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08-14-2009, 08:38 AM | #1 |
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GIAC Stage 1 Flash Review **Now with Vids**
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to offer my quick review on the GIAC Stage 1 Flash. Numbers, dynos and videos soon to come! Installation Had the flash done at Auto Assets in Powell, Ohio, which is about 20 minutes outside of Columbus. This is the only GIAC dealer available in Ohio. We encountered some initial issues when installing the flash. It seems that you, without fail, need to have a BVT at the shop to clear all engine codes. The one for sale on Terry's site is recommended. You must have access to all ALL ECU components in order to clear these codes. Also, make sure that the ignition is cycled after the flash is complete. The car will crank and start but will not run properly. The car will repetitively surge to around 1.5k RPM until you shut the engine off. There is also another step (which I was not present for) that needs to be fufilled in order for the car to run properly. I'm sure GIAC can offer insight here. Other than these slight issues, which you would expect when flashing the car for the first time, the installation took around 30 minutes to complete. Big shout outs to Austin @ GIAC and Chip at Auto Assets for OUTSTANDING customer service. Austin was kind enough to follow up with both myself and Chip in the morning to get the issue resolved. Thanks for the quick responses and keep it up, buddy! Chip @ Auto Assets also displayed great customer service by lending me a car to drive overnight when we encountered installation issues. Really nice guy. Now onto the results... Results Just WOW! Guys, this is the real deal. The car drives insanely smooth and maintains stock-like drivability. Pulls like a freight train until redline and doesn't stop there. Definitely an improvement in both throttle response and shifting. Also, the increased redline to 7200rpm doesnt hurt, either Butt-dyno says about 340rwhp/360rwtq. Pushed the car relatively hard yesterday. No significant changes in oil temp. EVERYTHING works exactly the same. What really got me is the amount of power you're able to put down without losing traction. The car is completely transformed and both rides given to friends yielded these type of reactions - Definitely give this flash a try. GIAC also offers a 30-day money back guarantee. Dyno TBD Vids Not the best due to only having access to a camera phone/road conditions, but check out the below runs. Will post dyno vids and runs soon 60-120mph 0-60mph (no launch) Last edited by lm1z; 08-18-2009 at 08:24 PM.. Reason: Vids! |
08-14-2009, 09:27 AM | #3 | |
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I had the same reaction when driving with my Evotech flash for the first time. Just insane, especially when you floor it at more than 200 km/h. Anybody I gave a ride in it had their jaws drop to the floor. Have fun with it! Alpina_B3_Lux
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Thanks for the inquiries. This is important info. I left out! Pump gas, 93 octane. Bone stock except for a BMS single cone intake. AA charges $50 to install the flash. Quote:
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08-14-2009, 10:49 AM | #5 |
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nice. i cant wait to see some drag runs with the GIAC. you wouldn't happen to have a track near you would ya??
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08-14-2009, 11:17 AM | #6 |
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These are great times! Wow it will be fun to see the comparisons among GIAC, ESS, LET, and the piggys. Some intense competition!
Please provide back to back ride and test comparisons with E90poster cars with other tunes in your area ASAP!
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This tune stomps on the SSTT and is right up there with the JB3. The power comes on much smoother than the JB3, but I believe the map I experienced was a beta, high boost map. Torque feels very similiar to the JB3. Pulls like a train and doesn't stop |
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08-14-2009, 12:35 PM | #8 |
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Wow, and just with stage I. Looking forward to objective data.
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08-14-2009, 12:54 PM | #9 |
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Great review! Gotta love unanimous approval. I love my flash too. Beastly.
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Do not have a boost guage but I believe the tune stated max PSI at 13.7. Considering this level, the amount of power output is very impressive. Austin, can you chime in?
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08-14-2009, 03:14 PM | #17 | |
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Oh yeah, and Go Blue.
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OHP = Ohio Highway Patrol. Columbus freeways have the highest density of state police traffic cops of anyplace on earth. And their tolerance levels are nil. I've seen lots of cars pulled over doing 2 or 3 mph over the 55 limit. Draconian. Of course, most of them had Michigan license plates.
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The GIAC tune is fantastic. I had there tune in my 1994 Volvo 850 T5 and the car was night and day, but it could still be driven by my grandmother. Great work guys.
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No Gator emblems on the car. Girlfriend and her family are die hard Bucks. I'm originally from Texas, so you can imagine what the past two years/two teams have done to our relationship Go Gators. Still working on dyno time. |
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08-14-2009, 05:09 PM | #22 |
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GL w/ the V1. I swear Valentine and Escort have a lobbyist that keeps lidar use down in Ohio (their home state) to keep sales up for radar detectors.
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