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DiscoEd
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Well, I wasn't going to open this can of worms, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Given the complexity and other Lucas related issues with the Disco's, Has anyone ever given thought to using an aftermarket ECU.
I've started doing a little research on this subject just in case I can't find a reasonable fix for my no start problems.
I see that Accel/DFI makes a unit called the GEN VII. This may be one possible alternative. I say "may be", because after repeated attempts to get some info on this unit Accel/DFI has yet to return my calls/emails.
As I like to say, "Ignoring a potential customer is a sure way to create a competitor".
So anyway, being the engineer that I am, I have even considered developing my own system.
Lets face it, even though LR blew this whole multi-ECU, electronics nightmare out of proportion, the fact is on a scale of 1 to 10 in terms of technology, this stuff would fall in at about a 2. Your cell phone is blowing this thing away and it probably hasn't failed you once. Sure the battery in the cell phone dies, but you don't have to stick a key in, turn it to the right, twice, push a button, pat yourself on the head and rub your stomache all at the same time to get it working again.
Wouldn't it be great to have one box that keeps the engine running. Reliably!
It's late I'm getting punchy here...
Dance the Night Away!
DiscoEd
p.s. Give me a chance to brace my self for the frontal assault of replies
Given the complexity and other Lucas related issues with the Disco's, Has anyone ever given thought to using an aftermarket ECU.
I've started doing a little research on this subject just in case I can't find a reasonable fix for my no start problems.
I see that Accel/DFI makes a unit called the GEN VII. This may be one possible alternative. I say "may be", because after repeated attempts to get some info on this unit Accel/DFI has yet to return my calls/emails.
As I like to say, "Ignoring a potential customer is a sure way to create a competitor".
So anyway, being the engineer that I am, I have even considered developing my own system.
Lets face it, even though LR blew this whole multi-ECU, electronics nightmare out of proportion, the fact is on a scale of 1 to 10 in terms of technology, this stuff would fall in at about a 2. Your cell phone is blowing this thing away and it probably hasn't failed you once. Sure the battery in the cell phone dies, but you don't have to stick a key in, turn it to the right, twice, push a button, pat yourself on the head and rub your stomache all at the same time to get it working again.
Wouldn't it be great to have one box that keeps the engine running. Reliably!
It's late I'm getting punchy here...
Dance the Night Away!
DiscoEd
p.s. Give me a chance to brace my self for the frontal assault of replies