First Look - KPtechnologies Speed Shift Module
06-19-2008, 06:29 PM
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yeah, i kinda figured it was a residential/spinning tires issue. so this is just like any two step? do you need to press any button or does it always do it when the vehicle isnt moving and clutch is in?
06-19-2008, 06:38 PM
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It will two step whenever the clutch is pushed it - even if the vehicle is moving - unless the vehicle is at WOT - then it won't work.
So, when you are crusing around town it shouldn't kick in, unless you have it set super low like I will need to do. But, when it does kick in it will only maintain RPM, so its not really a big deal.
We do sell a speed switch that could possibly be hooked to the VSS signal to prevent the two step from working when the vehicle is moving.
So, when you are crusing around town it shouldn't kick in, unless you have it set super low like I will need to do. But, when it does kick in it will only maintain RPM, so its not really a big deal.
We do sell a speed switch that could possibly be hooked to the VSS signal to prevent the two step from working when the vehicle is moving.
06-19-2008, 08:43 PM
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so nothing that really matters it sounds like. so are the beta testing modules that are going out after today going to have the 2-step chip installed?
06-26-2008, 07:20 AM
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i think that all the units that go out now have the 2-step, but hes still doing some beta testing so they arent completely up for sale yet. just my impression though so...
me want 2 step.
06-28-2008, 03:51 PM
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I've been tied up with some other things and haven't got the two step working fully yet. I decided to wait on sending the test units out until I had it going. The test units will hopefully ship within the next few days.
06-29-2008, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by KPierson
We do sell a speed switch that could possibly be hooked to the VSS signal to prevent the two step from working when the vehicle is moving.
I had this on my honda and when the VSS was broken and the two step was enabled, it really played havoc in all areas of driving. Just wierd things that you wouldnt expect. I dont know if i would be comfortable without this feature. Usually its two-step enabled at under 10kph.
07-04-2008, 02:17 PM
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Sorry for the delay in updating everyone....
I got the two step working really, really good up to 5500 rpm on my built car (8.6:1 compression). I'm going to install one on my non built G35 (10.3:1 compression) and see if I can get the two step to work all the way to 6800rpm. I'm hoping that my low compression is what is restricting me to 5500 rpm.
I am confident enough to start sending out the testing units WITH the two step already programmed in to it. Like I said, the two step won't hold RPM above a certain point, but all that happens is the motor slows down to the max value it can hold (ie it won't fly past red line and won't hurt anything).
How many people would be solely interested in just the speed shift option? How about just the two step? How about both? At the curtain projected price ($130) we should have the ability to offer one feature or the other for a lower price (something like $70 for speed shift, $99 for two step, and $130 for both). All three different products would share the same hardware platform so you could "upgrade" to a different option by simply buying a replacement chip (the difference in what you paid vs what you want).
Thoughts?
Weqster - I'm not sure if the VSS signal pulses when the rear wheels slip. If it does, then using the OEM VSS won't be a viable option for shutting down the two step because you wouldn't want the two step to drop out when the rear wheels don't have traction. I could do a little research on this and find out.
I got the two step working really, really good up to 5500 rpm on my built car (8.6:1 compression). I'm going to install one on my non built G35 (10.3:1 compression) and see if I can get the two step to work all the way to 6800rpm. I'm hoping that my low compression is what is restricting me to 5500 rpm.
I am confident enough to start sending out the testing units WITH the two step already programmed in to it. Like I said, the two step won't hold RPM above a certain point, but all that happens is the motor slows down to the max value it can hold (ie it won't fly past red line and won't hurt anything).
How many people would be solely interested in just the speed shift option? How about just the two step? How about both? At the curtain projected price ($130) we should have the ability to offer one feature or the other for a lower price (something like $70 for speed shift, $99 for two step, and $130 for both). All three different products would share the same hardware platform so you could "upgrade" to a different option by simply buying a replacement chip (the difference in what you paid vs what you want).
Thoughts?
Weqster - I'm not sure if the VSS signal pulses when the rear wheels slip. If it does, then using the OEM VSS won't be a viable option for shutting down the two step because you wouldn't want the two step to drop out when the rear wheels don't have traction. I could do a little research on this and find out.
07-04-2008, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by QuadCam
Kevin,
I like the dual function module personally....although I could see the flat shift option being more popular than the 2-step.
BTW, did you receive the package I sent you? Had a chance to test it yet?
I like the dual function module personally....although I could see the flat shift option being more popular than the 2-step.
BTW, did you receive the package I sent you? Had a chance to test it yet?
07-05-2008, 05:56 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVCgTRHkxEc
Here is the latest video!
It shows the two step working at 3,000RPM and then at 6,000RPM. I had it working at 6700RPM but I didn't film it. This is on my low compression motor - I expect the same results on the high compression (stock) motor but I didn't get a chance to install it in my stock G35 yet.
So far everything is great with the module - I have a few very minor tweaks to change a few things, but it will only take a few mintues.
So, at this point, we are ready to start testing the Speed Shift and the Two Step module!
Here is the latest video!
It shows the two step working at 3,000RPM and then at 6,000RPM. I had it working at 6700RPM but I didn't film it. This is on my low compression motor - I expect the same results on the high compression (stock) motor but I didn't get a chance to install it in my stock G35 yet.
So far everything is great with the module - I have a few very minor tweaks to change a few things, but it will only take a few mintues.
So, at this point, we are ready to start testing the Speed Shift and the Two Step module!