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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 03:29 AM
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Hi to all

I just have a quick question about which one is better a power Fc or hondata cuz i'm thinking of getting one of the system but dont now which one would be better for me.

My car is a daliy drive and once a month or 2 i take it to the track.
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 03:50 AM
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They are both capable of doing the same things now so I would say pick the one that you can get the most support for Locally.

I would tend to recommend Hondata fist due to support and success as well as the larger knowledge base. not to mention hondata is focused on ECU tuning and Apex-i isn't.

This is all coming from someone running a Power FC and VERY happy with it's results.

The upside to a power FC is that it can be adjusted on the fly where a Hondata cannot. Just something to think about.

Trey
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 03:57 AM
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well said!

Just find which ECU is easier to tune for you and what kind of support for it you have in your area!
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 03:58 AM
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 04:20 AM
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I think i should get a Power FC then cuz i live in Australia and hondata just came out here so i dont think too many ppl will know how to use it yet.

So they both do all most the same thing so i should just get the power FC then for easy access to ppl that will understand how to use it and tune it thank for all ur help.
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 04:22 AM
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Remember if you get the power FC you need the Datalogit equpment that just came out for the honda versions to have the full functionality the hondata has.
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 04:32 AM
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Remember if you get the power FC you need the Datalogit equpment that just came out for the honda versions to have the full functionality the hondata has.
another $300

Let me know how much the PFC costs where you live...I might be able to get one for you cheaper!
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 05:17 AM
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another $300
True but you don't HAVE TO HAVE the commander to tune with the datalogit. SO you save $350 (retail) on the commander if you are on a tight budget.

Trey
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 05:58 AM
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another $300


True but you don't HAVE TO HAVE the commander to tune with the datalogit. SO you save $350 (retail) on the commander if you are on a tight budget.

Trey
Really? Hmm... do you have anymore information about the Datalogit?
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 06:02 AM
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Really? Hmm... do you have anymore information about the Datalogit?
No, but I will shortly
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 06:43 AM
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Thanks.
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 07:15 AM
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unless your running big boost, you do not need to logger
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 07:24 AM
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unless your running big boost, you do not need to logger
That is true but I have found solo tuning to be difficult on the fly while driving. If you have the access to a dyno you are gravy without it. But for the money the loger option is cheaper if you alreayd have a laptop than the commander.

If you live near jack you don't need anything but the commander
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