Just got the GIAC flash yesterday

Blk07335i · 10-22-2009, 04:09 PM

Not here to bash the piggies but the GIAC flash is awesome. Got flashed yesterday at EAS in Santa Ana. Great guys. Even let me take a look at the supercharged M3 coupe they are working on.

Anyway as someone who has run both the Procede V3 (non-canbus) and JB3 1.4 I can say that the flash combines what's great about each of the piggies into a single tune. I used to think that wasn't possible but GIAC has done it. It has the low end punch and torque of the JB3 and the original Procede and the smoothness of the new Procede and also of the stock engine. I don't have any dynos or hard numbers to back up my observations but the car definitely feels faster than either of the piggies. Supposedly I got a new version of the stage 1 flash that GIAC has been working on. In addition, based on your mods they can get more aggressive with the flash as well. I highly recommend the GIAC if anyone is thinking about switching or looking for a first time tune.

darkphantom · 10-22-2009, 04:18 PM

we'll wait for the numbers

brianGriffin17 · 10-22-2009, 04:31 PM

congrats! welcome to the GIAC family. It is nice to hear from someone who has run the other piggybacks as well enjoy the GIAC flash so much. what other mods do you have? stage 2 is right around the corner

Zeph · 10-22-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

we'll wait for the numbers

I totally agree, can't wait to see the lap times this can put down and the consistency it will hopefully provide on about a 20 lap session at a well know track

Mr. 5 · 10-22-2009, 04:37 PM

Welcome to the club!
I knew you would like it.

SB135 · 10-22-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Blk07335i

Not here to bash the piggies but the GIAC flash is awesome. Got flashed yesterday at EAS in Santa Ana. Great guys. Even let me take a look at the supercharged M3 coupe they are working on.

Anyway as someone who has run both the Procede V3 (non-canbus) and JB3 1.4 I can say that the flash combines what's great about each of the piggies into a single tune. I used to think that wasn't possible but GIAC has done it. It has the low end punch and torque of the JB3 and the original Procede and the smoothness of the new Procede and also of the stock engine. I don't have any dynos or hard numbers to back up my observations but the car definitely feels faster than either of the piggies. Supposedly I got a new version of the stage 1 flash that GIAC has been working on. In addition, based on your mods they can get more aggressive with the flash as well. I highly recommend the GIAC if anyone is thinking about switching or looking for a first time tune.

When you feel like dynoing, I suggest Church's automotive in Wilmington. He did a custom flash for me and it would be interesting to compare the two. I also had the JB3 and loved it, but this custom flash is better. Your impressions are simnilar to mine, I'd be curious to see the difference....

-Ryan

Blk07335i · 10-22-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

we'll wait for the numbers

Here is a related thread with some numbers and another review.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285495

Blk07335i · 10-22-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by brianGriffin17

congrats! welcome to the GIAC family. It is nice to hear from someone who has run the other piggybacks as well enjoy the GIAC flash so much. what other mods do you have? stage 2 is right around the corner

I've got Code 3 intercooler+the code 3 replacement for the boost tube, DCIs, custom exhaust based on the Ultimate Racing catback+UR catted DPs, Forge DVs and air scoops.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 10-22-2009, 04:56 PM

Hmm. . . I keep hearing everyone ditching the piggybacks for this flash.
I never would have thought a flash could compete.

Blk07335i · 10-22-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. 5

Welcome to the club!
I knew you would like it.

Thanks! It's better than I expected. So responsive.

Thanks for the referral. EAS is great place. Have you seen their M3 yet?

Blk07335i · 10-22-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

Hmm. . . I keep hearing everyone ditching the piggybacks for this flash.
I never would have thought a flash could compete.

Neither did I. Come down and drive the car. You'll see. Or go to EAS and take a look at their stage 2 135i. Maybe Tom will give you a ride.

Mr. 5 · 10-22-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Blk07335i

Have you seen their M3 yet?

Yep. I even got a ride in it.

Blk07335i · 10-22-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. 5

Yep. I even got a ride in it.

They haven't got the tune yet I don't think. Should be incredible once that is loaded.

Malaka1 · 10-22-2009, 08:59 PM

How much more boost than Stage 1 will the Stage 2 flash be making?

old account 1 · 10-22-2009, 09:01 PM

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How much more boost than Stage 1 will the Stage 2 flash be making?

the beta cars are making quite a bit more boost than our stage 1 flashed cars.

Glad to hear you are enjoying it

pbough · 10-22-2009, 09:51 PM

Anyone heard how the GIAC compares to the Dinan Flash...other than cost??

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Blk07335i Captain 73 Rep 945 Posts Drives: 2024 G87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston area iTrader: (4)	Just got the GIAC flash yesterday Not here to bash the piggies but the GIAC flash is awesome. Got flashed yesterday at EAS in Santa Ana. Great guys. Even let me take a look at the supercharged M3 coupe they are working on. Anyway as someone who has run both the Procede V3 (non-canbus) and JB3 1.4 I can say that the flash combines what's great about each of the piggies into a single tune. I used to think that wasn't possible but GIAC has done it. It has the low end punch and torque of the JB3 and the original Procede and the smoothness of the new Procede and also of the stock engine. I don't have any dynos or hard numbers to back up my observations but the car definitely feels faster than either of the piggies. Supposedly I got a new version of the stage 1 flash that GIAC has been working on. In addition, based on your mods they can get more aggressive with the flash as well. I highly recommend the GIAC if anyone is thinking about switching or looking for a first time tune.
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