DlandryTSI
11-02-2004, 09:17 AM
I just recieved a new progressive controller from NX. I must say you get what you pay for. Here are the features it offers.
TPS switch
RPM window switch
Trans brake signal
Gear counting (used for building nitrous settings for each gear)
Narrow or wideband inputs
Timing retard
Both ramp up and ramp down controls
Some of these items I'm sure you are thinking how "does this work?". Well let me explain some more in detail.
The TPS switch is just that. You can calibrate the input using a 0-5v signal which our cars do have.
RPM switch is basically an RPM window switch. You can specify what RPM's to have the nitrous activate and deactivate.
Trans Brake goes without saying.
The gear counting has some neat tricks. The unit is able to count the gears based on time/rpms. So no need for a clutch trigger. On an automatic you can tell the maximizer what the rpm's are at when you shift and how low they go when the transmission shifts.
Narrow and wideband inputs can be used to tell the maximizer how lean you want to run. If you set the maximizer to 11.5 is as lean as you want then the nitrous will deactivate any leaner than 11.5. You can use either a narrow band or a wideband. However for a wideband input it looks like you must use an FJO unit.
The timing retard allows the maximizer to retard timing based on what percentage you tell it to take out.
Now here is the best part. The old progressive controllers only did a ramp up control. This unit allows you to specify for example a 55 shot at first then a 25 shot at the end of the rpm band. You can also tell the unit how much time you want it to use between the min and max points.
The package includes both cables for either a PDA or a Laptop pc. All wiring for all the inputs is included. Also you can do real time logging, display and playback with the software provided.
Once the unit is in the car I'll post some more feedback.
--Dave
TPS switch
RPM window switch
Trans brake signal
Gear counting (used for building nitrous settings for each gear)
Narrow or wideband inputs
Timing retard
Both ramp up and ramp down controls
Some of these items I'm sure you are thinking how "does this work?". Well let me explain some more in detail.
The TPS switch is just that. You can calibrate the input using a 0-5v signal which our cars do have.
RPM switch is basically an RPM window switch. You can specify what RPM's to have the nitrous activate and deactivate.
Trans Brake goes without saying.
The gear counting has some neat tricks. The unit is able to count the gears based on time/rpms. So no need for a clutch trigger. On an automatic you can tell the maximizer what the rpm's are at when you shift and how low they go when the transmission shifts.
Narrow and wideband inputs can be used to tell the maximizer how lean you want to run. If you set the maximizer to 11.5 is as lean as you want then the nitrous will deactivate any leaner than 11.5. You can use either a narrow band or a wideband. However for a wideband input it looks like you must use an FJO unit.
The timing retard allows the maximizer to retard timing based on what percentage you tell it to take out.
Now here is the best part. The old progressive controllers only did a ramp up control. This unit allows you to specify for example a 55 shot at first then a 25 shot at the end of the rpm band. You can also tell the unit how much time you want it to use between the min and max points.
The package includes both cables for either a PDA or a Laptop pc. All wiring for all the inputs is included. Also you can do real time logging, display and playback with the software provided.
Once the unit is in the car I'll post some more feedback.
--Dave