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12-09-2010, 01:07 PM | #1 |
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GIAC Valet Map Questions
Am I correct in assuming both the GIAC valet map and either the stage 1 or the stage 2 map can reside on the ECU simultaneously? I understand that you can't have both stage 1 and stage 2 at the same time. What about stage 2, valet, and stock - can all 3 live harmoniously in the ECU?
Also, regarding the valet map - is this map actually usable on the street? I know it'll be extra slow but just how slow is it, is it dangerously slow or would it be the equivalent of driving a low powered car such as a 4 cylinder Honda? The main reason I ask is because if it's usable on the street I may set it up that way for when my kids drive the car. Anyone know what the HP and torque figures are on valet? |
12-09-2010, 01:25 PM | #2 |
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Yes you can have all of the optional maps into the flashloader in the ecu.
Of course only one stage though. I think the valet map is very detuned but you can still drive the car. If i am not mistaken i think there is a rev limit at 4500 rpm but best is to ask Giac directly.
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12-09-2010, 01:37 PM | #4 | |
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You can have the following options: Stage X (X meaning Stage 1 or 2) Stage X+ (for race/meth) "Stock" Valet Firewall (locks tune to specific flashing facility) Anti-Theft (not needed for BMW models) There really isn't a need to dyno valet mode, but I wouldn't call it a daily driving tune. The stock flash should be perfectly fine for your kids.
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12-09-2010, 03:05 PM | #5 | |
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I also just got off the phone with GIAC and here's what they had to say for a few questions I had... Q: Can Stage 2, Stock, & Valet all reside in the ECU simultaneously? A: Yes, no problem. Q: Is valet safely drivable on the street? I'm thinking about this for when my 18 & 16 yr old kids drive the car. A: Yes, absolutely. Valet will put the car at about 170hp, similar to a Civic and they hear it's very common to use valet for kids. Q: Can Stage 2 be run with my stock intake along with my other bolt-ons, without putting my car in any danger of harming anything such as the turbos? My current setup is OE intake w/drop-in, AE catless exhaust, AR catted/coated downpipes, and CP-E FMIC/OC combo. A: Yes, you will not harm the car running stage 2 with those mods and OE intake but you'll lose the opportunity for about 20hp and your turbos will work a bit harder. Enrita, Tom, and the others who've chimed in to help - thanks again, you guys were spot on but it also makes me feel good to confirm with the source. I'm liking the sound of this as it gives me a chance to give stage 2 and valet a try while I figure out what do about the intake situation. My car has active steering so that limits me a bit right there I think and I really don't like the idea of a DCI - it exposes the intake manifold which is pretty ugly, it looks raw, and I'm assuming will make my car even noisier. I also don't like the idea of changing out any visible hardware under the hood in general as I really want to keep the car fairly stock-looking inside & out. |
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12-10-2010, 09:55 AM | #6 |
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FWIW: I seem to remember that you can't put more than 3 maps on the ECU simultaneously. I currently have stock, pump and race on mine and believe (due to space restrictions on the ECU) I could not add the valet map to it.
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12-10-2010, 11:56 AM | #7 |
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Yes, that sounds about right. That said, I'm surprised you can have the 3 that you have, especially pump and race together. I know that you can't have stage 1 and stage 2 together and I figured the race file was just as big as stage 1 or 2, but perhaps it's not. I'm planning to go with stock, stage 2, and valet. You need meth or race fuel for race, correct?
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