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Old 09-26-2006 | 07:11 AM
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Default UTEC map switch-locations?

Any pics of where people have mounted these, have tried a search!
Old 09-26-2006 | 08:26 AM
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Mine is mounted right next to the VDC button-in the stock empty spot. Looks excellent, I'll snap a pic for you if you like later.
Old 09-26-2006 | 08:50 AM
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Brilliant Alberto, thanks, would love to see that.

I keep watching that video of you ripping upto 135, cant stop watching it!!!!
Old 09-26-2006 | 08:59 AM
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Position 6 is valet mode right? My switch it mounted...but I don't think it works. LOL 6 runs like 1 thru 5?!?!
Old 09-26-2006 | 09:36 AM
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here's where I put it in my G.

Old 09-26-2006 | 09:38 AM
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Cant believe this, the computer im on (offshore, so its the only one i can use for the next 3 weeks) doesnt allow me to access image hosting sites, and subsequently wont show pics that some people post), I cant see it!!!!!

Damn!


Any chance of you emailing them to jhop43@hotmail.com???

Really appreciate it, sorry to be a pain! some pics show, some dont, unfortunately!

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Old 09-26-2006 | 10:04 AM
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I had mine next to the VDC switch also but I found I couldnt see it easily so I ripped it out. I'll relocate it one of these days.
Old 09-26-2006 | 10:14 AM
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I'm putting mind in the blank button location close to the heated seat switches. You can see it perfectly while driving.
Old 09-26-2006 | 10:17 AM
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Wouldnt mind hiding mine so the dealer cant find it, although they probably wouldnt know what it was for!

Anyone tried the valet mode? does it make your car dog slow?
Old 09-26-2006 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Old School
I'm putting mind in the blank button location close to the heated seat switches. You can see it perfectly while driving.
Dont put it there !!!!

It's very easy to change maps accidently as you can knock it with your elbow without even knowing it ( try it & you will see how easy)

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I just recently built up a major modded HC NA motor for the track.
As this motor had big cams & very high compression, a lot of time was spent on a very conservitave map for its 1st test outing. We copied the map into postion 1 2 & 3. switch was set on 1
1st test was for 8 laps increasing speed each lap. Pull in & check the lap top,
everything OK.
Hop in again to go out & when putting on the crash helmet must have knocked the switch to 0 with the elbow because 5 laps into the 2nd test the temp guage went off the dial in an instant & it started pumping out water.

From past experience I new that head gasket had let go & I just could not believe it as it had been perfect for 2.5 hours on the dyno.

I then noticed that the UTEC switch was on 0. If you have ever seen a grown man cry its not a pretty sight.

Final outcome was 2 destroyed custom forged pistons all because of a stupid decision on my part as to the placement of the UTEC switch
Old 09-26-2006 | 08:30 PM
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Put mine where the trunk switch was on the g. relocated the trunk switch next to the hood lever. everything looks stock, very clean. i don't use the switch much, so it being out of sight does'nt bother me much.
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Mine is mounted right next to the VDC button-in the stock empty spot. Looks excellent, I'll snap a pic for you if you like later.

How did you remove the stock "cap"?
Old 09-27-2006 | 07:29 AM
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You have to take out the entire assembly. Its not that hard though.
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Originally Posted by Nathan
Dont put it there !!!!

It's very easy to change maps accidently as you can knock it with your elbow without even knowing it ( try it & you will see how easy)

True Story
I just recently built up a major modded HC NA motor for the track.
As this motor had big cams & very high compression, a lot of time was spent on a very conservitave map for its 1st test outing. We copied the map into postion 1 2 & 3. switch was set on 1
1st test was for 8 laps increasing speed each lap. Pull in & check the lap top,
everything OK.
Hop in again to go out & when putting on the crash helmet must have knocked the switch to 0 with the elbow because 5 laps into the 2nd test the temp guage went off the dial in an instant & it started pumping out water.

From past experience I new that head gasket had let go & I just could not believe it as it had been perfect for 2.5 hours on the dyno.

I then noticed that the UTEC switch was on 0. If you have ever seen a grown man cry its not a pretty sight.

Final outcome was 2 destroyed custom forged pistons all because of a stupid decision on my part as to the placement of the UTEC switch
Thanks for the heads up brother. I hit the heated seats switch every once in a while with my elbow. I can definately see how it could be easy to hit the map switch....back to the drawing board.
Old 09-27-2006 | 02:10 PM
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My install isn't "clean" yet so no pics, but I have my UTEC map switch located where the Z's passenger footwell DC plug/cig lighter was located. I just pulled the cig lighter out, and stuck the map switch the hole. Now all I need is a nice trim piece to cover the original hole and make a nice seat for the switch's rubber trim plate.

Plus, this has the added benefit of being hidden, and then easily accessible by flipping down the DC plugs door. And no funky running of wiring!
Old 09-27-2006 | 02:12 PM
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Cool idea.
Old 09-28-2006 | 10:35 AM
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I just installed mine last night next to where the VDC goes. You cant see the # from driving position but why would you need too. I plan on running an N/A and Nitrous map so changing on the fly wont be that often.
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