First Look - KPtechnologies Speed Shifter Module

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Jun 9, 2008 | 04:58 PM
  #16  
Quote: Im still wondering the difference in fuel cut/ignition cut vs throttle wire cut?

don't they achieve the same thing?
You can't do a simple throttle wire cut on these cars because of the drive by wire system. If you cut one throttle wire you have to cut the other, but you have to keep a linear relationship between the "cuts" - it's not as simply as disconnecting the wire.

The module uses the throttle wire to detect WOT. It uses the clutch wire to know when you are about to shift. It uses the signal cut output to cut ignition or fuel, or both. I'm catless so I just did ignition cut.
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Jun 9, 2008 | 05:40 PM
  #17  
I see. Makes sense. will add this to my KP module want list. heh.
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Jun 9, 2008 | 06:30 PM
  #18  
fck i gotta buy all the KP stuff one day lol
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Jun 9, 2008 | 08:56 PM
  #19  
Another great product from Kevin!!
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Jun 10, 2008 | 06:25 AM
  #20  
Before I strap the car down to the dyno this Thursday I plan to add one more "feature" to the box. This new feature, along with our sensible pricing, should set us apart from the competition.
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Jun 10, 2008 | 02:28 PM
  #21  
a launch control maybe? that'd be great! a RPM hold at 3000rpm?
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Jun 10, 2008 | 02:39 PM
  #22  
Talk about a great time for a product release. Congrats on the new product.

Please develope some auto tranny stuff! ie.. any way of accessing the line pressure and adjusting it?
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Jun 10, 2008 | 04:09 PM
  #23  
Quote: a launch control maybe? that'd be great! a RPM hold at 3000rpm?
The goal is to have the 2 step feature included by time of release. Our testing time frame is 2-3 weeks so that should give us more then enough time to develop the software. The current hardware supports 2 stepping and this feature will be included at no extra charge.

The feature we are adding won't be mentioned until it is tested and working - but from an engineering perspective it should make a pretty big (although almost unnoticable to the driver) difference in the way the module interacts with the car.
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Jun 10, 2008 | 04:13 PM
  #24  
After our testing phase is done (2-3 week time frame) we will be offering a group buy at $99.99 per module. This module will include the Speed Shift AND 2 step features.

But wait, if we get 20 confirmed purchases during the initial 2 weeks we'll drop the price to our wholesale price that another vendor leaked on to the internet - $69.99! I'm not one to make claims, but I feel confident saying you will NOT find these features for cheaper then this - and the module comes with KPtechnologies quality and customer service!

We are still looking for testers - I plan to ship the test units out this coming Monday. Sign up in the KPtechnologies support forum if you are willing to help!
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Jun 10, 2008 | 04:21 PM
  #25  
This keeps getting better and better. Way to go Kevin!!
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Jun 10, 2008 | 06:10 PM
  #26  
where do i sign up? linky please
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Jun 10, 2008 | 06:11 PM
  #27  
Quote:
We are still looking for testers - I plan to ship the test units out this coming Monday. Sign up in the KPtechnologies support forum if you are willing to help!

Would totally be up for it if my car wasn't in a built. Definitely going to get in on the group buy though.
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Jun 10, 2008 | 10:54 PM
  #28  
Quote: where do i sign up? linky please
Sign up in the KPtechnologies support forum - link is in the first post.
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Jun 11, 2008 | 07:13 PM
  #29  
I didn't plan on working on this at all today, but I got the 2 step half working. I was able to somewhat control RPM and build boost. However, my only intention was to test that it will work, so I still have to develop the actual firmware to control the thing the way it needs to be controlled.
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Jun 11, 2008 | 07:56 PM
  #30  
are you primarily setting it up for turbo cars? I'd just want a launch control that holds rpm until clutch is released
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