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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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Talking laptop computer tuners?

lately I have been wondering what the laptops in the F-body's are for? Someone said for tuning. Can anyone be more specif about it?
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 01:58 PM
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Some guys like to mount a laptop in their vehicle for tuning and logging. It is against the rules at many dragstrips to have a laptop just sitting in the seat next to you.

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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Travu25
lately I have been wondering what the laptops in the F-body's are for? Someone said for tuning. Can anyone be more specif about it?
Changing parameters in the computer. More timing, less timing, more fuel, less fuel, etc.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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Is that what there for. I have one for my diablo to use a computer in the car but it does the same thing right?
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JUSTINSWS6
Is that what there for. I have one for my diablo to use a computer in the car but it does the same thing right?
Um, not sure what you're saying there, but, usually if a car has a laptop in it, it is using a program far more capable than your Diablo. Unless you're using CMR, which is more comparable to programs like EFIlive or HPtuners.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 02:17 PM
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where can you but this program? to use you're laptop?
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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I have a pc interface where i have a diablo tuning disc that you put in the computer and plug in under the dash.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 02:45 PM
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I want to see that because I have an Diablo sport
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Either HP Tuners or EFI Live is a good tuning program but beware there is a ton of research and learning that needs to be known before you start messing with yours. If you are asking what they are then you are probably not there yet.
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I have a Diablo... I was just wondering. I have been doing a lot of research on the HP tuners.
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I'm going to EfiLive school to take Classes asap . I have a lot to learn . My first turbo car . Diablo tuners are good for a easy tune .
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