Quoting Leon_R:
Quoting Okayplayer:
I'm surprised more people aren't getting on this mod. I think that it's pretty cool that you can put modern computing in an older car. And it seems to be very cost effective sans some sweat equity. I haven't tried ecmlink or dsmlink yet, but to me I don't see the downside of this.
You want a downside? It isn't a DSMLink /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif.
Seriously, because you are coming modded chip world, this seems so awesome (and it is very good), but if you had DSMLink, you might have a differnt opinion... Have you actually tried tunning with this ECU?
Log -> Review -> Adjust -> Log (over and over)
This process is much more seamless in the DSM Link.
EVO ECU is better suited for hard core hackers, who MUST put their own spin on things! Where as DSM Link "just works" and does so extremely well! It is similar to Droid vs. iPhone debate /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif.
You do know that some people convert their EVOs to 2G ECU w/DSM Link, right? Ask them for the downside /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Both are good options, EVO ECU is cheaper, so if you have limited budget, it might be a better choice (only if you are up for a tuning challenge, or have a friend who is) Or... You could just get used DSM Link, just make sure you are not getting counterfeit copy (older versions).
If you're lazy or not tech savy, this may be true. Also the guys I know that converted to 2g with dsmlink in their EVO is mostly due to not wanting to relearn a new system.
I HAVE FOUND ZERO DOWNSIDE! Cheap, super effective and with the new mapping almost endless tuning possiblities! To each his own.....
BTW, welcome Masshole /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif J/K