GIAC Flashed Today!

Mr. 5 · 08-17-2009, 10:14 PM

I'm not really in to the teaser threads myself, but I just couldn't keep myself from letting you guys know how awesome of a tune this is.
I know you guys are waiting for some GIAC reviews so I just wanted to give a quick impression to you guys.

The car dynod on the mustang at 334 WHP and around 335 WTQ at about 13.5 psi, but I could honestly care less about the peak power right now.
I've never felt this car feel this smooth.
The car does and feels exactly how you want it to with no lag. For those who have had the pre 29.2 software with less lag---well, it's better than that.
It really is that good.
When I get the dyno charts and when I go to the MD Automotive dyno then I'll post more info on it.

EDIT
Mustang Dyno is on post #70.

brianhn1 · 08-17-2009, 10:24 PM

Nice! How long was the install from start to finish? What made you decide to get the flash?

Driver72 · 08-17-2009, 10:32 PM

Wow, Craig, you've pretty much tried every tune except Dinan now huh?

334 rwhp on a Mustang dyno is impressive.

Interested in seeing your dyno results from MD Automotive and overlapping them with the JB3 1.22 you just had.

bubbletea 4 me · 08-17-2009, 10:33 PM

wow, im surprised you got GIAC. you have been a long time JB3 owner. have you tried the new 1.4 and try to compare to the GIAC?

on a side note, buddy just got rid of his GIAC tune on his Audi for something that's much better (according to him and couple other buddies who have VW).. can't remember the name now but i have a feeling sooner than later there will be more and more flash tunes available just like in the VW/Audi crowd.

goodluck and congrad on the new toy

Mr. 5 · 08-17-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianhn1

Nice! How long was the install from start to finish? What made you decide to get the flash?

It was about 35-40 minutes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver72

Wow, Craig, you've pretty much tried every tune except Dinan now huh?

334 rwhp on a Mustang dyno is impressive.

Interested in seeing your dyno results from MD Automotive and overlapping them with the JB3 1.22 you just had.

I know huh.
We'll see.
Remember the lags that I was feeling after shifting that one day in Mexico?From what I was told, GIAC has addressed that issue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubbletea 4 me

wow, im surprised you got GIAC. you have been a long time JB3 owner. have you tried the new 1.4 and try to compare to the GIAC?

For some reason, my car never liked the 1.3 verisons and on. Although I liked the JB3, I hit the ceiling of trying the newer options that the JB3 had to offer.

FotiosF90M5 · 08-17-2009, 11:02 PM

Im getting the flash in a week or so I am really looking forward to a review. congrats, Im excited to have a tune I can just leave alone.

Hollywood Hogan · 08-17-2009, 11:11 PM

wow didnt think you'd switch to GIAC...anyways can you compare the GIAC to any of the maps of JB3?

joec500 · 08-17-2009, 11:16 PM

NICE Mr.5 getting mine this week!!! WhooP!!!!

JBiddy · 08-17-2009, 11:27 PM

wow a lot of people are switching over to this!!!!

luca335i · 08-17-2009, 11:41 PM

What are those numbers on a dynojet Craig? Did they tune your car to optimize all your bolt ons?

joec500 · 08-17-2009, 11:55 PM

I think people are focusing so much on Peak HP and TQ and forget about all around feel, as well as changing more than a handful of parameters to make power. I am not an expert in car tuning, but I would assume with how complex cars have become, piggybacks seem more limited than a full blown flash. The only Piggy I can see overcoming this is the Rev II PROcede with the Canbus integration.

With that said, I am going to run this GIAC flash for 30 days, and if I don't feel it is better than my PROcede, I will "return" the flash and buy another RevII

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 08-18-2009, 12:21 AM

Nice!
Can't wait to hear a full review.
I'm tempted to try out this flash.

TXSurfer · 08-18-2009, 12:27 AM

Got my attention here.

lpphreakx06 · 08-18-2009, 12:39 AM

Nice..

Psylight · 08-18-2009, 01:16 AM

Oh man! Exciting stuff this tune...

TurboBimmer · 08-18-2009, 01:16 AM

Can't wait to read your review

Eugene-TAIWAN · 08-18-2009, 02:26 AM

I think Mr.5 has gotten it right !!!!!!

the power delivery on all of my cars that I have had with GIAC was smooth smooth smooth.

jpsimon · 08-18-2009, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

When I get the dyno charts and when I go to the MD Automotive dyno then I'll post more info on it.

when's that?

also, did you dyno the same day with your previous tune before the flash?

Kelvin1000 · 08-18-2009, 05:39 AM

Did you negotiate the upgrade to Stage 2 (you certainly have the mods for it...)???

KWY91 · 08-18-2009, 05:43 AM

I don't think stage 2 is released yet..

Digital.James · 08-18-2009, 06:29 AM

can't wait to see the results

Bomis · 08-18-2009, 06:50 AM

Anybody knows WHEN stage2+ are going to be released on the market...before that im staying with jb3...i dont think stage 1 will do the job for people with stage 3 mods....

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Mr. 5 Modder Raider 760 Rep 8,633 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surf City, HB iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [8.00]	GIAC Flashed Today! I'm not really in to the teaser threads myself, but I just couldn't keep myself from letting you guys know how awesome of a tune this is. I know you guys are waiting for some GIAC reviews so I just wanted to give a quick impression to you guys. The car dynod on the mustang at 334 WHP and around 335 WTQ at about 13.5 psi, but I could honestly care less about the peak power right now. I've never felt this car feel this smooth. The car does and feels exactly how you want it to with no lag. For those who have had the pre 29.2 software with less lag---well, it's better than that. It really is that good. When I get the dyno charts and when I go to the MD Automotive dyno then I'll post more info on it. EDIT Mustang Dyno is on post #70. __________________ e36 M3 Coupe, e36 325i Sedan e90 335i--SOLD Best 60-130-------------9.15 Seconds------------------WWW.MR5RACING.COM
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Driver72 Brigadier General 330 Rep 4,484 Posts Drives: 335i - to new owners now. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Wow, Craig, you've pretty much tried every tune except Dinan now huh? 334 rwhp on a Mustang dyno is impressive. Interested in seeing your dyno results from MD Automotive and overlapping them with the JB3 1.22 you just had.
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bubbletea 4 me Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Finally here Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	wow, im surprised you got GIAC. you have been a long time JB3 owner. have you tried the new 1.4 and try to compare to the GIAC? on a side note, buddy just got rid of his GIAC tune on his Audi for something that's much better (according to him and couple other buddies who have VW).. can't remember the name now but i have a feeling sooner than later there will be more and more flash tunes available just like in the VW/Audi crowd. goodluck and congrad on the new toy
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joec500 Brigadier General 125 Rep 3,004 Posts Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (10)	I think people are focusing so much on Peak HP and TQ and forget about all around feel, as well as changing more than a handful of parameters to make power. I am not an expert in car tuning, but I would assume with how complex cars have become, piggybacks seem more limited than a full blown flash. The only Piggy I can see overcoming this is the Rev II PROcede with the Canbus integration. With that said, I am going to run this GIAC flash for 30 days, and if I don't feel it is better than my PROcede, I will "return" the flash and buy another RevII
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