FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read!

[rje101]

How i can verify if my Xcal2 are locked to my car.
it was a second hand and i plug it in my vehicule just to try it.

[FocusSportVP]

If you didn't flash the ECU it isn't locked to your car.

[fastway40]

Can you program a Xcal2 for a JRSC to tune for a 2000 zetec? VS sending to FR.

[FocusSportVP]

Originally Posted by fastway40

Can you program a Xcal2 for a JRSC to tune for a 2000 zetec? VS sending to FR.

To avoid confusion, please clarify VS and FR.

[fastway40]

sorry, versus sending to Ford Racing.

[FocusSportVP]

Here you go:

http://forums.focaljet.com/focusspor...2-03-07-a.html

[mievil]

Randy, I tried to PM, but perhaps you aren't accepting right now.

I've got a stupid question. Since you guys can unlock sct tuners, is there any way I might be able to rent one from you? I'm in a bind where I'm wanting to pull the Cosworth manifold from my car and will not be reinstalling, and I am lacking the stock tune after the Cosworth re-flash. So all I need is a stock flash on the car after the removal and I'd never need the flasher again. I figure if it were possible to rent a tuner with a stock flash (Gringo had the same ECU code as me, so I'm sure you still have that file or one like it) so I can put a stock flash back onto my ECU, then I could send you back the tuner.

I just don't want to drop ~$400 for an SCT that I will only use once. Please let me know if any sort of a rental could be provided, or if I'm going to need to sell my booty for the money.

Possibly something similar to I send you the $379, you send me the flasher with a stock tune, I return the flasher, you credit me back $xxx.xx.

[FocusSportVP]

Give me a call tomorrow afternoon. I might have an option for you. My PM box was full I guess.

[chrisp78]

Hello very happy new SCT X3 owner here! Just looking for recommendations for optimal spark timing in the 5k-7k range. Seems to flatten out in that range and with the Auto-x'n I need as much high end torque/hp as possible. (that is adjustable right?) Thanks in advance! (pun intended)
Chris P

[FocusSportVP]

With NA you aren't really going to have a strong pull all the way to redline. It's going to taper off. I don't recommend adding spark.

[chrisp78]

Roger that. Thanks!

[focusonfocus]

do you remember me???i asked you about chip retune before..

sun goan kim is my full name and LDC8..
my file is old version of Mako, i remember you told me you will tweak few files but no longer needed..

but this time, can you reprogram for manual trans with different ecu code??
i am doing manual trans swap this month and i liked sct chip on my auto trans..
and i want to keep using it..

how much would you charge for reprgoram??or is it not worth reprogram but getting new chip??

[svt4d]

Originally Posted by FocusSportVP

When you purchase our chip or flasher, you get 1 program with it. However, I usually give 1 or 2 extra programs to SVT customers ( if you have an RLA6, you'd get a free ZED0, etc. ).

This is my code what is zedo?? sorry

[FocusSportVP]

ZED0 is an ECU code. However, I don't give more than one program anymore, just what is ordered.

[Lancer211]

So, just to confirm, if/when I order a chip, if I also order an extra program, the chip includes an external switch that toggles between the two tuned programs as well as the stock configuration?

[FocusSportVP]

It would normally yes, however we are out of chips and I don't know if or when we'll be getting more in. We mostly deal with flashers now.

[Lancer211]

Man.... so I'll have to drop an extra $80? That's disappointing. Oh well.

[Lancer211]

I see that you don't do remote tunes for ported or aftermarket IMs. I'm looking to add a stock 2000 IM a little later, but I'd like to order the flasher this weekend. Would I be able to buy a tune file for the 2000 mani down the road when I've added it in?

[FocusSportVP]

Originally Posted by Lancer211

I see that you don't do remote tunes for ported or aftermarket IMs. I'm looking to add a stock 2000 IM a little later, but I'd like to order the flasher this weekend. Would I be able to buy a tune file for the 2000 mani down the road when I've added it in?

I do a ton of remote programming and also for custom intake manifolds. I just don't do it for $35.

Here are my rates:

http://forums.focaljet.com/fswerks-f...2-03-07-a.html

[Lancer211]

Originally Posted by FocusSportVP

I do a ton of remote programming and also for custom intake manifolds. I just don't do it for $35.

Here are my rates:

http://forums.focaljet.com/fswerks-f...2-03-07-a.html

Ahhhh. Gotcha, coach.

Thanks, Randy.

[Lancer211]

Got the flasher yesterday, and I must say I am already more than satisfied with the results... better throttle response at low RPMs, quicker/firmer shifts, and my baby just LEAPS forward now at WOT. Can't wait to check my new gas mileage, of course the gains might be balanced out by the fact that my car is far more fun to drive now. THANKS!!

[fordblue03]

May I be able to buy the softeware for the Proracer minus the cost of the tuner? I purchased the tuner from you in 2008 march "ish". I would really like to save some dough. I'm looking to build a custom turbo setup. Also, do I need you to unlock my tuner?

[FocusSportVP]

Originally Posted by fordblue03

May I be able to buy the softeware for the Proracer minus the cost of the tuner? I purchased the tuner from you in 2008 march "ish". I would really like to save some dough. I'm looking to build a custom turbo setup. Also, do I need you to unlock my tuner?

Yes, you can buy the software for $349. You don't need the flasher unlocked. Keep in mind, though, I don't have a lot of time to support Pro Racer guys these days and I don't write files for you either. Many people in the past bought the software, then just ask me to do the work, but I don't do that anymore. Please keep that in mind.

[fordblue03]

I have a buddy that knows a little bit about it. Is it anything like diablo?
I'll learn it.
Thanks for the deal, I'll be looking for it later in the year.