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      04-03-2008, 09:33 AM   #1
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I like the way they labeled the wires. This should be a simple install.
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      04-03-2008, 09:46 AM   #2
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That looks like it bypasses a lot more than the JB* and PROcede. Wonder if they control more functions? I count 13 connections.
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      04-03-2008, 12:03 PM   #3
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I like the way they labeled the wires. This should be a simple install.
Did you get the Attache installed? I'm anxious to hear how it works out as I am getting ready to order one as well.
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      04-03-2008, 12:34 PM   #4
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I really wish they make a new socket for the existing cable to plug in and coming out of the tune box is another socket to plug back into the car. All this popping pins out and replacing it is a pain. Especially, when you have to take it in and out for service. Also, it's a method to reduce install error and increase overall product satisfication.

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That looks like it bypasses a lot more than the JB* and PROcede. Wonder if they control more functions? I count 13 connections.
They can wire even more into it. It's a pretty state of the art unit. IIRC, it blows the Haltec unit that Vishnu uses out of the water in terms of memory and processing power also, in addition to being able to interface with many more functions.

I believe the Vishnu can only accomodate up to 4 imputs/outputs.

The Helix unit is pretty darn state of the art as piggybacks go. I'm not aware of any on the market that are more feature rich, and it's pretty darn cheap.
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      04-03-2008, 01:05 PM   #6
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how do you load the 91 octane map? how much does it cost?
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The whole unit is $799.

It comes loaded with two maps of your choice. You can change from one to the other on the fly with a switch.
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      04-03-2008, 04:22 PM   #8
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^thanks. So do people pretty much install these themselves? Or how much does install usually cost?
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      04-03-2008, 06:34 PM   #9
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^thanks. So do people pretty much install these themselves? Or how much does install usually cost?
You probably want to install yourself, because you want it off whenever you take it to dealer.
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      04-03-2008, 08:31 PM   #10
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Can you plug a laptop into this thing and alter the tming and fuel curves? Or does it come pre-mapped and locked up?
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      04-03-2008, 09:05 PM   #11
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That is a purty unit!!! Got me all tingly inside seeing that.
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      04-04-2008, 12:10 AM   #12
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Don't know, haven't taken delivery of my car yet. Those pics are of a 335.
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You probably want to install yourself, because you want it off whenever you take it to dealer.
true, but i read in another thread for a different piggy back that to install you have to get under the car and screw something off. I'm assuming this means lifting the car off the ground somehow? And I don't think I'm that brave.
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true, but i read in another thread for a different piggy back that to install you have to get under the car and screw something off. I'm assuming this means lifting the car off the ground somehow? And I don't think I'm that brave.
On the 135 I think the ECU based piggys (Like Helix, Procede, JB, AA, etc) will prove to be easier to install.
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Where do you mount the helix unit, does it fit into the ECU "compartment"?
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Look at the third pic and you can see the Helix toward the bottom of the pic inside of the ECU box.
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