matter, Ive tuned them all countless times from the ground up (no base to start with, I create the basemap)

My units for years have been called the "MRF BlackBox", even though they funtion and operate differently based on each type of car and engine. It would work similar to a install it and forget it type of unit. There is no end user adjustment.

roozie2001 · 05-08-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lawdude

How tacky.

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Originally Posted by smdandb2

That's good.

I'm just here to feed information... not push a product on you guys. There are a lot of questions about this that I hope to have answered real soon! I just have to sit down with Jim and go over things so both him and I are on the same track when it comes to everything.

Alright, I'm going home now.

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Originally Posted by Malekreza11

No, it is not. While I have a connection on getting any Haltech component and making it work with the N54, I do not have any desire for doing this when there are so many other similar microcontroller setup's available on the market. I have had bad experiences with higher end Haltech equipment and stopped using them a long time ago. If any customer needs one tuned because they simply have one installed already, I have no issue tuning it. Tuning Haltech's such as F10X, E6K (MS Dos based), E6X, E8's and E11v2's are very intuitive and simple through the Halwin's bargraph interface. AEM's, TEC3's, Autronic use a different type of UI. Nonetheless to me it doesn't matter, Ive tuned them all countless times from the ground up (no base to start with, I create the basemap)

My units for years have been called the "MRF BlackBox", even though they funtion and operate differently based on each type of car and engine. It would work similar to a install it and forget it type of unit. There is no end user adjustment.

too bad your not in TX. thats the kind of tune i'd want. Use the shark edit to get a map thats a load it and forget it type of tune. Something that will give me more power than the SSTT would yet be as reliable and limp n CEL free. I got a lease, and i dont really neeed DPs, intakes or a FMIC.

oc24 · 05-08-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Malekreza11

No, it is not. While I have a connection on getting any Haltech component and making it work with the N54, I do not have any desire for doing this when there are so many other similar microcontroller setup's available on the market. I have had bad experiences with higher end Haltech equipment and stopped using them a long time ago. If any customer needs one tuned because they simply have one installed already, I have no issue tuning it. Tuning Haltech's such as F10X, E6K (MS Dos based), E6X, E8's and E11v2's are very intuitive and simple through the Halwin's bargraph interface. AEM's, TEC3's, Autronic use a different type of UI. Nonetheless to me it doesn't matter, Ive tuned them all countless times from the ground up (no base to start with, I create the basemap)

My units for years have been called the "MRF BlackBox", even though they funtion and operate differently based on each type of car and engine. It would work similar to a install it and forget it type of unit. There is no end user adjustment.

Nice Malek! I still owe you a call..

Will your tune be compatible with the v81 DME?

Malek@MRF · 05-08-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by slubu

Nice Malek! I still owe you a call..

Will your tune be compatible with the v81 DME?

My proprietary BlackBox would be compatible with the new DME and so forth, but as I mentioned in a couple posts back, I would prefer to work with Mr. Conforti and his SharkEdit system and go from there. This is an extremely innovative and technological method to "tune" an already turbo'd car.

Personally, I don't see the point of purchasing piggybacks when you can simply edit the factory computer to accomplish the same common goal. Anyone agree?

judec · 05-08-2008, 05:49 PM

+1
just like that

oc24 · 05-08-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Malekreza11

My proprietary BlackBox would be compatible with the new DME and so forth, but as I mentioned in a couple posts back, I would prefer to work with Mr. Conforti and his SharkEdit system and go from there. This is an extremely innovative and technological method to "tune" an already turbo'd car.

Personally, I don't see the point of purchasing piggybacks when you can simply edit the factory computer to accomplish the same common goal. Anyone agree?

Sounds great. Although if Conforti cannot crack the MSD81 yet, then your blackbox would be the placeholder solution, so to speak.

oc24 · 05-08-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Malekreza11

My proprietary BlackBox would be compatible with the new DME and so forth, but as I mentioned in a couple posts back, I would prefer to work with Mr. Conforti and his SharkEdit system and go from there. This is an extremely innovative and technological method to "tune" an already turbo'd car.

Personally, I don't see the point of purchasing piggybacks when you can simply edit the factory computer to accomplish the same common goal. Anyone agree?

Just to add it seems as you have great taste too, as I will be picking up my AW/Coral/Alum 6spd in 11 days. I guess I will have a twin in Irvine driving around...

T Bone · 05-08-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Malekreza11

My proprietary BlackBox would be compatible with the new DME and so forth, but as I mentioned in a couple posts back, I would prefer to work with Mr. Conforti and his SharkEdit system and go from there. This is an extremely innovative and technological method to "tune" an already turbo'd car.

Personally, I don't see the point of purchasing piggybacks when you can simply edit the factory computer to accomplish the same common goal. Anyone agree?

Would love to hear more about your tune. I hope tuners step up. I also hope that Jim can offer you guys the protection for your work against pirates.

Sounds like you need Jim's product to give you access across a broad range of ECUs?

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