2nd Gen Smarty Updates????
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From: Cummins Technical Center, IN
What's the use of having a USB port on the 2nd Gen models at all? Wasn't it a big selling point early on, to have the ability to download new programs as they come out. No need to take the MAD ECM off and send it to Italy... Just get the Smarty and you'll be able to download the new software as it comes out straight from the website...
This is a perfectly legitimate beef that I share. I understand the economics of servicing a newer, broader market-- but there are still a good number of VP trucks on the road, and the lack of SW updates basically renders the USB port meaningless as far as I can see.
I haven't really wanted to fiddle with different softwares, but it would nice to have the option, and it WAS part of the appeal of the product.
jh
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I think if Marco and Bob (and whoever) looked at the market for selling gadgets, downloads, and software they would see the potential and maybe think..... " Hey, Maybe going open source isnt such a bad idea" cause if your not going to service the "only a few year old" product the reputation form the unserviced trucks is going to spread to the newer trucks and guys are going to evaluate that when making there purchase
there is a huge following at places like thirdgen.org , and other GM based car boards all related to hacking and modding ecm code...... hardware has to be bought but the collective helps to further the process, and the collective is loyal to vendors who support the hobby
time will tell
there is a huge following at places like thirdgen.org , and other GM based car boards all related to hacking and modding ecm code...... hardware has to be bought but the collective helps to further the process, and the collective is loyal to vendors who support the hobby
time will tell
)raises speed limiter to 150, and rev limit may soon follow...
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From: Cummins Technical Center, IN
Cool! So the .00000001% of VP owners that run a quarter mile trap speed over 150mph are taken care of.
Proof that they *do* care about the small market!
J/K-- I haven't had my coffee yet, so pardon my sarcastic lame attempt at humor...
Justin
Proof that they *do* care about the small market!
J/K-- I haven't had my coffee yet, so pardon my sarcastic lame attempt at humor...
Justin
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From: Rural Hall, NC
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Speed limit is 113mph.
That limit can way too easily be reached just while passing.
Please don't criticize that. You don't know the circumstances.
In any case, thanks Marco for sticking with the software; even though some solutions are tough.
That limit can way too easily be reached just while passing.
Please don't criticize that. You don't know the circumstances.In any case, thanks Marco for sticking with the software; even though some solutions are tough.
