Dastek Piggyback Ecu

1. landanimal Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 bournemouth Posts: 582 saxo vtr, mk3 fiesta 1.1 - 2.0 zetec project

   #1 10th May 2009, 20:22

   i am looking at buying one of these, but i was just wondering if i have to buy one specifically for my car or buy one from another car and get it mapped to my car?
2. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #2 10th May 2009, 20:23

   Would be better off just going to somewhere like chipwizards mate, or getting a predator ecu
   
   Are you on about the Unichip?
3. landanimal Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 bournemouth Posts: 582 saxo vtr, mk3 fiesta 1.1 - 2.0 zetec project

   #3 10th May 2009, 20:26

   oh kl ok thanks
4. dannyhall Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Stoke on Trent Posts: 2130 Premier Ed. Milano Red CTR

   #4 10th May 2009, 20:28

   ^ How do you know? (saxovtr123456)
   
   Can get one off another car, but then will have to pay your tuner to install the device and map the software - but only Dastek tuners can map them IIRC?
   
   But a new Dastek will need mapping up so works out cheaper to buy 2nd hand....
5. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #5 10th May 2009, 20:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by dannyhall ^ How do you know? (saxovtr123456) Can get one off another car, but then will have to pay your tuner to install the device and map the software - but only Dastek tuners can map them IIRC? But a new Dastek will need mapping up so works out cheaper to buy 2nd hand....

   I know, because the results that the predator ecu came back with was staggering, also wayne at chipwizards remaps are second to none.
6. essexdon Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Canvey Island Posts: 1625 MY96 Impreza WRX 287bhp/299lbft ;)

   #6 10th May 2009, 20:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by SaXo_vtr123 Would be better off just going to somewhere like chipwizards mate, or getting a predator ecu Are you on about the Unichip?

   lol he didnt ask what is better.
   
   No mate the dastek will run fine but will just need a remap specific to your car.
   
   tbh pal your better off asking a tuner.
7. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #7 10th May 2009, 20:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by essexdon lol he didnt ask what is better. No mate the dastek will run fine but will just need a remap specific to your car.

   Are Dastek even that good? Not many people on here actually go for it.
8. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

   #8 10th May 2009, 20:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by SaXo_vtr123 I know, because the results that the predator ecu came back with was staggering, also wayne at chipwizards remaps are second to none.

   Thats only cus youe read it off the forums dude, lots of people run dasteks especially on turbo setups you cant just give generic answers for everything lol
9. bigcalturbo Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Whitehaven Posts: 581 Saxo Vts Turbo Audi A3 Peugeot 106 gti

   #9 10th May 2009, 20:59

   there was one on my vts turbo worked fine while it was running
10. essexdon Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Canvey Island Posts: 1625 MY96 Impreza WRX 287bhp/299lbft ;)

    #10 10th May 2009, 21:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SaXo_vtr123 Would be better off just going to somewhere like chipwizards mate, or getting a predator ecu Are you on about the Unichip?

    The Unichip design is from Dastek.
    
    Id be more than happy with either a Dastek or a Haltech running in my car, if the map is shit then thats down to a poor standard of tune.
11. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #11 11th May 2009, 08:50

    if you want a proper answer mate you will need a 'B' series dastek for it to work on a saxo.
    
    seem to get alot of people guessing on here imo
12. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #12 11th May 2009, 08:51

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SaXo_vtr123 I know, because the results that the predator ecu came back with was staggering, also wayne at chipwizards remaps are second to none.

    there are plenty places which are better than chipwizards, he just has a good hold on the OE ecu remap market as not many people do that for saxos.