A cool feature of 2.0 HPT
Yeah, if the price is right, I'd like the USB interface as well. I specifically bought the laptop I have now since it had a serial port, but they are quickly becoming obsolete. Yet another conspiracy in the aftermarket car world 
Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Oh, but I DON'T want to rewire my pigtail if I can help it...soldering irons don't mix well with me.
if you solder alot, you loose the feeling of heat in your fingertips... once you do that, you can do all kinds of neat bar tricks involving your fingers and a lighter... lol.
(im probably going to die from lead poisoning someday...)
Oh hell...wiring up my wideband was a painful day for me 
I burned my shirt, my shorts, and my fingers. I was so pissed at the end that it wasn't even enjoyable when it was all up and working. I've since recovered 
I burned my shirt, my shorts, and my fingers. I was so pissed at the end that it wasn't even enjoyable when it was all up and working. I've since recovered LS1 Tech Stories
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Originally Posted by MrDude_1
soldering irons are my friend.
if you solder alot, you loose the feeling of heat in your fingertips... once you do that, you can do all kinds of neat bar tricks involving your fingers and a lighter... lol.
(im probably going to die from lead poisoning someday...)
if you solder alot, you loose the feeling of heat in your fingertips... once you do that, you can do all kinds of neat bar tricks involving your fingers and a lighter... lol.
(im probably going to die from lead poisoning someday...)
I have such wonderful heat calouses on my fingertips...
Originally Posted by soundengineer
LOL.... I have the same problem...only mine is from soldering on audio equipment when It needs repairing or from making custom length cable snakes/looms....
I have such wonderful heat calouses on my fingertips...
I have such wonderful heat calouses on my fingertips...
Originally Posted by MrDude_1
hey, atleast you dont leave fingerprints that way.
oh yeah..now I remember... I lost those years ago :LOL:
Just to let everyone know...I haven't gotten any offers to beta test this software yet. I'll let you know as soon as they come beating on my door, begging me to do so
Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Just to let everyone know...I haven't gotten any offers to beta test this software yet. I'll let you know as soon as they come beating on my door, begging me to do so
um...
thats not going to happen...
they dont like you that much..
Just kidding...
it takes special circumstances to even be considered for it....
Originally Posted by NassyVette
Can people who just bought HPTuners upgrade to the new version for free? I just bought mine a couple weeks ago...
Originally Posted by HPTUNERS
VCM Suite 2.0 and extended support
« on: Apr 19th, 2005, 8:38pm »
Dear HP Tuners Customers,
I understand all of your concerns about support expiration before the release of V2.0
While it may appear that we are stalling or having problems, I can assure you that is far from the truth. When we were deciding on the layout for 2.0 we decided to do a ground up design on both hardware and software.
HP Tuners is implementing over 1 year of customer and internal feature requests and is leaving room for future enhancements.
Please keep in mind that the automotive manufacturers are also making changes in their designs, so we have to both incorporate the current and anticipate the future changes.
With that being said we will not release details on 2.0 or the actual release date. As the walls have ears (and some of them big mouths), we are tight lipped about what 2.0 is and can do.
What we will do is extend support to those who have valid support on April 15, 2005. That means if your VCM Suite shipped on or after October 15, 2004, you will receive the VCM Suite 2.0 upgrade. This does NOT cover optional hardware upgrades.
Ken Cannata
HP Tuners LLC
ken@hptuners.com
« on: Apr 19th, 2005, 8:38pm »
Dear HP Tuners Customers,
I understand all of your concerns about support expiration before the release of V2.0
While it may appear that we are stalling or having problems, I can assure you that is far from the truth. When we were deciding on the layout for 2.0 we decided to do a ground up design on both hardware and software.
HP Tuners is implementing over 1 year of customer and internal feature requests and is leaving room for future enhancements.
Please keep in mind that the automotive manufacturers are also making changes in their designs, so we have to both incorporate the current and anticipate the future changes.
With that being said we will not release details on 2.0 or the actual release date. As the walls have ears (and some of them big mouths), we are tight lipped about what 2.0 is and can do.
What we will do is extend support to those who have valid support on April 15, 2005. That means if your VCM Suite shipped on or after October 15, 2004, you will receive the VCM Suite 2.0 upgrade. This does NOT cover optional hardware upgrades.
Ken Cannata
HP Tuners LLC
ken@hptuners.com
Originally Posted by NassyVette
Can people who just bought HPTuners upgrade to the new version for free? I just bought mine a couple weeks ago...
if they're within the upgrade window, software upgrades are free..
keep in mind 2.0 is NOT released.. it is a BETA... and not for everyone. if you would possibly be upset if something bad happened, its not for you.
version 1.7 has proven itself to be safe and reliable... while 2.0 beta looks kickass.... its still a beta.. im sure if i tried (and i will) i can make it crash... diff is, i'll let HPtuners know exactly what i did, so they can fix the problem. software QA is not always fun.. lol.
besides, theres little detail things like the lack of a complete help file, that would really bug someone whos not into it already... if i were you, id keep 1.7 until 2.0 is actually released.
(and im not a "insider" by anymeans..... i just happened to be at the right place at the right time..)
Yeah, the help file will be key to me...I've already requested that the help file for 2.0 be more robust than the one currently in 1.7. There is much to be desired in that department...
yeah...
lots of things in the beta are incomplete...complete enough that an experienced tuner already know what they are...
a newbie wil be so lost cause its not quite complete..
but it does look soooo good
I'll bet I can crash it..LOL
lots of things in the beta are incomplete...complete enough that an experienced tuner already know what they are...
a newbie wil be so lost cause its not quite complete..
but it does look soooo good
I'll bet I can crash it..LOL